2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT AGENDA: The consent agenda consists of approving the previous meeting minutes, recurring disbursements, and reports written by the Public Works Manager, and Village Treasurer.

Trustee Rudin moved, seconded by Trustee Goings to approve all consent agenda items. On a roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 - Trustees DeChaney, Peterson, Elmore, Goings, Watkins, and Rudin

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

There being six affirmative votes, the motion carried.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Kruse St.- Rick Smith- Small Engine Repair- Chief Hartzell and Zoning Officer Dallas Davis reported that the Zoning Board discussed the matter of the noise and storage of the small engines at Rick Smith’s residence on Kruse St. Chief Hartzell reported that on May 13, 2010 he and Dallas Davis spoke with Smith about the problem, and served him. On May 20, 2010 Hartzell served Bill Embry, owner of the property. Embry informed Hartzell that he is not re-building a garage on the property. Hartzell re-checked the property today, and there are only three of the original 18 mowers left on the property. The Jacobs’ thanked the Board as well as Hartzell and Dallas for their time and efforts.

5. REPORTS:
1. E.S.D.A. COORDINATOR REPORT: Deputy Chief of Police Bob Davies informed the Board that the High School may require students to pay for parking next year, and this may affect parking on Village streets.

Hire New Part-Time Officer- Deputy Chief of Police Bob Davies informed the Board that Officer Cupi is interested in cutting some of her hours, therefore the Police Department need to hire more help. Tim Ackerman has been a Mackinaw Officer in the past, and has shown interest in the available position.

Trustee Watkins moved, seconded by Trustee DeChaney to hire Tim Ackerman as a part-time Officer at $13.00 per hour. On a roll call the vote was:

AYES: 6 - Trustees DeChaney, Peterson, Elmore, Goings, Watkins, and Rudin

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

There being six affirmative votes, the motion carried.

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2. VILLAGE TREASURER’S REPORT: Report on file.

Non-Recurring Disbursements- Trustee Goings moved, seconded by Trustee Elmore to approve the non-recurring disbursements. On a roll call the vote was:

AYES: 6 - Trustees Elmore, DeChaney, Peterson, Watkins, Goings, and Rudin

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

There being six affirmative votes, the motion carried.

Office Assistant Wage Increase- Treasurer Eidenmiller and Collector Spencer had asked the Board for an increase in both of the Office Assistant’s wages.

Trustee Goings moved, seconded by Trustee DeChaney to increase Amanda Schmidgall and Nicole Chuich’s hourly wages by $0.50 per hour, making their total hourly pay $9.00 effective next pay period. On a roll call the vote was:

AYES: 6 - Trustees Elmore, DeChaney, Peterson, Watkins, Goings, and Rudin

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

There being six affirmative votes, the motion carried.

3. PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER’S REPORT: Public Works Manager Mike Schopp introduced Brian Lang, Public Works Maintenance Supervisor.

Sump Pump Letter and Cross Connection Survey- Trustee Goings moved, seconded by Trustee Elmore to authorize Schopp to send the sump pump letter and cross connection survey to Mackinaw Residents. On a roll call the vote was:

AYES: 6 - Trustees Elmore, DeChaney, Peterson, Watkins, Goings, and Rudin

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

There being six affirmative votes, the motion carried.

Mike Haney Six Month Review and Wage Increase- Schopp requested the Board increase Mike Haney’s hourly rate of pay.

Trustee Elmore moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson to increase Mike Haney’s hourly rate of pay from $16.00 per hour to $16.50 per hour, effective next pay period. On a roll call the vote was:

AYES: 6 - Trustees Elmore, DeChaney, Peterson, Watkins, Goings, and Rudin

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

There being six affirmative votes, the motion carried.

Tammy and Brandon Osbur left the meeting.

4. CLERK’S REPORT:

Arbor Day Event- The Board decided to hold the Arbor Day Event on June 14, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at Westwood Park. The Clerk will post an agenda for the event.

Olympic Day Event- The Clerk asked the Board if they would be interested in holding an Olympic Day Event. The United States Olympic Committee can send an Olympic athlete to speak in front of a crowd free of charge, and will send a free Olympic flag as well. Wood informed the Board she already spoke with a member of the Mack-ca-Fest Committee, and they showed no interest in holding an event during the annual festival. Attorney Mark McGrath suggested the Clerk speak with the local senior citizen’s group to see if they show interest.

　

　

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5. VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

Pekin Park District Senior Meals- The President informed the Board he is interested in helping fund the senior meals program. They are currently having trouble funding this program, and are relying on donations. The Board will discuss this matter at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.

Olympic Day Proclamation- President Friend Proclaimed June 23, 2010 as Olympic Day in Mackinaw.

Zoning Board Appointments- Attorney Mark McGrath informed the Board that Pat McGrath discovered the Zoning Board members’ term of appointment should be five years instead of seven. The Board will discuss this further at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.

Channel 31 Broadcast Grant- President Friend informed the Board that to advertise during the Heartland Salutes broadcast, it will cost $1100.00, which will run the ad around thirty times on Fox 43 and Channel 31. The Board has the option to either just advertise Mackinaw for the above cost, or make a smaller grant to the Mackinaw Business Association to support local businesses. The Board will discuss this at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.

Purchase of Fireworks- The Village of Mackinaw purchases the fireworks for the Fourth of July celebration, and in turn receives donations from the Lions Club and the Business Group.

Trustee Elmore moved, seconded by Trustee Goings to purchase fireworks in the amount of $2500.00. On a roll call the vote was:

AYES: 6 - Trustees Elmore, DeChaney, Peterson, Watkins, Goings, and Rudin

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

There being six affirmative votes, the motion carried.

Variance for 7 Tiffany Court- Attorney Mark McGrath raised the question of how the zoning standard was met for the Board to approve the variance for the Templeton’s property at 7 Tiffany Ct. Rebecca Templeton informed the Board that their lot is one of the largest lots at Eastwood Park, and they asked the Board’s permission to build a detached shed on their lot which will be 7-10 feet from the storm drain. The Zoning Board’s findings of fact stated that special conditions and circumstances exist which are not applicable to other lands or structures in the same district. Because the lot size at 7 Tiffany Ct. is larger than any other lot at Eastwood Park, the Board felt the zoning standards were met.

Trustee Watkins moved, seconded by Trustee DeChaney to accept the Zoning Board’s recommendation and authorize the Village Clerk to prepare an ordinance with help from the Village Attorney if needed. On a roll call the vote was:

AYES: 6 - Trustees Elmore, DeChaney, Peterson, Watkins, Goings, and Rudin

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

There being six affirmative votes, the motion carried.

Special Use Permit for 605 S. Orchard St.- Paul Coovert, owner of the property at 605 S. Orchard St., will be given a copy of Ordinance 801, and the property has to be inspected by the Zoning Officer and the Fire Code Officer hired by Mackinaw and paid for by Paul Coovert to be sure the property is compliant with the fire code. No Village Board action is required under Ordinance 801.

Appointments- President Friend nominated Mike Schopp as the Public Works Manager, Lisa Spencer as the Village Collector, Scott Eidenmiller as the Village Treasurer, Robert Davies as the Deputy Chief of Police and E.S.D.A. Coordinator, and Gary Hartzell as the Chief of Police for term of appointment ending on May 1, 2011.

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Trustee Goings moved, seconded by Trustee Rudin to appoint Mike Schopp as the Public Works Manager for term of appointment ending on May 1, 2011. On a roll call the vote was:

AYES: 6 - Trustees Elmore, DeChaney, Peterson, Watkins, Goings, and Rudin

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

There being six affirmative votes, the motion carried.

Trustee Goings moved, seconded by Trustee Rudin to appoint Lisa Spencer as the Village Collector for term of appointment ending on May 1, 2011. On a roll call the vote was:

AYES: 6 - Trustees Elmore, DeChaney, Peterson, Watkins, Goings, and Rudin

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

There being six affirmative votes, the motion carried.

Trustee Goings moved, seconded by Trustee Rudin to appoint Scott Eidenmiller as the Village Treasurer for term of appointment ending on May 1, 2011. On a roll call the vote was:

AYES: 6 - Trustees Elmore, DeChaney, Peterson, Watkins, Goings, and Rudin

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

There being six affirmative votes, the motion carried.

Trustee Goings moved, seconded by Trustee Rudin to appoint Bob Davies as the Deputy Chief of Police and E.S.D.A. Coordinator for term of appointment ending on May 1, 2011. On a roll call the vote was:

AYES: 6 - Trustees Elmore, DeChaney, Peterson, Watkins, Goings, and Rudin

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

There being six affirmative votes, the motion carried.

Trustee Goings moved, seconded by Trustee Rudin to appoint Gary Hartzell as the Chief of Police for term of appointment ending on May 1, 2011. On a roll call the vote was:

AYES: 5 - Trustees Elmore, DeChaney, Peterson, Goings, and Rudin

NAYS: 1 – Trustee Watkins

ABSENT: 0

There being five affirmative votes, the motion carried.

6. VILLAGE TRUSTEE’S REPORT: Trustee Elmore informed the Board that there is a missing window at a house at 400 S. Main St., and there are problems with the poor condition of the property. She asked Chief Hartzell to investigate the situation.

Trustee DeChaney asked if there could be a hand rail added to the pavilion at Veteran’s Park. After the Board’s consideration, DeChaney agreed to look into the cost.

7. VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S REPORT:

I, Austen Wood, Village Clerk of the Village of Mackinaw, Illinois do hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the regular meeting held on the above date, as the same appears on the records of the Village now in my custody and keeping.