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Vote to rescind ditch mowing ordinance fails in Wilsonville, Watkins named as Village Chief of Police
Wilsonville Community Organization member Barb Kirkwood presents Village President Annetta Veres with a check for $1,5000. The donation represents the surplus raised via the WCO’s mouse racing event earlier this spring.
A measure to rescind a controversial ordinance requiring property owners on Wilsonville’s main street to mow ditches adjoining their properties failed with a vote of 3-2 during a meeting of the Wilsonville Village Board on Monday night.
Trustee Bob Carr proposed rescinding the ordinance after hearing from residents opposed to the requirement.
“I think we should start mowing ditches on main street again,” he said, “and any other ditch in town.”
Earlier in the meeting, Sherry Cummins, who lives on Wilson Avenue, publicly objected to the ordinance.
“Since it’s not legally my property, I don’t know how it can be my responsibility to maintain it,” she said. Cummins said after she first bought her home, she did mow the ditch regularly but after the Village had the ditch cleaned out and deepened, the grade is too steep for her to safely mow with her push mower. “I just got a new knee and I want to keep it for a while,” she said. She added that she had contacted the Macoupin County States Attorney’s office and was told the Village could not require homeowners to maintain property that is technically owned by the city.
The ordinance requires property owners to mow the ditches and to maintain culverts in the ditch. Those who cannot or decline to maintain the ditch can have city workers do the work at a substantial fee set by the ordinance.
“One of our most disabled persons has the deepest ditches and she mows them herself,” said Village President Annetta Veres. She said that resident was offended and angry that other residents in the community expect the village to take care of their ditches.
Our main street looks like (expletive)
Trustee John Veres said it would take two employees to mow all of the ditches in the community.
“Then that’s what we need to do,” Carr countered.
“We don’t have the money for that,” Veres shot back. “It would be fiscally irresponsible.” Moreover, he added, if the village took over mowing ditches on Wilson Avenue, it would mean those residents would be getting special treatment over other residents who would still be required to mow their own rights-of-way.
Despite the States Attorney’s opinion cited by Cummins, President Veres said the city attorney, Kevin Polo, told her that “anyone who uses a ditch is responsible for that ditch.”
Carr’s motion to again have village employees mow ditches on Wilson Avenue was seconded by Trustee David Day, but was defeated with Trustees Veres, Pam Zaksas and Keith Mohr voting no. Trustee Dino Filipinni was absent.
POLICE CHIEF NAMED
In other action, the board voted unanimously to hire Richard Anderson, Edwardsville, as a second part-time police officer for the village. Anderson, whose term of employment is effective immediately, will join David Wayne Watkins, Gillespie, who was hired as a part-time officer in April. Anderson will earn $13 per hour for his services. The two part-time officers are limited to working no more than 35 hours in total per week.
In a related matter, the board also voted unanimously to name Watkins as Chief of Police, primarily for the purpose of having a titled Police Chief to sign documents and submit grant applications.
Board members also approved the purchase of three polo shirts at a cost of $20 each and three patches at a cost of $21.89 each for each of the village’s police officers.
CHICKEN/RABBIT ORDINANCE AMENDED
A month after approving an ordinance to allow residents to raise chickens and/or rabbits in their back yards, the board voted 3-2 to amend the ordinance regarding the maximum number of chickens allowed and to require a pen of sufficient size to humanely raise chickens. The ordinance as originally drafted limited residents to having no more than five chickens and required the fowl to be confined to a backyard coop. Village President Veres said Monday night that the Farm Bureau recommends a pen enclosing at least 10 square feet of space per chicken and that keeping chickens confined to a coop is inhumane.
“It’s like leaving a dog in a crate 24 hours a day,” she said. In addition, she said some residents complained about the five-chicken limitation because most dealers require purchasers to buy a minimum of six chicks at a time. Moreover, some residents have tried to construe the limitation to mean “five chickens per person in the household” rather than five chicks per household. Also, one trustee noted that at least one resident has acquired turkeys when the ordinance specifically references chickens only.
On a motion by Trustee Veres, seconded by Mohr, the board voted 3-2 to amend the ordinance to raise the limit to six chickens per household, exclude all other fowl, to require a minimum 20-by-20-foot enclosure for the chickens, and confine chicken-raising ventures to the home’s back yard. Trustees Zaksas and Day voted no.
POOLS NOW REQUIRE FENCES
After several minutes of discussion, board members unanimously voted to enact an ordinance requiring a permanent security fence six feet in height and with posts set in concrete around any swimming pool or other structure holding water two feet deep or deeper. The village previously had no such ordinance requiring pools to be secured.
DUMPSTER CLEAN-UP DAY
Village board members voted 3-2 to again provide public dumpsters for one day for residents to use as part of a village clean-up. The village sponsored a similar program last year, but Zaksas and Trustee Veres objected to offering the program this year because of the cost, arguing that it would be more financially feasible to offer the service every other year.
A date is yet to be selected
Trustee Carr, however, moved to offer the dumpsters again this year and require at least one board member to be present to operate a city-owned tractor to compact the debris. President Veres appointed Carr to oversee the project, asking him to recruit citizen volunteers to help staff the drop-off site for one day, with a date yet to be selected. Non-residents will not be allowed to use the dumpsters. The village will pay the $1,500 for the dumpsters from the General Fund, along with $150 for a service to recycle electronic items.
SOFTWARE FOR WATER BILLING
Board members approved buying a new battery for the village’s handheld water meter reading device but tabled action on purchasing software from Jayhawk Systems to replace the village’s outdated JUBS program for processing water bills. President Veres said two options are available: a JUS program that will work with the city’s handheld meter reading device at a cost of $2,485 and a SOLUS program that would cost $2,199. Veres said the handheld meter reading device the village owns is not working properly, but Jayhawk representatives advised that it may just need a new battery. A new battery will cost $139.
“I say we try the battery and see what happens,” she said. “We may have a few months” before Jayhawk phases out the current software.
On Veres recommendation, the board voted unanimously to purchase a battery.
SIREN GRANT
President Veres reported to the board that the village is “still in the running” for a USDA grant to buy a new storm siren. Grant administrators reportedly requested additional information, which was provided, and told village officials the grant application is still viable. Veres also reported that the villages SAM’s Grant Registration has been renewed—a requirement for grant eligibility.
In a related matter, Veres said volunteers are being sought to conduct testing of the village’s current siren at 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. That volunteer does not necessarily have to be a board member or city employee.
FOURTH OF JULY
After hearing discussion from Trustee Veres, speaking for the Wilsonville Community Organization, the board voted to allow vendors to participate in the village’s Fourth of July celebration at no charge, although donations from vendors will be accepted. Vendors must obtain a free permit from the village. Food vendors must show a food certification license and the license holder must be onsite at all times.
In a related matter, board members voted unanimously to authorize the purchase of materials to mark street closures for the event, including 14 T-posts and 200 feet of orange plastic fencing. The materials also will be used to mark road closures for the June 18 Veterans Caravan event, sponsored by the Macoupin County Military Support Group. That event will feature a luncheon for participants at the Wilsonville Community Center.
In addition to the July Fourth celebration and Veterans Caravan event, the board also authorized use of the Community Center for a yard/garage sale benefitting the Community Organization to be held this Friday and Saturday. In addition to items donated for the sale, the yard sale will include several pieces of property declared to be surplus property by the Village Board on Monday night.
POLICE CAR
Board members agreed to take the village police car to Staunton Chrysler for a second opinion regarding work needed to resolve a warning light issue. A new battery recently was purchased for the vehicle at a cost of $63, and it was reported that upward of $500 is needed to replace fuel injectors and tie-rods. Carr recommended taking the vehicle to a Dodge dealership to run diagnostics before making a final decision on repairs.
OTHER ACTION
In other action, the board:
- Wilsonville Community Organization member Barb Kirkwood presented President Veres with a check for $1,5000. The donation represents the surplus raised via the WCO’s mouse racing event earlier this spring. Trustee Veres told board members the WCO had three objectives for money raised from the event: Pay $500 in legal fees to establish the organization as a 501(c) tax-exempt group, fund a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded next January, and meet expenses. Because of the success of the event, the group had $1,500 in surplus to donate back to the village, he said. “You guys all helped make this a huge sucess,” he said, noting that another Mouse Races event already is being planned for May 5 next year.
- Authorized the use of a Shady Oak Park for a couple’s Commitment Ceremony in September with the date to be determined.
- Authorized the Village President to contact AT&T about the possibility of AT&T renting tower space in the village to improve local cell phone service.
- Approved the purchase of up to four LED Exit signs for the Community Center, along with a carbon monoxide detector if no one donates one.
- Approved the purchase of two 36-inch “Road Work Ahead” signs using Motor Fuel Tax funds for the purchase.
- Approved the purchase of a DeWalt battery-powered angle grinder to be used in the process of replacing street signs, and approved the purchase of a regular and a deep-socket half-inch socket sets.
- Agreed to hire Fleming and Tawfall, CPAs to conduct the 2015-16 audit.
- Agreed to distribute copies of a mandatory water quality report in printed form at the same time water meters are being read for the next billing cycle.
- Agreed to revoke a water bill lien on property in the 400 block of School Street after it was reported that new owner Don Benjey complied with his agreement with the city to clean up the premises within the time allotted.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The full village board will next meet on Tuesday, July 5, instead of Monday because of the Fourth of July holiday.
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SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Henrietta and Staunton Road. Asa M. Proctor, 46 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving while license revoked.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to harassment through electronic communication.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a dog at large. Nathan S. Thornhill, 38 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
Edgar Olivero, 22 of Gillespie, was arrested on a warrant out of Granite City for failure to appear on illegal possession of ammunition.
Kyle J. Lancaster, 34 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine. He was also given citations for possession of a firearm with a revoked FOID and for possession of ammunition with a revoked FOID.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Westwood Street in East Gillespie in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of North Lincoln in Eagarville.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Pine Tree Lane in Eagarville in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Wilson Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Green Street in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
The school resource officer was called to the Gillespie Middle School in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a battery.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Pine Street and Macoupin Street. Brian L. Musgrove, 48 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to Western Avenue in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a battery and criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to a stolen vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to juvenile issues at Gillespie High School.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to illegal parking.
An officer was dispatched to Circle Drive at Gillespie Lake in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in Benld in reference to disorderly contact.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a stolen vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Oak Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to child custody issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer spoke to a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to neighborhood trouble in the 100 block of Green Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to Frey Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Osie Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dona Road in Eagarville in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Jersey in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage to property in the 300 block of Dona Road in Eagarville.
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a missing child.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Henry Street in East Gillespie in reference to a golf cart on fire.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a juvenile issue. A 12-year-old male from Gillespie was issued a citation for disorderly conduct.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Central Avenue in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School in reference to illegal parking.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer responded with the school resource officer to a medical call at the Gillespie High School track.
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was out with a suspicious person on East Maple Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to West Walnut Street and Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to a dog bite.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to 4th Street and Oak Street in Benld in reference to theft and possession of stolen property.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass and criminal damage to property on Fries Lane at Gillespie Lake.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to disorderly conduct.
An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 7500 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare. Kyrstyn J. Kordish, 33 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving while license was suspended.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld. Brennden D. Cobine, 21 of Gillespie, was issued citations for possession of paraphernalia and possession of alcoholic liquor.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Charles Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Central in Benld in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a theft.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property, criminal trespass to residence, and theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an assault.
Anita S. Northcutt, 49 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for unlawful use of possession of weapons by a felon.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Green Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to Hard Road in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
An officer initiated a traffic stop at East Elm and Springfield Road in East Gillespie. Nathaniel D. Ward, 33 of Sawyerville, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal transportation of alcohol.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Cody A. Barksdale, 28 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of South Second Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025
William T. Overturf, 38 of Benld, was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for criminal trespass to a vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment through electronic communication.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was asked to check out a suspicious vehicle that was parked in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare.
An officer was dispatched to Spruce Street and Second Street in reference to vehicles blocking the intersection.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Baker Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm call.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
Robert M. Keffer, 37 of Benld, was arrested on an Edwardsville warrant for driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue on South 5th Street in Benld.
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a dog at large. Ryan K. Horn, 42 of Benld, was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer spoke with a male subject at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block to speak with a male in reference to a report of reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Caleb D. Fraley, 19 of Jerseyville, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle.
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Cedar Street in reference to a medical 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to East Locust and North 4th Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to Mt. Clare Drive in Mt. Clare in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Richard Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to Benld City Park in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass in the 200 block of West Walnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of First Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in Benld in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Shelby Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie City Cemetery in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Cynthia E. Randle, 64 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Montgomery Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Green Street in reference to a neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a fight. Kelly M. Lyons, 36 of Benld, was arrested for battery.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
