The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.

Bridge North of Biggsville to Close For Repairs

(from the minutes taken by Judy L. Gravgaard, Village Clerk)

At the Village of Biggsville April 2nd meeting it was announced that on June 13th, the bridge going north out of Biggsville on Route 94 which goes over the BNSF railroad and South Henderson Creek will be closed for two months for repairs.

This will also affect Arthur Street, Main Street and two alley entrances in Biggsville.

In the Streets and Water report, it was discussed that the Biggsville sewer rates may be going up due to unexpected expenses from residents apparently flushing “wipes”.

The East Main lift station pump is not working and it was reminded that residents cannot flush wipes as they are causing the pump to go bad. If the Village must replace the pump, it will cost around $8,000 and the board will need to raise the sewer rate to cover the cost.

The board is asking residents to please not flush wipes even if labeled "flushable."

A motion was passed to send a letter to all water customers to explain the situation with the pump.

KGS is coming to look at the valves and they are going to be replacing two valves on West Street and Lincoln Street.

It was also reported that a washout occurred on Hillcrest Drive which will be filled in by Mike West, city maintenance employee.

Jim Thompson received 1,500 gallons of water and the village board agreed they would charge him $100 for the water and labor.

It was heard that the basketball hoop at Reid Park was broken. They will have to buy another one and have someone dig the old one up.

Also, under Parks and Recreation, it was reported that the new scoreboard for the ball diamond is being made and it will be sent to the Village when it is finished.

It was reported that Eric Craig will get some paint and brushes to paint the old concession stand and will try to find someone to paint a mural on it.

In Old Business it was heard:

• Counter tops are ready to be placed at the community building and “Steve” will start the project April 10th.
• Kathie Curtiss and Marilyn Simmons will go through all supplies and discard what cannot be used, and put the rest in boxes.
• Letters will be sent to individuals who need to clean up their yards per ordinance that prohibits junk or garbage in yards.

In New Business:

• there was discussion on hiring April Hill to eventually take over Marilyn Simmons and Judy’s positions and the board passed a motion to hire April to train for the positions.

The minutes, invoices and treasurers reports were approved.

The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

Members present were Stephanie Craig, Kathie Curtiss, Casey Goff, James McCabe, Tammy Slater and Chris Webb.

Others present were Eric Craig, Mayor; Judy L. Graveyard, Clerk; Marilyn Simmons, Treasurer; Mike West and Zach Spiker, Maintenance.