The regular monthly meeting of Redgranite Village Board was held January 18, 2011 at the Municipal Building.  Members present:  Paul Mertz, Sandra Lyles, Richard Piechowski, Betty Eannelli and Jerry Sieg.  Also attending:  Madonna Berube, clerk-treasurer.

 

            Persons asking to speak to the Board:  Tom Savka inquired about enforcement of ordinance requirements next door to his property at 420 Thackery St.  Joel Kalata asked for permission to use East Side Park and Willow Creek Park for Thursday night soft ball games and practice. The organization will put up a temporary snow fence at their own expense.

 

            REPORTS:  Clerk report:  The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) at this time has available for loan to qualifying property owners the amount of $57,107.89.   Nominations for village offices made at the caucus held on January 6, 2011 are - Village President - Jerry Sieg; Trustee positions - Betty Eannelli, Sandra Lyles and Joel Kalata. Spring election will be in April. Informed the Board notice of service from Tom Savka regarding injury incident on Dec. 7, 2010.  Jerry reported an audit for the Redgranite Area Fire District has been completed and found everything to be in order. Emergency repairs were necessary for the red truck that is used for snow removal. Also the heat exchangers at the shop are in need of repair and should be done soon.

 

            FINANCE/PERSONNEL/INSURANCE -  Bills listed for payment and financial reports were approved. Insurance renewal proposal from the Horton Group was approved at cost of $26,756.00.  Several applications were received for part time janitorial services at municipal building. At this time current part time employee Louise Thada will be able to work on a limited schedule and committee was authorized if in the event she is unable to continue the work, due to health reasons, committee will review applications and hire if necessary.  Discussed Village HSA (health savings account) payments to employees. Currently the payments are deposited monthly, approval granted to make the deposits at end of each quarter.

 

            SEWER/WATER -  Approval given to purchase of aluminum sulfate from Milport Enterprises, approximate cost $5,200, purchase 3 sensors for gas detector from Infratech, cost of $341.00, emergency repair purchase of wiper assembly for bar  screen from Vulcan Industries, $924.00, make partial payment to Scott Lamers Construction for bar screen project at sewer $11,175.00 and purchase of lawn mower from Riesterer & Schnell, Inc, with gas engine and 54 inch deck at cost of $6756.00.  Approved billing adjustments for water leaks at 450 State Street and 216 Steger Street, caused by freezing conditions and water did not go into the sewer system. A request from owner of 142 Pearl Street was tabled for additional information.

 

            MISCELLANEOUS -  Operator license application for Leslie Peck, approved.  Due to primary election scheduled for February 15, the monthly meeting of the village board will be held on February 22, 2011.

 

                                                                                                NEXT REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 22, 2011