City of Delavan City Council met Dec. 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The Delavan City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the Delavan City Council Room, 219 Locust Street, Delavan, Illinois. Mayor Elizabeth Skinner presided. The following aldermen were present: Jere Braden, Robert Hall, James Horath, Sharon Hultquist, George Mitchell, and Mark Williams. Other city officials in attendance were: City Administrator Joe Woith, City Attorney Sue Bosich, Police Chief Jerry Littlefield, and City Clerk Penny Bright.
The meeting notice and agenda were posted at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting on the door of the City Council Room and on the bulletin board in City Hall. A copy of the meeting notice and agenda is attached to and made a part of the minutes.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The Invocation was given by Alderman Williams.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items presented for vote under the Consent Agenda were:
A. Minutes of the November 21, 2017, regular meeting
B. Resolution #2017-37 for payment of bills
A motion was made by Alderman Horath, seconded by Alderman Hall, to approve Consent Agenda Item A., minutes of the November 21, 2017, regular meeting and Consent Agenda Item B., RESOLUTION #2017-37, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN BILLS OF THE CITY OF DELAVAN, ILLINOIS. The vote on this motion was as follows: Ayes: Braden, Horath, Williams, Mitchell, Hultquist, Hall; Nays: none; Absent: none. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Public Comments were heard.
PUBLIC REQUESTS
No Public Requests were presented.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Skinner made the following report:
The city staff did a great job getting the town ready for the holidays.
The Christmas tree downtown is beautiful. It was noted that the tree was donated by Jeff and Bryna Moore, who live on E. 2nd Street.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Joe Woith made the following report:
The city staff did a wonderful job with the downtown decorations and tree
The Police Department and Code Enforcement monthly reports were presented to the council.
A question was asked by Alderman Horath regarding the state’s discussion regarding the TIF Districts.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action in regard to preparation for water in the event of an EMP nuclear attack.
City Administrator Woith presented two quotes with regard to an emergency pump system submitted by Chris Ebert Company. One quote was from Bison Pumps for a deep well pump at a cost of $2,427.00, which is better than the simple pump discussed previously. This pump could be bought, stored, and then installed by city staff in the event of any emergency. Chris Ebert Company would provide on-site training with the city staff for the installation of the pump. The second quote was for a Baker cast iron hand pump at a cost of $3,074.62. This pump would have to be installed at the time of the emergency by Chris Ebert Company. City Administrator Woith recommended the council consider purchasing the Bison pump. After discussion a motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Hultquist, to create an expense line item in the Water Fund for the purpose of an emergency water supply pump system in the amount of $5,000, and purchase a deep well pump by Bison Pumps from Chris Ebert Company which would include on-site training for the city staff and written instructions. Discussion was heard with regards to the pump system and how it will work. The vote on this motion was as follows: Ayes: Horath, Williams, Mitchell, Hultquist, Hall, Braden; Nays: none; Absent: none. Motion carried.
B. Discussion and action regarding quotes for General Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance
City Administrator Woith informed the council that he tried to get two quotes for general liability and workers compensation insurance; however, only one quote was received from Kuhl Insurance, through the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust. Woith stated that the ICRMT has a good support system with several training opportunities available. Woith stated that there will be a $5,612 yearly savings from the present insurance provider. A motion was made by Alderman Braden, seconded by Alderman Horath, to approve the general liability and workers compensation insurance from Kuhl Company through the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust for 2018, with a yearly premium of $44,736. The vote on this motion was as follows: Ayes: Williams, Mitchel, Hultquist, Hall, Braden, Horath; Nays: none; Absent: none. Motion carried.
C. Discussion and action approving an Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2017, and Ending April 30, 2018.
City Administrator Woith presented an ordinance of the levy for 2017-18. Discussion was heard with regards to the levy increase and the percentage of the city’s portion of the tax bill. A motion was made by Alderman Braden, seconded by Alderman Horath, to approve ORDINANCE #2017-15, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2017, AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2018. The vote on this motion was as follows: Ayes: Mitchell, Hultquist, Hall, Braden, Horath, Williams; Nays: None; Absent: None. Motion carried.
D. Discussion and action regarding Christmas Gift Certificates for employees.
City Administrator Woith presented a recommendation to the council to consider offering gift certificates for the city employees. Last year the council had approved certificates in the amount of $200 for full-time employees and $100 for each part-time employee. A motion was made by Alderman Horath, seconded by Alderman Braden, to approve gift certificates for full-time employees at $200 and for part-time employees at $100. The vote on this motion was as follows: Ayes: Hultquist, Hall, Braden, Horath, Williams, Mitchell; Nays: none; Absent: none. Motion carried.
OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Discussion was heard with regards to the sale of the armory and the process of the sale conducted by the National Guard and the State of Illinois.
No other business was presented to the council. The meeting was adjourned by 7:17 p.m. by Mayor Skinner.
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