Peoria Standard

City of Marquette Heights City Council met July 14.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. PLEDGE

2. CALL TO ORDER

3. ROLL CALL

4. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS:

a. MAYOR

b. CITY CLERK

c. CITY TREASURER

d. CITY ATTORNEY

e. BUILDING INSPECTOR

5. COMMUNICATIONS

6. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

7. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:

a. WATER AND SEWER - ALDERMAN JOOS

b. LAW ENFORCEMENT – ALDERMAN BABB

c. FIRE – ALDERMAN NEUHAUS

d. STREETS – ALDERMAN NEUMANN

e. PUBLIC BUILDINGS / PARKS – ALDERMAN SIPES

f. PLANNING / FINANCE – ALDERMAN CRUM

8. OLD BUSINESS

a. Approve the City of Marquette Heights Security Camera Policy as presented, establishing guidelines for the placement, use, and access of city-owned security cameras for municipal facilities and public areas.

b. Approve the Ordinance implementing a 1% municipal grocery tax on eligible food and beverage items, as permitted under Illinois law. This ordinance establishes the tax rate and authorizes its collection in accordance with state guidelines.

9. 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.)

a. Approve the regular Council Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2025, as presented.

b. Approve the regular Committee Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2025, as presented.

c. Approve the Executive Sessions Minutes of June 23, 2025, as presented.

d. Approve the Executive Sessions Minutes of July 7, 2025, as presented.

e. Approve Bi-Monthly expenditures in the amount of $106,465.70, as presented.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:

MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA

10. NEW BUSINESS

a. Approve the appointment of Alisha Russell as Deputy Treasurer for the City of Marquette Heights, effective immediately.

b. Approve the payment to Rocky Top Inc. in the total amount of $1,822.89, to be paid in two installments of $911.45 and $911.44 (This expenditure is to come from line 51-21-5110) as presented.

c. Approve the quote to Altorfer in the amount of $1,880.00 for the extended protection coverage on the generators located at the City`s well sites. (To be billed)

d. Approve the quote to Altorfer in the amount of $1,910.00 for the extended protection coverage on the generators located at the City`s lift station on Logan Rd. (To be billed)

e. Approve the work to be completed by Turnbull Electronics in the amount of $21,755.00 invoiced later for the repair and replacement of the fire alarm panel and all associated devices, including fire alarms, smoke detectors and related components. This expense will be reimbursed by the City`s insurance provider.

11. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

12. OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY

CLOSED SESSION:

RESUME REGULAR SESSION:

13. OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY

14. ADJOURNMENT

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