City of Havana Council met May 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers.
A motion was made by Alderperson Chaney and seconded by Alderperson Bell, to allow Alderperson Stroh act as Chairman in the Mayor’s absence.
Voting Yes: Cooper, Bell, French, Campbell, Chaney and McDowell
Voting No: None
Chairman Stroh called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.; City Clerk Marty Balbinot called the roll and the following Alderpersons answered to their names: Bob Cooper, Randy Bell, Andrew French, Becky Chaney, Charles Campbell and Ross McDowell. A quorum was present. Meeting was taped. City Attorney Blake Lindner was absent. Attorney Zach Bryant was here in his place.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was repeated by City Officials and Guests.
Public Comment # 1:
Discussion: None
Action Taken: None
Approval Of Minutes:
Discussion: None
Discussion: None
Finance Report:
Discussion: Chairman Stroh asked for any questions regarding the Finance Report.
Action Taken: There being none, a motion was made by Alderperson Bell, seconded Alderperson Chaney, to approve the Finance Report. Motion passed by the following vote:
Voting Yes: Cooper, Bell, French, Campbell, Chaney and McDowell
Voting-No: None
Consent Agenda:
Discussion: Chairman Stroh asked for any questions regarding the Consent Agenda.
Action Taken: There being none, a motion was made by McDowell, seconded by Cooper, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion passed by the following vote:
Voting Yes: Bell, French, Campbell, Chaney, McDowell and Brown
Voting-No: None
Mayor’s Report:
Discussion: None
Action Taken: None
City Clerk’s Report:
Discussion: None
Action: None
City Treasurer’s Report:
Discussion: None
Action Taken: None
City Attorney's Report:
Discussion: None
Action Taken: None
Economic Development Report:
Discussion: EDC Ron Hills reported the following:
1. The Onken Group has requested a $100,000 loan at 2% interest for 7 years to help purchase a piece of machinery for the business.
2. The Onken Group and Gary Davis from The Farnsworth group are discussing the feasibility of a railroad spur in the TIF II area.
Action Taken: None
Public Works Director’s Report:
Discussion: Public Works Director Jewel Bucy reported the following:
1. June 4th through June 8th will be City Wide Clean-up Days.
2. The flowers are being planted along Main Street.
3. Well #4 will require a new motor.
4. We have renewed the agreement with PDC Labs in Peoria for water testing.
5. In order to pick the correct filter to replace the one that is going bad and all bids have different specs, it has been suggested than we have a pilot study done on our own to make sure we purchase what we truly need at an approximate cost of $16,000.
Action Taken: None
Police Chief’s Report:
Discussion: None
Action Taken: None
Fire Marshal’s Report:
Discussion: None
Action Taken: None
Farnsworth Engineering Group:
Discussion: Gary Davis from the Farnsworth Group reported the following:
1. The worksheet being done to forecast spending as the TIF I runs down is being worked on.
2. The elevated tank project has been assigned a project manager.
3. The “branding” RFP is being put together for the Corridor Project.
4. All permits for the EDA Grant have been obtained, some legal work being done by Blake.
Action Taken: None
Committees:
Finance & Purchasing:
Discussion: A motion was made by Alderperson Bell, seconded by Alderperson McDowell to approve the sale of the Properties owned by the City consisting of the two empty lots in the 100 block of North Plum and the two buildings located at 120 & 122 North Plum for the amount of $29,000.
Action Taken: Chairman Stroh asked if these were any questions or discussion needed. There being none the motion was approved by the following vote:
Voting Yes: French, Campbell, Chaney, McDowell, Cooper and Bell
Health & Sanitation:
Discussion: None
Action Taken: None
Licenses, Ordinances & Legal:
Discussion: None
Action Taken: None
Personnel:
Discussion: Alderperson Chaney made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Bell, to approve the hiring of Cooper Elam as a Full Time Police Officer on the Havana City Police Department.
Action Taken: Chairman Stroh asked if there were any questions of discussion needed. There being none the motion passed by the following vote:
Voting Yes: Campbell, McDowell, Brown, Cooper, Bell and French
Voting No: None
Discussion: Alderperson Chaney made a motion, seconded by Alderperson McDowell, to approve adding Kenny Martin to the roster of the Havana Fire Department.
Action Taken: Chairman Stroh asked if there were any questions of discussion needed. There being none the motion passed by the following vote:
Voting Yes: Campbell, Chaney, McDowell, Cooper, Bell and French
Voting No: None
Discussion: Alderperson Chaney made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Cooper, to accept the resignation of Mayor’s Assistant Paul Homan effective June 1st, 2018.
Action Taken: Chairman Stroh asked if there were any questions of discussion needed. There being none the motion passed by the following vote:
Voting Yes: McDowell, Chaney, Cooper, Bell, French and Campbell
Voting No: None
Planning:
Discussion: None
Action Taken: None
Property & Zoning:
Discussion: None
Action Taken: None
Public Safety:
Discussion: None
Action Taken: None
Public Works:
Discussion: None
Action Taken: None
Public Comment # 2:
Discussion: None
Action Taken: None
Adjournment:
Discussion: Chairman Stroh asked for a motion to adjourn at 7:26 p.m.
Action Taken: Motion made by Alderperson McDowell, seconded by Alderperson Chaney, and was approved with the followed vote:
Voting Yes: McDowell, Cooper, Bell, French, Chaney and Campbell
Voting No: None
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