Village of Richmond Board of Trustees met July 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Village President Craig Kunz called the July 2, 2019 Board Meeting to order at 7:00 PM, 5600 Hunter Drive, Richmond, Illinois.
Everyone in attendance rose for the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Village President Craig Kunz, Trustees: Dennis Bardy, Robert Elliott, TJ Fulmer, Gina Garbis, Frank Peiler and Ramsin Wardanian.
ABSENT: None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Director of Public Works Brett Postl, Attorney David McArdle and Village Clerk Karla L. Thomas.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board reviewed the items on the consent agenda.
a. Approval of Regular Board Minutes for June 20, 2019
b. Authorization to Expend Funds for Warrant Fiscal Year 19/20.03.01 in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00
c. Approval of “An Ordinance Making Appropriations for General Corporate Purposes for the Village of Richmond for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2019 and Ending April 30, 2020
Trustee Peiler moved, seconded by Trustee Bardy to approve the consent agenda, approving the Regular Board minutes for June 20 2019, authorization to expend funds for Warrant Fiscal Year 19/20.03.01 in the amount of $76,295.07, approval of “An Ordinance Making Appropriations for General Corporate Purposes for the Village of Richmond for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2019 and Ending April 30, 2020 with total appropriated expenses of $4,819,475.00 as presented. ROLL CALL: AYES: BARDY, ELLIOTT, FULMER, GARBIS, PEILER AND WARDANIAN. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS: The Board reviewed an Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 Liquor and Appendix A for Adjudication Purposes of the Richmond Municipal Code. After several questions and concerns were voiced Attorney McArdle will amend those sections discussed. The modified ordinance will then be reviewed by the Community Development Committee and bring it back to the Board for consideration/adoption.
Trustee Fulmer moved, seconded by Trustee Bardy to send the Ordinance to the Community Development Committee for review as presented. ROLL CALL: AYES: BARDY, ELLIOTT, FULMER, GARBIS, PEILER, AND WARDANIAN. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. The motion carried.
The Board reviewed the proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 Village Administration, Section 3.16 Travel Expense Reimbursement, of the Richmond Municipal Code.
Trustee Bardy moved, seconded by Trustee Fulmer to adopt An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 Village Administration, Section 3.16 Travel Expense Reimbursement, of the Richmond Municipal Code as presented. ROLL CALL: AYES: BARDY, ELLIOTT, FULMER, GARBIS, PEILER, AND WARDANIAN. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. The motion carried.
President Kunz presented the HR Green 2019/2020 General Consultation Contract for Engineering. The contract is for the period May 1, 2019-April 30, 2020. He noted that the contract can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all and provides HR Green with the authority to perform work on behalf of the Village.
Trustee Wardanian moved, seconded by Trustee Bardy to approve and authorize the Village President to execute the HR Green FY 2020 General Consultation Contract for Engineering as presented. ROLL CALL: AYES: BARDY, ELLIOTT, FULMER, GARBIS, PEILER, AND WARDANIAN. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. The motion carried.
COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
FINANCE: Trustee Wardanian reported that the committee reviewed permits/licenses and discussed Bed and Breakfast business registration and licensing. The committee recommends the elimination of a business registration, based upon the fact that a license is required.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Trustee Elliott reported that Anderson’s Candy did an excellent job promoting their business and the community for Chocolate Fest. Bistro Richmond was not well attended and the concept may need to be reviewed. Trustee Elliott recognized Kristen Murphy for her work on preparing posters and assisting on various Village events. He also reported that the committee is working on an August 10th Country themed event. He commended the Public Works Staff on the painting of the downtown railings, flowers and work done at Memorial Hall. President Kunz reported that a resident has suggested that the Village hold a Community Picnic so new residents can get to know other residents.
POLICE: President Kunz reported that the Police Department is ticketing vehicles illegally parked and have spoken with the Valet for Paisano’s. The Police Department Monthly Activity report for June 2019 was distributed for review.
PUBLIC WORKS: Director of PW Postl presented his monthly report for June 2019. ENGINEERING: None.
VILLAGE CLERK: None.
ATTORNEY: None.
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS: None.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS: Trustee Wardanian thanked President Kunz for arranging the presentation with County regarding grants.
CLOSED SESSION: President Kunz announced that the Board needed to go into closed session for Personnel-The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)).
Trustee Wardanian moved, seconded by Trustee Peiler to go into closed session for the purposes of Personnel-The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)). ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: BARDY, ELLIOTT, FULMER, GARBIS, PEILER and WARDANIAN. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. Motion carried.
The Board went into Closed Session at 8:07 PM.
Roll call was then taken, present were President Kunz, Trustees Bardy, Elliott, Fulmer, Garbis, Peiler and Wardanian, Attorney McArdle, Director of PW Brett Postl and Clerk Thomas.
The Board reconvened at 9:04 PM.
ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSION: No action was taken.
With no further business, Trustee Bardy moved to adjourn the July 2, 2019 Regular Board Meeting, seconded by Trustee Elliott. The motion was approved by voice vote.
Meeting adjourned at 9:04 PM.
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