MINUTES
PALESTINE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
January 7, 2021

Palestine Board of Trustees met on January 7, 2021. Trustees answering roll call were J.R. Dunlap, Twilla Davis, Tim McDaniel, Mary Michael, Gene Purcell and Brian Nethery.
 
Staff Members present: Shirley Adams, Village Clerk, Patricia Schofield, Mayor’s Consultant and Stacey Myers, Deputy Clerk 
 
Visitors present. Larry Surrells

Meeting called to order by Mayor Byrley.

The meeting began with all present reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes were taken by the Village Deputy Clerk.

The Minutes of December 4, 2020, were accepted as presented. 

OLD BUSINESS:
1)  Bridge repair/replacement update.  Still in progress, no update.

2) Reconsider IRWA Illinois Rural Water Association. Discussion was that Robinson Palestine Water Company should be responsible for the water testing and rates. This was majority consistence and died due to lack of interest.

NEW BUSINESS: 
1) Larry Suuells-Re Contract to purchase. Larry Surrells of LaMotte Trading presented a contract to purchase four items in the building on Main St. Four old video electronic games, all are very water damaged. The proposed price was $175.00 for all four. Gene Purcell set a motion to sell. J.R. Dunlap seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

2) Official Approval of Phone Poll-Dec.21, 2020 for repairs to the 2003 Ford DPW truck. Mary Michael made a motion to formally approve the phone poll. J.R. Dunlap seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.

3) Official Approval of Phone Poll-Dec.21, 2020 for repairs to the 2016 Ford Police interceptor. Tim McDaniel made a motion to formally approve the phone poll. Gene Purcell seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously. 

4)  Discussion of Ervin Properties. The Ervin’s are in the process of getting a quote from Ameren CIPS to get a pole set to run electric. Also, currently trying to get funds to pay for the pole that could be $2500.00 or more to install. Also, Mrs. Ervin is only willing to give the Village of Palestine the east side of the properties.

DPW REPORT:  Kathy Clark was absent.

POLICE REPORT:  Chief of Police, Jeff Besing was absent.

PIONEER ROOM/COMMUNITY FACILITY – JANUARY – TWILLA DAVIS

FYI:  Work day at Matteson Building 1/9/21

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Budget Committee:  Shirley Adams, Chairman. The December Financial Reports and Fund Balance Report was passed out to Trustees.

Bldg Regulations, Permits, Maintenance: Harry Gene Purcell, Chairman.   

Employee Relations Committee: J.R. Dunlap, Chairman. 

FOIA Officers:  Shirley Adams, Chairman.  Complete. FOIA/OMA Certificates Due April 1, 2021

Ordinance Committee: Pat Schofield.  

Streets, Sidewalks, Alleys Committee: Tim McDaniel, Chairman.  

Sewer/Lagoon Committee: Brian Nethery, Chairman.  

Motion to convene into Executive Session was made by J.R. Dunlap and seconded by Tim McDaniel at 6:06PM.

With no further business to discuss Gene Purcell moved to adjourn.  J.R. Dunlap seconded motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:18 PM.

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  	   PRESIDENT					DEPUTY CLERK