City of Henry City Council met March 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Henry was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by the Mayor, Doug Wilson, March 19, 2018 at the Municipal Building. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by the Clerk.
Present: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith
Administrative: Treasurer Young
Also Present: Supt. of Public Works, Bill Lester, Deputy Clerk, Tara Lewis, Dale Marliere, Big Wilson, Adam Wilson, Joyce Wood, Diana Williamson, Ione Glatz, Darwin Melium, “The Pub” owners, Stacy Page &Steve Crisp, Jeff Neuhalfen, Bill Maupin
02) Mayor Wilson welcomed everyone to the March 19, 2018 council meeting Mayor stated he had attended the Republican Lincoln Day Dinner Monday, March 12, 2018. Spring is around the corner and everyone is getting busy.
03) Regular Minutes for February 19, 2018 were presented, dispensing with the reading, all members had previously received copies of the minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Schrowang and seconded by Alderman Keith to approve the Regular Minutes, Special Minutes as presented. Roll call.
Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith
Nays: None
Motion carried
04) Accounts Payable were presented, dispensing with the reading as all members had previously received copies. A motion to authorize payment of the accounts as presented was made by Alderman Keith and seconded by Alderman Schrowang. (For itemization see Accounts Payable for March, 2018). Roll call.
Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith
Nays: None
Motion carried
05) Treasurers report for the Month of February, 2018 was presented, dispensing with the reading as all members had previously received copies. A motion was made by Alderman Schrowang and seconded by Alderman Karls to accept the reports as presented. (a copy to be place on file.) Roll call.
Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith
Nays: None
Motion carried
06) Mayor Wilson acknowledged the visitors: “The Pub” owners were present asking permission from the City of Henry to hold a Car Cruise-In, Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 3pm-8pm. They are requesting the street blocked off from the alley of The Meeting Place through the intersection of Edward Street and Second Street down to the alley before the Dairy Queen. Also, have Second Street over to East Park Row closed off and Second Street to the alley behind The Pub and Read Brothers. The Pub has spoken to Reads, The Meeting Place and LaPrairie Mutual Insurance and all did not have any issues or concerns with the event. The Meeting Place will be cooking that weekend on their grill or smoker. Alderman Karls made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Keith to give “The Pub” permission to hold a Car Cruise-In, Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 3 pm – 8 pm and blocking off Edward Street to the Dairy Queen, Second Street from the alley behind Read’s to East Park Row. Roll call.
Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfled, Friedrich, Karls, Keith
Nays: None
Motion carried
Henry Chamber of Commerce representative, Joyce Wood stated that the Chamber is beginning to make preparations on providing scholarships to the graduating Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Henry-Senachwine High School. The Chamber of Commerce will hold a Scholarship Banquet on Saturday evening, April 28, 2018 at St. John XXIII Community Center, 1301 Second Street. They are requesting donations to go towards the Scholarship Fund. Alderman Keith made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Karls to donate $100.00 to the Henry Chamber of Commerce Annual Scholarship Fund. Roll call.
Yeas: Bergfled, Friedrich, Karls, Keith, Schrowang
Nays: None
Motion carried
Dale Marliere a concern citizen was present and passed out to the council pictures of dilapidated unconstructed Garage of Tom Davis’s on Second Street and also pictures of a garage located on Western Avenue and fence not up to code on Second Street. Alderman Bergfeld will be scheduling a committee meeting for further information with this issue.
07) Finance and Insurance Chairman Keith tabled purchasing a Fire Proof Safe for City Hall for further investigating.
Alderman Keith stated bye next council meeting would like for the chairman to have their balance sheets in by April. The 2018-2019 Appropriation Budget will be presented at the June Council Meeting.
08) Building & Grounds Chairman Friedrich reported that the City Wide Clean-Up will be held Saturday, May 5th from 8 am until Noon at Hartwig Trucking and Excavating. Ron has been in contact with Kuusakoski Recycling. Last year the cost for City Wide Clean-Up was approximately $2500 for recycling which included City 13,000 lbs, Hartwig Trucking was approximately $4,000. Alderman Friedrich made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Schrowang to approve Hartwig Trucking and Kuusakowki Recycling for the City Wide Clean-Up on Saturday, May 5th. Roll call
Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith
Nays: None
Motion carried
Alderman Friedrich made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Schrowang to approve the appointment of Tom Maubach of the Tree Commission Board. Roll call.
Yeas: Alderman Keith, Karls, Friedrich, Bergfeld, Schrowang
Nays: None
Motion carried
Alderman Friedrich stated the Henry Swimming Pool drain cover needs to be replaced. A new drain cover cost approximately $1900 and Judd Giffin has a drain cover that he would sell to the city for $500.00. Alderman Friedrich made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Keith to purchase the drain cover from Judd Giffin at the cost of $500. Roll call.
Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith
Nays: None
Motion carried
Alderman Friedrich made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Karls to approve $5000 for replacing four (4) windows at River Park Center (city hall basement). Roll call
Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith
Nays: None
Motion carried
09) Police & ESDA Chairman Karls stated that two (2) of the hand held radar guns need to be replaced. One of the radar guns cable is bad and the other one shorts out. Alderman Karls made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Keith to approve purchasing two (2) Genesis Hand Held Radar Guns at a cost of $1,130.00. Roll call Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith
Nays: None
Motion carried
Update from Chief of Police: Chief Maurer stated starting April 1st sending out letters to homeowners on cleaning up their properties. Will start at the North Edge of city limits and will be done three times a year.
10) Streets & Lights Chairman Bergfeld reported on the meeting that was held Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Henry Grade School, Superintendent of High School Dr. Mike Miller, Principal of Grade School Dr. Julie Nelson, and High School Principal Dr. Jon Hill, Transportation Director Joel Anderson, Chief of Police Steve Maurer, Alderman Bergfeld, and Concerned Citizen Char Nauman, discussion of traffic flow at the Henry Grade School on Williams Street and Harrington Street. There was talk on eliminating the One Way along Williams Street and make it two-way all the time. On school days only, restrict parking along the south curb of Williams Street and install No Parking in the morning and afternoons. Paint at the end of Williams Street on both sides of the street yellow and use orange cones. Alderman Bergfeld stated the Henry School Board will be meeting Wednesday, March 21st for further discussion on traffic flow and hopefully some decision will be made soon.
Alderman Bergfeld reported on State Route 29 our high school does not have any posted School Zone signs or flashing yellow lights. It was brought to everyone’s attention that other schools in Marshall County have signs posted and flashing lights. Alderman Bergfled stated he has contact Marshall Highway Department for a contact person at IDOT’s District Four to reach out for assistance and direction on concerns regarding School Zone signs and flashing yellow lights.
Alderman Bergfled had further discussion on 2018 Sidewalk and Street projects on the 500-600 Second Street and improving the drainage on Front Street.
Alderman Bergfled stated the Tree Commission Board turned over the tree removal at 700 Richard Street. There is a drainage problem and the tree needs to be removed. Need to review possibility installing a sand ring and curbing.
Supt. of Public Works, Bill Lester stated all the handicap signs with the new fines have been updated around town. The fines have changed from $100 to $250.
11) Zoning and Planning: The Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing is scheduled for Petition of Re-Subdividing property for Larry Johnson. It is scheduled for Thursday, April 5th @ 6:00 pm., River Park center Council Chambers.
12) Water and Sewer Chairman Schrowang made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Karls to approve Cleaning of the Water Tower at a cost of $8,800. The water tower will be cleaned by pressure washing with 3,000 psi minimum and will use a cleaning solution to remove mildew as needed, water to be supplied by the owner. Roll call.
Yeas: Alderman Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith, Schrowang
Nays: None
Motion carried
There is a drainage problem on Harmony Circle. The tile line is plugged clear through property on Harmony Circle, the high school property through Route 29. It was suggest installing sand rings on the street and was mentioned that the driveway is on the drain. Alderman Schrowang made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Bergfled to have a camera inspect the line at a cost of approximately $250. Roll call
Yeas: Alderman Keith, Karls, Friedrich, Bergfeld, Schrowang
Nays: None
Motion carried
Update from Supt. of Public Works, Bill Lester stated the Electrical Relocation Contractors Proposal for Well 3 -4 were opened Thursday, March 15, 2018. There were two (2) proposal, one from Peoria and the other one was from Toluca. Giffin Engineer will be meeting with Electrical Engineering because there are different ways on doing the electrical project. Ameren, Gas and Waterworks Building are all separate.
13) Economic Development: Alderman Bergfeld stated no action was taken on the Final Plat from Midwest Engineering.
14) TIF Committee: Nothing to report
15) Communication: Trivia Nigh/Sat. March 24th Doors Open @ 4:30 pm Shandy’s
Good Friday Mar. 30th City Hall will be Closed
Henry’s 2018 Annual Easter Egg Hunt/Sat. Mar. 31st @ 9:15 am
Henry Grade School/Stoner Park
Henry Chamber Board Meeting/Thurs. April 5th 5:30 pm RPC
Tree Commission Board Meeting/Thurs. April 5th
7:00 pm RPC
Perdew Board Meeting/Wed. April 11th 6:00 pm Perdew House
Marshall-Putnam Relay For Life/Fri. Apr. 30th Central Park 4-10 pm
16) Old Business:
17) New Business: Alderman Bergfeld made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Karls to approve Laborers’ Local 996 soliciting Annual Dollars against Diabetes campaign on June 16, 2018. They are requesting permission to campaign for funds at the 3 way stop on Rt. 18 and the corner of Rt. 18 and Rt. 29. Roll call.
Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith
Nays: None
Motion carried
Alderman Schrowang made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Keith to approve “Peanut Day” Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the intersection of Hwy 29 and Hwy 18. Roll call
Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrcih, Karls, Keith
Nays: None
Motion carried
Adlerman Karls made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Keith to donate $100 to Marshall-Putnam Fair Association in Co-Sponsor the Senior Program Event. Roll call.
Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfled, Friedrich, Karls, Keith
Nays: None
Motion carried
Alderman Schrowang made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Keith to approve Fair Housing Proclamation. Roll call.
Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfled, Friedrich, Karls, Keith
Nays: None
Motion carried
18) At 7:28 p.m. a motion was made by Alderman Karls and seconded by Alderman Friedrich to adjourn the meeting. Roll call.
Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith
Nays: None
Motion carried
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