Peoria Standard

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Feb. 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M by Mayor Hamm.

ROLL CALL

Aldermen present for Roll Call: Alderman Babb, Greiner (7:24), Amundson, Joos, Neuhaus and Neumann.

Also present were Clerk Steele, Treasurer Worent, Attorney Herman, Police Chief Merritt, Street Superintendent Smith, Deputy Clerk Minson and Building Inspector Dearborn

Absent:

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor

Spoke with Kim Bacon about accessing the property at 106 Grant Rd. to use the frisbee burn area. She said there is no problem with that. A letter will be drafted and signatures from both parties obtained.

Clerk

Will need an Exec called.

Treasurer

No report.

Attorney

No report.

Building Inspector/ Code Enforce

No report.

Communication

None.

Citizens Wishing to Address the Council

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:

Water and Sewer – Alderman Neumann: Cahoy cleaned the well. Acid etch to stay in till the pump that is being made for our well comes in. Starter replaced at Briarwood.

Fire – Alderman Amundson

No report

Streets – Alderman Joos

Was decided to not put any more money into 316. Backhoe lease, up next April. Sweeper is operating. Waiting on information from IDOT on bidding for the bridge. Waiting on parts for the new dump truck.

Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Greiner

Discussed pictures of the remaining playground equipment in the area between Lasalle and Fulton which appears unsafe. Was discussed about taking it out at the time we removed the same type of equipment on Main St. and brought up again before the weather gets warm. We don’t want a child getting hurt.

Law Enforcement – Alderman Amundson

Pekin Alignment did an alignment and changed bushings on 112. An officer from East Peoria is interested in a position with the Police Dept. and submitted his application. There is also a resident who worked for the DOC who is showing an interest in applying for a position with the department.

Planning – Alderman Babb

Would like to nominate Mikel Ernst to replace Ms. Hampton on the planning commission.

Old Business

None.

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSENT ITEMS BY VOTE:

(All matters listed under CONSENT AGENDA will be enacted by one motion and one roll call vote.

There will not be separate discussion on these items. If discussion is desired by any Member of the City Council, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed immediately after approval of the Consent Agenda.)

1. Approve February 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Minutes.

2. Approve February 12, 2024, Executive Council Meeting Minutes.

3. Approve Bi-Monthly expenditures in the sum of $69,666.34

4. Approve Cahoy Group Pump Services to clean/rehab Well #6, not to exceed &17,000.00

5. Approve the replacement and repair of Well #6 by Cahoy Group Pump Service, not to exceed $37,000.00.

6. Approve the payment of $16,705.20 to United Life for the 2024 Fire Incentive Fund.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:

Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Alderman Joos, Amundson, Neuhaus, Greiner, Neumann, and Babb. Nays - None. Motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion to approve the appointment of Timothy Reynolds as Deputy Treasurer. Alderman Babb, seconded by Alderman Neumann Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Alderman Joos, Amundson, Neuhaus, Neumann, and Babb. Nays - None. Motion passed.

Motion to approve an annual subscription of software for checklists and inventory management for the Fire Department from PSTRAX, $1,551.00; Alderman Amundson, seconded by Alderman Babb. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Alderman Joos, Amundson, Neuhaus, Neumann, and Babb. Nays – None. Motion passed.

Motion to approve the purchase of replacement emergency lights, marker lights and three serpentine belts for Engine 313 from MacQueen Emergency, not to exceed $1,200.00 Alderman Amundson seconded by Alderman Neuhaus. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Alderman Joos, Amundson, Neuhaus, Neumann, and Babb. Nays – None. Motion passed.

Motion to remove playground equipment between Lincoln and Fulton on the hi-line. Alderman Greiner seconded by Alderman Babb Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Alderman Babb, Greiner, Amundson, Joos, Neuhaus and Neumann. Nays – None. Motion passed.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

None.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY.

Getting quotes for spraying of the fields and ROW’s. more to come.

Got a quote for gutters and doors for the Police Garage.

Discussion regarding the parking of Vendors for the Fireworks and what areas to be blocked off. Chris from the Rec. Association to come to the next meeting to discuss what they need to do.

A tree from the ROW on LaSalle has been removed without going through proper channels.

Alderman Greiner will not be in attendance at the March 11th meeting.

Discussion regarding the mowing of property along LaSalle that is owned by Pekin Park District. Maria to draft a letter.

Alderman Neumann made a motion to exit regular Council Meeting and enter Executive Session for the discussion of specific personnel and anticipated or threat of possible litigation. Alderman Greiner seconded. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.Council exited regular session and entered executive session at 7:51 p.m.

Council resumed regular session at 8:26 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Greiner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 8:31 p.m. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

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