City of Marquette Heights City Council met March 14.
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, Naugle, Amundson, Neumann, Greiner and Neuhaus.
Also present were Attorney Hermann, Public Works Director Brown, Fire Chief Fortier, Office Manager Minson, Deputy Clerk Reynolds, and Building Inspector Dearborn.
Absent: Police Chief Merritt and Clerk Steele.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor
No Report.
Clerk - Deputy Clerk Reynolds
No Report.
Treasurer
Review American Rescue Plan Act spending and priority email. Discussion to come next month during April 4th Committee Meeting. Approval of spending on April 11th Council Meeting.
Attorney
No Report.
Communication
No Report.
Citizens Wishing to Address the Council
Michael Overholt, Marquette Heights Men’s Club President presented a check for $500.00. This will fund the replacement of a mirror in the men’s restroom at Independence Park and help fund re-striping of the parking lot at Independence Park.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
Water and Sewer – Alderman Neuhaus
Both water towers are scheduled to be inspected June 13th.
Agenda Item 3/28/22: $1863.75 payment to A&B Hunter Sewer Service for water main break.
Agenda Item 3/28/22: $840.50 payment to G.A. Rich and Sons for water main break.
Agenda Item 3/28/22: $600.00 payment to LaHood for water main break.
Engineering Study has been kicked off.
Law Enforcement – Alderman Naugle
No report
Streets – Alderman Little
Public Works Director Brown will present the Stormwater Outfall Survey and Inspection Report at the next Council Meeting.
Incident with Backhoe resulted in a broken window.
Multiple budget items covering different projects to be budgeted during FY2023.
Brush pile burning began last week. Street crew will continue burning through this week.
Alderman Little questioned Planning Chair Alderman Neumann on timeline for budget talks.
Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Greiner
Prairie Grass Burn will be on March 16 at 1:00 PM on LaSalle Blvd.
Arbor Day tree planting will be April 29 at 2:00 PM at City Hall.
Scheduling the fire extinguisher review with Getz.
Agenda Item 3/28/22: $2067.00 to purchase a water fountain to be installed between water tower and Men’s Club building.
Opening of park restrooms and water fountains on April 1st.
Fire – Alderman Amundson
No Report.
Planning – Alderman Neumann
Amendments to 1-5-1 Storm Water Meeting.
Finalizing budget talks to commence after the March 28th Council Meeting. Discussing three departments: Administration, Streets and Parks.
Conversation on ordinance 1-5-2: COMMITTEE MEMBERS. That states, “appointments should be made annually beginning and ending with the fiscal year” in reference to appointments of committee chairs. Changing verbiage to be every election cycle. More information to come.
Old Business
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approve February 28, 2022, Regular Council Meeting Minutes.
2. Approve February 28, 2022, Executive Council Meeting Minutes.
3. Approve Bi-Monthly Expenditures in the amount of $125,947.79.
4. Approve $3,119.79 payment to Better Banks for monthly Fire Engine 313 loan.
5. Approve $757.36 payment to Better Banks for monthly Police Squad 21-1 loan.
6. Approve $947.08 payment to Better Banks for monthly X-Mark mower loan.
7. Approve February 28, 2022, Fireman Incentive Fund Meeting Minutes.
8. Approve annual maintenance agreement amount of $4,308.00 to Altorfer CAT.
9. Approve payment to John Deere Credit in the amount of $14,220.00 for the annual backhoe lease payment.
10. Approve payment to Martin Equipment in the amount of $2,125.00 for the annual maintenance agreement payment on the backhoe.
11. Approve $3,990.00 to Pittsburgh Paint for drain, clean and inspection of hydro tank in Briarwood. To be budgeted in FY23 water/sewer.
12. Approve the December 8, 2021, quote from Maurer-Stutz for $12,500.00 for the plan of repair to lift stations. That was approved on March 7th, 2022.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
None.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Greiner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes, Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Alderman Greiner made a motion to table the approval of the ordinance adopting a Whistleblower Protection Policy. Seconded by Alderman Neumann. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
2. Alderman Naugle made a motion, seconded by Little to approve Ordinance Amending Golfcart Width and Weight Limits. ORD # 926. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
3. Alderman Greiner made a motion, seconded by Neuhaus to approve Resolution Amending an Agreement with the Marquette Heights Men’s Club of Central Illinois regarding the addition of footage to the building site description. RES #572. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
4. Alderman Greiner made a motion, seconded by Neuhaus to approve the completion of a walking trail and parking pads at Independence Park, to be completed by the Men’s Club. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed,
5. Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Amundson to approve $5,800.00 payment to Harris Computer for MSI to upgrade to version 10.- FY2022. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
6. Alderman Greiner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Naugle to approve Ordinance for Rules for Public Comment. ORD #927. Roll Call Vote: Alderman Neuhaus -Nay, Naugle - Aye, Little – Nay, Greiner - Aye, Amundson - Aye and Neumann - Abstained. Motion passed.
7. Alderman Naugle made a motion, seconded by Little to approve payment to LCD Uniforms & Gear, LLC in the amount of $691.71 for a new hire uniform. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
8. Alderman Naugle made a motion, seconded by Neumann to approve tuition payment to the Southwestern Illinois College for police training, in the amount of $5,796.20. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY;
Codifying the Fire Department Incentive Ordinance will be done.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Amundson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Little, to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 8:16 p.m. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
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