Peoria Standard

City of Marquette Heights Council met Nov. 12.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

PLEDGE

The City Council meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Crum.

CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Crum.

ROLL CALL

The following Aldermen were present for Roll Call: Alderman Conlin, Little, Neuhaus, Neumann, Bradford, and Worent.

Also present: Treasurer Babb, Deputy Clerk Ratliff, Public Works Director Ghidina, Police Chief Elliott, Sgt. Merritt, Fire Chief Fortier, and Attorney Herman.

Absent: Deputy Treasurer/Office Manager Minson.

PRESENTATION OF JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve the regular minutes of October 22, 2018. Roll Call Vote: Ayes- Alderman Little, Bradford, Conlin, Neuhaus, Neumann, and Worent. Nays- None. Motion passed.

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neuhaus to approve the executive minutes of October 22, 2018. Roll Call Vote: Ayes- Alderman Little, Neuhaus, Worent, Conlin, Neumann, and Bradford. Nays- None. Motion passed.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor

After council review, a letter responding to Creve Coeur Mayor Lang will be mailed on Tuesday.

At Mayor Crum’s request, Attorney Herman explained to council when a Consent Agenda is appropriate. Using a Consent Agenda, council votes to approve certain items as a group, rather than approving them individually. These usually include approval of minutes, executive minutes, and normal and routine expenditures. The purpose is to expedite the meeting. At the beginning of the meeting, council is asked if any item(s) need removed, and only one vote is required to take an item off consent agenda. This will be discussed more at a later date.

A fundraiser Craft/Vendor Show for the band program will be at Georgetown Gym, 11/24/18 from 9 a.m.-3p.m. They are asking to place an informational sign at the Rt. 29/LaSalle entrance. All were in favor of the sign being used for this purpose.

Clerk

Deputy Treasurer/Office Manager Minson is at IMTA Institute for training through Thursday.

Treasurer

No report.

Attorney

Northing further at this time.

Communications

Ameren sent letters informing us that new meters will be installed by their contractor “Donco” over the next several months to city and residents.

Krystal Depew submitted a letter of resignation from the Planning Commission effective 11/11/2018.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:

None.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:

Water and Sewer – Alderman Bradford

Well #3 building is down. The hole has been filled in. Seeding will be next spring.

Boulder Design resealed the sign at the water plan.

Law Enforcement – Alderman Neumann

Taser re-certification will be 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20th in the council room.

CPR training will be December 5th in the council room.

Streets – Alderman Neuhaus

Spray patching is done.

Street sweeper broke down on Yates Road today.

Hustler oil sample has been sent in.

Public Buildings / Parks -Alderman Conlin

Buildings and restrooms are winterized.

Ruyle Electric and Crawford & Brinkman are coordinating for installation of doors, opener and electrical work project at the fire department.

David Ghidina is applying for an Ameren incentive grant for the office furnace and A/C system that was installed. More incentive is being offered for early retirement of outdated equipment.

Fire – Alderman Little

Food basket letters will go the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Baskets will be delivered Dec. 23rd.

Pricing is being obtained for air packs, gear, and nozzles.

Planning – Alderman Worent

With Krsytal Depew’s resignation from the Planning Commission, it is down to 3 members. No luck has been had in recruitment. The documents Krystal turned in will be reviewed at the next council meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

APPROVE resolution authorizing selling process for city-owned real estate

Alderman Worent made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve a resolution authorize the selling process for city-owned surplus real estate. Roll Call Votes: Ayes- Alderman Worent, Bradford, Neuhaus, Conlin, Neumann, and Little. Nays-None. Motion passed.

APPROVE health insurance renewal

Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neuhaus to approve United Healthcare of River Valley renewal of employees’ health insurance for period December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2019 through Pearl Benefits, Broker. Roll Call Votes: Ayes – Alderman Neumann, Neuhaus, Little, Worent, Conlin, and Bradford. Nays-None. Motion passed.

APPROVE IMLRMA contribution for 2019

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Little to approve 2019 IML Risk Management contribution. Water/Sewer portion: $41,583.68 General Fund portion: $56,453.58. This reflects a 1% discount for early payment. Roll Call Votes: Ayes-Alderman Bradford, Little, Neuhaus, Conlin, Worent, and Neumann. Nays-None. Motion passed.

APPROVE repairs to motor at well #4

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann to approve a payment of $3,951.06 to Foremost Industrial to repair motor at well #4. Roll Call Votes: Ayes-Alderman Bradford, Neumann, Worent, Conlin, Neuhaus, and Little. Nays-None. Motion passed.

APPROVE demolishing old well #3 building

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Worent to approve a payment of $1,485.73 to Walker Excavating Co. to demolish and remove old well #3 building on Main Street. Roll Call Votes: Ayes-Alderman Bradford, Worent, Little, Neuhaus, Conlin, and Neumann. Nays-None. Motion passed.

APPROVE maintenance agreement with Altorfer

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Worent to approve a 3 year maintenance agreement for six generators with Altorfer. Cost is $4,087.00 per year. Roll Call Votes: Ayes-Alderman Bradford, Worent, Neumann, Conlin, Little, and Neuhaus. Nays-None. Motion passed.

Approve payment to hydro-vac at water main break

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann to a payment not to exceed $2,000.00 to Walker Excavation to hydro-vac at 1506 Lincoln water main break. Roll Call Votes: Ayes- Alderman Bradford, Neumann, Worent, Neuhaus, Conlin, and Little. Nays-None. Motion passed.

APPROVE storm outfall repair at 105 Yates Road

Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Alderman Conlin to approve payment to Walker Excavating Co. for $1,897.04 for storm outfall repair at 105 Yates Road. Funds from Wheel Tax. ($15,000 was previously approved on 8/13/2018). Total bill: $16,897.04. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Alderman Neuhaus, Conlin, Little, Worent, Neumann, and Bradford. Nays-None. Motion passed.

Approve fire station overhead garage door replacement

Alderman Conlin made a motion, seconded by Alderman Little to approve a $5,027.68 payment to Crawford & Brinkman to replace overhead garage door at the fire station. With $2,190.26 received from additional insurance payment, balance is $2,837.42. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Alderman Conlin, Little, Bradford, Neumann, Neuhaus, and Worent. Nays-None. Motion passed.

Approve payment for electrical work on overhead garage door

Alderman Conlin made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to a $1,272.00 payment to Ruyle Electric for electrical work to install overhead garage door at fire station. Funds from Building Savings. Roll Call Votes: Ayes-Alderman Conlin, Bradford, Worent, Little, Neumann, and Neuhaus. Nays-None. Motion passed.

Approve new engine purchase for Hustler mower

Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve purchase of new engine for Hustler mower from Tri County Mower for $3,365.54. Funds from Equipment Rental Savings. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Alderman Neuhaus, Bradford, Neumann, Little, Worent, and Conlin. Nays-None. Motion passed.

APPROVE annual random drug testing invoice agreement

Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Alderman Little to approve MidWest Truckers Association invoice agreement of $530.40 for annual random drug testing for 2019. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Alderman Neuhaus, Little, Bradford, Conlin, Neumann, and Worent. Nays-None Motion passed.

APPROVE purchasing two bullet proof vests and outer carriers

Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve purchasing two bullet proof vests for $750.00 each, and two outer carriers for $210.00 each from LCD Uniforms for Officers Pawlak and Miller. Funds from seized assets. Roll Call Votes: Ayes-Alderman Neumann, Bradford, Worent, Conlin, Neuhaus, and Little. Nays-None. Motion passed.

APPROVE repairs to squad 13-1

Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve Velde GMC payment of $763.92 to replace water pump, upper radiator hose, coolant, and wiper blades on squad 13-1. Roll Call Votes: Ayes- Alderman Neumann, Bradford, Little, Neuhaus, Worent, and Conlin. Nays- None. Motion passed.

APPROVE cell phone upgrade for police department

Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve upgrade of two police department flip phones to two smart phones. Cost for both: $110.60 per month. Roll Call Votes: Ayes-Alderman Neumann, Bradford, Conlin, Worent, Little, and Neuhaus. Nays-None. Motion passed.

APPROVE mobile radio conversion for police department

Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Alderman Little to approve Ragan Communications to convert an existing mobile radio to a desk radio. Cost: $580.05. Roll Call Votes: Ayes- Alderman Neumann, Little, Bradford, Conlin, Neuhaus, and Worent. Nays-None. Motion passed.

APPROVE purchase of new squad vehicle

Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve purchase of a 2019 Ford SUV squad vehicle from Morrow Brothers Ford. Vehicle price is $26,995.00 (with trade-in allowance), plus $2,077.00 for wrap, and $5,650.06 for Ragan Communications to equip. Total cost amended: not to exceed $35,000.00. Funds from seized asset account: $17,722.06. Line of Credit from Bartonville Bank: $17,000.00. Roll Call Votes: Ayes-Alderman Neuhaus, Bradford, Conlin, Worent, Little, and Neumann. Nays-None. Motion passed

APPROVE amendment to the Salary Resolution

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to table a motion at this time approving an amendment to the Salary Resolution. Roll Call Vote: Ayes- Alderman Little, Bradford, Conlin, Worent, Neumann, and Neuhaus. Motion passed.

FINANCE – ALDERMAN WORENT

Alderman Worent made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neuhaus to approve paying bills: General Fund: $154,779.24, Water: $49,011.12, Sewer: $32,882.56, Water/Sewer Replacement: $529.55, Motor Fuel: $.00, Audit Fund: $.00, Wheel Tax: $16,897.04, IMRF: $3,414.49, and Social Security: $4,178.25. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Worent, Neuhaus, Neumann, Conlin, Bradford, and Little. Nays – None. Motion passed.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

Dana Dearborn, 200 Beloit Road, inquired about the approval of the Altorfer maintenance agreement. Public Works Director Ghidina gave a detailed explanation of what the agreement entails.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Worent to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

Council exited regular session and entered executive session at 7:47 p.m.

Council resumed regular session at 8:05 p.m.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY

Discussion was had regarding the payments to Bartonville Bank for the new Ford SUV squad vehicle.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Alderman Worent to adjourn the regular City Council meeting at 8:26 p.m. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

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