City of Marquette Heights City Council met July 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M by Mayor Bradford.
ROLL CALL
Aldermen present for Roll Call: Alderman Little, Amundson, Neuhaus, Neumann, Davis and Bradford.
Clerk Steele, Treasurer Babb, Water Operator Superintendent Brown, Police Chief Merritt, Assistant Rescue Lt. Hermacinski, Office Manager Minson and Attorney Herman were also present.
Due to Phase 4 Restore Illinois plan enforced and laid out by Governor Pritzker, Council Meetings are held at Liberty Hall to allow proper social distancing.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor
No Report
Clerk
July 6th executive minutes are not on agenda, will be added to the July 27th meeting agenda for approval.
Insurance has been contacted to assess vehicles and properties from the hail storm.
Treasurer
No Report
Attorney
No Report
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
Water and Sewer – Alderman Amundson
No Report
Law Enforcement – Alderman Little
Received two bids on Impala. Will approve bid from Wilson Auto Sales on next agenda in the amount of $2,276.00.
Squads 19-1 and 17-1 have visible hail damage.
Repair for squad 17-2 has been completed under warranty by Velde.
Streets – Alderman Neumann
Department has sanded roads and posted signs to alert drivers.
We have received quotes to repair blacktop issues. Illinois Court to be addressed in the future.
Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Davis
Roofs to be assessed for damage from storm.
Baseball shed floor to be repaired.
Gutters about Police Office will be rerouted down to the opposite side.
Ryule Electric will be looking at Marquette Heights Pavilion to add extra outlets.
Will grade off the wall at Marquette Heights Park, and remove tree where timbers are.
Fire – Alderman Neuhaus
No Report
Planning –
No Report
Old Business
None
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approve appointment of Anthony Brown in the Water/Sewer Department.
2. Approved resignation of David Ghidina. David will continue with the City as a part time contractor as needed.
3. Approve Council Minutes of June 8, 2020
4. Approve Council Minutes of June 18, 2020
5. Approve Executive Minutes of June 8, 2020
6. Approve Executive Minutes of June 18, 2020
7. Approve to pay outstanding bills listed on the Bi-Monthly Expenditures Report dated
July 13, 2020 in the amount of $153,970.77.
8. Approve to pay outstanding bills listed on the Bi-Monthly Expenditures Report dated June 22, 2020 in the amount of $83,215.65.
9. Approve Bi-Monthly Expenditures Report dated June 8, 2020 in the amount of $65,786.66
10. Approve Bi-Monthly Expenditures Report dated May 26, 2020 in the amount of $110,033.67
11. Approve Bi-Monthly Expenditures Report dated May 11, 2020 in the amount of $86,030.53
12. Approve Bi-Monthly Expenditures Report dated April 27, 2020 in the amount of $134,913.93
13. Approve Bi-Monthly Expenditures Report dated April 6, 2020 in the amount of $67,523.78
14. Approve Bi-Monthly Expenditures Report dated March 23, 2020 in the amount of $74,753.55
15. Approve appointment of Interim Chief William Merritt to Chief of Police
16. Approve appointment of Street Foreman Tim Smith to Interim Street Superintendent.
17. Approve payment not to exceed $677.34 to Roland Machinery for labor and work to the roller.
18. Approve payment not to exceed $1,099.00 to Small Engine Warehouse for an engine for the roller.
19. Approve Resolution #557 Permitting Remote Meeting Attendance
20. Approve payment to Altorfer Inc. in the amount of $1,973.59 for diagnostic repairs to the backhoe.
21. Approve payment to Crawford and Brinkman in the amount of $720.00 for FD overhead door.
22. Approve payment to Hoerr Constructoin in the amount of $1,740.00 for sewer inspection at Lincoln and Pontiac.
23. Approve payment to Hunter Hydro-Vac in the amount of $1,260.00 for water main repair St. Clair
24. Approve payment to Lahood Construction in the amount of $1,314.00 for water main repair 316 St. Clair.
25. Approve payment to Lahood Construction in the amount of $804.00 for fill at 902 Lincoln.
26. Approve payment to Visa (Costco) in the amount of $1,499.97 for department laptops for remote work.
27. Approve payment to Walker Excavating in the amount of $1,183.00 for Water plant main extension.
28. Approve payment to Walker Excavating in the amount of $1,895.38 for main break repair at 914 Lincoln.
29. Approve payment to Walker Excavating in the amount of $5,618.44 for 316 St. Clair main repair.
30. Approve payment to Walker Excavating in the amount of $3,450.00 for 319 St. Clair main repair.
31. Approve payment to Walker Excavating in the amount of $1,341.56 for Water line repair at 110 Beloit.
32. Approve payment to Walker Excavating in the amount of $2,668.50 for sewer work at 209 Lincoln.
33. Approve payment to Water Products in the amount of $ 716.00 for parts to complete main work at 316 St. Clair
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Little made motion, seconded by Alderman Davis, to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Roll call vote: Ayes: Alderman Neumann, Davis, Amundson, Little, and Neuhaus. Nays – none. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Alderman Davis made motion to approve passage of residential Chicken Ordinance. Alderman Amundson seconded. Roll Call vote: Ayes: Alderman Little, Neumann, Neuhaus, Amundson, and Davis. Nays – none. Motion passed.
Alderman Neumann made motion to Approve salary resolution for Electrical Inspector wage. Alderman Little seconded. Roll Call Vote; Ayes: Alderman Amundson, Neuhaus, Davis, Little and Neumann. Nays – none. Motion passed.
Alderman Neumann made motion to Approve appointment of Alderman Bob Neuhaus as Mayor Pro-Tem. Alderman Amundson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Alderman Davis, Neumann, Amundson, Neuhaus and Little. Nays – none. Motion passed.
Alderman Little made motion to Approve Fraternal Order of Police Contract extension. Alderman Davis seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Alderman Little, Amundson, Neuhaus, Davis and Neumann. Nays – none. Motion passed.
Alderman Little made motion to Approve FY21 Appropriations. Alderman Neuhaus seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Alderman Neuhaus, Davis, Amundson, Little and Neumann. Nays – none. motion passed.
Alderman Amundson made motion to make Repairs to water truck at Ray Dennison for $661.00. Alderman Davis seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Alderman Neumann, Neuhaus, Little, Davis and Amundson. Nays – none. Motion passed.
CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:
Erin Morey thanked the Council for the Chicken Ordinance approval.
Dana Dearborn ask bout limb pickup for 200 Beloit Ct., if there would be anything before the scheduled date of July 20th due to the storm.
Dale Hamm, Marquette Heights Men’s Club, advised the Spook Hollow Building will need to have roof inspected after the hail storm.
Alderman Neumann made a motion to enter executive session for purpose of discussing personnel - payroll, seconded by Alderman Davis. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion Passed
Council exited regular session at 7:33p.m. and entered executive session at 7:34 p.m.
Council resumed regular session at 8:04 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Amundson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davis to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 8:05 p.m. Voice Votes: All Ayes. Motion passed.
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