Peoria Standard

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Feb. 10.

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

The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M by Mayor Crum.

ROLL CALL

Aldermen present for Roll Call: Alderman Little, Amundson, Neuhaus, Davis, Neumann, and Bradford.

Deputy Treasurer Minson, Clerk Steele, Police Chief Elliott, Fire Chief Fortier and Attorney Herman were also present.

Absent: Treasurer Babb and Public Works Director Ghidina.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor

The updates have been made to the City’s Personnel Policy. It will be on the next agenda for approval if no further changes are needed.

A resolution to approve the City’s portion of funding the LaSalle Bridge structure will be on the next agenda.

Mayor thanked Alderman Neumann for altering council tables and re-configuring the council room layout.

Clerk

No report.

Treasurer

Absent. No report from Deputy Treasurer Minson.

Attorney

No report.

Communications

None.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:

The homeowner at 115 Yates is still interested in extending his property into the woods. A survey showing the legal description of the portion he wants to purchase will need to be done before a sale price can be determined.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:

Water and Sewer – Alderman Amundson

The curb stop at 107 Lincoln Road has been replaced. Hunter Hydro-Vac excavated the area. Approval for payment to Hunter for this service will be on the next agenda.

Law Enforcement – Alderman Little

January report is complete and on file at the city office.

Agenda item for February 24th Council Meeting: Approve $1,662.50 payment to Midwest Business Networking to upgrade four police laptops. Funds will be from Seized Assets account.

Streets – Alderman Neumann

A new hydraulic motor has been installed on Truck 315.

The Street Department budget has been submitted.

David Ghidina, Tim Smith and Alderman Neumann attended the Midwest Truck and Trailer Show at the Civic Center last week.

Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Davis

We have received a Tree City Recognition award for 2020. This is the 29th year the city has participated and received awards.

Fire – Alderman Neuhaus

AEC brought demo tools here last week to look over for possible purchase.

Planning – Alderman Bradford

A meeting with the prospective developer of Main Street property has been rescheduled.

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.)

Approve January 27, 2020 regular Council Meeting.

Approve January 27, 2020 Executive Meeting.

Approve February 3, 2020 Executive Meeting

Approve to pay outstanding bills listed on the Bi-Monthly Expenditure Report dated February 10, 2020 in the amount of $85,461.21.

Approve $1.00 per hour pay increase to Street Foreman Tim Smith.

Approve $1,684.80 to Altorfer for annual inspection, decals and shims for Genie Lift.

Approve $1,590.97 to G.A. Rich & Son for valve replacement.

Approve $683.56 to Centre State International for Truck 316 repairs

Approve $1,452 to Best One of Central IL for front backhoe tires.

Approve 551.50 to Koenig for new auger for Truck 315.

Approve revised lease agreement with Marquette Heights Men’s Club of Central IL.

Approve $595.00 to Alice Training Institute for Lt. Merritt’s School Intruder training.

Approve $1,250.00 to Advance Medical Transport for AED replacement.

ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:

None.

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:

Alderman Little made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Alderman Neumann seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes- Alderman Little, Neumann, Davis, Bradford, Amundson and Neuhaus. Nays – None. Motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS

None.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

None.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Little to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 7:10 p.m. Voice Votes: All Ayes. Motion passed.

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