DeKalb Times

Village of Kingston Board of Trustees met Dec. 2.

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, Brad Edwards, Joe Hengels, Todd Holman, and Howard Lyle

Absent: Trustee Steve VanBuren

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

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. Approval of Minutes from November 18, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Trustee Lyle made a Motion to Approve Minutes from November 18, 2024 Regular Board Meeting. Trustee Hengels seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 5 - Coughran, Edwards, Hengels, Holman, Lyle

Nays:

Absent: 1 - VanBuren

6. CITIZENS COMMENTS

7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS

a. Police Department

b. Village Attorney

c. Public Works

d. Village Engineer

President Lynch shared that HR Green is updating the routing of the water main.

e. Village Treasurer/Village Clerk

8. OLD BUSINESS

a. Discussion on Property Maintenance (Updates and issues)

President Lynch shared that he spoke with the owner of B&F who said that if there any problems to give him a call back. Trustee Hengels shared that he is waiting on a report.

b. Discussion on Windhaven Subdivision Flooding/DNR Status

c. Discussion on water main expansion to River Oaks Subdivision

President Lynch shared that the Village closed on the lot purchase for the expansion.

d. Discussion on employee handbook

Trustee Edwards discussed a quote from HR Logic for updating the employee handbook at $100.00/hour for an anticipated 7-10 hours’ worth of work. After discussion on options, Treasurer Dynek will reach out to the Village’s insurance company, IMLRMA, to see if they offer drafting of employee handbooks at no cost to their members.

9. NEW BUSINESS

a. Discussion and possible approval of Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated December 2, 2024

Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Approve Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated December 2, 2024. Trustee Coughran seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 5 - Coughran, Edwards, Hengels, Holman, Lyle

Nays:

Absent: 1 - VanBuren

b. Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance No. 2024-11 - Tax Levy Ordinance for 2024

Trustee Coughran made a Motion to Approve Ordinance No. 2024-11 – Tax Levy Ordinance for 2024. Trustee Lyle seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 5 - Coughran, Edwards, Hengels, Holman, Lyle

Nays:

Absent: 1 - VanBuren

c. Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance No. 2024-12 – An Ordinance Amending the Regular Meeting Time for the Village Board of Trustees

Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Approve Ordinance No. 2024-12 – An Ordinance Amending the Regular Meeting Time for the Village Board of Trustees. Trustee Coughran seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 5 - Coughran, Edwards, Hengels, Holman, Lyle

Nays:

Absent: 1 - VanBuren

d. Discussion and possible approval of 2025 Village Board Meeting Calendar Trustee Coughran made a Motion to Approve the 2025 Village Board Meeting Calendar. Trustee Edwards seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 5 - Coughran, Edwards, Hengels, Holman, Lyle

Nays:

Absent: 1 - VanBuren

e. Discussion on visible profanity on private property

The Board discussed options to regulate obscene or profane comments on signs and if the Board wants to adopt any regulations. President Lynch will reach out to surrounding communities to see how they are handling obscene or profane language signs and the Board will continue the discussion at the next meeting.

10. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

11. ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Coughran made a Motion to Adjourn. Trustee Edwards seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the unanimous voice vote of those present at 7:35 p.m.

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