Village of Godfrey Board of Trustees on Jun 18, 2024

In this comprehensive video, we cover the key points discussed during the latest meeting. All trustees were present, including Jeff Wilber, Karen McKinney, Chris Hartley, Sarah Womey, and Nick Bishop. The meeting began with an approval of the minutes from the June 4th meeting and proceeded with public comments. Discussions included upcoming committee meetings such as Public Safety on July 2nd, Finance Committee right after the safety meeting, and Park and Rec on July 12th.

Important community events were mentioned, including the 4th of July show and Family Fun Fest. The Finance and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for June 20th was canceled, and the next one is planned for July 18th. CPEDI might cancel its July meeting unless urgent matters arise, and the Godfrey Sustainability Commission will meet on June 20th. The Stormwater Committee will meet next on August 7th, and the next meeting for the committee chaired by Chris Sick is on July 9th.

Key decisions included approving an ordinance authorizing amendments to the 2023-2024 village budget, maintaining a balanced budget, and working on grant-funded projects. The village also approved ordinances for minor subdivisions, variances, and right-of-way easements. A significant discussion involved a family dispute over subdivision approvals and road maintenance, resulting in the tabling of the road maintenance decision until further notice.

Routine approvals were made for repairing a pickup truck, fireworks permits for Beverly Farms and the village, and a payment to Jersey County Rural Water Company. The meeting concluded with a call for a closed session to discuss land acquisition. Stay tuned for more updates on village meetings and decisions.