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City of Marquette Heights City Council met Aug. 28.

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 Joos, Amundson, Neumann, Neuhaus and Babb.

Also present were Clerk Steele, Treasurer Harris, Police Chief Merritt, Building Inspector Dearborn, Fire Chief Hermacinski, Attorney Herman, Deputy Clerk Minson, and Deputy Treasurer Reynolds.

Absent: Alderman Greiner.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor

Mayor to call Executive Session for specific personnel with no action taken.

Clerk

Dut to the Labor Day holiday, the Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The office will be closed to outside traffic on the following dates for training on the upcoming software changes: September 12,14,19 and 20th.

Treasurer

Council has agreed to remove all signers for financial documents except for: Treasurer Corry Harris, Mayor Dale Hamm, Alderman Justin Neumann, and Alderman Ron Babb.

• General Fund

• Water Sewer Operation

• Sewer Replacement

• Water Tower Fund

• Social Security Fund

• Recycle Fund

• General / Audit Fund

• Skate Park

• Insurance Liability

• Motor Fuel Tax Fund

• Capital Improvement

• Wheel Tax Fund

• CD – Sewer Fund

• CD – Motor Fuel Tax

Attorney

Miller, Hall and Trigg to complete necessary steps regarding title work for the 102 Joliet property sale.

Building Inspector/ Code Enforce

No report.

Communication

None.

Citizens Wishing to Address the Council

Josh Fields, 101 Craig Road had a tree bordering the back of their property that was hit by lighting 3 years ago. They asked the city to clean up the tree and repair their fence. They were told information that conflicts with our policies, then later told that they should contact their insurance. His father-in-law called to make us aware that during the storm earlier this month, another limb had broken off and landed on their fence and to tell how to remedy the situation. Mrs. Fields has talked with Mayor Hamm a couple of times on the phone and met with the Mayor at City Hall. He informed her that he would reach out to the Attorney for his advice. They want the city to clean up the fallen tree debris and fix their fence and pay their deductible to have it done, if we don’t’. The Attorney was doing research on the statutes in Illinois regarding “Acts of God” and true negligence on the part of the city. He spoke to Mr. Fields and said the Mayor would be in contact with him in a few days with some information.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:

Water and Sewer – Alderman Neumann

Replaced a hydrant on Craig Road. Ameren truck is attached to the pole for stability until the ground solidifies. Chemical building electrical work begins this week.

Law Enforcement – Alderman Amundson

Officer Weseloh graduated from the Academy last Friday. He starts regular patrol duty this week.

Streets – Alderman Joos

Water was discovered in the diesel tanks and had to be drained, cleaned, and inspected. Set up an annual inspection schedule. Rented a chipper for $300.00 to continue chipping. Also painted lines at the school and street deck and cleaned some storm drains.

Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Neuhaus

Benches were put together and placed at the Dog park. Weed eating was done on LaSalle and the walking trails. Doors have come in and are ready to be installed at Liberty Hall.

Fire – Alderman Greiner

On September 6th, from 5-8 p.m., a Fire Department fundraiser will be at Pizza Ranch in Morton. Your favorite fire fighters will be serving your meal.

Planning – Alderman Babb

Will have an Executive Session to discuss sale of properties and setting of prices.

Old Business

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approve August 14, 2023, Regular Council Meeting Minutes

2. Approve August 14, 2023, Executive Minutes

3. Approve Bi-Monthly expenditures in the sum of $62,260.96.

4. Approve the removal and replacement of the deck gun by Macqueen Equipment, not to exceed $8,000.00.

5. Approve the ESO Fire Incidents software import, updates, and upgrade from ESO for $1,024.85.

6. Approve the change order of Visu-Sewer Phase 2 Sanitary Cleaning and Lining project in the amount of $6,712.50.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:

None.

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:

Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Alderman Amundson to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS

Alderman Joos made a motion to hire Anthony Mudd as a full-time employee for the street department.

Roll Call Vote: All Ayes, Motion passed.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNTIL

None.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY.

Alderman Neumann made a motion to exit regular Council Meeting and enter Executive Session for the setting of price on property for sale (2C5) and for discussion of compensation and discipline of specific personnel. Alderman Amundson seconded. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

Council exited regular session and entered executive session at 7:18 p.m.

Council resumed regular session at 8:02 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Greiner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Babb, to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 8:03 p.m. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

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