MINUTES
PALESTINE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
June 3, 2021

Palestine Board of Trustees met on June 3, 2021. Trustees answering roll call were J.R. Dunlap, Twilla Davis, Tim McDaniel, Mary Michael, Gene Purcell and Brian Nethery...

Staff Members present: Chief Besing, Kathy Clark, DPW, Shirley Adams, Village Clerk and Stacey Myers, Deputy Clerk. 

Visitors present none. 

Meeting called to order by Mayor Byrley.

The meeting began with all present reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes were taken by the Village Deputy Clerk.

The Minutes of May 6, 2021, were accepted as presented. 

OLD BUSINESS:
1)	Bridge repair/replacement update.  No update.

New Business:
1)  Susie Hancock to discuss railroad. Susie was not present at the meeting to voice her concerns with the trustees. However, Mayor Byrley has been in contact with the supervisor of the switch board for the railroad, trying to get the issues with crossing arms addressed. 

2) Discussion and Approval of Phone Poll dated May 21, 2021 –RE Discharge Piping Repairs for the #2 pump at the influent lift station (lagoon) Tin McDaniel made a motion to approve the Phone Poll dated May 21, 2021- RE Discharge Piping Repairs for the #2 pump at the influent lift station (lagoon). Brian Nethery seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.

3) Approve the Presbyterian Church request to use ½ block for outdoor services. J.R. Dunlap made a motion to approve the Presbyterian Church request to use the ½ block for outdoor services. Gene Purcell seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.

4)  Approve blocking off the streets for a singing group being hosted by PDA at the pavilion, the same evening after the air show on September 25, 2021.  Gene Purcell made a motion approving blocking off the streets for a singing group being hosted by PDA at the Pavilion, the same evening after the Air Show on September 25, 2021. Mary Michael seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.

DPW REPORT:  Kathy Clark.
An order was put in for the #2 pump at the influent lift station approved by the Phone Poll dated May 21, 2021. Kathy reported that at two different times this past week large pieces of metal have been found in the pump system. The metal has been removed and pumps are working. A safety concern was that the DPW is needing a new lift to pull pumps. The one they had been using has broken. Kathy is looking into purchasing a new lift to eliminate any safety issue. Further, Main Street and Franklin has been repaired due to the street was sinking in. In addition, the street sweeper has been down. They have found the issue and have ordered parts to get it back in service.  All DPW employees are in compliance and have steel toe boots. The LED sign has been down since May 27, 2021. Kathy has been working on resolving the issue. Lastly, Kathy stated that she has done research on using a Hot Spot for the DPW Barn and concussion was that it’s more cost efficient to use the WIFI at Village Hall.

POLICE REPORT:  Chief of Police, Jeff Besing. 
Thirty ordinance tickets have been issues for tall grass and weeds. 

PIONEER ROOM/COMMUNITY FACILITY – June 2021 – Twilla Davis

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Budget Committee:  Shirley Adams, Chairman.  The June Financial Reports were passed out to Trustees. Annual Audit should start in July.

Bldg Regulations, Permits, Maintenance: Harry Gene Purcell, Chairman.  Two building permits were issued. 

Employee Relations Committee: J.R. Dunlap, Chairman. 

FOIA/OMA Officers:  Shirley Adams, Chairman 

Ordinance/Grant Committee: Pat Schofield
 
Streets, Sidewalks, Alleys Committee: Tim McDaniel, Chairman.  

Sewer/Lagoon Committee: Brian Nethery, Chairman.  

With no further business to discuss Genre Purcell moved to adjourn.  J.R. Dunlap seconded motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:04 PM.

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  	   PRESIDENT					DEPUTY CLERK