Illinois Valley Times

Village of Seneca Village Council met Nov. 7.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1.) Council Meeting Called to Order

2.) Roll Call

3.) Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America 

4.) Approval of October 17, 2023 council meeting minutes 

5.) Treasurer’s Report: Approval of payment of bills 

6.) Seneca Business Spotlight Presentation

7.) Communications, Petitions, Reports & Additional Agenda Items

8.) Old Business

A. Commissioner Weber

B. Commissioner Victor

C. Commissioner Higgins

D. Commissioner Peddicord

1. Adoption of Ordinance 23-21, An Ordinance Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Include Commercial Solar Energy Facilities as a Special Use in Industrial Districts

2. Adoption of Ordinance 23-22, An Ordinance Creating Chapter 7 of Title 9 Regarding Building and Construction Site Operations

E. Mayor Olson

9.) Commissioner’s Report and New Business

A. Public Property, Water & Sewer (Weber)

1. Approval of expenditure to GovDirect in the amount of $2,111.00 for replacement of Master Meter Toughbook computer

2. Approval of expenditure to Martin Equipment in the amount of $3,925.00 annually for maintenance agreement for new John Deere backhoe

3. Approval of IDNR License Agreement 5544

4. Discussion and approval of contract with Muni-Link for new utility billing provider

5. Approval of expenditure to Prairie State Water Systems, Inc. in the amount of $34,101.00 for replacement of well pump

6. Approval of hiring new Public Works employee

B. Accounts & Finance (Victor)

1. Announce and approve tax levy amount

2. Approval of expenditure to Wex Bank in the amount of $2,999.48 for fuel expenses

3. Approval of expenditure to Tyler Technologies in the amount of $7,584.73 for Fundbalance annual maintenance

C. Streets (Higgins)

1. Approval of expenditure to Martin Equipment in an amount not to exceed $5,800.00 for bucket for backhoe 

2. Reminder regarding leaf collection schedule

D. Public Health & Safety (Peddicord)

1. Approval of expenditure to Harrison Towing & Service in the amount of $3,020.39 for repairs to police vehicle

E. Public Affairs (Mayor Olson)

1. Discussion and approval of dedication of real estate by Engstrom

2. Discussion regarding donation to the United Way

3. Appointment of Emergency Management Agency Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator

4. Approval of removal of appointed official (following executive session)

10.) Public Comment

11.) Executive Session:

A. Personnel – Section 2(c)(1)

B. Appointment or Removal of Public Officers – Section 2(c)(3) 

12.) Council Meeting Adjourned

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