Due to Covid-19, the Norris City Quilt Guild is still meeting virtually. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month. The group meets via ZOOM and the link is prepared by Karen Johnson-Rapp. The Norris City Quilt Guild page often has link information posted there. [Read more...]
DISPOSITION LIST FEB. 26 – MAR. 4
Mohammad A. Arif, Louisville, Ky. – Speeding 26-34 MPH over limit – Charge amended/reduced; Obstructed front windshield – Guilty/fine - $630 costs, $400 fine
Omaha Board Meets Tonight: Water Tower Decision on Agenda
The Omaha March 8th 2021 meeting is via conference call
The Toll Free number to use is 1-(844) 854 8432. The Conference Code is 65124924
A roll call will be taken in order to document attending trustees and visitors
*6 to Mute the call on your end if necessary , #6 to unmute
Village of Omaha Board Meeting----March 8th 2021
Approve Minutes , Bills, Treasurer Report
Fire Dept Report, Park & Rec Report, Tif Report
Old Business
Water Tower:
Clarida & Ziegler Plan using IEPA Loan Forgiveness Program
Life Expectancy Interior
20-25 years
Life Expectancy Exterior
20-25 years
Project Cost
$ 373,500.00
IEPA & 50% Debt Forgiveness
$ 186,750.00
Total Cost of Project for 20 years
$ 186,750.00
Motion/Vote
Suez Advanced Solutions Program
Life Expectancy Interior
20-25 Years
Life Expectancy Exterior
10 Years
Project Cost
$163,592.00
Warranty Cost for 9 years
$ 24,750.00
Overcoat in year 11
$80,000.00
Maintenance Agreement Year 11 thru year 20
$ 28,800.00
Total Cost of Project for 20 years
$297,142.00
Motion/Vote
Water Rate Increase
Saline Valley Conservancy District - 15% Rate Increase effective May 1 2021
2020 Water Purchased (gallons)
5,410,000
2020 Water Cost @ $ 3.18 per thousand (5410)
$ 17,203.80
2020 Water Cost * 15% @ $ 3.657 per thousand (5410)
$ 19,784.37
Cost increase for 5,410,000 gallons
$ 2,580.57
2020 Water Revenue
$ 56,101.00
2020 Water Revenue with 15% rate increase
$ 64,516.15
$ 8,415.15
Revenue increase vs cost increase (difference)
$ 5,834.58
Modest Revenue increase of 4% across all published rates
$ 2,244.04
Modest Revenue increase of 5% across all published rates
$ 2,805.05
Modest Revenue increase of 6% across all published rates
$ 3,366.06
Modest Revenue increase of 7% across all published rates
$ 3,927.07
etc:
120 Active Accounts
27 Inactive accounts
Discussion
Septic Tank - Logistics - Installation Cost
New Business
Visitor Concerns
Trustee Concerns
Adjournment
Public Hearing Offer by IDOT Concerning Improvement on Route 45
Public Hearing Offer By Illinois Department of Transportation Concerning Improvement of US Route 45 near Norris City
The Illinois Department of Transportation is currently in the planning phase for a project on US 45 in White County. The project is located approximately two miles south of Norris City at the intersection with County Road 400N and involves the replacement of the bridge over Bear Creek (SN 097-0013) and the bridge over County Road 400N (SN 097-0014) which also acts as an overflow to Bear Creek. The project is tentatively scheduled for construction to begin in early 2023. [Read more...]
SIC MIG Team Caps off Record Breaking Season with 12th State Championship
Caleb Weiss of Carmi participated on the MIG team who garnered their 12th State title.
Southeastern Illinois College’s Model Illinois Government (MIG) team was named Outstanding Large Delegation at the recent legislative competition—the highest honor bestowed on a delegation of 10 or higher. [Read more...]