Peoria Standard

City of Marquette Heights City Council Met March 8.

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, Amundson, Neuhaus and Neumann.

Also present were Clerk Steele, Treasurer Harris, Public Works Director Brown, Police Chief Merritt, Fire Chief Fortier, Asst. Fire Chief Hermancinski, Office Manager Minson and Attorney Herman were also present.

Absent: Alderman Crum

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor

No report

Clerk

No report

Treasurer

No report

Attorney

No report

Communication

None

Citizens Wishing to Address the Council

Frank Hardy, 206 St. Clair Dr., discussed for a Trail Run this weekend from 7am-2pm. No cost run will be along the gasline. He has already discussed the trail with the new property owners on Grant Rd and will receive approval from Pekin Park District. He also confirmed the April 3rd date for the Tiger Trot. There will be groups of 10-15 separated and he will be in contact with the Police to coordinate.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:

Water and Sewer – Alderman Amundson

Working on Well 6. Will update as more information becomes available.

Law Enforcement – Alderman Little

March report is on file.

Newer camera for 20-21 squad quote has been received with potential body camera integrated as well. $9,898.00 for two and 17-1 would receive the 2nd camera. Newer, smaller camera with sd card.

Streets – Alderman Neumann

Mosquito training exam will be taken next week and that is the last of chemical licensing.

Waiting for response from LaHood construction to prepay for concrete material.

Georgetowne School has reached out to be placed on regular rounds for limb and brush pick up. Council discussed a potential intergovernmental agreement and compensation for pickup.

Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Naugle

Soffit quotes have been received, to be discussed and decided upon.

Fire – Alderman Neuhaus

313 has had EMS inspection and passed.

One young 34 designation has been dropped, now just Engine 313.

Planning – Alderman Crum

No report

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approve February 22nd, 2021 Regular Council Meeting minutes.

2. Approve February 22nd, 2021 Executive Council Meeting minutes.

3. Approve Bi-Monthly expenditures in the amount of $97,898.57.

4. Approve $10,500.00 payment to United Life Insurance Co. for 2021 Fire Department Annuity disbursements.

5. Approve payment to A to Z in the amount of $1,349.61 for repair of the Hustler.

6. Approve payment to John Deere Credit in the amount of $14,220.00 for the annual backhoe lease payment,

7. Approve payment to Martin Equipment in the amount of $3,241.00 for the annual maintenance agreement payment on the backhoe.

8. Approve payment to Emergency Medical Products in the amount of $706.79 for a stokes basket.

9. Approve payment to Fire Safety USA in the amount of $1,027.95 for two smart dock SCBA brackets.

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:

Alderman Amundson made motion, seconded by Alderman Little to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS:

Alderman Amundson made motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann to approve Salary Resolution #562, amending the Meter Reader wage and compensation. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Neumann made motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to approve amended Benson Mowing Contract. Roll Call Vote: Three Ayes. Nays: Two. Motion passed.

Alderman Neumann made motion, seconded by Alderman Little to approve MFT Resolution #561. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Neumann made motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to approve payment to Koenig, not to exceed $1,206.00, for two castor wheels for the snowplow. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Neuhaus made motion, seconded by Alderman Little to approve Ordinance #917, permitting sale of Fire apparatus 311. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Neuhaus made motion, seconded by Alderman Little to approve Ordinance #918, permitting sale of Fire apparatus 313. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Naugle made motion, seconded by Alderman Little to approve payment, not to exceed $20,000.00, for soffit repair work to the City Hall building. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Naugle made motion, seconded by Alderman Little to approve payment in the amount of $2,325.00, to Copperfield Electric for electrical work at Marquette Heights Park bathroom and pavilion. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Neuhaus made motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to approve payment in the amount of $2,058.00, to Gem Tire for four new tires on 313. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Amundson made motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann to approve payment in the amount of $3,886.50, to Walker Excavating for Water Main repair at 208 Grant Rd. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Amundson made motion, seconded by Alderman Neuhaus to approve payment in the amount of $3,262.00, to Walker Excavating for Water Main repair at 200 Kaskaskia. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Neuhaus made motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to approve payment, not to exceed $1,800.00, to Edarley for a nozzle, caps and fittings for Engine 313. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Amundson made motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann to approve payment in the amount of $1,808.00, to Hoerr Construction for sewer tap in at 408 Sangamon. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Amundson made motion, seconded by Alderman Neuhaus to approve payment in the amount of $741.02, to Altorfer CAT for investigative work to the transfer switch at Logan Lift Station. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Amundson made motion, seconded by Alderman Neuhaus to approve payment in the amount of $1,292.09, to Ferguson Waterworks for 6 new water meters. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Alderman Amundson made motion, seconded by Alderman Neuhaus to approve payment in the amount of $756.00, to Water Products for band repair clamps. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion passed.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:

Complain made about parking on city property, there currently is a semi that parks at Marquette Heights Park. Anyone wanting to park must contact City Offices and get approval to park at the back of lot.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY

New budget to be turned in by Friday morning.

New projection with tax revenue of five months and Cures grant left to go to remainder of the Fire truck.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Little made motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 7:47pm. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Nays: none. Motion passed.

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