City of Marquette Heights Council met June 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
PLEDGE
The City Council meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Bradford.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Bradford called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Aldermen were present for Roll Call: Alderman Little, Sargent, Amundson, and Neumann.
Also present: Treasurer Babb, Clerk Steele, Police Chief Elliott, Fire Chief Fortier, Public Works Director Ghidina, and Officer Manager Minson.
Mayor Crum, Alderman Neuhaus, and Attorney Hermann were absent.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor
No report from Mayor Pro Tem Bradford.
Clerk
No report from Clerk Steele.
Treasurer
The April Treasurer’s Report is ready.
Attorney
Absent. No report.
Communications
None.
CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:
Men’s Club President Dale Hamm gave update on the June 29th fireworks display. Rain date is set for June 30, 2019.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
Water and Sewer – Alderman Amundson
No report.
Law Enforcement – Alderman Little
The monthly police report is available.
Streets – Alderman Neumann
Signs for Lewis Road will be installed this week.
Dirt is in to finish repairs at 300 LaSalle.
Storm sewer repair set to be completed at 123 Douglas Road.
Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Sargent
New signs fore Extreme Heights Park will be installed this week.
Mosquito spraying will be this Thursday evening.
Fire – Alderman Neuhaus
Fire Truck 311 will go in for repairs on June 22nd.
Planning – Alderman Bradford
Busey Bank will host a development meeting at Bradley’s Turner Center on June 19th at 7 am.
A “Vendor Sale” for Extreme Park will be at Liberty Hall on June 29th. Informational signs will be put up a week prior to the event.
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 28, 2019.
2. Approve executive council meeting minutes of May 28, 2019.
3. Approve to pay outstanding bills as listed on the Bi-Monthly Expenditures Report dated June 10, 2019 in the amount of $88,124.12.
4. Approve an Ordinance amending Title 10-1-B: Police Chief Duties.
5. Approve $850.00 payment to PRI Management for Chief Elliott and Lieutenant Merritt to attend training for Body-worn Camera Records, laws, policies, and practices.
6. Approve police dept. payment to Tazewell Co. ETSB for $5,540.96.
7. Approve LCD payment of $750.00 for bullet-proof vest for Police Officer Scott.
8. Approve Water Products $4,745.00 for a push inspection camera. Sewer-75%. Streets-25%.
9. Approve payment not to exceed $800.00 to Ray O’Herron for Class C fire uniforms.
10. Approve Maurer Stutz payment not to exceed $6,000.00 for engineering, plans, and permits for water main extension project from water replacement fund.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Neumann made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item #5. Alderman Little seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes- Alderman Neumann, Little, Sargent, and Amundson. Nays – None. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to approve a $770.00 payment to PRI Management for Body-worn Camera records, laws, policies, and practices training for Chief Elliott and Lieutenant Merritt. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Alderman Little, Amundson, Neumann, and Sargent. Nays – None. Motion passed.
CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
None.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann to adjourn the regular City Council meeting at 7:11 p.m. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
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