The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.

Board Votes In Pay Raises

By: Shirley Linder, Quill Editor

On a motion by Tony Anderson, seconded by Michael Bohnenkamp the board voted to raise the pay of the mayor to $80 and the trustees to $65 per month. Voting was Michael Bohnenkamp-yes; Brendan Schaley-no; Amanda Kane-yes; Tony Anderson-yes; David Vancil-yes; Deb Hale-absent. The raise will not take affect until May of 2013 and will be only be for the newly elected members. The remaining trustees will still receive $50 until the next election.

The board set Wednesday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. as Trick or Treat night.

The police report for the month of August included: 145 hours worked; 6 traffic stops; 3 verbal warnings; 1 written warning; 4 uniform traffic tickets; 5 service calls; 3 agency assists; 1 juvenile arrest; and 22 business courtesy checks.

In other business the board:

• Heard from Amos Petersen of Eccocast of Mediapolis, IA regarding bringing wireless internet to town at a cheaper rate. He will prepare a proposal and come before the board again next month.
• Ronnie Gittings reported the well level is staying the same. Discussed some water pipes in town that need replaced.
• Passed a tree ordinance. (Ordinance published in this week's paper)
• Petitions now available for mayor and trustee positions for the April election. Petitions must be turned in by December 17, 2012
• Mike Bohnenkamp reported the squad car needs new tires. They are receiving bids from Crandall's Tire Shop, in Stronghurst and David Waterman, in Macomb.
• David Vancil reported the streets are tarred and chipped for this year

Present were: Mayor Eric Chockley, Trustees, Michael Bohnenkamp, Brendan Schaley, Amanda Kane, Tony Anderson, David Vancil, Deb Hale absent; Employees, Ronnie Gittings, Mike Nelson, Lou Ann Nortrup and Arbry Vancil; Guests, Fern Fude, Amos Petersen, Lance Danet, Shirley Linder.

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. until the next regular scheduled meeting on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.