Village of Burlington Village Board Met Feb. 1.
Present: Village President Bob Walsh, Village Clerk Katie Adams, Village Engineer John Whitehouse, Village Attorney Peter Wilson, Treasurer Mitch Dander and Deputy Clerk Marilyn Diede.
Open the Meeting: Village President Bob Walsh opened the meeting at 7:01 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Trustees: Jon Millen, Ernie Jackson, John Totemeier, Deb Twenhafel, Mary Kay Wlezen and Jim Daffron.
Approval of the bills to be paid: Trustee Ernie Jackson made a motion to approve the bills to be paid as presented on Warrant 19 FY-2021, February 1, 2021 for $9,083.19. Trustee Jon Millen seconded the motion. Ayes: Trustees: Jon Millen, Ernie Jackson, John Totemeier, Deb Twenhafel, Mary Kay Wlezen and Jim Daffron. Six ayes, motion carried.
Kane County Sheriff’s Report: No report.
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Update on Burlington’s Comprehensive Plan: Village President Bob Walsh noted the next CMAP meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. and will include a timeline update as well as updates on outreach and the March 3, 2021 open house. Posters will be set up for public viewing in the Village Hall and a flyer with a survey will be sent to residents next week sometime.
Board Action on Applying for Grand Victoria Riverboat Funds to Rehabilitate the Blending Storage Tank: President Walsh noted this was discussed and a consensus taken at the previous Board Meeting. Trustee Deb Twenhafel made a motion to approve applying for Grand Victoria Riverboat Funds to Rehabilitate the Blending Storage Tank. Trustee Ernie Jackson seconded the motion. Ayes: Trustees: Jon Millen, Ernie Jackson, John Totemeier, Deb Twenhafel, Mary Kay Wlezen and Jim Daffron. Six ayes, motion carried.
Board Discussion on CMJ Quote CMJQ3582 dated 1/27/2021 for Technology Security: President Walsh explained the Village’s technology security was brought up by a survey the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) Risk Management Association (RMA) asked the Village to fill out as part of the Village’s insurance policy. President Walsh went through CMJ Technology’s quote. The Board discussed the quote, the Village’s security needs and CMJ Technology. CMJ Technologies will be invited to the next Board meeting to answer the Board’s questions regarding the Village’s current level of technology security.
Presentation of Appreciation Award to Jon Millen: President Walsh explained Jon Millen had to step down as a Trustee as he has moved outside of the Village of Burlington. President Walsh read aloud an Appreciation Award to Jon Millen thanking him for his 2 years of service. Jon Millen said farewell and thanked President Walsh and the Board.
President Walsh is interviewing residents for the Trustee position and plans to fill the vacant seat by March.
Village President’s Report: President Walsh noted the Village is still pursuing the CAREs Act/Corona Virus Relief Funds to receive funds for a new server and new copier.
President Walsh reported he spoke with both Illinois Representative Jeff Keicher and Jessica Beezhold from Illinois Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s office, separately, regarding grants and the Village of Burlington’s needs including sewer and road infrastructure.
Engineer Whitehouse reported the Village was not successful in obtaining the Unsewered Communities Planning Grant the Village applied for in December of 2020. There were 46 applications submitted for this grant. The Village is eligible to apply again this year.
Committee Reports:
Personnel & Administration Committee: No report.
Public Works Committee: No report.
Public Safety/Health & Welfare Committee: No report.
Community Developments and Events Committee: No report.
Planning and Development Committee: No report.
Finance Committee: Chairman Ernie Jackson scheduled a Finance Committee Meeting for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. to start the budget for the next fiscal year.
Village Treasurer Mitch Dander reported W2’s and W3’s were mailed out last week.
The Board discussed inviting the new dentist in town to a future Board Meeting to welcome him and give him a chance to introduce himself.
Adjournment: Trustee Mary Kay Wlezen made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Trustee Deb Twenhafel seconded the motion. Ayes: Trustees: Ernie Jackson, John Totemeier, Deb Twenhafel, Mary Kay Wlezen and Jim Daffron. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
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