Spencer public meetings in 2021
10 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting, approving minutes, reports, and bills. They received a quote for the manhole rehab project and discussed the status of the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. The board also held a lengthy discussion about a potential Medical Marijuana Ordinance, with further discussion planned, and will review current ordinances per SECOG's request.
- Approved bills totaling $10,000+ including payroll, utilities, and services
- Received quote for manhole rehab project
- Discussed Medical Marijuana Ordinance (further discussion to be held)
- Will review current ordinances per SECOG request
- Discussed upcoming Soup Supper
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees met and approved the 2022 budget and Ordinance #251 for appropriations. They also approved paying bills including a $21,358.83 chip seal and fogging contract, discussed a manhole rehab project, and authorized signing forms for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. No bids were received for Lion's Park playground equipment, and the board will address it.
- Approved 2022 budget and Ordinance #251 (appropriations)
- Paid bills including Jebro Inc. chip seal and fogging city streets, $21,358.83
- Discussed and approved proceeding with manhole rehab project
- Authorized signing forms to register for Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
- No sealed bids received for Lion's Park playground equipment
Meeting
The Board of Trustees held its regular meeting to review financial reports, approve bills, and conduct the first reading of Ordinance #251 for 2022 appropriations. The Board also authorized an engagement letter for a pending audit by Schoenfish & Co.
- First reading of Ordinance #251 regarding 2022 Appropriations
- Approval of engagement letter for Schoenfish & Co. audit
- Declaration of old Lion’s Park playground equipment as surplus property
- Approval of various bills including Hanson Rural Water ($1,688.70) and Addy Disposal Service ($1,278.00)
- Agreement to change Coffee Shop closing hours to 5:00 p.m.
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees held a routine meeting, approving the agenda, minutes, finance report, and a list of bills totaling over $10,000. They also discussed the West Nile Grant approval, chip sealing completion, and needed lagoon work. No public forum participants were present.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $10,000+ including payroll, utilities, and supplies
- Approved West Nile Grant for the year
- Discussed chip sealing on streets; county to finish in about a month
- Lagoon update: work needed at the lagoons
- Next meeting scheduled for August 12, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees held a regular meeting, approving the agenda, minutes, finance report, and bills. They decided to hire Schoenfish & Co. for a financial audit and discussed the Lion's Park project, including concerns about hot equipment and the fate of old playground items. They also noted a West Nile Grant application and addressed dumping at the lift station site.
- Approved hiring Schoenfish & Co. for financial audit
- Paid bills totaling $6,000+ including payroll and utilities
- Discussed Lion's Park equipment heat issue and old equipment removal
- Applied for West Nile Grant again
- Addressed dumping at lift station; gate to be locked
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees held its regular meeting, approving the agenda, minutes, finance report, and bills. The board also approved haying permits, tabled discussion on old playground equipment, and reorganized for the new term, appointing officers and officials. Additionally, the board awarded the 1986 Ford F9000 fire truck to Oaklane Colony for $8,750.
- Approved bills totaling $7,000+ including payroll, utilities, and services
- Approved haying permits for Walter Gatcia, Steve Tillotson, and Alex Smart
- Tabled decision on old playground equipment at Lion's Park
- Reorganized board: Ruden as President, Reif as Vice President, Mentele as Public Works
- Awarded 1986 Ford F9000 fire truck to Oaklane Colony for $8,750
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees held a regular meeting, approving the agenda, minutes, and financial reports. They canvassed the election results, approved all submitted haying permits, and accepted the annual report. The board also discussed chip sealing streets, the water tower project, and the future of old playground equipment at Lions Park, which was tabled.
- Canvassed election: Kevin Mentele (48 votes) defeated Alex Smart (8 votes), total 56 votes
- Approved bills totaling $18,000+ including $9,898.15 to McCook County Highway Dept. for crack sealing
- Approved haying permits for Heidelberger, Kirby, Ruden, Wibben Estate, and Reif
- Discussed chip sealing streets and water tower project progress
- Tabled decision on old playground equipment at Lions Park
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting, approving the agenda, prior minutes, financial reports, and payment of bills. The Board adopted Resolution #239 setting Town of Spencer service rates and fees, discussed street maintenance, and made appointments for upcoming meetings and the April election.
- Adopted Resolution #239 regarding Town of Spencer Service Rates and Fees
- Approved payment of bills totaling approximately $5,000, including payroll, utilities, and services
- Discussed chip sealing and crack sealing of town streets
- Set Equalization Meeting for March 18, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
- Appointed Election Board members for April 13, 2021 election
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees met for a regular session, approving the agenda, minutes, finance report, and a list of bills totaling over $9,000. They decided to reopen the Rec Center from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. starting March 1, 2021, and discussed property maintenance fees, renaming them to 'Town of Spencer Service Rates and Fees' with a resolution to be read next meeting. The fire truck tanker issue was tabled, and chip sealing of town streets will be further investigated.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $9,000+ including Fisk's Heating and Cooling ($2,746.44) and Southeastern Electric Coop ($1,033.85)
- Rec Center hours set to 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. effective March 1, 2021
- Discussion on property maintenance fees; renamed to 'Town of Spencer Service Rates and Fees'
- 1986 Ford F9000 Fire Truck tanker issue tabled until March meeting
- Equalization Meeting scheduled for March 18, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting, approving minutes, reports, and bill payments. The board raised board member wages, set the town election for April 13, 2021, and declared a 1986 fire truck as surplus property.
- Approved bills totaling over $20,000, including $14,752.94 for a Stryker chest compression machine
- Raised board member wages: President to $65/meeting and $750 annually; Trustees to $60/meeting and $700 annually
- Set town election for Tuesday, April 13, 2021, for expiring board seat
- Declared 1986 Ford F9000 Fire Truck as surplus property; fire department to get appraisal
- Named The Salem Special as official town newspaper