REPORT FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: THE VILLAGE OF GORDONVILLE

June 19, 2000

Chairman Brad Burgess called the regular monthly meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.

Members present were Brad Burgess, Tim Goodman, Kathy Maynard and Sheila Gross. Guests present were Steve Southard, Junior Swift, Richard Cochran, Bill Dalton, Tim Riggs, John McAllister, Brian McAllister, and Brad Skelton.

Minutes of the May 15 meeting were read. Motion to accept the minutes was approved.

Tim Goodman submitted the Treasurer's report with a balance of $124,883.65. Motion to accept the Treasurer's Report was approved.

Richard Cochran of Waters & Associates gave an overview of the meeting with Jackson and Cape Girardeau officials regarding wastewater collection and treatment for Gordonville, Hillcrest Subdivision's owner's reaction to possibly being included, Jerry Loerberg with the water district in Gordonville's response, as well involving the County Health Department to tell us just what kind of problems they see with our present individually owned septic tank system.

Brian McAllister asked why, if an individual had a problem with a septic tank, they shouldn't be required to fix it. Tim Goodman explained that via a survey conducted by the Board, about 60 percent of Gordonville's citizens felt a sewer system should be a top priority.

Next steps will be to gather more data in regards to getting Bonds ready and Neighborhood Grant possibilities. It was decided to meet every two weeks on this issue.

*On the subject of the paving of South Bohnsack. John McAllister asked why a culvert was going onto his property. Upon reviewing the blueprints there is no culvert going in at that point. The street, when finished will be 16 feet wide with a one-foot gravel edge on each side resulting in an overall width of 18 feet. Brad Burgess suggested Randy Eggimann check into the status of the gas lines, water lines, and phone lines in relation to the street layout. John McAllister asked if the property owners could have the dirt generated from widening the road. It was agreed that the contractor would probably appreciate not having to haul it. The contract was accepted and signed.

*On the subject of the paving of North Bohnsack. Upon reviewing the bid, the board wasn't sure that it contained the entire footage. Steve Southard suggested that we have a survey done of the street to see the actual footage of the property owners. Motion to have the survey done was approved. Steve Southard to contact Dowdy to do the survey.

Steve Southard discussed the Falcon Cable Franchise Agreement. He will schedule a meeting with them next week and let everyone know so the Board can hear their proposed minor changes in the final agreement.

*On the subject of 12-month planning boards (24 X 36). Motion to purchase planning board was approved.

Brad Burgess discussed several items that the Police car needed:

*The first being the purchase of a first aid kit, due to the fact that Junior is a state-certified First Responder. Motion to purchase the first aid was approved. Steve Southard suggested we check with our insurance policy on the coverage for Junior, regarding any liability issues concerned with this.

*The second item needed is a Shotgun. It was suggested that this was acceptable as long as the cost was under $500. It was also suggested that we also approve purchasing two boxes of ammo for the shotgun. Jr. swift to get three different bids. Motion to purchase the shotgun was approved.

*The third item needed is a security screen to be placed in the Police car for safety reasons due to the increase of arrests. The removable/adjustable type was suggested. Motion to purchase the screen for no more than $125 was approved.

*The fourth item needed is a new siren and speaker system for the car. The present one is not functioning and is obsolete. The speaker will also need to be replaced to meet with OSHA standards. Motion to purchase the siren and speaker for no more than $280 was approved.

Steve Southard discussed the one-day training program to take place in Poplar Bluff, June 29, which was approved at the last Board Meeting. Cost of the training will be minimal if anything. The board will pay for expenses of breakfast and lunch, as well as wages for the training time. Junior is to use the Police car for transportation to and from the training.

*On the subject of magnets to get the names and phone numbers of the Board members to the citizens of Gordonville, we will look further into it.

*On the subject of a four-drawer fireproof file. Sheila Gross to purchase one file cabinet as approved in the last board meeting.

*On the subject of the Work Day for the Board, on Saturday, June 17. Brad Burgess thanked everyone that helped. We made a huge dent into the records. Steve Southard counseled on what records needed to be kept and for what periods of time. He also stated that we have the Fire Department sign a receipt that they received the records for the Fire Department that we have in our files, when we give them to them.

*On the subject of the park lights, we haven't had any utility usage. Due to the recent vandalism, we need to look into having the lights on full time. We also need to investigate the current location of lights.

*On the subject of the bid for service for the Police car, Bill Dalton was awarded the bid for service for the Police car. He suggested we keep mileage records as to when items are replaced.

On the subject of the Statute for profiling in regards to the Police Departments. Steve Southard to further investigate whether Jr. is required to do this.

On the subject of Street Payments, there was a suit filed last week for the lack of payment by a property owner.

Tim Goodman discussed a CD that is due. The board decided to roll it over at the best rate.

Motion was approved to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

Brad Burgess, chairman

Sheila D. Gross, clerk