VILLAGE OF COLFAX
BOARD MEETING
Monday, February 1, 2021
7:00 p.m.



A G E N D A


1. Call meeting to order.
2. Roll call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Minutes
__________ made a motion to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of the regular monthly meeting and approve as presented. ___________ seconded the motion.

5. Treasurer’s Report
___________ made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as
presented.
___________ seconded the motion.
6. Pay Bills
___________ made a motion to pay the bills as presented.
___________ seconded the motion.

7. PUBLIC COMMENTS-ITEMS ON THE AGENDA- 5 minute limit
per person.

8. SPECIAL REPORTS:
A. Police Department
B. Maintenance Department
C. Animal Control & Zoning Report
D. EMA Report
E. Mayor’s Report

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Finance & Audit Committee- David Rathke
Future Committee Meeting- 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 25, 2021
B. Police & Liquor Committee- Carol Stephenson
Future Committee Meeting- 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 1, 2021
C. Water & Sewer Committee- Charles Morefield
D. Streets & Lights Committee- Jason Wagoner
Future Committee Meeting- 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2021
E. Maintenance Equipment & Vehicle Committee- Vincent Beck
Future Committee Meeting- 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 18, 2021

10. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Thoughts and action on disposal of white police car.

11. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Presentation by Colfax Restoration Project representatives of upcoming plans for the coming year and a proposal for the front section of the Old Village Hall.
B. Discussion related to report from Shawn Maurer, Drainage Engineer from Farnsworth Group.
C. Appointment of two members of the Board of Trustees to meet with mayor and representatives of the Octavia Fire Protection District to discuss and finalize a rental contract.
D. Review of bids submitted and awarding of contract for Well #3 inspection and maintenance. Consider adding Well #4 to bid.
E. Discussion about recommended discount to water rates for customers when dualator is scheduled for inspection and renovation.
F. Sharing of information about upcoming technology upgrade required for reading water meters in the Village.
G. Review of quote for new 5-year contract for garbage, recycle and disposal of bulk items with Republic Services.
H. Review of Executive Session minutes with a motion to have all Executive Session Minutes of the Board of Trustees to remain sealed.
I. Review and Approval of Ordinance No. 2021-04, An Ordinance Addressing the Payment of Cable Television Franchise Fees in the Village of Colfax, McLean County, Illinois.

12. Public Comments- Items not on the agenda- 5 minute limit

13. Executive Session to consider appointment, employment, compensation,
discipline, performance or dismissal of village employees pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

14. ___________ made a motion to return to Open Session at ____ p.m.
___________ seconded the motion.

15. ___________ made a motion to adjourn.
___________ seconded the motion.