Village of Kirkland
Kirkland, Illinois 60146
Board of Trustee Regular Meeting
March 19, 2007
OFFICIAL MINUTES
I.
Call to Order. President Becker called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. and asked
for a roll call.
II.
Roll Call. Members answering present as follows: Behnke, Boettger, Firkins,
Miller, Sparrow and Stiegman. The pledge of allegiance was then said.
III.
Scheduled Speakers
1. Ron Matekaitis – Mr. Matekaitis gave an overview of State Tickets,
Ordinance tickets, and the Pros and Cons of Village of Kirkland vs. State’s
Attorney prosecution of unpaid tickets.
IV
Reports
1.Toby Petrie – Building Inspector
Petrie gave his report. Working on one building Permit Violation, and
has issued one building permit. No questions from the floor.
2. Standing Committees
Police – Minutes will be presented at next general board meeting.
Public Works – Sewer & Water held meeting in Wasco on March 10th
regarding Schaeffer water system. Awaiting on a fax from Charlie, and
minutes to follow.
Zoning – No Report
Pioneer Park – Ramps are in park and park is locked with signage.
Rules signs should be up soon. April 14th is scheduled opening day.
Finance – Held budget meeting with Water department. Minutes will
be presented at next general board meeting.
V.
Unfinished Business
1. Payment of RLF Bond at NB&T, Sycamore – Firkins explained payments due
and interest dates. Funds were drawn from RLF CD at Kirkland Bank without
any fees or penalties.
2. Process for Selection of an Engineer – Tabled until next General Board
meeting.
VI.
Petitions and Communications
1.
VII.
Resolutions, Ordinances and Miscellaneous Business
1.
VIII.
New Business
1. Grace Mott, EWorldlinx – Updates on Village of Kirkland website, requesting
additional information and event information.
2. Lions Club, request to Close Route 72 – Motion by Sparrow and seconded by
Boettger to accept Resolution 07-01. All present voted yes with Boettger
abstaining.
3. Aerators for Waste Water Plant – See Below
4. Multiple Item Purchase for Water/Sewer Department – Motion by Boettger
and seconded by Miller to authorize expenditures for both aerators and
multiple item purchases. All present voted yes.
5. Gravel for Alley – Stiegman wanted to know when gravel for the alleys was to
be laid down. Naugle will have it started in spring.
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Comments From Floor
1. Guy Sparrow – Wanted to know how much gravel will be spread out, and if
resident could pay for additional gravel. Naugle will have alleys grated evenly
to avoid runoff and pooling.
Motion by Boettger and seconded by Sparrow to enter into Executive Session to
discuss potential litigation. Vote carried unanimously.
Motion by Boettger and seconded by Firkins to return to regular session. Vote
carried unanimously.
X
Adjournment
Motion by Behnke and seconded by Firkins to adjourn meeting. Vote carried
unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm.
ATTEST:
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Theresa A.D’Amato, Deputy Clerk
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Mike Becker, President