DeKalb Times

Village of Kingston Village Board met Jan. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

Trustee Hengels called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Trustee Hengels led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL

Present: Trustees Frank Altmaier, Dale Coughran, Joe Hengels, and Steve Van Buren Absent: President John Lynch

Others in Attendance: Clerk Sandie Maahs

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. Approval of Minutes from December 19, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Trustee Altmaier made a Motion to Approve the December 19, 2022 Regular Board Minutes. Trustee Van Buren seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following voice vote:

Ayes: 4 - Trustees Altmaier, Coughran, Hengels, Van Buren

Nays: 0

6. CITIZENS COMMENTS

No public present.

7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS

a. Police Department

b. Village Attorney

c. Public Works

d. Village Engineer

e. Village Treasurer/Village Clerk

8. OLD BUSINESS

a. Discussion on Property Maintenance (Updates and issues)

Trustee Altmaier shared that he had not heard any updates from President Lynch. 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

d. Discussion on leaf burning

Clerk Maahs discussed Treasurer Dynek’s suggestion to put the previously discussed notice on the back of the water bills and on the website to let the residents know that the Board is discussing options for leaf burning limitations and encouraging the residents to contact any board member or Village Hall with their thoughts on the topic. The Board was in favor of this approach and asked that a deadline in which to respond be included.

The Board discussed what portions of the website can be updated by staff and potential for asking questions of the residents on the website setting a precedence.

9. NEW BUSINESS

a. Discussion and possible approval of Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated January 3, 2023

Trustee Altmaier made a Motion to Approve Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated January 3, 2023. Trustee Coughran seconded the Motion. Trustee Altmaier asked what work was done by the plumbing company and what the site and plan review work was done by HR Green. Clerk Maahs will ask President Lynch to follow up on the questions and get back to the board members at the next meeting. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 4 - Trustees Altmaier, Coughran, Hengels, Van Buren

Nays: 0

10. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

There was no closed session.

11. ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Altmaier made a Motion to Adjourn. Trustee Coughran seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the unanimous voice vote of those present at 7:15 p.m.

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