MINUTES
PALESTINE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
May 5, 2022

Palestine Board of Trustees met on April 7, 2022. Trustees answering roll call were J.R. Dunlap, Tim McDaniel, Mary Michael, and Gene Purcell. Twilla Davis and Brian Nethery were absent.

Staff Members present: Stacey Myers, Chief Besing, Jacob McGuinness and Kelly Tucker. 

Visitors present were Bradley Meeks, Janice Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Taylor Pinkston, Eldonna Snyder, Jim Snyder, Michelle Deidrick, Atandas Lyford, Constantine Salinas, Marcus Cook, Lamara Schulz and Brandy Fulling.

Meeting called to order by Mayor Byrley.

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

Minutes were taken by the Village Clerk.

The Minutes of April 2022 were accepted as presented. 

OLD BUSINESS:
1) Old Business. Bridge Update- Work Tentatively to begin in June 2022.

New Business:
1) Discussion and Approval of the FY 2022-2023 Appropriations and Tax Levy.  J.R. Dunlap made a motion to approve the FY 2022-2023 Appropriations and Tax Levy. Mary Michael seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

2) Harper House. Judy Beckes had reached out via email regarding the Harper House and the in ability to maintain this property.  

3) Discuss and Approve request from Palestine Chamber of Commerce-to Use the Pavilion, with sound system and chairs; the Community Facility; and the Pioneer Room-during the Labor Day Festivities, September 2, and Sunday, September 4, 2022. Gene Purcell made a motion to approve the Palestine Camber of Commence Labor Day requests for use of facilities. Tim McDaniel seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

4) Discuss and Approve request from Palestine Chamber of Commerce- to have the Labor Day parade, which will allow closing of Il Route 33 at Harrison from 9:00am to 12:00pm, on Monday Labor Day, September 5, 2022. J.R. Dunlap made a motion to approve the Palestine Camber of Commence Labor Day parade request. Gene Purcell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

5) Discussion and Approval of the renewal of Wastewater Contract with Taylor Pinkston, for another year. Gene Purcell made a motion to approve the Wastewater Contact. Tim McDaniel seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

6) Jay Wilson to address the board for his concerns. Jay Wilson and his family were present to address the board concerning the leash laws in Palestine. The Wilson family expressed that a tragic incident had occurred resulting in the result of the loss of life of one of their dogs, by being attacked by another dog while walking down the street. The other dog had come out of its owner’s yard and harmed the Wilson’s dog, resulting in the passing of the Wilson’s dog. The Trustees and Mayor shared their condolence to the Wilsons. The Village of Palestine has Ordinance No. 2010-O-01 with a leash law in affect. Copies of such Ordinance was offered to the Wilson’s, they declined. 

DPW REPORT:  Kelly Tucker stated that the alarm systems had been installed for the lift stations. In addition, a request had been submitted to have the wiring redone at the Harrison lift station, the same as what was done at the LaMotte lift station. 

POLICE REPORT:  Chief Besing reported that things had been going well. A grant has been submitted to purchase security cameras for Village Hall. 

PIONEER ROOM/COMMUNITY FACILITY –May 2022 – Tim McDaniel

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Budget and Finance Committee:  Stacey Myers, Chairman. Financials were handed out.

Bldg Regulations, Permits, Maintenance: Harry Gene Purcell, Chairman.

Employee Relations Committee: Mary Michael, Chairman. 

FOIA/OMA Officers:  Stacey Myers, Chairman. The website is up but still having tech issues at times.

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

Sewer/Lagoon Committee: Brian Nethery, Chairman.  

With no further business to discuss Tim McDaniel made a motion to adjourn. Gene Purcell seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:38pm. 

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  	   PRESIDENT					VILLAGE CLERK