The Enfield Village Board met with numerous items on the agenda last Tuesday night, lasting just under two and a half hours. Key decisions and updates included:
The board approved a one-time Dispatch Fee of $3,600 to the White County Sheriff’s Department, which is due by June 1st.
Beverly Thompson and Khrystyn Gunther from Animal Control resigned, citing dissatisfaction with how they were treated regarding their work at the Community Center. Their positions are currently vacant.
The board renewed the police contract for Springerton, retroactive to April 1st. Additionally, they approved a police contract for Mill Shoals, which includes the use of their police vehicle for 13 months, after which the vehicle will become property of Enfield.
An ordinance permitting Sunday liquor sales was discussed during the February 11 meeting; however, after consulting with attorneys, it was determined that the ordinance could not be updated since it was not on the agenda.
There is no new information on street lighting due to delays from Ameren.
After several months, the board approved a small business grant.
The village is accepting donations to sponsor a pole for Christmas lights.
The board expects to hear news soon regarding a sewer grant.
The delivery of the newly purchased truck is now expected in the first or second week of June.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Town-wide rummage sale on Saturday, May 17.
Town-wide clean-up day on Saturday, May 31.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the park on Saturday, April 19, at 1 PM.
For those interested in renting outside areas or rooms at the Enfield Community Center, contact Debra Brown at 618-384-6060.
The village is still seeking bids for the purchase of 20 acres behind the park.
The board approved:
A $100 donation to the Norris City Athletic Association for their summer league.
A $100 donation to NCOE for their Drug Free Graduation Party.
A $1,000 contribution for Fourth of July fireworks.
The board received a thank you card from Karen Weiss for the wind chimes at her mother’s funeral.
The board is exploring grants for various repairs at the Community Center.
Chief Justin Titzer reported several investigations into sexual assaults, two arsons, and a decrease in burglaries and drug trafficking for March.
The village plans to explore a road program for asphalt and concrete repairs on the streets. The board entered a 45-minute executive session and following this, they approved a $1.25 hourly raise for village employees, effective from the next pay period.
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