Chillicothe City Council met April 23.
Here is the minutes 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,
Jeffrey Jenkins
Gary Sharp, James Thornton
Also Present: City Attorney Michael Seghetti
City Engineer Ken Coulter
Office Manager Denise Passage
Superintendent of Public Works, Shawn Sutherland
Fire Chief Jim Benisch
Police Chief Scott Mettille
Economic Development Director Rachael Parker
Absent: Michael Hughes
Chairman White declared a Quorum present.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on April 9, 2018, were presented. Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the April 9, 2018 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented. Motion carried via voce vote.
Clerk Hurd presented the following committee minutes:
Economic Development – April 4, 2018
Cemetery and Parks – April 18, 2018
Public Works – April 18, 2018
Public Safety – April l3, 2018
Plan Commission – March 6, 2018
Clerk Hurd presented the annual customer service report as required by state statute from Mediacom.
Clerk Hurd presented the first quarter building permit report as submitted by Denise Passage, Zoning Officer.
Clerk Hurd presented an Application for variance from Bryna Dixon and Dylan Ryan. Clerk Hurd announced that the zoning board of appeals will review at the May 16th meeting.
Clerk Hurd read thank you notes from the Johnson family for placing the new sign at Johnson’s landing.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Sharp that the communications as presented by Clerk Hurd be placed on file. Motion carried via voce vote.
Chairman White notified the Council that he had received a copy of the State Resolution naming Illinois Route 29 (4th Street) at “Senior Chief Petty Officer William “Ryan” Owens Memorial Highway”.
Chairman White announced that he is scheduling a committee of the whole meeting for May 7, 2018 at 7:00pm to discuss the Fire District.
Chairman White informed the council that at the May 7, 2018 council meeting he will be making appointments to committees and boards. He stated that there will be not changes to the council committees.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Sharp that the communications presented by the Mayor be placed on file.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Alderman Connor reported that the electronic recycle event was a success. She announced that the city vouchers for Wigand Disposal will begin May 1st.
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, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Gould that the Council take from the table, motion that was made on March 26, 2018, that the Council approve the Notice for Special Event held on public property, as submitted by Connie Ware, Illinois River Valley Ride Sales, to use the City Park on May 19 & 20, 2018, from 7:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m. for the Illinois River Valley Ride Sales. Subject to the City Clerk receiving proof of Insurance.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Gould that the Council approve the Notice for Special Event held on public property, as submitted by Connie Ware, Illinois River Valley Ride Sales, to use the City
Park on May 19 & 20, 2018, from 7:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m. for the Illinois River Valley Ride Sales. Subject to the City Clerk receiving proof of Insurance.
Motion failed via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve an expenditure of $4,890.00, payable to Blankenship Vi9sural Impact Inc., for logo package and equipment set up for two new police vehicles. Payable from the police protection fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Colwell that the Council accept the five year proposal from Phillips, Salmi & Associates, LLC, to perform the City of Chillicothe’s audit, for years ending:
April 30, 2018 $19,950
April 30, 2019 $20,450
April 30, 2020 $20,950
April 30, 2021 $21,540
April 30, 2022 $21,950
Payable from the Audit Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve an expenditure not to exceed $5,000.00, payable to Wigand Disposal for the Chillicothe Pride Residential Beautification Project, city wide clean up. Payable from the General Fund.
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion alderman Connor, second Alderman Gould that the council approve an expenditure of $4,950.00, payable to Shepard Concrete for the concrete work for the Columbarium. Payable from the General Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Jenkins that the council accept the proposal from Bernie Mrugula Consulting, in the amount of $2,139.80, for an analysis of the water/sewer rates, and authorize the Mayor to sign proposal. Payable from the Water/Sewer Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the Council grant permission to Michael Reno to plant two trees in the right of way at 607 Pine Street. Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve the façade program revisions. The revisions are as follows: City participation will change from 50% to 80%. Applicant will be limited to only one grant per fiscal year (May – April). Roof repairs/replacement no longer qualifies under this program. All other portions of the program remain the same.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the Council approve a loan from the City’s HELP Loan to Resurrection Welding Inc. in the amount of $113,868.00 for a term of 10 years to be secured by a first mortgage lien on the property commonly known as 1249 N Fourth Street and personally guaranteed by Andrew Myers, bearing interest at the rate of 3% per annum and to be repaid in monthly installments of $786.35 and on final payment of $43,871.93 payable at maturity.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Gould that the council adjourn to closed session at 7:31p.m., to discuss Sale or Lease of Real Estate – Section 2 C 6 and Purchase or Lease of Real Estate – Section 2 C 5, and to allow the City Attorney and Rachael Parker, Economic Development Director to attend. Upon returning from closed session possible action may be taken.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Council returned to open session at 7:55 pm
Chairman White announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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