Peoria Standard

City of Henry City Council met May 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

01) 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, May 21, 2018 at the Municipal Building. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by the Clerk.

Present: Alderman Carr, Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Administrative: Absent Treasurer Young

Also Present: Supt. of Public Works, Bill Lester, Chief of Police, Steve Maurer Jim Lykins, EDSA, Gary Smith, Peoria Journal Star, Karl Villiger Deputy Clerk, Tara Lewis, Joyce Wood, Tom Davis, Dorene Gora, Roger Masters, Rex Hewett, Larry Johnson, Ione Glatz, Bill Maupin, Penny Donovan, Chris Laible, Bob Hankins, Mike Stillwell, Dale Marliere, Carol & Tate Schmitt, Daryl Fountain, Jeremy Kiesewetter, Mike Miller, Joe Louis, James West, Steve & Krista Smith, Marlene Deffenbach, Lucille & Isabelle Knuckey, Derrick, Chissy, Bobby, Bella Gaspardo, Kevin Noffsigner, Harold Sprague, John Hunt, Cynthia Nighsonger, Ranas & Michell Nauyalis, Bill Hankins, Marge Hankins, Donna Wheelak

02) Mayor Wilson welcomed everyone to the May 21, 2018 council meeting Mayor thanked everybody attending the council meeting, nice turn out. The River Valley Sales Craft and Art Show was an excellent turnout. Mayor thanked the Henry Chamber of Commerce, Penney Donovan, Chris Laible and Jerry Kuczera for the excellent job of overseeing and contacting everyone for the event which was held Saturday, May 19th, and Sunday, May 20th.

03) Regular Minutes for April 16, 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, as presented. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Present: Alderman Carr

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 May, 2018). Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Present: Alderman Carr

Nays: None

Motion carried

05) Treasurers report for the Month of April, 2018 was presented, dispensing with the reading as all members had previously received copies. A motion was made by Alderman Keith 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

Present: Alderman Carr

Nays: None

Motion carried

06) Mayor Wilson acknowledged the visitors: Mayor Wilson recognized Coast Guard James Plunket. James Plunket presented to the council a Proclamation on National Safe Boating Week – May 19 – 25, 2018. James stated our waterways can become crowded at times and be a place of chaos and confusion. Source of recreation, boating, to be unprepared, can be a risky sport. Not knowing or obeying the Navigation Rules or the nautical “Rules of the Road,” drinking alcohol or taking drugs while operating a boat, or choosing not to wear your life jacket when dong so is clearly not the smart thing to do. Mayor Wilson read the Proclamation on National Safe Boating Week and support the goals of the North American Safe Boating Campaign and Proclaim May 19-25, 2018, as National Safe Boating Week and the start of the year-round effort to promote safe boating.

Yeas: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfled, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Nays: None

Motion carried

Henry Girls Scout Troop #4678 and Henry Guys and Gals 4-H Club recently approve from the Park & Recreation Board to build, stock and place two free Little Libraries in Central Park between the playground equipment and the pavilion. The second one will be located in Childs Park down by the playground equipment. The troop leader is Jen Nauman. Isabelle Knuckey and Bella Gaspardo representing Henry Girl Scout troop 4678 spoke to the council explain giving back to the community by putting up Little Library’s in the town of Henry. They will be using their cookie money to help cover expenses. Each girl in the troop will be taking turns checking on the Little Library’s weekly. They will report the inventory and if there has been any vandalized the troop leader Jen Nauman will be notified, she will then give a report to the Park and Recreation Board monthly. Kevin Gaspardo spoke on behalf of the Henry Guys and Gals 4-H Club. The scouts and the 4-H stated the cost of installing two free Little Libraries is approximately $200. Alderman Karls made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Keith to approve a donation of $250.00 to the Henry Girls Scout Troop #4678 and the Henry guys and Gals 4-H Club to install two free Little Libraries in Central Park and Childs Park. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Carr, Schrowang, Bergfled, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Nays: None

Motion carried

Joe Louis representing the henry Senior Baseball League will be having another baseball team and will be affiliated with the henry American Legion. The league is seeking monetary donations to help defray the cost of equipment, umpires and supplies. Joe stated they are grateful for the city’s past support to help defray their expenses and keep players registration fees seasonable. It is our hope that the city would be so kind to assist us again this year. Alderman Karls made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Keith to approve a donation of $200.00 to the Henry Senior Baseball League. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Carr, Schrowang, Bergfled, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Nays: None

Motion carried

Henry American Legion Post #323 Commander Rex Hewett stated the 4th of July is approaching and in the past the City of Henry has help defer the cost of the Fireworks. The value of the fireworks display is approximately $10,000. Alderman Begfeld made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Keith to approve a donation of $2,500 to the Henry American Legion towards expenses on the Fireworks Display for the 4th of July celebration. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Carr, Schrowang, Bergfled, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Nays: None

Motion carried

Commander Hewett stated as like year, for the 4th of July, they would like close 2nd Street between West Park Row and East Park Row along with blocking the intersection of Man and 2nd at the MidAmercian National Bank. This will allow for people moving between the parade, fireworks, and carnival to go through the area without traffic since the corners have a lot of action and have blind spots. Alderman Schrowang made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Carr to approve the streets closures on 2nd Street between West Park Row and East Park Row and blocking the intersection of Main and 2nd at the bank. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Keith, Karls, Freidrich, Bergfeld, Schrowang, Carr

Nays: None

Motion carried

Dale Marliere was recognized and wanted to know the status on Davis’s fence on 1320 Second Street and the garage at 915 Second Street. The fence is a zoning issue and is going to be taken care. The garage is also going to be under construction with Tom Davis’s brother.

Daryl Fountain spoke on concerns about A&B Auto Parts. The owner, Brent Hankins has been gunning his truck on the property going fast steering up gravel and dust. He also lined up the flatbed truck with a vehicle on it and other vehicle forming a line on his property line making it very difficult to move Klein’s Design vehicles off of their property. The business is not compatible with a residential neighborhood. Daryl addressed the council on behalf of several others.

07) Zoning & Planning Chairman Keith tabled Ordinance #1715 for continuing more information.

Chairman Keith presented Petition #02-18 Regarding Variance to Allow Outdoor Storage of Motor Vehicles in B-1 Zone. Recommendation has been made from the Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals to reject the petition for Variance on storing vehicles outside and installing a 7’ fence. There was several that had different point of views about the variance. Alderman Bergfeld asked what the residents really want property to be. Bill Maupin: Why don’t the residents, five (5) or six (6) go together and purchase the property and that way they would be in complete control. Alderman Keith made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Karls to approve the recommendation regarding the Variance to Allow Outdoor Storage of Motor Vehicles in a B-1 Zone. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Carr, Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith.

Nays: None

Motion carried

Alderman Keith made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Carr to approve Ordinance #1716 – An Ordinance Of The City Of Henry, Marshall County, Illinois, Granting A Variance To Allow Outdoor Storage Of Motor Vehicles In A B-1 Zone On The Property Commonly Known As 511 Licoln Street, Henry, Illinois. Roll call.

Yeas: None

Nays: Alderman Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith, Carr

Motion carried

08) Finance and Insurance Chairman Karls made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Keith to approve transferring $30,000 from the General Fund over to the Pool Fund. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Carr, Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Nays: None

Motion carried

Alderman Karls made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Schrowang to transfer $90,000 from the General Fund over to the Police Fund. It was stated that transfers would be made on quarterly basis. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith, Carr, Schrowang

Nays: None

Motion carried

Alderman Karls made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Keith to approve the FY19 Intergovernmental Agreement Local Health Plan for 2018-2019. The rate tier has gone to A+ for Local Care and Managed Care premiums. Local Care health has an decrease of - 2.2% and Managed Care increase of +6%. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Carr, Schrowang, Bergfled, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Nays: None

Motion carried

The approval on Non-Union Wage Increase was tabled.

09) Building & Grounds Chairman Friedrich stated a Building & Grounds Committee Meeting was held Monday, May 21, 2018 at 5:30 pm to open the roof bids for River City Center (City Hall). There was one bid submitted. The bid was from Hosler Roofing LLC in the amount of $19,660. They will be using Certainteed North Gate designer Shingles. Alderman Friedrich made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Schrowang to approve the bid from Hosler Roofing LLC on replacing the roof on River Park Center (City Hall) Roll call

Yeas: Alderman Karls, Keith, Carr, Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich

Nays: None

Motion carried

Alderman Friedrich presented to the council the tree bids that were opened at the Tree Commission Board meeting which was held Thursday, May 3, 2018. There were two bids that were submitted. DK Tree Service at $4,700, and Poignant Tree Service at $7,900. Alderman Friedrich made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Karls to approve DK Tree Service at $4,700. Alderman Friedrich stated eleven (11) trees are on the list and eight of those trees are Ash Trees. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Carr, Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Nays: None

Motion carried

Alderman Friedrich made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Keith to approve hiring Jarred Smith and Christian Dzekunskas as groundkeepers. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Carr, Schrowang, Bergfled, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Nays: None

Motion carried

Alderman Friedrich made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Schrowang to approve Kyle Henderson as Manager, Tim Kellar as Assistant Manager, Riley Carr, Brynn Wiedman, Sage Wiedman, Ethan Condit, Issac Klein, Mackenzie Laney, Hunter Schrock Cole Henderson as Life Guards. Roll call

Yeas: Alderman Keith, Karls, Friedrich, Bergfled, Schrowang, Carr

Nays: None

Motion carried

Alderman Friedrich report on the City Wide Clean-up which was held Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Hartwig Trucking and Excavating. It was a very successful morning. There was 19 1⁄2 ton’s (7 dumpsters) approximate cost of $4,000, 53’ recycling trailer which was packed full. Alderman Friedrich stated there is eight or ten electronics stored in City Hall basement for next year’s clean-up. Alderman Friedrich thanked Mayor Wilson, Councilman that participated, Public Works Employees, kids that were on probation, Student Council from Henry High School, and Hartwig Trucking and Excavating.

Supt. of Public Works, Bill Lester reported that the Swimming Pool is ready to open. The Pool will open Memorial Day Week-end. Also, the city employees have been doing a lot of mowing.

10) Police & ESDA Chairman Carr stated that the EDSA Director James R. Lykins has decided to retire after 22 years and he believes he has made some good progress with our warning system. This is effective as of July 1, 2018. Although Jim said he is willing to continue as a storm spotter and will help train the next ESDA Director. Alderman Carr made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Schrowang to accept with regrets the resignation of the ESDA Director. Roll call

Yeas: Alderman Carr, Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Nays: None

Motion carried

Update from Chief of Police: Chief Maurer thanked the people for cleaning up their properties for the town wide event which was held Saturday, May 19th and May 20th. Everybody is working hard.

11) Streets & Lights Chairman Bergfeld made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Schrowang to approve repairs on the 1 Ton Truck at a cost of 41,463.22. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Carr, Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Nays: None

Motion carried

Alderman Bergfled made a motion and seconded by Alderman Keith to approve Pavement Maintenance Services Inc. for street sweeping at the cost of $1,240. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Carr, Schrowang, Bergfled, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Nays: None

Motion carried

Supt. of Public Works, Bill Lester reported the Porter & Engineering will be fixing the problem with the three streets from last fall MFT Project. The MFT Bids have been opened and waiting for the State of Illinois and the City Engineering.

12) Water and Sewer Chairman Schrowang made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Bergfeld to approve repairs on the 2003 Ford F350 Truck at a cost of $1,102.37. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Carr, Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Nays: None

Motion carried

Alderman Schrowang made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Karls to approve the repair on the sewer pump at a cost of $4,820. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Carr, Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Nays: None

Motion carried

Alderman Schrowang made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Keith to approve approximately $3,500 for the Vac Truck cleaning out the drains. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Bergfled, Friedrich, Karls, Keith, Carr, Schrowang

Supt. of Public Works, Bill Lester reported the Vac Truck worked over four (4) on the drain problem at Harmony Circle and the lift station four (4) hours.

Supt. of public Works, Bill Lester stated the Watertower contract has been signed. The rebuild sewer pump that was just repaired has a seal that has gone out. It was suggested looking into buying a new one for a spare.

13)Economic Development: North Central Council of Government will be holding an 2018 Economic Development Summit, July 12, 2018. Alderman Bergfeld and Alderman Keith is interested in attending.

14) TIF Committee: Nothing to report

15)Communication: Henry Chamber Board Meeting/Thurs. June 4th 5:30 pm RPC Tree Commission Board Meeting/Thurs. June 4th - 7:00 pm RPC Perdew Board Meeting/Wed. June 13th 6:00 pm Perdew House

16) Old Business:

17) New Business:

18) At 7:35 p.m. a motion was made by Alderman Keith and seconded by Alderman Karls to adjourn the meeting. Roll call.

Yeas: Alderman Carr, Schrowang, Bergfeld, Friedrich, Karls, Keith

Nays: None

Motion carried

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