Chillicothe City Council met Nov. 27.
Here is the agenda provided by the Council:
Mayor Donald Z. White called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance, to the Flag of the United States of America, was recited.
Chairman White directed Clerk Hurd to take roll.
Present: Mayor Donald Z. White
City Clerk Margaret Hurd
City Treasurer B.L. Bredeman
Aldermen: Dean Braun, Danny Colwell,
Patricia Connor, Dennis Gould,
Michael Hughes, Jeffrey Jenkins
Gary Sharp, James Thornton
Also Present: City Attorney Michael Seghetti
Office Manager Denise Passage
Superintendent of Public Works, Shawn Sutherland
Acting Fire Chief Jim Benisch
City Engineer Ken Coulter
Police Chief Scott Mettille
Absent: Economic Development Director Rachael Parker
Chairman White declared a Quorum present.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on November 13, 2017 were presented. Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the November 13, 2017 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented. Motion carried via voce vote.
Clerk Hurd presented the following communications:
1. Clerk Hurd reported that she was in receipt of the following committee minutes:
a. Economic Development – November 16, 2017
b. Cemetery and Parks – November 20, 2017
2. City Engineer Report dated November 27, 2017
3. Clerk Hurd announced that she received correspondence from the Chillicothe Christian Church in regards to the church giving permission to Dale Gallamore to use the parking lot on Route 29 to sell from his food truck. Clerk Hurd placed a file on copy with the police department.
4. Notice from Mediacom Communication in regards to rate increases.
Motion Alderman Braun, second Alderman Gould that the communications as presented by Clerk Hurd be placed on file. Motion carried via voce vote.
Alderman Connor reported that she will be attending the Eagle Scout Ceremony for _______________ to be held________________. She will be presenting a letter of appreciation on behalf of the City.
Chairman White gave an update on the FLM hearing. He reported that that a hearing date is scheduled for December 15, 2017.
Motion Alderman Braun, second Alderman Colwell that the communications from the Mayor be placed on file.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Committee Communications were as follows:
Public Safety – No Report
Public Works – No Report
Cemetery and Parks – Alderman Connor reported that the committee has asked the plan commission to draft an Ordinance for commercial landscaping. She reported that the committee granted permission to allow the military marker of Jay close to be placed in an un-plotted area close to the Veterans Monument in Section 34 of the City Cemetery. She explained that the area has no monetary value therefore no action from the council was necessary.
Finance – No Report
Economic Development – Alderman Colwell announced that an agreement with Dollar Tree will be drafted by the City Attorney and will be presented to the Council,
Marketing Tourism Committee – No Report
Human Resources – No Report
Chairman White asked if there was anyone with business concerning city government.
Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Gould that the bills as presented be paid and the payrolls and transfers be approved.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council concur with the Mayoral Proclamation, endorsing the efforts of the Illinois Bicentennial Celebration. Motion carried via Voce Vote.
Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve Ordinance No. 17-11-30, an Ordinance for Tax levy and Assessment of Taxes for the city’s Fiscal year beginning May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2018 in the amount of $666,013.00
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared Ordinance No. 17-11-30 passed and signed the same.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the Council accept the bid and approve the contract between the City of Chillicothe and Hood Demolition & Excavation for the contract amount of $35,000.00 Payable from the Central Business District TIF. The contractor on this project must pay the “prevailing rate of wages” as determined by the City pursuant to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.)
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the City Council authorize the City Engineer to prepare bid specification for a new roof on the building located at the corner of Second and Walnut commonly known as the bacon building and to prepare bid specifications to temporarily repair the roof at the same location.
Discussion ensued. The City Attorney reported that a hearing date for the property is set for January 3, 2018.
Motion carried via Voce Vote.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve the Honorary Street Name Sign Policy and Application as presented.
Motion carried via Voce Vote.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council adopt Resolution No. 17-11-04 a Resolution committing funding for the Illinois Transportation Enhanced Program (ITEP) for bike lane project.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve ann expenditure of $1,269.91 payable to Coe Equipment Inc. for the repair of the easement machine. Payable from the Water/Sewer Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Chairman White announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
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