Village of Diamond Board Met March 23.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The scheduled meeting of the Diamond Village Board was held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Teresa “Terry” Kernc presiding. Upon roll call Commissioner’s present were Mark Adair, Denise Brown, Jeff Kasher and Dave Warner. Face masks along with social distancing was required.
Approval of 03-09-2021 Minutes
Commissioner Kasher stated a correction is needed on the minutes. The second bill list heading should read Treasurer Report and add an “s” onto the word trade in under skid steer item 7th line. MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Warner to approve the 03/09/2021 regular meeting minutes with revisions and place on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Approval of March 23, 2021 Bill List
MOTION was made by Commissioner Brown, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to accept the bill list and place on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Public Comment
None
New Business
Resignation of Commissioner Denise Brown effective April 5, 2021
Mayor Kernc read, with regrets, the resignation from Commissioner Brown. Brown is moving out of state and she stated she has enjoyed her time as a Commissioner. MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to accept Commissioner Brown’s resignation effective April 5, 2021. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Approve Distribution of Coal City Public Library Summer Reading Program Flyer in May Utility Bills
Village Clerk Lori Holmes stated Cindy Starks from CCPLD reached out to her and asked if the village would send out the summer reading program flyer in our May utility bills. The library will provide the flyers for distribution. MOTION was made by Commissioner Brown, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to Approve Distribution of Coal City Public Library Summer Reading Program Flyer in May Utility Bills. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Discuss and Approve Vortex Technologies Proposal for Flow Meter
Acting Public Works Supervisor stated the current flow meter is broken at the water plant and a loaned meter is being used from Vortex. Two proposals were presented for a replacement flow meter and after discussion, decision was made to proceed to purchase the mag flow meter from Vortex Technologies in the amount of $8,013.76. MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to approve the proposal from Vortex Technologies for a flow meter in the amount of $8,013.76. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Old Business
Grundy and Will County Sheriff’s Monthly Update
No Report
Legal Counsel
No Report
Engineer Updates
No Report
Public Works Department Updates
Acting Public Works Supervisor Jim Dunning stated Domino’s is open however there are final steps needed for completion. Asphalt will be completed once the asphalt company opens next month, and the water line needs to be attached to new main. Dunning stated he will check the manhole tomorrow. The water line has been flushed out and there have been no further issues. Dunning added they are slowly getting equipment and items ready for spring. A Clark St. resident has a limb broken on their tree which is on the village property line. They would like to know if the village would pay ½ of the cost for the of the trimming. A picture of the tree was presented. Kasher stated the broken limb is
directly in the center of the property pin and it is facing toward their home. Kasher is concerned if the limb were facing out into the street, would the homeowner pay the village 1/2 of the cost to remove it in that scenario? The tree is rotted inside. Commissioner Warner stated there has been a few situations like this previously, why doesn’t the village pay for ½ of the removal of the entire tree. Mayor Kernc stated if it is on the property line, she would be willing to share the cost of the removal. After further discussion, the board agreed to share the cost of the removal however, the homeowner must obtain 2-3 bids and present those to the board for cost approval.
Clerk Updates
Village Clerk Lori Holmes stated 2 organizations are utilizing the baseball fields therefore, the field is reserved Monday through Fridays from 4:00pm-7:00pm.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Kasher
Commissioner Kasher spoke with John Deere and they stated by late May, they should be receiving the skid steer. Kasher added it has been pleasant working with Acting Public Works Supervisor Jim Dunning on numerous items.
Commissioner Brown
No Report. Brown stated she has really enjoyed her time with the village. She will really miss everyone.
Commissioner Adair
No Report. Adair added he is not running in the upcoming election. It has been a pleasure for him as well, however his work is keeping him very busy, and he feels like he has not been able to contribute to the village the way he wanted to. Mayor Kernc stated just by being on the board and making decisions to get needed work done within the village, it is tremendous help and very beneficial to the village and residents. Commissioner Kasher added, what Adair brings to the village is his architecture knowledge and expertise, which is an asset to the village. Everyone concurred.
Commissioner Warner
No Report
Mayor Kernc
No Report
Adjournment
MOTION was made to adjourn at 6:27 p.m. by Commissioner Brown, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
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