DeKalb Times

Village of Kingston Board of Trustees met Feb. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

President Lynch called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

President Lynch led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL

Present: President John Lynch, and Trustees Frank Altmaier, Dale Coughran, and Joe Hengels, Steve VanBuren

Absent:

Others in Attendance: Clerk Sandie Maahs, Treasurer Jennifer Dynek, and Village Attorney Kevin Buick

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS

5. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA

a. Minutes from February 6, 2023

b. Treasurer’s Report

c. Warrants/Bills Payable

Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Approve the Omnibus Agenda. Trustee Coughran seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 4 - Trustees Altmaier, Coughran, Hengels, VanBuren

Nays: 0

Absent: 0

6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE OMNIBUS AGENDA

7. CITIZENS COMMENTS

8. OLD BUSINESS

a. Discussion on Property Maintenance (Updates and issues)

Attorney Buick confirmed that there was communications regarding the Kingston Mini Storage. President Lynch confirmed with Trustee Hengels the property owner of the trailer with vehicle without plates has been cited for violations and that the property that has a van with no wheels will be taken care of by the new owners of the property.

b. Discussion on Windhaven Subdivision Flooding/DNR Status

c. Discussion on draft Ordinance Amending Chapter 74, “Traffic and Vehicles,” and Chapter 86, “Zoning,” in the Kingston Municipal Code

President Lynch shared that he should hear back from the other issue that may need a public hearing by the end of week.

d. Discussion on leaf burning

President Lynch has received another email from a resident who doesn’t have an issue continuing to allow burning in the Village. Trustee Coughran spoke with three people who don’t burn leaves and didn’t care either way. President Lynch asked that it be added to the back of the next water bill to see if the Village can get any more responses.

9. NEW BUSINESS

a. Presentation of FY22 Audit by Roger Wooten

Roger Wooten reviewed the responsibilities of an auditor and the Board. Mr. Wooten also reviewed the FY22 Audit. Treasurer Dynek confirmed that the Village is finishing up working on correcting the Motor Fuel Tax fund.

b. Discussion and possible approval of Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated February 20, 2023

Trustee Altmaier made a Motion to Approve the Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated February 20, 2023. Trustee VanBuren seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 4 - Trustees Altmaier, Coughran, Hengels, VanBuren

Nays: 0

Absent: 0

c. Discussion and possible approval of purchase of generators from Finney's Electric President Lynch discussed the need for back up generators and reviewed the quotes he obtained. After discussion, President Lynch will follow up with Finney’s Electric to confirm that the price is still valid, that everything is included, and how follow-up service on the equipment will be handled.

10. ADJORN TO CLOSED SESSION

11. ADJOURNMENT

Trustee VanBuren made a Motion to Adjourn. Trustee Hengels seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the unanimous voice vote of those present at 7:43 p.m.

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