SEWER: Trustee Hackl had asked K. Crosier to get prices for hoses on the 4” trash pump at the sewer plant. K. Crosier had obtained prices for the hoses and for a new pump. Trustee Hackl wanted to hold off so he could have a chance to take a look at things and form his own opinion. Mayor Riley mentioned that since they were going to look at purchasing a 3” pump for the water department, it might be a benefit to order both at the same time. The sewer truck needs new tires for it. Walker Tires quoted $791.60 but would like to confirm they understand it for the Village. A motion was made by Trustee Hackl, seconded by Trustee Hood to purchase new tires for the sewer pickup truck, not to exceed $800.00. Roll call vote: Yes – Trustees Hood, Fisher & Hackl. Motion carried. Trustee Hackl will contact Walker Tire to make arrangements. Trustee Hackl mentioned that if the Village was going to be purchasing a ¾ Ton pickup with a blade, would they need to retain the sewer truck. Trustee Hood said that it was not something in the near future. K. Crosier had Chief Wheeler do some checking on purchasing the pickup through the state and at the present time, they are not taking any orders.

STREETS: Trustee Hood mentioned several calls and inquiries have been made in regards to the bids for the Street truck and the road grader.

WATER: Trustee Freeman was absent. Mayor Riley asked for a motion to purchase a 3” pump with hoses. Trustee Hood made a motion, seconded by Trustee Fisher to purchase a 3” trash pump for the water department. Mayor Riley mentioned that there are times the Illini Township is in need of a 3” pump and asked if some sort of agreement could be made to share the cost with them and allow them to use it. Trustee Fisher asked if the current pump could be repaired for a back-up. Roll call vote: Yes – Trustees Fisher, Hackl & Hood. Motion carried. Atty Jankowicz was asked what he would need to draw up an inter-governmental agreement with the Township. He suggested: who would store it, contact persons, amount of contribution for each party, whose insurance would cover it, and standard language for reasonable care during usage. Mayor Riley asked about repairs and Atty Jankowicz explained that could be a sensitive point.

- K. Crosier asked about the 4” pump. Trustee Hackl would like to do some further checking into it and talked with D. Hadley prior to ordering one. K. Crosier mentioned what that pump would handle. Trustee Hackl asked if we wanted to get them together? K. Crosier mentioned the 4” pump currently at the plant will not work.

Trustee Hackl moved and Trustee Hood seconded to go ahead and purchase a 4” pump and the hose kit for the sewer with a cost not to exceed $4,800.00. Roll call vote: Yes – Trustees Fisher, Hackl & Hood. Motion carried.

PUBLIC WORKS: WORKS: K. Crosier mentioned that in plowing a couple weeks ago, he did back into some mailboxes and those will need to be repaired. Mayor Riley mentioned there was another one damaged last week on Glasgow. Not sure who damaged it but right now it is in the Township office. K. Crosier also asked VAC Hundley to explain a phone call she had received in regards to sidewalks near the school not being cleared during the first snow. The caller was wanting something done to ensure they were cleaned. A short discussion about the new sidewalks included in the SRTS project was held and keeping them cleared.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY: ATTORNEY: Atty Jankowicz reported that the Ordinance violation case for Rusty Simpson was continued until March 2, 2022.

ENGINEER: Stephanie Brown was in attendance. She reported the final was done today for the SRTS submission and IDOT has confirmed they’ve received it for the April bid letting. With the April letting, it will move into the Phase III construction. Since it is a Federally funded project, there has to be full construction observation meaning that anytime a contractor is on site, there has to be a construction observer. With the grant, $25,000.00 was included for this cost which will cover about