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The Village of Biggsville’s meeting was called to order on May 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor-Pro-Tem, Eric Craig with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Member present: Stephanie Craig, Kathie Curtiss, Casey Goff, Jamie McCabe, Tammy Slater and Chris Webb. Others present: Eric Craig, Mayor-Pro-Tem; Judy L. Gravgaard, Clerk; Marilyn Simmons, Treasurer and Mike West, Maintenance.
Tammy made a motion to accept the minutes, invoices, and treasurer’s report, Kathie 2nd motion carried.
Streets/Water – Kevin Shauman agreed to do the turnaround at Worthy Acres. Ross Bigger has flagged the line at the ballpark. There is a washout at Nancy Hulls house. Mike talked to IDO and they will take care of it. There are two daycare centers on Blane Street. They would like to have a children at play sign put up. Mike will put one up at each end of Blane Street.
Zoning – Three new zoning permits have been issued.
Public Relations – There are several community members that would like to have a weekend that we go around and clean up around town and plant flowers. We will look at it being a yearly project that is done right before the cleanup day. Several in town would like to have an ordinance to allow side by side vehicle in the community. It will be looked into further and see what our options are.
Parks – We are getting new flags for the Post Office and all the Parks. Flag poles will be put up where needed. We need to take the shelter house at Lindo Field down.
Old Business – Three trees have been planted at Lindo Field with memorial money in memory of Karen Rima and Dr. Lindo. They are flowering trees and will be beautiful in the spring. Please enjoy the changes with the seasons. There is a massive limb down on Adams Street. Jamie stated we need to contact Ameren before we remove it. The Village Shop has been purchased. The non-potable water sign for the old pump is about complete. We need to get the light on the water tower fixed. Mike will call Ross Bigger to see when he can get the work at the ballpark and the water tower complete.
New Business – The Railroad Bridge has to be deemed no longer a “village street” according to the railroad. There will have to be an ordinance to vacate the property. Mike and Eric have discussed knocking down some of the brush that isn’t currently being mowed. We need some volunteers to help. They are also looking at taking the fence in the back of Biggs Park down and put up a different one. Stephanie made a motion to hire Cecil Pippenger at minimum wage to help where needed. Jamie 2nd, motion carried.
If you want to rent the community building please leave a message at 309-627-2210 or contact Judy at 309-337-7122. Don’t forget clean up day on June 3, 2023. Flyers will be up at the Post Office, library and Gibbs. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.,
Judy L. Gravgaaqrd, Clerk