Peoria Standard

City of Marquette Heights City Council met April 1.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

The City Committee meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M by Mayor Hamm.

ROLL CALL

Aldermen present for Roll Call: Alderman Babb, Amundson, Neuhaus and Neumann, Joos and Greiner.

Also present were Clerk Steele, Treasurer Worent, Deputy Treasurer Reynolds, Police Chief Merritt, Street Superintendent Smith, Deputy Clerk/Office Mgr. Minson, and Building Inspector Dearborn Absent:

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor

No report

Clerk

The office will be able to accept credit cards for all transactions, soon. Currently they can only be used for Water/Sewer transactions.

Treasurer

Will work on the budget tonight.

Gov. Pritzker is proposing to eliminate the grocery tax. The effect on the City will be about $48,000.00.

Building Inspector/ Code Enforce

No report.

Communication

None.

Citizens Wishing to Address the Council

Todd Fortier asked about property that abuts his son’s home on Lincoln. A tree had fallen earlier on the roof and caused quite of bit of damage. He would like to see about purchasing the property and if that is not option, then would like the City to maintain it better.

Chris Carroll, Rec. Association President, would like the lease with the City to be amended to match the Men’s Club lease in regards to the provision that the City can at anytime, pull or cancel the lease the Rec. Association has. The Men’s Club has verbiage that automatically gives the Men’s Club time to fix whatever issue the City might have before pulling their lease. He also discussed the banners. Their agreement states no liquor or alcohol signage or from businesses that derive most of their revenue from sales of such.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:

Water and Sewer – Alderman Neumann

Meeting with Creve Coeur regarding the Beacon property and who is responsible to supply water to the property.

Water and Sewer rate update

Fire – Alderman Amundson

Easter Egg hunt was a big hit.

Streets – Alderman Joos

New dump truck in Springfield for wrap that was under warranty.

Talked with N. Pekin regarding the use of their street sweeper. A mutual aid agreement would need to be drafted after logistics are figured out.

Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Greiner

RFP’s for spraying have gone out to 7 companies with a March 29th response date. We have heard back from one company.

Liberty Hall septic in need of inspection.

Law Enforcement – Alderman Amundson

Will be swearing in a part time officer this week.

TC3 amount will be $30,708.00, this is discounted thanks to a grant they received.

Planning – Alderman Babb

“We have a high rate for property taxes compared to surrounding communities”, Alderman Neuman explained.

Planning committee to now be the liaison between the City Council and any interested individual, business or organization that enters into any leases of one year or more with the City. They will then present for a Council approval vote.

Old Business

None.

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSENT ITEMS BY VOTE:

(All matters listed under CONSENT AGENDA will be enacted by one motion and one roll call vote.

There will not be separate discussion on these items. If discussion is desired by any Member of the City Council, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed immediately after approval of the Consent Agenda.)

1. Approve the amended policy eliminating Council approval of Full-Time new hires. (Department heads still need Council approval)

2. Approve Resolution giving Tim Smith and / or current Street Superintendent authorization to enter into contract negotiations with CMS for Road Salt.

3. Approve the Resolution to sell a 2001 Silverado pickup truck #9103 by sealed bid, minimum bid $1,500.00.

4. Approve the Resolution to sell a 2001 Silverado pickup truck #3858 by sealed bid, minimum bid $1,500.00.

5. Approve the Resolution to scrap 2000 International truck 316 at a value of $1,000.00.

6. Approve the RFP from Golf Green for ball diamond spraying at $650.00 a spray.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:

Alderman Amundson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Greiner to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Alderman Amundson, Neuhaus, Neumann, Greiner, Joos and Babb. Nays - None. Motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

Dana Dearborn wanted clarification on the amendment to the personnel policy.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY.

Have not received anything from E. Peoria, regarding their policy on vacant homes, Mayor to reach out.

Anticipated committee appointments will be soon.

Alderman Neumann made a motion to exit regular Council Meeting and enter Executive Session for the discussion of specific personnel and possible sale of land. Alderman Neuhaus seconded. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

Council exited regular session and entered executive session at: 7:38 p.m.

Council resumed regular session at: 8:33 p.m.

BUDGETS

Went through preliminary budgets for all departments.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Greiner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Babb to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 10:01 p.m. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

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