Village of Diamond Village Board met Oct. 12.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The scheduled meeting of the Diamond Village Board was held at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Teresa “Terry” Kernc presiding. Upon roll call Commissioner’s present were Mark Adair, Dean Johnson, Jeff Kasher and Dave Warner. Face masks along with social distancing was required.
Approval of 09-28-2021 Minutes
MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Warner to approve the 09/28/2021 minutes and place on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Approval of October 12, 2021, Bill List
MOTION was made by Commissioner Johnson, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to approve the October 12, 2021, bill list and place on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Approval of September 2021 Treasurer’s Report
MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Warner to approve the September 2021 Treasurer’s Report and place on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Public Comment
None
New Business
Discuss/Approve penalty removal for Starlight Properties 480-486 N. School St. Village Clerk Lori Holmes presented the outstanding balances on each account. Holmes spoke with property owner who would like to know if the penalty charges could be removed from each account due to Covid-19 hardship. Holmes discussed her conversation with the owner as well as presenting notes from the accounts over the past several years. After discussion, Commissioner Warner stated if the owner pays off all outstanding balances by November 30, 2021, then all penalty charges could be removed from the accounts. However, if the balances are not paid, then the village has no other option then to terminate water services to all the units and the owner must pay all penalty charges also. Holmes will present this to the owner and will notify the current tenants of the situation. MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to approve the removal of penalty charges only if payment is received in full for all the units by November 30, 2021. If not, shut off for water services will be in effect and all penalty charges remain. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Approve Ordinance 2021-16, Whistleblower Protection Policy
Village Attorney John Gallo stated this was a new law which went into effect on July 1, 2021. A copy of the law and procedures must be given to each employee yearly and each employee must sign an acknowledgement they received the procedures and law. MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Johnson to Approve Ordinance 2021-16, Whistleblower Protection Policy. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Discuss/Award WWTP Sludge Disposal Bids
Village Engineer Mike Perry presented the bid tabulations which were received. Perry, has started reference checking for Synargo Central, LLC. Perry discussed the process which this project would take place in the fall of 2022. If all references receive positive feedback, the lowest bid received and company which will be awarded the WWTP Sludge Disposal project will be Synagro Central, LLC with a price of $69,500.00. MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to award the WWTP Sludge Disposal Contract to Synargo Central, LLC in the amount of $69,500.00. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Old Business
Grundy and Will County Sheriff’s Monthly Update
Mayor Kernc presented the Will County Sheriff’s update and discussed the recent event in Mazon with the Grundy County Sheriff’s department. Kernc added, we appreciate our law enforcement.
Legal Counsel
No Report
Engineer Updates
No Report
Public Works Department Updates
Acting Public Works Supervisor Jim Dunning stated the Berta Road project has been completed. Restoration will be required. GIS completed on the project. Cameras have been installed at the plant. 3 tons of road salt has been delivered at the cost of $112.00 per ton by Midwest Salt. 2-20ft. water main pipe has been received and stored at the old plant on Tinman. Upcoming projects will be Will Road tie-in and completion of a continuous loop for the water supply. Village Hall Park drainage. Rebuilding of lift station pump as a backup for pump at Burt Estates lift station. New valves need to be installed at the WTP.
Clerk Updates
No Report
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Adair
No Report
Commissioner Johnson
No Report
Commissioner Kasher
No Report
Commissioner Warner
No Report
Mayor Kernc
No Report
Adjournment
MOTION was made to adjourn at 6:54 p.m. by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Adair. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
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