City of Marquette Heights City Council met April 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, Naugle, Amundson, Neumann, Greiner and Neuhaus.
Also present were Clerk Steele, Attorney Hermann, Public Works Director Brown, Fire Chief Fortier, Police Chief Merritt, Office Manager Minson, Deputy Clerk Reynolds and Building Inspector Dearborn.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor
Mayor Hamm analyzed rates in the proposal letters from Waste Management and GFL. Alderman Little noted some of the differences between the two companies and questioned if there will be a fuel charge. The city plans to host a Town Hall meeting with a tentative date of May 16th at 7:00 p.m. at Liberty Hall to discuss converting to a single trash provider. If that date doesn’t work June 20th will be the secondary date.
Clerk
Reminder of Executive Session to review executive minutes.
Treasurer
No Report.
Attorney
No Report.
Communication
No Report.
Citizens Wishing to Address the Council
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
Water and Sewer – Alderman Neuhaus
Hydrant flushing beginning this week.
Water fountains and restrooms are now open to the public.
Law Enforcement – Alderman Naugle
Officer Gray has passed his state test and graduated SWIC this past Friday. He will start shifts Wednesday night.
State reimbursement for training will be coming.
Streets – Alderman Little
Spray patching starts Wednesday.
Bridgeway Church will be repairing their driveway approach apron and is asking to split the cost with the city. The City has an easement on their property and residents use their parking lot to access the brush drop off area behind the church. More to come with estimates at next month’s committee meeting.
The outfall on Sangamon to be worked on in the next coming week.
Public Works Director Brown will be at Pekin Community High School for Career Day this Friday.
Public Works Director Brown informed council that he contacted the City Engineer about concerns with the Bridge project that was started in 2017 regarding the cost.
Public Works Brown questioned who signed and when the Bridge documents were signed.
Call for Exec on personal.
Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Greiner
Concerns about the ADA City Hall project has been overbid and needs to be reviewed, to remove extra cost. Public Works Director Brown and the Mayor will be attending a County Board meeting on April 27 to address their concerns about an overbid.
Concrete has been poured for the drive overs, ADA swing and path.
The Fire Apron will be requoted.
The block building’s water fountain needs to be replaced. Looking at a different option for replacement. More discussion will occur at next committee meeting.
Fire – Alderman Amundson
Truck 313 is going to the shop due to three turbo codes.
Planning – Alderman Neumann
No report
Old Business
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approve April 11, 2022, Regular Council Meeting Minutes.
2. Approve Bi-Monthly Expenditures in the amount of $86,968.12.
3. Approve $1,062.50 from Street Dept. to Martin Equipment for annual backhoe maintenance payment.
4. Approve $1,062.50 from Water Dept. to Martin Equipment for annual backhoe maintenance payment.
5. Approve $559.59 to Accredited Security to purchase four tasers cartridges.
6. Approve$2,000.70 reimbursement to Officer Mitchell Gray for mileage for Academy.
7. Approve $1,630.00 to LCD for two survival armor vests for two Full time police officers.
8. Approve $1,329.30 to TC3 for Fire Dept. portion of quarterly dispatch fee.
9. Approve $9,495.00 to TC3 for Police Dept. portion of quarterly dispatch fee.
10. Approve $1,202.70 to TC3 for Water/Sewer portion of quarterly dispatch fee.
11. Approve $525.00 to Copperfield Electric to wire up alarm for the air compressor
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
None.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Greiner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson 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 waive public bidding requirements for construction of a chemical room at the water plant. Public Director Brown thinks it is strategic beneficial to the city to waive the public bid requirements. To the best of his knowledge, it will be well served at economic competitive price despite that. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
2. Alderman Greiner made a motion, seconded by Neuhaus to waive public bidding requirements for gutters at City Hall. Alderman Greiner explains the reason behind this is because the initial bid was under the required $20,000. Upon said bid there is only one local company willing to accept the work. The City believes it is not missing out on a better competitive offer waiving the public bid requirement. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
3. Mayor Hamm entertained a motion to approve General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023. Motion was first by Alderman Neumann, seconded by Alderman Greiner. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
4. Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Amundson to approve the Water/Sewer Budget for Fiscal Year 2023. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
5. Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Greiner to approve $850.00 to Chuck’s Towing to tow Genie Lift from 102 Frontenac. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
6. Alderman Naugle made a motion, seconded by Greiner to approve $560.00 to Central IL Police Training Center for FY 2023 member dues. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY.
A questioned was raised if a project was approved by Council. Does the invoice still have to be put on the agenda for approval? Attorney Herman tried to clarify saying you do not need to approve items multiple times. Unless there is some ordinance of monthly expenditures that needs approval…
Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Greiner, to enter executive session at 8:18 p.m. for the purpose of discussing of personnel and semi-annual review of closed minutes in accordance with 5 ILCS 120/2c:21. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
Council exited regular session and entered executive session at 8:19 p.m.
At 8:41 pm Public Works Director Brown and Office Manager Minson left the regular meeting.
Council resumed regular session at 8:49 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Greiner, to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 8:49 p.m. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
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