Several current and some newly elected officials were sworn into office during the May 4 meeting of the Lyndon Village Board.
Current officeholders that were reelected and sworn in included Mayor/Board President Becky Piester who had filled the position since being appointed by the Council in 2019 after then Mayor Doug Dunlap resigned. Trustees Craig Bohms and Tyler Scott were reelected. Newcomer Charles Powell won a seat on the board as a write in candidate.
Departing trustees included Gary Sutton who did not run for reelection and Bryan Bowen who has moved from the village. Piester said she will present two candidates to fill the two still vacant trustee positions at the June meeting.
In an effort to separate some of the duties at the village office Piester nominated Shanyne DeSmit for the clerk position. She will serve for a term of two years. The position is elected but since there was no candidate the office can be appointed. Georgia Schaver, who has served as clerk for several years, will remain in her role as office manager.
Melissa Ince was hired as a part-time office assistant at a rate of $11.00 an hour for up to 20 hours per week and was also appointed as Deputy Clerk. Alicia Wetzell was reappointed as treasurer.
Informational Items
Patty Connelly asked the board for permission to hold a private party on July 3 with live music and fireworks. The music permit was approved but Connelly was told she would need to obtain a fireworks permit from Whiteside County.
Piester also remined residents that ordinances concerning property maintenance and derelict vehicle violations will be fully enforced with notices being sent to violators to rectify their non-compliance.
Council Action
Approved the village budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
Approved the purchase of two front tires for the public work department’s backhoe for $705.
Approved the disbursement of Covid Relief Hazard Funds to village employees to reconcile them for personal time used during the initial phases of the Covid pandemic. Employees were also given a $500 hazardous duty bonus for working during the pandemic.
Approved the purchase of five 2-yard dumpsters at a cost of $615 each.
Approved an outdoor music permit for Bears Showtown USA.
Approved the disbursement of funds from the L.E.A.P. savings account. The funds were divided equally among three event accounts: Car Show, Veterans Memorial, and Historic Bridge.
Approved the opening of an e-commerce account at FNB for the village.
Heard a presentation by L.E.A.P. committee member Tim Hunter about the Rock River Trail.
Building Permits Approved
Sam Jones-Garage
Barry Spencer-Garage
The next board meeting will be held Tuesday, June 8th at 6PM.
