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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16, 2022
Funding stream seeks higher flow in Stockton By Christopher Johnson REPORTER
Action taken by the Stockton Village Board in late January is something that could lead to a greater availability and disbursement of dollars through citizen or visitor interaction. Estimates show that over the past 12 or so recording periods, on average, the village of Stockton receives about $7500 a month courtesy of the dollars played by visitors on video games within Stockton businesses.
Licensing for video game playing is strictly controlled and regulated through the Illinois Gaming Board. The Village of Stockton makes sure all steps are followed and businesses act accordingly. Online reports state that within the village’s confines, eight locations offer residents and travelers the chance to win a few bucks on their jaunts across northern Illinois. During last month’s meeting of the Stockton Village Board, Trustees approved a measure that would modify
the amount of money business owners pay to be able to operate and feature video game playing. An Ordinance Amending Title 3, Chapter 9, Section 2 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Stockton was necessary before any changes could be made. The motion amended the annual fee to $250 for each video gaming terminal operated by a licensed establishment within the Village of Stockton. The Ordinance also declares that licensed frater-
nal establishments, licensed veterans’ establishments, or licensed truck stop establishments would have to follow provisions of the act as well. Declaration of intent to act was needed in the Tuesday night get-together of citizen-selected representatives. Following discussion on the plan for modification, a roll call vote was required as the Ordinance had to reflect the findings of the majority before implementation could occur on May 1, 2022. When it was time to cast the
vote to amend the Village Ordinance, Trustees Matt Timpe and Billie Eisfeller received the support of co-table sitters Linda Gonnerman and Terry McGovern,. Trustees Dan Kunz, who attended via digital means, and co-decision maker Carol Rowe, voted no to the prospect of modification through the means of the Municipal Ordinance. By a margin of 4-2 the measure became enforceable and the supplemental result will be an investment fee of $250 per machine to be paid to the village for permitted operation. In additional action at the first meeting of the new calendar year, it was reported that long-anticipated dollars were ready for functional accessibility. Trustee McGovern stated
that the Village had received the IEPA Loan 17-555 WWTF Phase I Loan Request #9 in the amount of just shy of $235,000. Payment was procured with a unanimous declaration made to approve invoices for MSA construction observation, MSA RPR Services and Larson & Larson Pay application #7. Details from action taken at the Feb. 8 meeting of the Stockton Village Board will be put on display through the village’s website, villageofstockton.com, ahead of the Tuesday, Mar. 8 meeting of the Stockton Village Board. Residents who wish to address Trustees or Village President Rodney A. Brandt are encouraged to sign up ahead of the scheduled 7 p.m. start of the monthly meeting.
Eagle Nature Foundation annual meeting announced The public is invited to attend the annual meeting for the Eagle Nature Foundation (ENF) to be held at 11 a.m. at the Apple River Event Center on Mar. 26. The meeting will start with a silent auction at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon at 11:30 a.m., a noisy auction at 12:30 p.m., a business meeting at 1 p.m. and program at 2 pm. This will be followed by a short board meeting at 3 p.m. During the meeting ENF’s general membership will nominate three board members. Those board members whose terms expire at this
meeting are Dr. James Breed, Terrence Ingram, and Kathleen Ordracek. Also during the business meeting Certificates of Appreciation will be presented to those people and businesses who have supported ENF during the past year, and the results of ENF’s latest research will be presented. The cost for this 25th Anniversary Luncheon is $25 for members of ENF and $30 for non-members. Anyone interested in attending this meeting should send a check for as many seats as they need to ENF, 300 East Hickory Street, Apple River, IL. 61001.
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Nature preserve dedication
John and Barbara Rutherford’s four children pose for a photo at the grand opening of the Rutherford Refuge at Twin Bridges nature preserve. See story inside.
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