MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Village of Gordonville

July 17, 2000

Chairman Brad Burgess called the regular monthly meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. Members present were Brad Burgess, Tim Goodman, Kathy Maynard and Sheila Gross. Guests present were Steve Southard Jr. Swift, Richard Cochran, Bill Dalton, Tim Riggs and John McAllister.

Minutes of the June 16 meeting were read. Motion was approved to accept the minutes. Minutes of the July 5 Special Sewer Meeting were read. Motion was approved to accept the minutes.

Tim Goodman submitted the Treasurer's Report with a balance of $124,857.96. Motion was approved to accept the Treasurer's Report. Tim Goodman discussed a CD that came due. He rolled it over at the best rate.

On the subject of the letter from the Gordonville Fire Protection District, in regards to having the Gordonville Fire Protection District's Annual Picnic in the Gordonville Park. Motion was approved on the use of the Park for the Picnic. Sheila Gross to draft an approval letter giving the Gordonville Fire Protection District permission to have the event and sell beer by the drink.

On the subject of the Sewer Project, if we include the Adams Subdivision, (and Hillcrest Subdivision), as well as the homes on Hwy 25 to County Road 325, it could cut the cost down to a little over $28 per month providing we get a DNR Grant. If we don't get the DNR Grant, it would be approximately $42 per month. John McAllister asked about distance to Hillcrest in regards to the regulations. Steve Southard will do more research on the annexation of Hillcrest Subdivision for sewers per the two-mile regulation. He will also check the actual mileage from Gordonville to Hillcrest. Brad will attend the Water district meeting to see if they are interested in taking over Hillcrest's water system. The Board agreed to meet again on Aug. 2, in a special meeting to gather more data on this subject.

On the subject of park improvements, it is possible that a U. E. Grant would purchase lighting. This will be investigated.

On the subject of the paving of South Bohnsack, The electric supply has been moved. The phone lines will be moved during construction. John McAlister asked why the street plans at one time started out being 20 feet; in width, then was reduced to 18 feet, and now will be 16 feet; with a 1-foot gravel ledge on each side. He was advised that the footage was cut down to 16 feet, due to cost.

Richard Cochran will put together the cost for homeowners to have the additional four feet of asphalt added to their footage at their cost, if they wish it to be done in that way.

On the subject of the paving of North Bohnsack, We received correspondence from Larry Dowdy stating he would provide the survey services for North Bohnsack. We also received a letter from Steve Southard suggesting Brad and Randy set up a time to meet with Mr. Dowdy, to tell him what we need.

Steve Southard discussed the Falcon Cable Franchise Agreement. He reviewed the proposed changes in the final agreement, and the board approved them.

On the subject of Police Business:

*Our insurance policy covers Swift regarding any liability issues concerned with being a First Responder.

*On bids for the Shotgun. It was decided to accept the bid from Bill Dalton.

*Also discussed were suggestions from area Law Enforcement to include:

1. Bullet Proof Vests for Officers -- Get Bids

2. Uniforms -- Get Bids

3. Responding as a Fireman -- Change out of Police Uniform.

*Next discussed was the Poplar Bluff Training, as well as a 24-hour course dated July 24-28.

*The supplier of ammunition for the shotgun was discussed next. Swift was to track this.

*Profiling was also discussed -- Steve Southard researching.

* More hours for police in Gordonville was discussed next, as revenue supports it. Some suggestions included:

Bring in another officer

Medical Insurance -- research cost

*Would Dutchtown use Swift for 10 hours per week? Steve to check. Hire a security guard that needs the practical experience that has received good references from area Law Enforcement.

1.) 30 hours a week will be covered by the state

2.) Bring this individual in at the Aug. 2 special meeting for an interview.

Motion was made, and approved to send Jr. to SEMO for 40 hours of training.

*On the subject of the suit filed for lack of payment for street work, the suits was dropped, as the homeowner paid the amount due and court costs.

*On the subject of magnets to get the names and phone numbers of the Board Members to the citizens of Gordonville, they are to be donated by Superior Advertising.

Motion was approved to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.

Chairman: Brad Burgess

Clerk: Sheila D. Gross