City of Eureka City Council met Sept. 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Eureka City Council convened in regular session on September 5, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Eric Lind called the meeting to order and after a moment of silence led The Pledge of Allegiance and then directed the City Clerk to call the roll. Present were Aldermen Chambliss, Hasty, Klaus, Littlejohn, Logan, Teegarden, Williams and Wilson. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; Erik Hasselbacher, Director of Public Works; Assistant Police Chief Kim Jones and Melissa Brown, City Services Coordinator.
Moved by Wilson, second by Hasty, to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2023, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Wilson, Hasty, Chambliss, Klaus, Littlejohn, Logan, Teegarden and Williams all voting Aye.
Moved by Teegarden, second by Littlejohn, to approve minutes of the August 7, 2023. Park Committee and the August 21, 2023, Public Safety Committee meeting. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Teegarden, Littlejohn, Chambliss, Hasty, Klaus, Logan, Williams and Wilson all voting Aye.
The Mayor asked for public comments on any action to be taken on Agenda items. There were none.
Moved by Chambliss, second by Klaus, to approve and pay the bills as the City's obligation in the amount of $93,265.24. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Chambliss, Klaus, Hasty, Littlejohn, Logan, Teegarden, Williams and Wilson all voting Aye
Moved by Wilson, second by Klaus, to approve Ordinance 23-12, an ordinance amending Eureka Municipal Code specific to impoundment fees and reasons for impounding. This is recommended by the Public Safety Committee. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Wilson, Klaus, Chambliss, Hasty, Littlejohn, Logan, Teegarden and Williams all voting Aye
Moved by Chambliss, second by Wilson, to approve Resolution 23-10, a resolution authorizing financial commitment in the Safe Routes to School Program. Melissa explained how this IDOT Grant works and what it is for. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Chambliss, Wilson, Hasty, Klaus, Littlejohn, Logan, Teegarden and Williams all voting Aye
Moved by Teegarden, second by Littlejohn, to approve the engineering agreement for wastewater services as provided by MSA. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Teegarden, Littlejohn, Chambliss, Hasty, Klaus, Logan, Williams and Wilson all voting Aye
Moved by Teegarden, second by Hasty, to approve Ordinance 23-13, an ordinance vacating a portion of an alley perpendicular to Bullock Street, affecting PIN 14-07-321-001. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Teegarden, Hasty, Chambliss, Klaus, Littlejohn, Logan, Williams and Wilson all voting Aye
Committee Reports:
Chairman Chambliss of the Budget Committee: No report
Chairman Chambliss of the Administration and Personnel Committee: The audit is moving along. Thank you to Lynn, JJ, and Aaron Phillips, auditor. Several grants have been applied for. Experience Eureka will be Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30. Treats served at City Hall.
Chairman Teegarden of the Enterprise Committee: The sewer lines are completed - 7,000 feet. The water main on Hilldale will be replaced in October.
Chairman Williams of the Maintenance Committee: Spray patching will be done next week. The buckling on the streets is being addressed.
Chairman L. Klaus of the Public Safety Committee: Kim reported that the Touch Truck event will be held during Experience Eureka in the Davenport School parking lot.
Chairman Wilson of the Park and Recreation Committee: No report
Chairman Teegarden of the Economic Development Committee: No report
Chairman Mayor Lind of the Liquor Committee: No report
New Business: Picture night for Council will be September 18.
Public Comments: None
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
https://www.eurekaillinois.net/sites/default/files/fileattachments/city_council/meeting/5635/city_council_minutes_09-05-2023.pdf
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