DeKalb Times

Village of Kingston Board of Trustees met Aug. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

President Edwards called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

President Edwards led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL

Present: President Brad Edwards, and Trustees Joe Hengels, Todd Holman, Howard Lyle, Bob Ruehl, and Steve VanBuren

Absent: Trustee Dale Coughran

Others in Attendance: Village Clerk Sandie Maahs, Village Treasurer Jennifer Dynek, Village Attorney Kevin Buick, Police Chief Gerald Taft, and Public Works Director Justin Kamp

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. Approval of Minutes from July 7, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

b. Approval of Minutes from July 21, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

Trustee VanBuren made a Motion to Approve the Minutes from July 7, 2025 Regular Board Meeting and July 21, 2025 Regular Board Meeting. Trustee Holman seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following voice vote:

Ayes: 5 - Hengels, Holman, Lyle, Ruehl, VanBuren

Nays: 0

Absent: 1 - Coughran

6. CITIZENS COMMENTS

7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS

a. Police Department

b. Village Attorney

c. Public Works

Public Works Director Kamp shared that the remote viewing system in the water plant has been installed and is working.

d. Village Engineer

e. Village Treasurer/Village Clerk

Treasurer Dynek shared that the auditor will be at Village Hall to begin the FY2025 Audit on August 11, 2025.

8. OLD BUSINESS

a. Discussion on Windhaven Subdivision Flooding/DNR Status

President Edwards shared that he has received no update.

b. Discussion on water main expansion to River Oaks Subdivision

President Edwards and Public Works Director Kamp reviewed the preliminary drawings and shared concerns with the engineer that that Village sign may need to be moved/reset for project due to location of main.

c. Discussion on employee handbook/policy

The Board discussed Trustee Ruehl’s thoughts on insurance and will continue the discussion on the draft employee handbook/policy at the next meeting.

8. NEW BUSINESS

a. Discussion and possible approval of Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated August 4, 2025

Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Approve Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated August 4, 2025. Trustee VanBuren seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: 5 - Hengels, Holman, Lyle, Ruehl, VanBuren Nays: 0

Absent: 1 - Coughran

b. Discussion and possible approval of Resolution No. 2025-10 – A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of Intergovernmental Agreement between the DeKalb County Information Management Office, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and Municipalities Utilizing DeKalb County’s Network and Infrastructure for the OneSolution Mobile Computer Application (MCT)

Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2025-10 – A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of Intergovernmental Agreement between the DeKalb County Information Management Office, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and Municipalities Utilizing DeKalb County’s Network and Infrastructure for the OneSolution Mobile Computer Application (MCT). Trustee Holman seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: 5 - Hengels, Holman, Lyle, Ruehl, VanBuren

Nays: 0

Absent: 1 - Coughran

c. Discussion and possible approval of Resolution No. 2025-11 – A Resolution Approving and Reviewing Executive Session Meeting Minutes

9. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

Trustee Hengels made a Motion to go into Closed Session under 2(c)(21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. Trustee VanBuren seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote at 6:24 p.m.:

Ayes: 5 - Coughran, Hengels, Holman, Lyle, VanBuren Nays: 0

Absent: 1 – Ruehl

Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Reconvene Open Session. Trustee VanBuren seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following voice vote at 6:37 p.m.:

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

Nays: 0

Absent: 1 – Ruehl

c. Discussion and possible approval of Resolution No. 2025-11 – A Resolution Approving and Reviewing Executive Session Meeting Minutes

Trustee VanBuren made a Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2025-11 – A Resolution Approving and Reviewing Executive Session Meeting Minutes. Trustee Holman seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call:

Ayes: 4 - Coughran, Holman, Lyle, VanBuren

Nays: 1 - Hengels

Absent: 1 – Ruehl

10. ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Coughran made a Motion to Adjourn. Trustee Holman seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the unanimous voice vote of those present at 6:38 p.m.

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