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Village of Kingston Board of Trustees met Aug. 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 Dale Coughran, Joe Hengels, and Howard Lyle

Absent: Trustee Brad Edwards and Steve VanBuren

Others in Attendance: Village Clerk Sandie Maahs and Village Attorney Kevin Buick

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS

Clerk Maahs recommended that item ‘f under New Business and Closed Session be continued to the next meeting.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. Approval of Minutes from July 1, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Trustee Coughran made a Motion to Approve Minutes from July 1, 2024 Regular Board Meeting. Trustee Lyle seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 3 - Coughran, Hengels, Lyle

Nays:

Absent: 2 - Edwards, VanBuren

6. CITIZENS COMMENTS

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 Hengels met with the new property maintenance representative from B&F Construction Code Services, Larry, and they reviewed current issues in the Village.

b. Discussion on Windhaven Subdivision Flooding/DNR Status

President Lynch shared that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has reached out for information on other areas that have been affected or could be affected by flooding. The Village is collecting the requested information and then will have a follow-up meeting with DNR and Village Engineer.

c. Approval of Treasurer’s Report

Trustee Coughran made a Motion to Approve the Treasurer’s Report. Trustee Hengels seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 3 - Coughran, Hengels, Lyle

Nays:

Absent: 2 - Edwards, VanBuren

d. Approval of Warrant List

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

Ayes: 3 - Coughran, Hengels, Lyle

Nays:

Absent: 2 - Edwards, VanBuren

9. NEW BUSINESS

a. Discussion and possible approval of Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated August 5, 2024

Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Approve the Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated August 5, 2024. Trustee Lyle seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 3 - Coughran, Hengels, Lyle

Nays:

Absent: 2 - Edwards, VanBuren

b. Discussion and possible approval of appointment of alternate representative for the DeKalb County Regional Planning Commission

President Lynch stated the item will be continued to the next meeting.

c. Discussion and possible approval of Resolution No. 2024-13 – A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Professional Service Agreement between the Village of Kingston and B&F Construction Code Services, Inc.

Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2024-13 – A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Professional Service Agreement between the Village of Kingston and B&F Construction Code Services, Inc. Trustee Lyle seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 3 - Coughran, Hengels, Lyle

Nays:

Absent: 2 - Edwards, VanBuren

d. Discussion on vacating of Spring Street south of West 3rd Street

Stephanie Bridge, owner of 401 Spring Street, requested the Village vacate Spring Street south of West 3rd Street as her house is the only home on that end of Spring Street and stated issues she has had over the years as she is not the owner of that section of road/drive. The Board discussed vacating versus de-annexing, utilities, costs, and future maintenance of road. President Lynch requested the item be placed on the next agenda to allow the Board time to view the property and the Village time to investigate what utilities would are located on that section of road right-of-way.

e. Discussion and possible approval of Resolution No. 2024-14 - A Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Closed Session Tapes

Trustee Coughran made a Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2024-14 - A Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Closed Session Tapes. Trustee Hengels seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 3 - Coughran, Hengels, Lyle

Nays:

Absent: 2 - Edwards, VanBuren

f. Discussion and possible approval of Resolution No. 2024-15 - A Resolution Approving and Reviewing Executive Session Meeting Minutes

10. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

11. ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Coughran made a Motion to Adjourn. Trustee Lyle seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the unanimous voice vote of those present at 7:32 p.m.

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