The Village of Altamont vacated one alley and closed a portion of one street and said they would consider vacating another alley during their meeting held Aug. 23.
An ordinance vacating an alley in 500 block between Second and Third Street and related matters received first and second readings. Due to new ownership of multiple lots in said block, there was a request to close the alley. No objections were raised, and the board voted to close the alley as specified. An ordinance vacating the east end of 700 block of Third Street also carried after first and second readings.
During public comments, Cheyenne Curtis posed the question of possibly closing the alley in 500 block between Third and Fourth Streets. She stated it is not used by thru traffic and has become overgrown. The board agreed to consider her request once they obtain more details.
Linda Lollar asked when Village streets will be repaired as some areas are full of large potholes. Roger Price explained that road work has to be done by a qualified and insured subcontractor and that street grade cannot be cut without potential damage to sewer lines. Street repairs will be placed on a future agenda.
Financial reports and expense reports from March to August were approved.
Due to suspension of the meeting because of COVID concerns, trustees elected June 2, had already been sworn in individually on June 19 by the village clerk in order to comply with the 20-day time frame specified by ordinance.
Roger Price was elected as chairperson; Lonnie Norris as vice-chair; Sue Belsher as treasurer.
Rates were provided for 2019 (.5493) and the proposed rate for 2020 (.5548). The board then set the property tax levy at .5548.
Next regular meeting was scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sept. 13 in the Altamont Community Building. The above are the unapproved minutes of the meeting for the Village of Altamont held Aug. 23.
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