The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.

Board Sets Sunday Oct. 31st as Trick or Treat Night

By: Shirley Linder, Quill Editor

The Village of Stronghurst Board met on Monday, October 4th and set Sunday, October 31st from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. as Trick or Treat night.

Dominic Del Carlos was present to discuss the row of shrubs he had recently planted. He apologized for not knowing there was an ordinance prohibiting planting on the village right away. After a discussion by the trustees they agreed the shrubs would have to be removed from the right of way and transplanted.

The new zoning map was presented by Doug Erickson showing all the parcels within the boundary of the district. He will print a 20 x 24 map that will hang on the wall at city hall to replace the old one.

September Police Report: 

• 81.5 hours worked;
• 8 training hours;
• 600 miles on squad car;
• 1 traffic stop;
• 3 tickets;
• 1 notice to appear;
• 11 service calls;
• 15 business checks.

In other business the board:

• Approved purchasing VFD for well no 5 at a cost of $6,112.00.
• Discussed a house that is in disarray that has tarps on the roof and is really not habitual. The attorney will write a letter to the owners.
• Heard the financial statement for the month of $64,000 to the good due to a $53,129.99 grant they had received.
• Discussed the sidewalk repair at 102 S. Broadway, The Feedlot. They will see if can be done by city employees before proceeding.
• Tabled the Ameren Franchise Agreement
• Passed an ordinance that would make homeowners liable for water bills on their rental houses, should it not be paid.
• Discussed having some trees removed.

The board entered executive session for personnel matters. Upon re-entering open session no action was taken.

Present were: Mayor Brendan Schaley; Trustees, Mike Bohnenkamp, Amanda Van Arsdale, Shane Reed, Mike Swisher, Randy Jarvis, (Janice Smith, Absence); Employees,  Hollie Allen, Ronnie Gittings, Arbry Vancil, Attorney Mariah Wallace; Guests, Doug Erickson, David Knutstrom, Dominic and Donna Del Carlos, Shirley Linder

The next meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 1st, at 6:00 p.m.