City of Marquette Heights City Council met Nov. 23.
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, Naugle, Crum, Amundson, Neuhaus, and Neumann.
Treasurer Harris, Water Superintendent Brown, Police Chief Merritt, Fire Chief Fortier, Asst. Fire Chief Hermancinski, Office Manager Minson, Deputy Clerk Ramsay and Attorney Herman were also present.
Absent: Clerk Steele
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor
Marquette Heights Virtual Tree Lighting video was shot this afternoon. Jenny, our librarian, will be posting to youtube and facebook on Wednesday at 6pm.
Wishing everyone a Happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Clerk
No report
Treasurer
Recommendation for the new Police squad loan terms to be the 48 months at 2.64% interest. The monthly payment on the loan will be $754.00.
Attorney
No Report
Communication
None
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
Water and Sewer – Alderman Amundson
No report
Law Enforcement – Alderman Little
Chief received letter of resignation from Office Miller. His last day with the department will be November 30th. Chief has hired a new part-time officer who is full-time certified. Background check came back good and he has been sworn in. Chief hopes to get him in the door and trained, with potential to move into the full-time position in the future.
Outfitting for the new squad will be discussed at the Committee Meeting in December.
Streets – Alderman Neumann
Seals wemt out on the hydromower. Tony looking at prices for repair or replacement.
Snow low is ready to go for small potential of snow in the forecast.
Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Naugle
No report
Fire – Alderman Neuhaus
Expiration dates season with various meds and AED pads. There will be a new order placed to replace all that have expired. Costs have increased due to covid.
Planning –
No report
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approve November 9, 2020 Regular council meeting minutes.
Approve Bi-Monthly Expenditures in the amount of $85,304.33.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Crum made motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann, to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Roll call vote: Ayes: Alderman Little, Neumann, Naugle, Amundson, Crum and Neuhaus. Nays – none. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Alderman Amundson made motion, seconded by Alderman Little, to approve payment to Walker Excavating in the amount of $976.45 for storm sewer work at 203 Algonquin. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Nays: none. Motion passed.
Alderman Little made motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson, to approve payment to Temple Display in the amount of $676.58 for Christmas decoration lights. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Nays: none. Motion passed.
Alderman Amundson made motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann, to approve payment to Ferguson in the amount of $759.58 for annual maintenance. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Nays: none. Motion passed.
Alderman Little made motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann, to approve bank loan agreement of 48 months at 2.64% for new Police Squad. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Nays: none. Motion passed.
Alderman Crum made motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson, to table payment to A to Z, not to exceed $1,700.00, for a pump for the hustler until further discussion and review of replacement options. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Nays: none. Motion passed.
CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:
None
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson, to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 7:27 p.m. Voice Votes: All Ayes. Motion passed.
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