Peoria Standard

City of Marquette Heights Council met May 20.

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 Amundson, Sargent, Bradford, Neuhaus, Neumann, and Little.

Also present: Treasurer Babb, Clerk Steele, Police Chief Elliott, Fire Chief Fortier, Public Works Director Ghidina, and Officer Manager Minson. Attorney Hermann was absent.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor

Proposed ordinance copies given to aldermen, to be discussed at next committee meeting.

Clerk

New computers will be ordered if approved under Consent Agenda.

Treasurer

March Treasurer’s Report will be in mail slots this week.

Attorney

Absent. No report.

Communications

Clerk Steele read a Thank You card from Phyllis and Joyce Fritz to the water department for the fantastic job repairing water main break on St. Clair.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:

None.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:

Water and Sewer – Alderman Bradford

No report from Alderman Bradford.

Law Enforcement – Alderman Little

All officers passed the mandatory yearly rifle qualification this past Sunday.

Leeway is being given to multiple grass/weed violations due to the rainy weather.

The payment for Squad 13-1 repairs on agenda for approval is for the compressor.

Streets – Alderman Neumann

Excessive rain is still causing city mowing to be behind schedule.

Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Sargent

Two trees were planted last Tuesday in the front are of the city office building. The Marquette School second grade class attended the planting.

Fire – Alderman Neuhaus

No report from Alderman Neuhaus.

Planning – Alderman Bradford

For the second consecutive year, our Risk Management Insurance payment will not be increased.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

CONSENT AGENDA:

(All matters listed under CONSENT AGENDA will be enacted by one motion and one roll call vote. There will not be separate discussion on these items. If discussion is desired by any Member of the City Council, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed immediately after approval of the Consent Agenda.)

1. Approve regular council meeting minutes of May 13, 2019.

2. Approve to pay outstanding bills as listed on the Bi-Monthly Expenditures Report dated May 28, 2019 in the amount of $76,556.31.

3. Approve $784.56 payment to Velde GMC for A/C compressor repairs to squad 13-1.

4. Approve $8,684.88 payment to Midwest Business for computer upgrade. Admin: $4,807.18, Police: $1,331.29, Fire: $18.37, Streets: $383.96, Water/Sewer: $2,144.08.

5. Approve $10,034.00 payment to PTC Select for computer upgrade. Admin: $2,735.00, Police: $2,264.00, Streets: $1,065.00, Water/Sewer: $3,970.00

6. Approve ordinance amending 11-2-33: Vehicle Weight and Load Limits.

ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:

None.

Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve the consent agenda in its entirety. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Alderman Neumann, Bradford, Sargent, Amundson, Little, and Neuhaus. Nays – None. Motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann to approve the appointment of Curt Evans, 219 Frontenac, to the Zoning Board. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Little, Neumann, Neuhaus, Bradford, Sargent, and Amundson. Nays – None. Motion passed.

Alderman Amundson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann to approve $3,914.63 payment to Walker Excavation for 113 Pontiac sewer break repairs. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Amundson, Neumann, Little, Sargent, Bradford, and Neuhaus. Nays – None. Motion passed.

Alderman Amundson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve $871.00 payment to LaHood Construction for sewer break repairs at 113 Pontiac. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Amundson, Bradford, Neuhaus, Sargent, Neumann, and Little. Nays – None. Motion passed.

Alderman Amundson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve $543.85 payment to Laser Electric for Pontiac Lift Station repairs. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Amundson, Bradford, Neumann, Neuhaus, Sargent, and Little. Nays – None. Motion passed.

Alderman Amundson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve $1,175.77 payment to Altorfer for 500 hour service on backhoe. 50% from street dept. 50% from water/sewer dept. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Amundson, Bradford, Little, Sargent, Neuhaus, and Neumann. Nays – None. Motion passed.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

Alderman Neumann inquired when the curb stop will be installed at his business location. Public Director Ghidina reminded him of their discussion that it should be done by Wednesday May 29th.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY

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

Council exited regular session and entered executive session at 7:10 p.m.

Council resumed regular session at 7:17 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Little to adjourn the regular City Council meeting at 7:18 p.m. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

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