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Village of Kingston Board of Trustees met Nov. 18.

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 Brad Edwards, Joe Hengels, Howard Lyle, and Steve VanBuren

Absent: Trustees Dale Coughran and Todd Holman

Others in Attendance: Village Clerk Sandie Maahs, Village Attorney Kevin Buick, Public Works Director Justin Kamp, and Police Officer Scott Allspaugh

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS

5. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA

a. Minutes from November 4, 2024

b. Minutes from October 21, 2024

c. Treasurer’s Report

d. Warrants/Bills Payable

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

Ayes: 4 - Edwards, Hengels, Lyle, Van Buren

Nays:

Absent: 2 – Coughran, Holman

6. CITIZENS COMMENTS

Emily Sanchez shared concerns with foul language spray painted on a fence in the Windhaven Subdivision near the school.

7. OLD BUSINESS

a. Discussion on Property Maintenance (Updates and issues)

Trustee Hengels shared that the maintenance issues are ongoing, and President Lynch has reached out to B&F regarding recent miscommunications.

b. Discussion on Windhaven Subdivision Flooding/DNR Status

President Lynch shared that the Village will hopefully hear back from Illinois Department of Natural Resources the beginning of next month with their plan.

c. Discussion on water main expansion to River Oaks Subdivision

President Lynch is waiting on the updated plan from the Village Engineer.

8. NEW BUSINESS

a. Discussion and possible approval of Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated November 18, 2024

Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Approve the Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated November 18, 2024. Trustee VanBuren seconded the Motion. President Lynch clarified the invoices from HR Green and Jacobson Concrete. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 4 - Edwards, Hengels, Lyle, Van Buren

Nays:

Absent: 2 – Coughran, Holman

b. Discussion on employee handbook/policy

Trustee Edwards shared concerns with the employee handbook. After discussion with the Village Board, Trustee Edwards will work on updating the handbook/policy.

c. Discussion and ratification of Village President’s execution of a real estate contract for the purchase of vacant land in River Oaks subdivision and authorize all necessary further actions to consummate purchase

President Lynch shared that the Village made the offer, and the Village Engineer had no concerns with the soil boring samples. Attorney Buick shared that he would ensure clear title and proceed with assisting to close the transaction. Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Ratify of Village President’s Execution of a Real Estate Contract for the Purchase of Vacant Land in River Oaks Subdivision and Authorize All Necessary Further Actions to Consummate Purchase. Trustee VanBuren seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 4 - Edwards, Hengels, Lyle, Van Buren

Nays:

Absent: 2 – Coughran, Holman

d. Discussion on 2025 Village Board Meeting Calendar

The Board discussed moving the meeting times to 6:00 p.m. for the 2025 meetings.

e. Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance No. 2024-10 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 22, Building and Building Regulations of the Kingston Municipal Code Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Approve Ordinance No. 2024-10 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 22, Building and Building Regulations of the Kingston Municipal Code. Trustee Lyle seconded the Motion. Clerk Maahs reviewed the changes to the Ordinance. Attorney Buick and the Board discussed the updates to the code and the requirements to update the codes. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 4 - Edwards, Hengels, Lyle, Van Buren

Nays:

Absent: 2 – Coughran, Holman

9. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

10. ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Adjourn. Trustee Lyle seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the unanimous voice vote of those present at 7:48 p.m.

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