DeKalb Times

Village of Kingston Board of Trustees met June 5.

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, Joe Hengels, Steve Van Buren, and Howard Lyle

Absent:

Others in Attendance: Clerk Sandie Maahs, Police Chief Gerald Taft, and Village Attorney Kevin Buick

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. Approval of Minutes from May 15, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Approve the May 15, 2023 Regular Board Minutes. Trustee Coughran seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following voice vote:

Ayes: 5 - Trustees Altmaier, Coughran, Hengels, Van Buren, Lyle

Nays: 0

6. CITIZENS COMMENTS

Jeff Johnson inquired into economic development assistance for local businesses or assistance in a sign for the Johnson Light Industrial Park and temporary tent permit.

7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS

a. Police Department

b. Village Attorney

c. Public Works

d. Village Engineer

President Lynch shared that the Village Engineer will be at a future meeting with the water and sewer study results.

e. Village Treasurer/Village Clerk

Clerk Maahs shared that there is a Plan Commission Public Hearing on June 15, 2023.

8. OLD BUSINESS

a. Discussion on Property Maintenance (Updates and issues)

Trustee Altmaier discussed that President Lynch and Trustee Altmaier met with Village Attorney Tim Conklin and the Hearing Officer to discuss the adjudication process and how to improve the process for Kingston.

b. Discussion on Windhaven Subdivision Flooding/DNR Status

President Lynch has sent information on possible funding opportunity for this project to the Village Engineer.

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

President Lynch confirmed that the public hearing for this ordinance is on June 15, 2023.

9. NEW BUSINESS

a. Appointment and swearing in of Plan Commission Member (vacant position) President Lynch discussed possibly combining the Plan Commission and Zoning Board, and to let President Lynch know if anyone is interested in joining the Plan Commission.

b. Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance No. 2023-03 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article III, “Officers and Employees,” Division 1, “Generally,” Section 2-98, “Anti-Nepotism,” of the Kingston Village Code Trustee Coughran made a Motion to Approve Ordinance No. 2023-03 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article III, “Officers and Employees,” Division 1, “Generally,” Section 2-98, “Anti-Nepotism,” of the Kingston Village Code. Trustee Van Buren seconded the Motion. The Board discussed nepotism and hiring issues. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

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

Nays: 1 - Hengels

c. Discussion and possible approval of Resolution No. 2023-04 - A Resolution Authorizing the Village President to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Provision of Engineering Services with the County of DeKalb

Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2023-04 - A Resolution Authorizing the Village President to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Provision of Engineering Services with the County of DeKalb. Trustee Altmaier seconded the Motion. President Lynch shared that this is to allow the Village to hire the County for roadwork. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 5 - Trustees Altmaier, Coughran, Hengels, Van Buren, Lyle

Nays: 0

d. Discussion and possible approval of Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated June 5, 2023 Trustee Coughran made a Motion to Approve the Warrant List of Items Over $500.00 dated June 5, 2023. Trustee Coughran seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 5 - Trustees Altmaier, Coughran, Hengels, Van Buren, Lyle

Nays: 0

President Lynch shared that there are issues with the pump at the well house at River Oaks.

10. ADJOURN 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 7:29 p.m.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AiRrDAa-J7MVB8KmV3ygyCsrBdU8CI0r