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Wilsonville Board of Trustees names successor for Deno Filippini
Joe Wood, right, listens to discussion during the meeting after ehind appointed to succeed Deno Filippini as trustee.
With a vote of 3-1, the Village of Wilsonville Board of Trustees ratified Village President Annetta Veres’ appointment of Joe Wood Monday night to step into trustee position formerly held by the late Deno Filippini, The board also took the unorthodox step of hiring a non-resident, Gina Frensko of Benld to serve as village treasurer after the previous two elected treasurers resigned the position, voted 3-2 to again use village employees to mow ditches on Wilson Street, and contracted with a home inspector to inspect homes targeted for condemnation.
Before naming Wood as her choice to take Filippini’s place on the board, Veres told the board the seat was vacated due to health reasons. Ironically, Filippini died shortly at 9:30 p.m., shortly after the board’s meeting was adjourned, at Heritage Health of Gillespie at the age of 94. At the time of his death, Filippini was believed to be the longest-serving public official in Illinois. He served as a Wilsonville city official for more than 73 years, including 69 years as the Village Clerk. He was last elected to a four-year term as trustee in 2015.
Trustee Bob Carr objected to Veres’ appointment of a successor to Filippini, saying he was aware of at least one other person interested in the appointment. He suggested delaying the appointment until other applicants could be considered.
“This is my appointment at this time,” Veres responded.
Brought to a vote on a motion by Trustee Keith Mohr, the board approved Wood’s appointment 3-1 with Carr voting “no.” Trustees Mohr, John Veres and Roland Rife voted in favor of the appointment. Trustee David Day was absent.
Speaking with the BenGil Post after the meeting, Wood said he was interested in serving on the board because “I live here in Wilsonville and I’d like to see the village get some help.” A resident of the village for about a year and a half, Wood said he believes his background in construction is one area of expertise he can bring to the decision-making process on the board. “I’m going to do my best,” he said.
Wood acknowledged the challenge of assuming Filippini’s former seat on the board.
I hope I can do half as good as he did
“I hope I can do half as good as he did,” Wood said.
Following a 10-minute executive session, the board voted unanimously to “hire” Gina Frensko as Village Treasurer. The action follows the resignation of Julie Jackson on May 14, barely a month after she was elected to the position. Jackson previously was appointed as treasurer in January after the prior Village Treasurer Tracey Without resigned last December.
Frensko is a resident of Benld where she serves as a deputy City Clerk, also an appointive position. He husband, Brian, is a city alderman for Benld. The Illinois Municipal Code exempts Village Treasurers from a residency requirement for appointment. However, as a non-resident, Frensko would be precluded from seeking election to the post if it comes up for election in the 2019 consolidate election. The Village Treasurer in Wilsonville traditionally has been an elected office, but the Municipal Code also includes provisions for the Village Board to make the position an appointed post. In either case, the treasurer is paid the same compensation and is required to post the same bond as if they were elected.
DITCH MOWING
By a vote of 3-2, the board rescinded a controversial ordinance that required property owners on Wilson Street, the community’s main street, to mow ditches adjacent to their properties. Previously, city workers mowed the ditches on Wilson Street primarily for aesthetics. Ditch mowing in other parts of the village traditionally has been the responsibility of the property owner. A motion to rescind the ordinance in June last year failed 3-2.
Trustee Carr, who supported rescinding the ordinance last year, apparently asked for the issue to be placed on the agenda for Monday night’s meeting. Earlier in the meeting, resident Sharon Borgini expressed her opinion, saying she felt the mowing requirement should be rescinded. “I think the city should mow it (ditches on Wilson Street),” she said. “If you can mow at Earthline and everywhere else, I think you should mow the ditches.”
Trustee Veres voiced opposition to the measure.
“My opinion is, if it’s good for Main Street then everyone else should have their ditches mowed, too,” Veres said. A year ago, when the board failed to rescind the ordinance, Veres argued it would be fiscally irresponsible to have city workers mow all the ditches in town.
Trustee Mohr made the motion to have village employees mow ditches on Wilson Street and “anywhere else that needs it.”
President Veres questioned Mohr’s phrasing to include areas other than Wilson Street in the motion. “That’s a big can of worms,” she said. Mohr, however, refused to amend the motion.
Brought to a vote, Mohr’s motion was approved with Mohr, Rife and Carr voting “yes,” and Veres and newly seated Trustee Wood voting “no.”
“Okay, village workers will mow the ditches on main street and ‘anywhere else that needs it’,” President Veres announced. “That leaves it wide open, just so you guys know that.”
HOME INSPECTOR
On a motion by Trustee Veres, the board voted unanimously to contract with Tom Maloney, owner of Goshen Inspection, Worden. to inspect homes in Wilsonville targeted for possible condemnation actions. President Veres said the village’s current home inspector, who conducts occupancy inspections for rental units between tenants, is not interested in doing condemnation inspections. She said Maloney provides a full written report on the homes in examines for submission to the court.
“He’s had cases in both Macoupin County and Madison County and he has never lost a case because his reports are so thorough,” she said.
Veres said Maloney’s fee will be $300 per inspection.
MOTOR FUEL TAX BID
The trustees voted unanimously to accept a bid from DeLaurent Construction, Wilsonville, for materials and labor for this year’s Motor Fuel Tax street maintenance program. DeLaurent agreed to furnish and apply 4,000 gallons of road oil at a cost of $1.90 per gallon for a total of $7,600, along with 200 tons of slag chips at a cost of $42.50 per ton for a total of $8,500.
In addition, DeLaurent will scarify and level two areas on Liberty Street totaling 3,220 square feet and one area on Nettie Street totaling 2,080 square feet. Once scarified and leveled, DeLaurent will add 2.5 inches of rock to the existing road base, then apply and roll a coat of oil and slag chips. Cost of the Liberty and Nettie projects total $5,975.
The cost for the entire program totals $22,075, which will be paid from the village’s share of motor fuel tax collections.
President Veres said she asked DeLaurent to complete the oil and chip program in August. ‘I don’t like waiting to have it done in October,” she said.
BASEBALL DIAMOND SAND
The board tabled until at least next month any action on buying sand to be used in renovating the village park baseball diamond. In May, the trustees voted to allow the local Little League organization to use the diamond as a practice field in exchange for the organization putting in “time and effort” to renovate the field for use as a practice field. At that time, Brian Sellers told the board he could foresee a time when the diamond could host games with more extensive renovation and become a cash generator for the village.
On Monday night, Dustin Calcari, also with the Little League group, reported that a donor he had lined up to buy the sand has withdrawn the offer. He asked the village to consider buying the sand so the group can continue work on getting the diamond into shape for play. Calcari said he had secured a bid for two semi-truck loads of sand which he said would be sufficient for renovating the field.
Instead of accepting the first bid, President Veres suggested seeking additional bids and presenting the issue for board action next month, with a goal of having the field in shape to host games by next season. In the meantime, she said she is looking for grant money to help subsidize the cost of the rehabilitation.
Trustee Carr voiced concerns over the village’s potential financial involvement with the project.
“When they came to us, they were going to take care of everything,” Carr said. “Now, they want us to pay for part of it.”
The issue is expected to be reconsidered at the board’s regular meeting in August.
ELM STREET/HILL STREET ISSUE
The board voted formally to take no position on vacating Hill Street or offering Elm Street to Bill Molinar as a point of access to property he wants to develop behind the Olga Massa residence. Molinar approached the board in January with a proposal to develop Hill Street, which is shown on village plats but has never been developed, in order to access the property on which he want to build. Massa, however, through her attorney, objected to opening the street because it is adjacent to her home. Further research revealed that a garage on the Massa property actually encroaches on the location of the street.
The issue has been in litigation and has not yet been resolved. President Veres told trustees that Village Attorney Kevin Polo had recommended the possibility of vacating Hill Street and offering Elm Street as an alternative access to the property on which Molinar hopes to build.
Trustee Veres said there is a question about whether or not Molinar actually owns the property he wants to develop. He said he checked with the Recorder of Deeds and found that no deed has yet been transferred to Molinar.
Further complicating the issue is an additional piece of undeveloped property behind the Massa residence and in front of the property on which Molinar anticipates building.
“We could vacate Hill Street and let Mrs. Massa have the property she has mowed and maintained for more than 60 years,” President Veres said. “But there is a piece of property behind Mrs. Massa’s that is not attached to her property. If we vacate Hill Street, there would be no way to get to that property. It would be landlocked.”
If the village offered Elm Street to Molinar as an alternative entry, President Veres said, the cost of surveying and marking the location of the street would be an expense incurred by the city.l
“I say leave it as it stands,” said Trustee Carr. His motion to take no action until Molinar presents the village with a plan for development and evidence that he owns the property was unanimously approved.
ALTITUDE VALVE
Trustee Veres reported that he is researching pricing for a replacement altitude valve to repair the village’s water tower. He said “years of no maintenance” led to the valve becoming clogged and inoperable.
“It is of an age that replacement parts aren’t available,” he added.
Once he has secured prices, he said he would present the issue to the board for formal action.
Veres also reported the village is pursuing a DCCA grant to rehabilitate the water tower, but in the meantime expenses such as replacing the altitude valve will have to be borne by the village.
“The good news is that improvements that we are doing now will go toward that grant,” Veres said. The grant requires a 20 percent match on the part of the village.
COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKERS
On a motion by Trustee Veres, seconded by Carr, the board voted to no longer use inmates sentenced to perform community service for village projects.
“It doesn’t benefit us,” Veres said. “We end up baby sitting for them. It takes a lot of time to coordinate and then they don’t show up for work. They need to go to jail and serve their time and maybe they’ll learn something.”
Police Chief Wayne Watkins said he would notify the court that Wilsonville will no longer participate in the program.
CAR IMPOUNDMENT
The board tabled action on authorizing village police to use village garage facilities to impound cars when making an arrest for driving under the influence or other offenses that require impoundment.
Current practice has been to have vehicles towed to Quality Motors in Gillespie, but Police Chief Watkins suggested last month that the city could impound some vehicles, at least during the summer months, in two vacant bays in the city garage.
“It gets to be a pain,” said Trustee Carr. “A lot of times they abandon them, and they you have to get a title because you can’t junk a car without a title.”
Watkins said he will gather more information for the board to consider at a later date.
OTHER ACTION
In other action, the board:
- Authorized the expenditure of $475 for 5,000 cards to be used with the village’s newly acquired SOLUS computer system for billing water and sewer customers. Seventy percent of the cost will come from the Water Operations Fund with the remaining 30 percent coming from the Sewer Operating Fund.
- Approved the installation of a metal grate over a sewer opening in the 100 block of Marcia Street.
- Agreed to donate $50 to the Kyle Deatherage Fund in memory of City Clerk Tena Cerentano’s sister, Tammy Edmonds, who died June 12.
- Agreed to contract with the Illinois Municipal League to provide insurance coverage with no changes to the premium or coverage from the previous year.
- Agreed to buy a commercial grade insect zapper for the Wilsonville Community Center at a cost not to exceed $350. The measure passed 4-1 with Trustee Carr voting “no.”
- Agreed to buy three gallons of paint to repaint village fire hydrants.
- Gave permission for the use of Shady Oak Park for a Multiple Sclerosis Drive on Sept. 10.
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School board approves elementary school principal’s retirement, accepts resignation of high school teacher/coach
Long-serving BenGil Elementary School principal will retire in two years following the Community Unit School District 7’s Board of Education’s approval during Tuesday night’s regular monthly meeting of the board. On a motion by Kellie Vesper, seconded by Amanda Ross, the board voted unanimously to accept “with regret” the retirement of Elementary Principal Angela Sandretto, effective at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
At the time of her retirement, Sandretto will have been a district employee for 31 years, including 21 years as an administrator. Sandretto’s tenure predates the construction and collapse due to mine subsidence of the former Benld Elementary School. She started her career when the old Benld High School served as the district’s elementary school. She was principal when the new Benld school was built and when the seven-year-old building was destroyed by mine subsidence in 2009. She continued to serve as principal during the transition from the damaged school to the new BenGil Elementary School in Gillespie.
In other action, the board accepted without comment the resignation of Dalton Barnes as a physical education/social studies teacher, and as Gillespie High School head football coach. The resignation, accepted unanimously, appears to be related to recent controversy over alleged abusive behavior toward students.
Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe and School Resource Officer Wayne Hendricks both attended the meeting, and left soon after the board completed actions related to personnel. Supt. Shane Owsley told the BenGil Post the police presence was a precaution due to concerns that “accusations and rumors on social media could spill over” into Tuesday’s meeting. An attorney from the law firm representing the school district accompanied the board into a one-hour executive session early in the evening to discuss personnel issues and other items.
Accusations on social media in recent weeks alleged Barnes and an assistant coach engaged in verbal and physical abuse of students. With a goal of 1,000 signers, an online petition urging the termination of employment for Barnes and the assistant coach has garnered 639 electronic signatures. The petition accuses the two men of “child abuse,” citing alleged “verbal abuse, physical abuse, influencing and coercing student athletes to act against other student athletes that have spoken out against the abuse, and attempting to limit the First Amendment rights of student athletes with threats and manipulation.” The petition alleges there have been numerous instances of abuse and that the abuse has been allowed to continue despite “multiple red flags and complaints.”
No members of the public appeared before the board to address the complaints. Several teachers and teachers union officials attended the meeting but, likewise, made no public comments.
ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL ISSUES
In other personnel action, the board:
- Voted unanimously to accept “with regret” the resignation for purposes of retirement of GHS/GMS guidance counselor Jill Strole at the conclusion of the current school year, and to post the position as vacant.
- Hired Aubrey Morgan as a first-year, non-tenured teacher tentatively assigned as the BenGil Elementary School music teacher for the 2024-25 school year, pending verification of certification requirements and a background check. Morgan is expected to receive her bachelor’s degree in music education this spring from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.
- Voted to appoint Nikki Brawner as the GHS head women’s basketball coach for the 2024-25 school year. Additionally, the board accepted Brawner’s resignation as an assistant GHS women’s basketball coach and posted that position as vacant.
- Voted, in separate actions, to hire Alex Jasper and James Bryant as GMS paraprofessionals, pending verification of certification requirements and a background check. Additionally, the board voted to appoint Bryant as the GMS eighth-grade boys basketball coach for the 2024-25 school year.
- Voted to employ Alexis Lupkey as GHS head cheerleading coach for the 2024-25 school year.
- Voted, in separate actions, to hire Nikki Hunter and Rebecca Leitschuh-Birdsell as full-route bus drivers for the 2024-25 school year, pending verification of certification and background checks.
On a motion by Ross, seconded by Peyton Bernot, the board voted to employ Jennifer Parker, Nancy Schmidt, Amy Price, Marci Johnson, Karissa Smith and Vanessa Barrett as teachers for the 2024 elementary school summer school program.
In separate actions, the board hired Shanna Connor as a math teacher, Casey Edgerton as a science teacher, and Jessica Kelly as an English/language arts teacher for the Gillespie Middle School summer school program.
The board hired Ashlee Gibbs as a high school summer school math teacher, contingent upon student enrollment, and hired Jennifer Brown as the high school summer school driver’s education teacher. Penny Feeley and Janice Hammann were hired unanimously as summer school food service workers.
SAFETY GRANT PROJECTS
The board authorized Supt. Owsley to seek bids for several capital improvement projects related to student safety for which plans are still being developed. In January, Owsley reported to the board the district was successful in its application for a $466,365 state-funded Safety Grant. Matching the grant money with $155,000 in local funds, gave the district more than $600,000 in funding for capital improvements related to safety.
Owsley said architects are continuing to develop plans and bidding specifications for several projects, including installation of a new fire alarm system, installation of a new intercom system, installation of bullet-proof glass in the office area, and application of a bullet-resistant film on exterior windows. The Superintendent said he would advertise for bids as specifications become available.
FISCAL 2025 BUDGET
On a motion by Weye Schmidt, seconded by Bill Carter, the board voted to direct Supt. Owsley to prepare a tentative budget for fiscal year 2025, which will run from July 1 this year through June 30, 2025. The new budget typically is presented to the board in August with final approval coming in September.
In a related action, the board approved expenditures from fiscal 2025 funds to cover operating costs from July 1, when the new fiscal year begins, until the new budget is adopted.
Though not a given, the board could amend the fiscal 2024 budget in June in the event actual revenue and expenditures for the current fiscal year differ significantly from projections made in the budget approved last summer.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Board members approved an intergovernmental agreement between CUSD 7 and Lewis and Clark Community College to offer dual credit courses at Gillespie High School. Under the agreement, Gillespie students can take college-level courses that will count as credit toward an LCCC associate’s degree. Teachers offering dual credit courses at GHS must hold a master’s degree and offer a curriculum approved by the college.
DISTRICT FOCUS
In a District Focus segment, the board was introduced to several High School FFA members who have excelled this year in competitions.
“These kids are doing some amazing things,” said High School Principal Jill Rosentreter. “They are going to competitions and bringing home trophies right and left.”
FFA sponsor Kayla Wills said she has led the program for six years. “This is the most outstanding group we’ve had since I’ve been here,” she said.
Wills introduced two teams––the Parliamentary Procedure team and the Ag Mechanics team––that have ascended to state competition set for May 2. Team member Emily Hauser explained the areas of expertise on which the Parliamentary Procedure team will be judged. Caleb Oberfall spoke about the Ag Mechanics team.
The Ag Mechanics team includes a carpenter, a welder, a surveyor, an electrician and a mechanic, according to Wills.
“These kids have worked really hard and put in a lot of time,” Wills said. “I am very proud of them.”
FOOD SERVICES ISSUE
A former district cook and current substitute cook, who identified herself as Mandy, addressed the board on behalf of district cooks regarding the possibility of contracting with Opaa! Food Management, Inc. to provide meals in the local district. Opaa! representatives offered a detailed sales presentation to the board last month.
“I worked for Opaa! at Staunton,” she said. “You need to look into them. They’re not what they say they are.”
She alleged the “homemade meals” are not homemade, and are, in fact, the same quality as any other food provider.
“I’ve been in food services for a long time and I know what food should look like,” she said. “It shouldn’t look like dogfood.”
The fact the company offers choices, she said, is a good thing but is a double-edged sword. If a child doesn’t care for the main selection on a particular day, they can have a peanut butter sandwich or salad instead.
“But if little Johnny doesn’t like peanut butter or salad, he doesn’t eat that day,” she said.
Having worked in the local district, she said she could attest that the food services staff cares about students.
In a related matter, Union Secretary Jennifer Parker read a statement from the food services staff thanking the board and Supt. Owsley “for the opportunity to continue to pursue options to bring more choices to the food program.”
OTHER ACTION
In other action, the board:
- Voted to renew membership in the Illinois Elementary Schools Association (IESA).
- Approved a finalized calendar for the 2024-25 school year. Owsley said the calendar is unchanged from a tentative calendar presented to the board earlier, except “snow days” have been designated as “emergency days.”
- Approved a fee schedule for the 2024-25 school day. Owsley said the new fee schedule is nearly identical to the fee schedule used this year except that the cost for adult breakfasts and lunches is increased by 10 cents. In addition, the district will now offer free breakfast and lunch to students in all grade levels thanks to a federal reimbursement grant for districts with high numbers of students from low income households. In the past, free breakfast and lunch was available only to kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students. This year, Owsley said, the high school also qualified for reimbursement. According to Owsley, the reimbursement program is locked in for four years, after which the district may again apply. “Hopefully, this will help our parents and students,” Owsley said.
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The Wilsonville Progressive Club will celebrate and host a 90 year Anniversary Party on Saturday, May 11. The party will include a catered dinner, a live band, and fireworks.
Doors will open at 2 pm with a catered dinner being served at 4 pm. The Shane Kessinger Experience (live band) will play at 5 pm, and a grand fireworks display will be held at dusk.
The Progressive Club was originally established in 1934 by the Progressive Miners and was located on the northwest side of Wilsonville’s main street. The Club moved to their new building in January of 1949 and today this is still the current location at 212 Wilson Street in Wilsonville.
Wilsonville was founded in 1917 when Superior Coal Co. Mine No. 4 was sunk and this was the most modern mine in the Superior field. At that time, the little settlement which grew up around the mine was called Wilson. One day a worker paused and asked, “What are we going to name this town?” President Wilson was in office, thus the town was then and there named Wilson until 1919 when it was incorporated and the name expanded to Wilsonville.
The Wilsonville Progressive Club is operated and maintained by an elected panel of trustees and loyal members. The Club is open to the public and membership is always welcome. The large outdoor covered pavilion and manicured grassy side lot offer an attractive and convenient venue for any event along with inside facilities.
If you are interested in renting for any kind of event, call 217-835-3122 during open hours which are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 4 pm to close, and Sunday doors open at 2 pm. Every Sunday afternoon at 4 pm is the Queen of Hearts drawing and the Club is on Facebook as well.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Oak Street in reference to a dog bite.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street to pick up a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a burglary.
An officer was out in the 200 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Schmidt Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a 911 call.
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a theft in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
Nicholas O. Landolt, 36, of Gillespie was arrested on multiple warrants including one out of St. Clair County for possession for methamphetamine, a second one out of Montgomery County for failure to appear for driving while license was revoked, and a third out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical alarm.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 200 block of West Oak Street.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage to her property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to identity theft.
An officer spoke with a female in the 100 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a suspicious person.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property. Melissa J. Hughes, 49, of Benld was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for theft/larceny.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine Street to assist the Department of Children and Family Services.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 200 block of South Macoupin.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Staunton Road in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to High Street and Gillespie Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of High Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was flagged down at Elm Street and Clinton Street and spoke with an individual in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a panic alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of South Second Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Osie Street in reference to a dog bite. Heather L. Kimberlin, 47, of Gillespie was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was out with a suspicious vehicle in the alley in the 500 block of Park Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut and South Main Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the Veterans Memorial Park in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle that had been parked there for a couple of days.
Gillespie Police Department was requested for traffic control by the Gillespie Fire Department for a fire on Eagarville Road.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in Gillespie in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person at the storage units. Kathy J. Henderson, 49, of Sawyerville was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for bad checks
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Maple Street and Macoupin Street. Kenny L. Fults, 18, of Belleville was issued a citation for possession of cannabis.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Burton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespassing. Timothy J. Dalpozzo, 57, of Benld was arrested for criminal trespassing to residence and a Macoupin County warrant for criminal trespassing to a residence.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Street and Chestnut Street and charges are pending crime lab results.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Elm Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Osie Street in reference to a dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical call.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an ordinance issue.
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