Francesville council signs paperwork for grant funds

Francesville Town Council members are again looking for grant funding as they continue to make changes to the wastewater treatment system.

During a regular meeting on May 18, the council signed paperwork to move forward with a grant application through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs.

Emily Albaugh, from the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission (KIRPC), explained why the council needed to sign the various paperwork.

One of the forms was in regards to the council promising not to use the grant funding for anything other than what has been applied for.

There was also a civil rights certification that states that the town does not discriminate against anyone.

A disclosure report that states what funds are being expended was also signed.

As part of continuing forward with the grant application, the council approved a resolution in regards to the local match commitment portion of the grant.

In other business:

• Minutes from the May 4 regular meeting were approved.

• Wastewater and water superintendent Greg Stone said the interior and exterior of the water tower need to be painted. The project could take more than two weeks. Stone said the exterior has not been repainted since 2007. The interior has not been repainted since 1993.

• Stone said there has been one quote received regarding repairing the streets. They are waiting to receive another.

• A concern was discussed regarding the garbage at the parks. There was a question of whether the little league program should help clean up the trash. President Andy Durham said he would speak with those who are in charge of the program.

• Discussion was held regarding a business that is being built in an area governed by town zoning. The concern is that a permit has not been obtained and building has already begun. There was also a concern that the zoning of the property will need to be changed. The additional truck traffic through town is also a problem because of the lack of funding to fix town roads.

• A proposed idea for a ramp at the post office was given to the council. The ramp is needed for Americans With Disabilities compliance.

• Claims were approved.