DeKalb Times

Village of Kingston Board of Trustees met Dec. 16.

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, Howard Lyle, and Steve VanBuren

Absent:

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

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS

Trustee Hengels requested ‘Regional Plan Commission Update’ be added to New Business.

5. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA

a. Minutes from December 2, 2024

b. Treasurer’s Report

c. 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: 6 - Coughran, Edwards, Hengels, Holman, Lyle, Van Buren

Nays:

Absent:

6. CITIZENS COMMENTS

Ken Schossow shared that he believes that there is no ambiguity in the law and profanity is allowable on private property.

7. OLD BUSINESS

a. Discussion on Property Maintenance (Updates and issues)

Trustee Hengels shared copies of incomplete tickets from B&F and Chief Taft gave direction to B&F on how to properly complete tickets in the future. Trustee Hengels asked the members to drive through the Village and share issues they would like to see addressed.

b. Discussion on Windhaven Subdivision Flooding/DNR Status

President Lynch shared that the project is still in the review process with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

President Lynch did speak with an individual regarding possible grant funding for the flood project, but cannot move forward with the discussion until the Village receives the outline of the project from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

c. Discussion on water main expansion to River Oaks Subdivision

President Lynch received a new map of the project from the Village Engineer.

d. Discussion on employee handbook/policy

Trustee Edwards received a sample handbook from the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association and will be amending the sample to meet the requirements of the Village.

e. Discussion on visible profanity on private property

President Lynch spoke with the surrounding communities who confirmed that they take no action on profanity on private property. After discussion, the Board will not be taking any action on the issue.

8. NEW BUSINESS

Regional Plan Commission Update

Trustee Hengels shared that there is a tentative Regional Plan Commission meeting scheduled for January. Trustee Hengels asked if the Village Board has any ideas or questions would like to bring to the Regional Plan Commission, to let him know and he will present them to the Commission. President Lynch asked about sharing of services with other smaller communities for building inspectors or collection of fines - Trustee Hengels will ask the Commission and report back.

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 7:19 p.m.

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