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Tri-City Register
Dawson Village Board minutes
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Dawson Village Board was called to order by Mayor Bob
Day. All Trustees were present.
Violet Blose made a motion to accept the minutes as written, with a second by Clarence Worley.
MC (motion carried).
Clarence Worley made a motion to accept the bills as written, with a second by Joan Davis. MC.
Clarence Worley made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report, with a second by Joan Davis.
MC.
Water customer Renee Hildebrandt appeared before the board to express concerns regarding
the proposed development at Gabriel Landing. Her main concerns were about the water flow as
well as supply.
Water Superintendent Charles Abbott assured her that the village would follow the
recommendations of the engineers. He also noted that the proposed water extension would
provide two hydrants and should improve the rate of flow.
Ms. Hildebrandt said a group of residents in the area of Gabriel Road have sent a petition to the
county, regarding the new development.
Attorney Scott said the county has no jurisdiction over the Dawson water system.
Ms. Hildebrandt said she and the other residents in the Gabriel road area do not want to pay for
any of the water extension work.
She also asked that the board require Mr. Stubblefield to put the money for the proposed project
in escrow until the work is completed.
Mayor Day asked the board if they wanted Mr. Stubblefield to attend the April board meeting.
Attorney Scott asked if we were at a point where an agreement could be made between the
Village and Mr. Stubblefield.
Charles Abbott said we were not yet ready for an agreement, but at some point Mr. Stubblefield
should be present to answer any questions.
Mr. Stubblefield will be invited to attend the April 7 board meeting.
John Reilly asked about the status of plowing snow on Dawson Lane.
Discussion followed. The current map showing village boundaries indicates the line is 1/4 mile,
or 1,320 feet west of Constant Street on Dawson Lane.
The Village has not had any notification of any changes from IDOT. Until they do notify the village
otherwise, we will continue to plow as before.
Jami Sponsler said she and Nancy Prytherch were unable to attend the last ESDA meeting, but
they will attend the meeting in April.
Attorney Steve Scott told the board the Tentative Budget Appropriation would be approved at the
May meeting. He asked Treasurer Donna Taft to prepare figures for him. He also explained the
appropriation process for the benefit of new board members.
Steve Scott also told the board he had filed a plat with the County Clerk showing the re-
annexation of Country Meadows into the village.
Treasurer Taft said she would notify Ameren that the re-annexation had been completed.
Mayor Day told the board the contract with Waste Management had been received, signed and
faxed back to them.
Mayor Day showed the board maps and a letter from Enbridge. The maps show the route of a
proposed crude oil pipeline that would be installed through Sangamon County. Although the
pipeline may pass near Dawson, it should not impact the village.
He also gave the board a proposal from Tru-Green for fertilizing the park in the late spring at a
cost of $295.
Nancy Prytherch made a motion to approve Tru-Green’s proposal, with a second by Joan Davis.
MC
Mayor Day said because Easter will come at an earlier date this year, the annual Easter egg
hunt will be held later in the day so the day will be a little warmer.
Depending on the weather, helpers should be at the park by noon and the hunt will begin at 1 p.
m. on Saturday, March 22. If the weather is bad, helpers will hand out bags with the eggs in them.
Mayor Day gave each board member copies of four years’ legal fees paid by the Village on
behalf of the Fire Department in the process of forming the Fire District. The amounts shown
were: 2004 — $3,093.73; 2005 — $4,486.52; 2006 — $4,819.27 and 2007 — $2,407.51 for a
total of $14,807.03. An additional $1,000 was spent for their annual audit instead of breaking a
CD.
Also, the CDs designated by the village for the Fire Department were cashed before their
maturity dates; therefore a penalty in the amount of $686.21 was applied.
Attorney Scott said the village paid a group hired by the Fire Department when they were making
plans to convert to a Fire District.
That proposition failed and had to be put on the ballot again at a later date. There were a lot of
organizational and statutory processes to be met. The Fire Department had no money and the
village had to pay for everything.
Vigorous discussion, both pro and con, followed the presentation of these figures.
Joan Davis said she would like to see this controversy ended and to just leave things as they
were. She asked if she could make a motion like that.
Attorney Scott said it would not be necessary to make such a motion since the village had
already signed an intergovernmental agreement with the Fire District.
John Reilly said that he had been approached with a suggestion for the village to waive the
agreed upon Fire District rent for four years in lieu of the $12,000 they believe to be due them.
Attorney Scott said a motion would have to be made to modify the existing intergovernmental
agreement by ordinance. However, a motion could be made for a non-binding resolution
expressing willingness to work with the Fire District if they have financial difficulties.
John Reilly made a motion for a non-binding resolution, stating the Fire District could come to
the board to discuss waiving rent year in and year out, if they find they are having financial
difficulties,
Joan Davis seconded that motion. MC
Violet Blose made a motion for adjournment, with a second by John Reilly. MC
Meeting adjourned.
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Dawson Village Board was called to order by Mayor Bob
Day. All Trustees were present.
Violet Blose made a motion to accept the minutes as written, with a second by Clarence Worley.
MC (motion carried).
Clarence Worley made a motion to accept the bills as written, with a second by Joan Davis. MC.
Clarence Worley made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report, with a second by Joan Davis.
MC.
Water customer Renee Hildebrandt appeared before the board to express concerns regarding
the proposed development at Gabriel Landing. Her main concerns were about the water flow as
well as supply.
Water Superintendent Charles Abbott assured her that the village would follow the
recommendations of the engineers. He also noted that the proposed water extension would
provide two hydrants and should improve the rate of flow.
Ms. Hildebrandt said a group of residents in the area of Gabriel Road have sent a petition to the
county, regarding the new development.
Attorney Scott said the county has no jurisdiction over the Dawson water system.
Ms. Hildebrandt said she and the other residents in the Gabriel road area do not want to pay for
any of the water extension work.
She also asked that the board require Mr. Stubblefield to put the money for the proposed project
in escrow until the work is completed.
Mayor Day asked the board if they wanted Mr. Stubblefield to attend the April board meeting.
Attorney Scott asked if we were at a point where an agreement could be made between the
Village and Mr. Stubblefield.
Charles Abbott said we were not yet ready for an agreement, but at some point Mr. Stubblefield
should be present to answer any questions.
Mr. Stubblefield will be invited to attend the April 7 board meeting.
John Reilly asked about the status of plowing snow on Dawson Lane.
Discussion followed. The current map showing village boundaries indicates the line is 1/4 mile,
or 1,320 feet west of Constant Street on Dawson Lane.
The Village has not had any notification of any changes from IDOT. Until they do notify the village
otherwise, we will continue to plow as before.
Jami Sponsler said she and Nancy Prytherch were unable to attend the last ESDA meeting, but
they will attend the meeting in April.
Attorney Steve Scott told the board the Tentative Budget Appropriation would be approved at the
May meeting. He asked Treasurer Donna Taft to prepare figures for him. He also explained the
appropriation process for the benefit of new board members.
Steve Scott also told the board he had filed a plat with the County Clerk showing the re-
annexation of Country Meadows into the village.
Treasurer Taft said she would notify Ameren that the re-annexation had been completed.
Mayor Day told the board the contract with Waste Management had been received, signed and
faxed back to them.
Mayor Day showed the board maps and a letter from Enbridge. The maps show the route of a
proposed crude oil pipeline that would be installed through Sangamon County. Although the
pipeline may pass near Dawson, it should not impact the village.
He also gave the board a proposal from Tru-Green for fertilizing the park in the late spring at a
cost of $295.
Nancy Prytherch made a motion to approve Tru-Green’s proposal, with a second by Joan Davis.
MC
Mayor Day said because Easter will come at an earlier date this year, the annual Easter egg
hunt will be held later in the day so the day will be a little warmer.
Depending on the weather, helpers should be at the park by noon and the hunt will begin at 1 p.
m. on Saturday, March 22. If the weather is bad, helpers will hand out bags with the eggs in them.
Mayor Day gave each board member copies of four years’ legal fees paid by the Village on
behalf of the Fire Department in the process of forming the Fire District. The amounts shown
were: 2004 — $3,093.73; 2005 — $4,486.52; 2006 — $4,819.27 and 2007 — $2,407.51 for a
total of $14,807.03. An additional $1,000 was spent for their annual audit instead of breaking a
CD.
Also, the CDs designated by the village for the Fire Department were cashed before their
maturity dates; therefore a penalty in the amount of $686.21 was applied.
Attorney Scott said the village paid a group hired by the Fire Department when they were making
plans to convert to a Fire District.
That proposition failed and had to be put on the ballot again at a later date. There were a lot of
organizational and statutory processes to be met. The Fire Department had no money and the
village had to pay for everything.
Vigorous discussion, both pro and con, followed the presentation of these figures.
Joan Davis said she would like to see this controversy ended and to just leave things as they
were. She asked if she could make a motion like that.
Attorney Scott said it would not be necessary to make such a motion since the village had
already signed an intergovernmental agreement with the Fire District.
John Reilly said that he had been approached with a suggestion for the village to waive the
agreed upon Fire District rent for four years in lieu of the $12,000 they believe to be due them.
Attorney Scott said a motion would have to be made to modify the existing intergovernmental
agreement by ordinance. However, a motion could be made for a non-binding resolution
expressing willingness to work with the Fire District if they have financial difficulties.
John Reilly made a motion for a non-binding resolution, stating the Fire District could come to
the board to discuss waiving rent year in and year out, if they find they are having financial
difficulties,
Joan Davis seconded that motion. MC
Violet Blose made a motion for adjournment, with a second by John Reilly. MC
Meeting adjourned.
Issue Date: April 10, 2008