A dumpster for bulky items will be available on April 18 and 19 from 3- 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The dumpster will be placed by the lagoons west of town and past the ball diamonds so it can be locked when not in use.
Public Works Superintendent Tyler Chriest said two days should be enough time to get one dumpster filled, and they can get a second dumpster for Saturday if need be. Residents will be required to show their utility bill to use the dumpster.
A one-time free electronic waste drop-off for residents was set for Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the village garage, 103 East Fourth Street. Disposal of normal car and truck tires will also be offered, at a cost of $5 per tire. A utility bill will be required to use these services as well.
Chriest also reported that hydrant flushing will take place April 1-5. More information on these spring clean-up activities will be provided as the dates approach.
New Business
The council reviewed garbage and waste disposal services bids from Green and Clean Disposal, Midwest Disposal, Republic Services, and AM Disposal LLC. The rates, tote sizes, recycling options, pick-up days, and length of contracts varied. The council will review the bids and submit further questions before they vote on a contractor at an upcoming meeting.
Reports of Village Officials
Police Chief Terry Strike and Chriest have been working on a process for condemning properties, since there are 4-5 properties that need to be addressed. They’ll first place a notice on the door that includes a list of violations and send the owner a certified letter about the violations.
If nothing is done after 30 days, another notice will be sent. If nothing is done after that, they’ll get Village Attorney Shirk involved. There will be a record of everything in case it goes to court. Mayor Bruce Peltier and the council agreed to move forward with the process.
Unfinished Business
Village Clerk Jamie McIntire reminded the council and department heads to update or change their budget sheet drafts before the March 19 meeting, when the Appropriations Ordinance will be voted on. The annual newsletter will be mailed out May 1, so the council was invited to contribute before the deadline.
McIntire provided a copy of the ordinance draft showing the water/sewer rate increase amounts. If they agree to just increase the sewer rate to meet the required amount for the sewer relining grant, $1.77 will be added to the minimum utility cost. They will not increase the water fees this year, but will have to look into that increase next year. The ordinance will be up for a vote at the next meeting, with the increase to become effective on May 1, 2024.
Building Permits
Building Permits approved by Zoning Administrator, Tyler Chriest, were:
104 E. Fourth St. – Entry Doors
208 E. Market St. – Skid Shed
207 S. Washington St. – Roof.
Chriest said there were property line questions regarding a fence permit at 208 E. Market St. He looked it up on the Whiteside County GIS and they had a question mark for the lot dimensions, so Chriest suggested the homeowners move the fence inwards six feet. The council approved all permits.
Communications
McIntire reported that the office received a notice of a recall on the 2018 Ford police dept. vehicle that was recently purchased. The recall is for an A-pillar applique trim clip attachment and when parts are available, Ford Motor Company will send a letter to schedule a repair at a dealership. The vehicle is still safe to drive until the parts are available for repair.
McIntire relayed that the Tampico Historical Society and Museum volunteers are holding the next Tampico Sesquicentennial Meeting on Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m. They’re looking for more community members to represent local businesses and organizations.
The next regular meeting of the Tampico Village Council will be on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Reagan Community Center, 202 W. Second Street.
