Peoria Standard

City of Marquette Heights Council met June 24.

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

Mayor Crum called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:01 P.M.

ROLL CALL

Aldermen present for Roll Call: Alderman Amundson, Bradford, Sargent, and Little.

Also present: Deputy Treasurer Minson, Clerk Steele, Police Lt. Merritt, Fire Chief Fortier, Public Works Director Ghidina, and Attorney Herman.

Absent: Treasurer Babb, Chief Elliott, Alderman Neumann, and Alderman Neuhaus.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor

There will be Planning Commission appointments under New Business.

Clerk

No report from Clerk Steele.

Treasurer

Absent. Deputy Treasurer Minson stated the Treasurer’s Report for May is ready. An updated expense report was distributed in council mailboxes.

Attorney

No report from Attorney Herman.

Communications

Clerk Steele read a thank-you card from Lois Vinson thanking Police and Fire departments for their help with her mother.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:

Gary Little expressed support for the Rental Registration program.

Dana Dearborn, 200 Beloit, recommended the wording “will keep records” be changed to “shall keep records” in section 18 of the Rental Registration ordinance.

Men’s Club President Dale Hamm inquired if there were any issues or questions regarding the Fireworks Display scheduled June 29th. He also requested the flags remain up until July 4th.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:

Water and Sewer – Alderman Amundson

No report.

Law Enforcement – Alderman Little

Flyers will be distributed by the police department regarding no-parking on one side of Hennepin, LaSalle, Kaskaskia, and Radisson during the firework activities this Saturday.

Explorers will help with parking.

Streets – Alderman Neumann

Absent. Per Alderman Little, the 4th of July banners will remain up until after July 4th.

Lewis Road truck route sign is up.

The “No Parking” signs for fireworks will be put out on Friday, June 28th.

Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Sargent

Proposals will come in for repairs to the Street department garage doors. More discussion will be at July’s committee meeting.

Fire – Alderman Neuhaus

Absent. No report.

Planning – Alderman Bradford

The Skateboard committee is hosting a “Vendor Sale” for Extreme Park at Liberty Hall on Saturday, June 29th.

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 June 10, 2019.

2. Approve to pay outstanding bills as listed on the Bi-Monthly Expenditures Report dated June 24, 2019 in the amount of $77,849.85.

3. Approve an Ordinance amending Title 11-10-4F: Modifying fee for ATV’s on public streets.

4. Approve an Ordinance establishing a Rental Registration program in the city.

ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:

Item #4 was removed from Consent Agenda for discussion.

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:

Alderman Little made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item #4. Alderman Bradford seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes- Alderman Little, Bradford, Sargent, and Amundson. Nays – None. Motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve the appointment of Krystal Depew to the Planning Commission. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Alderman Little, Amundson, Sargent, and Bradford. Nays – None. Motion passed.

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve the appointment of Gloria Dearborn to the Planning Commission. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Alderman Little, Amundson, Sargent, and Bradford. Nays – None. Motion passed.

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to approve the appointment of Chris Krus to the Planning Commission. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bradford, Amundson, Little, and Sargent. Nays – None. Motion passed.

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Little to approve Turnbull Electronics $626.00 payment for annual fire alarm site inspection and service call. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bradford, Little, Amundson, and Sargent. Nays – None. Motion passed.

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve the Ordinance establishing a Rental Registration program with wording changed from “may keep records” to “shall keep records” in Section 18. Alderman Bradford seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Little, Bradford, Sargent, and Amundson. Nays – None. Motion passed.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

Dana Dearborn inquired when the Rental Registration Ordinance becomes effective. It is 30 days after passage.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to adjourn the regular City Council meeting at 7:20 p.m. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

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