The meeting of the Warren Village Board was held on Monday, April 28, 2008 in the Warren Village Hall. Members present: Raisbeck, Raab, Fennell, Hess, Wubbena and Grebner. President Stake called the meeting to order. The Village Clerk recorded the minutes.

The minutes of the last regular meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Raisbeck and second by Grebner to approve the minutes as written. All voted yes in a voice vote. Motion carried.

The bill list was reviewed. There were two additional bills: ILEA annual dues for $25 and from Midwest Office Supply for a rubber stamp in the amount of $24.47. A motion was made by Wubbena and second by Raab to authorize payment of the bills as listed including the additional bills. All voted yes in a roll call vote. Motion carried.

Tom Purdy of Fehr-Graham Engineering was present to discuss the recent CDAP design grant that was denied. There were two options to continue with the grant process; one option was to reapply for the CDAP design grant or apply for a Public Facilities grant. After much discussion a motion was made by Hess and second by Raab to apply for the Public Facilities grant due February 2009 and not reapply for the design grant. All voted yes in a roll call vote. Motion carried. Fehr Graham will prepare a proposal to proceed forward with this grant. A new community income survey will be required for this grant application.

Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce were present to ask the boards permission for street closings during the Car Show on July 13^th and for the Pumpkin Festival. A motion was made by Hess and second by Raisbeck to close the street from the lumberyard to the triangle on July 13, 2008 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM for the car show. All voted yes in a roll call vote. Motion carried. The board asked the Chamber to bring back more specific details regarding times, locations and dates for street closings during their scheduled events.

Steve Loomis representing the American Legion was present to ask if the village was going to do any maintenance at the Veteran’s Memorial. President Stake noted the village will not be doing maintenance at the Veteran’s Memorial per a previous conversation with the legion.

Finance: The Clerk’s and Treasurer’s Reports were reviewed. A motion was made by Wubbena and second by Fennell to approve the reports. All voted yes in a voice vote. The Economic Development Loan report was also reviewed.

Chairman Wubbena requested all board members receive a full copy of the Clerk’s and Treasurer’s reports.

Public Safety: The Police Activity Report was reviewed. The police asked the boards permission to buy a used in-station breathalyzer for $400. This will be purchased from the tobacco grant money. A motion was made by Raab and second by Hess to purchase the used breathalyzer for $400. All voted yes in a roll call vote. Motion carried.

The Police Chief reported on information regarding the fuel partnership program that would include several entities within the village and county. The Police Chief will send letters to various entities to find out their interest in a fuel partnership. The Chief will get back to the board with his findings.

Ordinance: Chairman Hess will schedule an Ordinance Committee meeting for some possible changes to existing ordinances.

Streets: Chairman Raab will meet with the head of the street department regarding some trees issues.

Buildings: Chairman Raisbeck reported the grant for the community building was denied due to lack of funds.

Water/Sewer: It was reported the primary clarifier was repaired at the wastewater treatment plant.

Local Improvements: Chairman Raisbeck reported the new trees donated by ComEd will be planted near the dry bridge site after the area has been prepared.

There was some discussion regarding a clean up weekend with no final decision made.

Personnel: Chairman Fennell asked for an Executive Session to discuss personnel following the regular meeting.

Old Business: The budget was reviewed with some proposed changes. A motion was made by Wubbena and second by Raisbeck to accept the budget with proposed changes.

A roll call vote was taken as follows: Raisbeck yes, Raab yes, Fennell yes, Hess no, Wubbena yes, Grebner yes. Motion carried.

Entered into Executive Session at 9:10 PM to discuss personnel.

Returned to regular session from Executive Session at 9:52 PM.

A recommendation was made to give a 5% salary increase to the following employees for fiscal year 2008-2009: Emily Whitman, Donna Breed, Todd Stone, Jeff Bartell, John McCool, Hank Steuart, Bryan Bohnsack,and Lucas Barker. Also to give a 2% salary increase to Tim Wuebben. The part time police officers will remain at the same salary as last year also the community building caretakers salary will remain the same. A motion was made by Wubbena and second by Fennell to pay the salary increases recommended as noted above. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Raisbeck no, Raab no, Fennell yes, Hess no, Wubbena yes, Grebner yes. This resulted in a tie vote with the tie being broken by President Stake voting yes to the salary increases as recommended. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Raisbeck and second by Fennell to adjourn the meeting. All voted yes in a voice vote. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 PM.