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Biggsville Village Board Meets

The January meeting was opened by Mayor Amanda Guyton at 7:00 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance, and Trustees: Kathie Curtiss, Diane Gonzalez, Kevin Mortimer, Brian Sterett, Nanci Sterett, and Jeff West, as well as Mayor Amanda Guyton, Treasurer Marilyn Simmons, Clerk Judy Gravgaard, and James Rogers present.

Last month s minutes stated that a motion was made to not allow chickens in the town limits. The motion was to not allow a variance for chickens at this time. The invoices and minutes as amended, and the treasurer's report were accepted.

Rogers reported that the village's water usage is up and he has checked for leaks and cannot find any reason for the usage to be so high. He will continue to check for leaks.

Bob Onion has a sink hole on his property that needs to be filled in. Jimmy will look into it and take care of it.

Jones Septic would like to dump at the village's lagoon. Jimmy looked into the matter and was told by our consultant that it was not a problem. It was voted to allow Jones Septic to dump at our lagoon for $25.00 a 1000 gal. Rogers will set up a system to keep track of the times they dump.

It was reported there are two homes that water bills can not be delivered to. Rogers will tag those houses and give them ten (10) days to pay and get an address or they will be shut off.

In other business:

• Zoning: a proposed chicken variance will be sent to city attorney for approval and the board approved the chicken variance pending the approval of the attorney.
• Parks: Spring painting at Reeds Park and a mold issue that will be taken care of. Ball diamond has been winterized, parks committee will purchase a new score board with funds they have received, Trees have been planted at Biggs Park.
• Old Business: Nova Cable has been contacted several times with no response. Petitions will be put up for people to sign if they are interested in looking into Nova Cable. Residents are suggested to call Nova Cable and tell them they are interested in having them come to town or ask questions. Nova Cable has Internet services, cable services, and phone service. Robert Fischer, Jr. contacted us and his number is 309-342-9681. Information on Nova can be acquired on the Internet.
• A meter reader for the winter months. Jerry Weible volunteered to read meters for this winter only. Mayor Guyton will set up a time for training.
• Fire department is concerned about the cost of a new electric meter for the well. The village will be willing to pay one half of the cost to change the meter to the fire department.

The next regular meeting has been rescheduled from February 3, 2016 to February 10, 2016.

The January meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.