The Enfield Village Board met for a lengthy two-and-a-half-hour session on Tuesday night, featuring an in-depth discussion regarding the use of the gym at Booth School.
For approximately 45 minutes, board members deliberated on complaints regarding the Animal Control staff, who are tasked with maintaining the gym and overseeing groups that use the space, despite it not being part of their official responsibilities. Attendees expressed concerns about feeling constantly monitored while using the facility. The board emphasized the need for clear rules, stating that gym users should be responsible for cleaning up after themselves and adhering to established guidelines. It was agreed that specific rules for gym use would be drafted and voted on at next month’s meeting, with a three-person committee designated to oversee operations.
In other matters, Morgan Doggett from Adeline Development Group facilitated the signing of a service contract for grant applications for the police department, as well as a $450 contract aimed at securing funds for upgrades at Booth School, including improvements to the boilers.
Progress updates included ongoing work on street lighting, while the small business grant remains unapproved pending a response from the state. The newly installed altitude valve is functioning effectively.
Regarding the Police contract renewal for Springerton, no action will be taken until the March board meeting. Additionally, a washer and dryer have been installed at Booth School, with the washer now operational. Cleanup at the school is nearly complete, with only the stage remaining.
The village is still awaiting feedback from Brown & Roberts about the sewer grant. Meanwhile, plans to purchase a new truck were altered when the desired vehicle at Lemonds in Fairfield was sold. The board decided to explore another option at Expressway in Evansville and approved returning to Lemonds to see if they could match Expressway’s lower offer of $2,000, as the village prefers local service.
The board approved final payments for the Water Project, totaling $12,699.59 to Followell and $1,255.80 to Brown & Roberts. Consideration of paying Dispatch Fees to White County was tabled.
Following these discussions, the board entered an Executive Session for 45 minutes. Upon returning, they approved the abolishment of the $2,000 liquor license fee for the remainder of 2025, following the initial $500 payment. Additionally, they authorized Sunday liquor sales from 2 to 8 PM for bars and gaming, pending the drafting of an agreement by their attorney.
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