Peoria Standard

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Sept. 28.

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, and Neumann.

Clerk Steele, Treasurer Harris, Water Superintendent Brown, Police Chief Merritt, Fire Chief Fortier, Office Manager Minson and Attorney Herman were also present.

Absent:

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor

No Report

Clerk

Clerk Steele read the resignation letter of Alderman Paul Davis.

Treasurer

Meeting with Maria this week to go over financials.

Attorney

No Report

Communication

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:

Water and Sewer – Alderman Amundson

No report

Law Enforcement – Alderman Little

New squad is in the factory and almost completed.

Hail damage work will begin on squads 19-1 and 17-1.

The City is waiting for guidance from Attorney and IDPH for guidelines on trick or treating. Will make a public announcement once received.

Streets – Alderman Neumann

Tim looked at the catch basin erosion on LaSalle under the entrance sign. It will be our responsibility to repair. More information to come.

Sangamon washout has been repaired.

Hamilton Rd cutouts due to settling around installed gas line and we are working with Ameren to fix.

Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Neumann

Insurance has stated there is not enough damage to warrant a claim. We are still collecting bids from one other roofing company and will continue discussions with insurance to determine next steps.

Fire – Alderman Neuhaus

Cookout fundraiser was a huge success and resulted in all items sold out.

Compressor has been worked on.

SCBA Testing was completed, invoice is on the agenda for approval.

Planning –

No Report

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approve September 14, 2020 Regular council meeting minutes.

2. Approve to pay outstanding bills listed on the Bi-Monthly Expenditure Report dated September 28, 2020 in the amount of $47,590.12.

3. Approve payment to Metal Medics PDR in the amount of $4,231.65 for hail damage repair work to 19-1.

4. Approve payment to Metal Medics PDR in the amount of $4,075.20 for hail damage repair work to 17-1.

5. Approve payment to System ax in the amount of $3,270.00 for vehicle wrap removal and replacement to 17-1.

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:

Alderman Little made motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann, to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Roll call vote: Ayes: Alderman Neumann, Amundson, Little, and Neuhaus. Nays – none. Motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS:

Alderman Little made motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann to approve appointment of Maria Minson as Deputy Treasurer. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Neuhaus made motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to approve appointment of Nicole Ramsay as Deputy Clerk. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Neuhaus made motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to approve payment to Ferguson WaterWorks in the amount of $1,589.67 for Neptune meters. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Amundson made motion, seconded by Alderman Little to approve hiring Fred Zimmerman as full-time Water Department employee. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Alderman Amundson, Little, and Neuhaus. Abstain: Alderman Neumann. Nays: None.

Alderman Little made motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann to approve payment to Harris Computer Systems in the amount of $3,579.46 for annual service and maintenance of MSI system. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Neumann made motion, seconded by Alderman Neuhaus to approve payment to Walker Excavating for storm sewer catch basin at Illinois Ct., payment not to exceed $5,200.00. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Neumann made motion, seconded by Alderman Neuhaus to approve payment to City Coal & Asphalt, not to exceed $2,675.00, for blacktop repair and replacement on Illinois Ct. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Neumann made motion, seconded by Alderman Little to approve payment not to exceed $800.00 to Midstate Asphalt Repair for spray patching end of LaSalle. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Neumann made motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to approve payment not to exceed $15,000.00 to Midstate Asphalt Repair for citywide spray patching. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Neumann made motion, seconded by Alderman Neuhaus to approve payment to Golf Green Lawn Care, not to exceed $1,800.00, for curb lines and gutter vegetation control. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Nays: none. Motion passed.

Alderman Neuhaus made motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to approve payment to Municipal Emergency Services for SCBA Flow Testing, in the amount of $797.84. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:

Rachel Barnes, 413 Pontiac Rd., would like to host a contactless Drive-thru Trunk or Treat. Further discussion will be held at the Committee Meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 7:33 p.m. Voice Votes: All Ayes. Motion passed.

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