Calhoun had offered to pay for everything if the Village supplied the labor. VAC Hundley mentioned the current public works employees were not aware of this agreement as it was most likely made several years ago. Trustee Oakley asked about the invoice for General Code. He felt the annual maintenance was supposed to be $395.00 after 3 years. He asked that we hold off on paying this invoice until an explanation as to what the cost entails. Trustee Oakley asked about the invoice for Midwest Meters and DPW Allen explained why 5 were ordered. Roll call vote: Yes – Trustees Freeman, Hood, Fisher, Hackl, & Oakley. No – none. Motion carried.

FINANCE: Trustee Oakley discussed the Village Code regarding plants and weeds. Copies of Chapter 972 of the code were in each packet. Traditionally we’ve identified an issue, bring it up at a meeting, ask that a letter be sent, if nothing happens, bring it up again and nothing seems to be very timely. He asked whether something could just be posted on the residence. The code does state the DPW could serve a notice upon the owner and demand the abatement of the nuisance within 10 days; after 5 days, if nothing has been done, they can be fined. If after 10 days, it’s still not abated, the Village may abate the nuisance and the expense shall be charged to and paid by the owner. The expense shall be $25 per hour. There were some questions as to the number of days listed. It was the consensus of the trustees to amend the code to reflect 5 days. Attorney Jankowicz will prepare an amendment to the ordinance to correct the discrepancy in the number of days. Trustee Fisher asked whether we should adjust the hourly rate to be charged at the same time but since that is in addition to the fine, it was felt that wasn’t necessary. Regarding Frontier telephone and internet services, Trustee Oakley would like to have some ideas by the July 5 meeting as to how to proceed. Their current billing is roughly $611 a month for the Village Hall, Police, Water & Sewer. The fax and internet will already be cut at the Village Hall. There are 2 lines at the PD, one of which is a fax. We are attempting to get internet services to the water and sewer plants with ACTS. It is to be understood that the base costs may increase since we will be changing the plans but overall, the billing should significantly decrease. We need to identify exactly what is needed. Chief Wheeler was asked if he really needed to be able to fax or would he be able to scan documents. Trustee Oakley moved and Trustee Freeman seconded to go into closed session at the end of the meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2(C)(1). Roll call vote: Yes – Trustees Hackl, Oakley, Fisher, Freeman & Hood. No – none. Motion carried.

### BUILDING:

Trustee Netherton was absent.

POLICE: Trustee Fisher didn’t have anything. Chief Wheeler distributed the monthly report. Mayor Riley asked Chief to update the board on the juvenile problem. Each issue has been addressed. Residents need to report incidents as they occur. Mayor Riley asked what else can be done. Chief Wheeler explained their procedures. Mayor Riley again asked if the department could be more pro-active.

### SEWER:

Trustee Hackl had nothing.

### STREETS:

Trustee Hood didn’t have anything further.

WATER: Trustee Freeman had the estimates from Chastain & Assoc regarding the 40,000 gal. water tower. He would recommend starting to set aside funding in order to take the tower out of service. It was suggested we confirm what water needs to be on hand for fire coverage and insurance requirements. Terry Allen mentioned there isn’t a fire pump but there are 2 high service pumps. Terry also mentioned some places have a clear water storage tank in the ground just for fire purposes.