First under new business was approving trick-or-treating in the village for Halloween. The council set the hours for Thursday, October 31 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Residents not interested in participating are encouraged to keep their porch lights off during that time.
Next, the council reviewed the lease renewal agreement for a Reagan Community Center room rental with Lawrence Batten Trucking LLC. Clerk Jamie McIntire said the current agreement expires October 30, 2024, and the renewal would be for the same terms, beginning November 1, 2024, and expiring October 30, 2026. The final agreement will be voted on at the next meeting.
Mayor Bruce Peltier said he would like to use the old police department office for his Mayoral office since it’s currently unoccupied, with the council agreeing for him to set it up.
Unfinished Business
The council was updated on the lead service line inventory, with Peltier noting that 10 or 11 more inventories were completed since the last meeting. McIntire added that representatives with both Willett Hofmann and CFPS have been receiving information from her office to get the grant application process going.
The council next voted on an alarm/camera system for the Village Hall and Police Department offices in the Reagan Community Center, approving a quote by The Audio Video Connection of Dixon, IL in the amount of $1,718.97.
One building permit at 302 W. Kimball St. for a deck was approved by Zoning Administrator Tyler Chriest. The council approved the village’s bills as presented.
Remarks from Guests
Judge Joe McGraw, the Republican candidate running for US Congress in the 17th Congressional District, introduced himself to the council and discussed his experience, background, and platform. The council had a few questions regarding public safety and support for small rural communities. “I want to go to D.C. and represent you and I need to know what’s important to you. I’ve talked to farmers, factory workers, guys in the trades, and I want to go there and represent you and your values in D.C.,” said McGraw.
The next regular meeting of the Tampico Village Council is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Reagan Community Center, 202 W. Second Street.
