City of Marquette Heights City Council met July 11.
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, Neuhaus, and Greiner.
Alderman Greiner was in attendance remotely due to medical, preventing her physical attendance.
Also present were Clerk Steele, Attorney Hermann, Public Works Director Brown, Police Chief Merritt, Office Manager Minson, Fire Chief Fortier and Building Inspector Dearborn.
Absent:
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor
Confirmed that Alderman Greiner could clearly see and hear everyone in attendance.
Clerk
No Report.
Treasurer
No Report.
Attorney
No Report.
Communication
No Report.
Citizens Wishing to Address the Council
One resident suggested the City add a four way stop at the intersection of 1300 block of Lincoln and 700 block of Joliet.
Multiple residents expressed their concerns about New Business Items #7 and #8. Talked about better communication between residents and Council and how they would like the City to support small business in the area first.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
Water and Sewer – Alderman Neuhaus
Public Works Director Brown and Alderman Neuhaus visited Creve Coeur Public Works about upgrades to their sewer plant. These upgrades will not affect our rates at this time.
One concrete pour remaining at 200 Lincoln.
Sanitary Sewer Ordinance discussion will be at next Committee meeting.
Law Enforcement – Alderman Naugle
No Report.
Streets – Alderman Little
Public Works Director Brown has planned out several MFT projects of curb repairs and has acquired several quotes to be shared with Council.
Street employees are currently back filling curbing.
Discussion regarding the requirements of a building permit at 207 Decatur will be discussed at the next Committee meeting.
The spending of MFT funds is a priority before end of year.
Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Greiner
Hot patching to begin this Friday. This will include the library book return.
Great job to Tony and his team for getting all the requirements in for the Tree City. Our City should be one of the first recognized this year.
Fire – Alderman Amundson
Fire Chief Fortier explained how the fire department needs new fire reporting software. Proposed a quote for software from ESO in the amount of $1,590.00 to be placed on the next agenda for approval.
Planning – Alderman Neumann
Public Works Director Brown and Treasurer Harris are working with Alderman Neumann to implement a revenue ordinance.
Contact with Creve Coeur developer about future developments.
Old Business
None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approve June 27, 2022, Regular Council Meeting Minutes.
2. Approve June 13, 2022, Executive Meeting Minutes (Part 2).
3. Approve Bi-Monthly Expenditures in the amount of $111,628.66.
4. Approve $3,119.79 payment to Better Banks for monthly Fire Engine 313 loan.
5. Approve $1,329.30 to TC3 for Fire Dept. portion of quarterly dispatch fee.
6. Approve $9,495.00 to TC3 for Police Dept. portion of quarterly dispatch fee.
7. Approve $1,202.70 to TC3 for Water/Sewer portion of quarterly dispatch fee.
8. Approve $2,564.05 to Mid-Illini Auto Center to repair Squad 17-1 from overheating.
9. Approve $3,500.00 to D&D Paving Solutions for crack sealing on Lincoln for approx. .7 miles of road. ($3,000.00 – MFT / $500.00 –General).
10. Approve new lease agreement for printer/copier in the amount of $376.00 with Wells Fargo.
11. Approve four members of the City Council to attend the September 2022 IML Conference, with total of meals, mileage, lodging and meetings not to exceed $6,000.00.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
None.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Amundson 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 Little made a motion, seconded by Neuhaus to approve $3,000.00 to Michael Hartnett Concrete Construction for 62’ of concrete for curbing on Joliet. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
2. Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Neumann to approve the work on the backup system for Briarwood not to exceed $2,500.00 from Water Well Solutions. - Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
3. Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Amundson to approve $16,951.00 to Hoerr Construction for lining of 655’ on Pontiac. ($13,964.00 ARPA / $2,987.00 Sewer Fund). Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
4. Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Neumann to approve amendment 9-10-5 System Surveys, changing current verbiage to follow Illinois Pollution Control Board requirements on both survey compliance and record keeping. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed. ORDINANCE #928
5. Alderman Greiner made a motion, seconded by Neuhaus to approve $35,630.00 payment to Kreiling for installing 250 ft new gutter. ($30,000.00 ARPA / $5,630.00 General Fund). - Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
6. Alderman Greiner made a motion, seconded by Neumann to approve $6,428.00 to Bayview Exteriors for removal and installation of fascia (General Fund) Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
7. Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Amundson to approve the switch to a single trash provider. Roll Call Vote: All Nays. Motion failed.
8. Approve contract from GFL Environmental.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY.
Council exited regular session and entered executive session at 7:44 p.m.
Council resumed regular session at 7:52 p.m.
Clarification on how minutes should reflect executive sessions.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Greiner, to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 7:53 p.m. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
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