City of Marquette Heights City Council met Sept. 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:01 P.M by Mayor Hamm.
ROLL CALL
Aldermen present for Roll Call: Alderman Neuhaus, Naugle, Amundson, Little, Greiner, and Neumann.
Also present were Deputy Clerk Reynolds, Treasurer Harris, Public Works Director Brown, Police Chief Merritt, Fire Chief Fortier, and Attorney Herman.
Absent: Office Manager Minson.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor
Mayor Hamm read the 2021 Proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Clerk
No report.
Treasurer
ARAP funds require a resolution to budget.
A line of credit is required to be on an agenda for approval before implementation.
Attorney
No report.
Communication
None.
Citizens Wishing to Address the Council
Rachel Barnes from Bridgeway Church requested the use of concession stand & bonfire for October 30th at 6:30 p.m. City will set up the fire area.
Trunk or Treat will be October 31st.
Colleen Lickiss inquired about the city website. Communicated the verbiage that should or should not be used by council.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
Water and Sewer – Alderman Neuhaus
Phase 2 of the water tower is complete.
Discussion about tower inspection will be brought up at the next committee meeting.
Water crew is flushing hydrants.
PWD Brown will be on vacation September 30 – October 9th.
Surgery update was given on city employee.
Executive Session to discuss personal was called.
Law Enforcement – Alderman Naugle
Squad 17-2 has a recall on rear suspension tow bar and cooling system.
New batteries were purchased at a cost under $350.
Streets – Alderman Little
Flow chart was presented for right of way. More to come next committee meeting.
Hot patching is complete.
Jobs to be completed while PWD is on vacation has been given to street crew.
MFT audit is currently being conducted. The PWD has been informed that some parameters have changed in what is considered approved, per the recent IDOT audit.
Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Greiner
Cost of doors project $19,233 - $15,105. (ADA Library Grant) = $4,128 will be on next agenda.
Flagpole base on LaSalle was scheduled to begin today but did not. It will be three weeks before flagpole is delivered. Electrical to start soon. Benches and plaques have been ordered.
Waiting on the 4th bathroom quote for bathroom remodel.
An old bench located at Marquette Park will be removed in the next week.
Fire – Alderman Amundson
No report.
Planning – Alderman Neumann
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approve September 13, 2021, Regular Council Meeting Minutes.
2. Approve September 13, 2021, Executive Council Meeting Minutes.
3. Approve Bi-Monthly expenditures in the amount of $46,231.43.
4. Approve Resolution to sell Hustler mower.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
Item #1 of the Consent Agenda was removed. Alderman Greiner made a motion seconded by Alderman Naugle. Corrections were made. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to approve Consent Agenda, excluding item 1. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes, Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Alderman Greiner made a motion, seconded by Neuhaus to approve $586.61 payment to Centre States for Cam Sensor repairs to Street Truck 316. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes, Motion passed.
Alderman Greiner made a motion to approve funds not to exceed $800.00 for plumbing/sewer clean out in women’s restroom. Seconded by Alderman Amundson. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes, Motion passed.
Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to return all council & mayor’s badges to the city office to be destroyed. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes, Motion passed.
Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Little to approve payment not to exceed $7000.00 to Walker Excavation for a fire hydrant on Cole Hollow and two sewer manhole riser repairs. Alderman Greiner noted these projects was not approved prior to the meeting, but most work has been completed. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes, Motion passed.
Alderman Greiner made a motion, second by Naugle to approve $4,128 payment to Kelly Construction to complete ADA door automation at the entry of the municipal building using general funds savings. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes, Motion passed.
Alderman Little made a motion to approve the Driveway, Sidewalk, Apron & Curb Reimbursement Policy for FY22. Seconded by Alderman Greiner. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed
ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY
Alderman Greiner thanked the Fire Department for great work with the annual fundraiser.
Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neuhaus to enter Executive Session to discuss personal. Roll Call Votes: All Ayes. Motion passed.
Council exited Regular Session at 7:49 and entered into Executive Session.
Council resumed Regular Session at 8:38 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Alderman Little to adjourn the regular City Council meeting at 8:38 p.m. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
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