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Freeburg board adopts MFT maintenance resolution, declares surplus property and OKs multiple purchases
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Summary
At its March 16 meeting the Freeburg Board of Trustees approved Resolution #26-01 under the Illinois Highway Code, adopted two surplus-property ordinances, and authorized payments and purchases including pole procurement, consulting invoices, water-tower repairs and pool equipment tied to a county parks grant.
The Village of Freeburg Board of Trustees on March 16 adopted Resolution #26-01 (Maintenance of Streets and Highway by Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code) and passed two ordinances declaring and amending surplus electric property, while approving several procurement and payment actions.
The board voted 5–0 (Trustee Elizabeth Meehling absent) to adopt Resolution #26-01 after Trustee Ramon Matchett Jr. moved for adoption and Trustee Tom Carpenter seconded. Mayor Seth Speiser introduced the resolution on behalf of staff. In the same session the board adopted Ordinance #1812 (amending Chapter 10 regarding electric surplus property) and Ordinance #1813 (declaring certain village property surplus); both ordinances passed by roll call vote 5–0 with one absence.
Trustees also approved several procurement and payment items across public works and utilities. The Electric Committee moved to purchase utility poles from Thomasson Company at a cost of $13,102; the motion passed by roll call. The board approved payment of two consulting invoices from TWM — Invoice #94750 for $18,617.06 and Invoice #95114 for $4,936.38 — following a Public Works Committee report. The board accepted Elevation Coating and Restoration LLC’s proposal to repair a leak in the East Water Tower for $11,950 plus up to $150 if necessary.
Under a St. Clair County Parks grant for pool improvements, the board accepted Beloman’s proposal to install an exhaust fan ($7,285) with $2,862 for wiring, and accepted Anchor Industries’ quote to supply four shade 'Funbrellas' for $24,384.80. Trustee Ramon Matchett Jr. described these as grant-related purchases during the Public Property Committee report. The committee also agreed to donate a 10-day pool pass to St. Joseph Catholic School for its dinner auction.
The board heard an environmental update about an oil spill at the East Lagoon the prior week; Village Administrator Matt Trout provided the update to trustees. Trustee Robert (Bob) Kaiser said recent correspondence and discussions with counsel and staff showed the village no longer needs to file certain quarterly reports with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Votes at a glance: Resolution #26-01 (MFT maintenance): moved Ramon Matchett Jr.; second Tom Carpenter; result: approved, roll call 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Ordinance #1812 (Electric surplus property amendment): moved James (Mike) Blaies; second Tom Carpenter; result: approved, roll call 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Ordinance #1813 (Declare village property surplus): moved Ramon Matchett Jr.; second Tom Carpenter; result: approved, roll call 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Pole purchase — Thomasson Company ($13,102): moved James (Mike) Blaies; second Robert (Bob) Kaiser; result: approved, roll call 5 ayes. TWM Invoice #94750 ($18,617.06): moved Robert (Bob) Kaiser; second James (Mike) Blaies; result: approved, roll call 5 ayes. TWM Invoice #95114 ($4,936.38): moved Robert (Bob) Kaiser; second James (Mike) Blaies; result: approved, roll call 5 ayes. East Water Tower repair — Elevation Coating and Restoration ($11,950 + up to $150): moved Robert (Bob) Kaiser; second James (Mike) Blaies; result: approved, roll call 5 ayes. Beloman exhaust fan and wiring ($7,285 + $2,862): moved Ramon Matchett Jr.; second Robert (Bob) Kaiser; result: approved, roll call 5 ayes. Anchor Industries — four Funbrellas ($24,384.80): moved Ramon Matchett Jr.; second Robert (Bob) Kaiser; result: approved, roll call 5 ayes.
The board’s actions were routine approvals and procurement tied to maintenance, safety and grant-funded park improvements. The trustees scheduled follow-up committee meetings and a special board meeting March 30; the next regular board meeting is April 6.