Village of Seneca Village Council met May 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Seneca Village Council held a regularly scheduled Council meeting at Seneca Village Hall on May 2, 2023 and the meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Olson, Commissioners Higgins, Victor, Weber and Wood
Also Present: Village Clerk Jennifer Peddicord, Attorney Bob Russo and Village Engineer Casey McCollom
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
A motion was made by Comm. Victor and seconded by Comm. Wood that the Council approve the April 18, 2023 Council meeting minutes as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Higgins, Victor, Weber and Wood
Nays: None
A motion was made by Comm. Wood and seconded by Comm. Higgins that the Council approve the payment of bills as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Higgins, Victor, Weber and Wood
Nays: None
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT PRESENTATION:
None.
COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, REPORTS AND ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Additional Agenda Item: Commissioner Higgins:
New: Donation received from the Peg Davis Civic Fund.
New: Disposal of boat.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
SINE-DIE
A motion was made by Commissioner Wood and seconded by Commissioner Victor to sine-die.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Higgins, Victor and Wood
Nays: Weber
Commissioners Higgins, Peddicord, Victor and Weber, and Mayor Olson took their Oaths of Office.
Mayor Olson proposed the following Commissioner designations:
- Mark Victor, Commissioner of Accounts & Finance
- David Higgins, Commissioner of Streets & Public Improvements
- Scott Peddicord, Commissioner of Public Health & Safety
- Kent Weber, Commissioner of Public Property, Water and Sewer
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord and Higgins
Nays: Weber
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT AND NEW BUSINESS:
PUBLIC PROPERTY, WATER & SEWER - WEBER:
A motion was made by Comm. Weber and seconded by Comm. Victor to approve an expenditure to Kennedy Brothers Heating and Air in the amount of $3,400.00 for replacement of hanging heater at the water treatment plant.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord, Weber and Higgins
Nays: None.
ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE - VICTOR:
Commissioner Victor presented the council with proposed budgets that were put together by Treasurer Figgins. He asked that all of the commissioners review the proposed budgets and let him know if they want anything added or changed.
A motion was made by Comm. Victor and seconded by Comm. Peddicord to approve Comm. Victor as a new signator on all accounts at Old National Bank and to remove Commissioner Kent Weber as a signator.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord, Weber and Higgins
Nays: None.
STREETS - HIGGINS:
Comm. Higgins advised that the Police Department received a donation from the Peg Davis Civic Fund in the amount of $5,700.00 for AEDs and $5,575.00 of that amount will be used for that purpose.
Comm. Higgins advised that after boating season last year a 30-foot boat was abandoned. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources picked up the boat. It was ultimately disposed of by the village, at no cost to the village. Comm. Higgins thanked Chuck Black and Chief Lamboley for their help with this situation.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY - PEDDICORD:
Comm. Peddicord presented an Ordinance Granting a Variance at the Request of William Carajohn Relating to Property Located at 343 East Street. Mr. Carajohn is requesting a garage approximately 20 feet in height and 1,200 square feet. Our code allows for 15 feet maximum and 1,000 feet maximum. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 10 and this ordinance will be brought back for approval at the next council meeting.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS - OLSON:
A motion was made by Mayor Olson and seconded by Comm. Victor to approve the appointment of Jennifer Peddicord as Village Clerk with a term ending May 2027.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord, Weber and Higgins
Nays: None.
A motion was made by Mayor Olson and seconded by Comm. Victor to approve the appointment of Shelly Figgins as Village Treasurer with a term ending May 2027.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord, Weber and Higgins
Nays: None.
A motion was made by Mayor Olson and seconded by Comm. Victor to approve the appointment of George Lamboley as Police Chief with a term ending May 2027.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord, Weber and Higgins
Nays: None.
A motion was made by Mayor Olson and seconded by Comm. Victor to approve the appointment of Robert Russo as village attorney with a term ending May 2024.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord, Weber and Higgins
Nays: None.
A motion was made by Mayor Olson and seconded by Comm. Victor to approve the appointment of Chamlin & Associates as village engineer with a term ending May 2027.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord, Weber and Higgins
Nays: None.
A motion was made by Mayor Olson and seconded by Comm. Higgins to approve the appointment of Kelsey Kowalski as Emergency Management Coordinator with a term ending May 2027.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord, Weber and Higgins
Nays: None.
A motion was made by Mayor Olson and seconded by Comm. Higgins to approve the appointment of Sean Tonnessen as Emergency Management Assistant Coordinator with a term ending May 2027.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord, Weber and Higgins
Nays: None.
A motion was made by Mayor Olson and seconded by Comm. Weber to approve the appointment of Thomas Justice, Sr. as Plan Commission Chairman with a term ending May 2027.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord, Weber and Higgins
Nays: None.
A motion was made by Mayor Olson and seconded by Comm. Higgins to approve the appointment of Les Goslin as Zoning Enforcement Officer with a term ending May 2027.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord, Weber and Higgins
Nays: None.
A motion was made by Mayor Olson and seconded by Comm. Higgins to approve the reappointment of Steve Spangler to the Port District Board with a term ending May 2026.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord, Weber and Higgins
Nays: None.
A motion was made by Comm. Weber and seconded by Comm. Higgins to approve the adoption of Resolution #615, 2023 Seneca Township High School Homecoming Parade. Mayor Olson advised this is done annually to allow for the closure of the road.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord, Weber and Higgins
Nays: None.
A motion was made by Comm. Weber and seconded by Comm. Higgins to approve a donation to University of Illinois Extension in the amount of $300.00.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord, Weber and Higgins
Nays: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
A motion was made by Comm. Victor and seconded by Comm. Weber to adjourn the council meeting at 4:18 p.m.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Victor, Peddicord, Weber and Higgins
Nays: None.
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