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City of Marquette Heights City Council met Oct. 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

Aldermen present for Roll Call: Alderman Little, Greiner, Amundson, Neumann, Naugle, and Neuhaus.

Also present were Clerk Steele, Attorney Herman, Public Works Director Brown, Police Chief Merritt, Fire Chief Fortier, Deputy Clerk Reynolds, and Building Inspector Dearborn.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor

No report.

Clerk

Please email Deputy Clerk Reynolds, Office Manager Maria, and the Clerk for any agenda changes. Update on cross training for Deputy Reynolds. Authorizing him as an agent for IMRF and potential enrollment into classes.

Treasurer

A line of credit at Better Banks needs agenda approval and a resolution to be processed by the bank. A resolution will be prepared by the office.

Attorney

Right of way ordinance discussed and will be presented at the next committee meeting. Attorney Herman expressed a thank you and a well done to Spook Hollow.

Communication

No Report

Citizens Wishing to Address the Council

None.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:

Water and Sewer – Alderman Neuhaus

During the storms on Sunday a couple issues arose. One being the Briarwood lift station lost power, but it was restored. The Pontiac lift station is having an issue pumping to Logan, during heavy storms. PWD will be looking at solutions.

Law Enforcement – Alderman Naugle

The Creve Coeur agreement was presented with the Mayor of Creve Coeur’s signature. Alderman Little questioned police powers in relation to calls with enforcement into Marquette Heights done by the other agency. Chief Merritt introduced a policy on police wages to be reviewed and discussed during the next committee meeting. Alderman Little requested the hourly rate and insurance cost for all employees. Treasurer Harris asked if the office could present a cost per payroll and annual cost with the increases presented.

Streets – Alderman Little

Sidewalk and curb repair to begin later this week. Public Works Director Brown informed council that the Tazewell County bridge project is kicking off, believes there will be approach work done with this project. Project spans from the opposite side of Cavelier to St. Clair. All the signs that were requested to be purchased have been purchased and installed. Will update the ordinance with an revised list of signs.

Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Greiner

Waiting on Ameren for lighting flagpole on LaSalle.

Two benches for Marquette Heights Park came in. Waiting for cement.

Tree lighting ceremony dates were discussed and decided on Nov 29.

ADA Grant and upgrades to the men’s bathroom were discussed.

Front side of municipal building has a slow leak that could be the soffit or gutter.

Alderman Neuhaus mentioned Coleen Lickiss would like to do a flagpole dedication in November. Alderman Greiner will help put together.

Fire – Alderman Amundson

Fire door spring at the city building needs repaired. Costs for repair will come.

Planning – Alderman Neumann

Started working with office on a Human Resource policy to address merit raises and performance evaluations.

Insurance conversation to continue at next month’s committee meeting.

No word on the Main Steet property.

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approve October 11, 2021, Regular Council Meeting Minutes.

2. Approve October 11, 2021, Executive Council Meeting Minutes.

3. Approve $98,037.26 payment to IML for annual Risk Management contribution for 2022. General Fund: $56,453.58. Water/Sewer: $41,583.68. Total: $98,037.26. This reflects a 1% discount for early payment.

4. Approve United Healthcare renewal of employees’ health insurance for December 1, 2021- November 30, 2022, through James Unland & Co, Inc.

5. Approve $569.96 to Tommy House to purchase 4 tires (mounted and balanced) for Truck 318.

6. Approve $1,053.55 to Vermeer to purchase two wheel hubs for the chipper.

7. Approve Bi-Monthly expenditures in the amount of $202,122.26.

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Greiner to approve the consent agenda in its entirety. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes, Motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Amundson to approve $12,550.00 to G.A. Rich & Sons for Instavalve installation for Water Tower project and crew down time. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes; Motion passed.

2. Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Greiner to authorize Deputy Clerk Reynolds as a IMRF Agent. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed

3. Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Greiner to approve additional $284.00 payment to Kay Park Recreation for shipping. Prior approval was made on 9-13-21 for $2,200.00. Total invoice: $2,484.00. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Motion passed.

4. Alderman Naugle made a motion to approve the Inter-governmental agreement for police assistance between Creve Coeur and Marquette Heights. Alderman Greiner seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote; All Ayes. Motion passed.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann, to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

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