Peoria Standard

City of Marquette Heights City Council met July 14.

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 Little.

ROLL CALL

Aldermen present for Roll Call: Alderman Neuhaus, Sipes, Crum, Neumann, Babb and Joos.

Also present were Clerk Steele, Attorney Hermann, Treasurer, Street Superintendent Helms, Fire Chief Hermacinski and Building Inspector Dearborn.

Absent: Police Chief Merritt and Office Manager Fogle

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor

Intergovernmental agreement with N. Pekin to be on Agenda.

Temp sign policy to be finished up

Read pages 64-69, practical thoughts, official 10 commandments

Clerk

Office manager Fogle on vacation 7/21-7/25

Request an executive session to discuss specific personnel

Treasurer

IML conference – One member could go free. Requesting to work this in next year.

Attorney

Remote tax, more to come

Communication

No Report.

Building Inspector

No Report.

Citizens Wishing to Address the Council

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:

Water and Sewer – Alderman Joos

Generator is in, but was made to be put outside, not inside of an enclosure. It was sent back.

Discussion of sale of equipment – blade on Kodiak

Law Enforcement – Alderman Babb

Report on file

Streets – Alderman Neumann

Discussion about sidewalks on Kaskaskia

Banners are down – bucket truck not operating

Playgrounds are cleaned up.

Lincoln and Pontiac sidewalks and curbs repaired

Public Buildings / Parks – Alderman Sipes

Proofs of sign for Frisbee course – in memory of Justin Hamilton

Installation of the fence at Spook Hollow has begun. It is not being installed with cement, as was discussed. The amendment to the lease agreement is not complete. Inspector Dearborn asked to put the project on hold. The current lease will be forward to the attorney and copies of the permit to council. Any question regarding the MHMC lease, please put in Alderman Crum’s mailbox.

Fire – Alderman Neuhaus

August 9th is the date for the annual water balloon fight at 1pm.

Planning – Alderman Crum

Will discuss Lewis Rd and LaSalle development at next meeting.

Discussion of development agreement. Attorney to have more information at next meeting.

Old Business

Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Sipes to approve the camera policy, as presented. Roll Call Vote: all Ayes Motion passed.

Alderman Crum made a motion, seconded by Neumann to approve the Ordinance implementing a 1% municipal grocery tax. Roll Call Vote: all Ayes Motion passed. Ord# 965

CONSENT AGENDA:

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:

None.

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:

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

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.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Neuhaus to approve the appointment of Alisha Russell as Deputy Treasurer for the City of Marquette Heights. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

2. Alderman Sipes made a motion, seconded by Babb to approve the payment to Rocky Top in the amount of $1,822.89, to be paid in two installments, for the repair of old water plant roof. - Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

3. Alderman Joos made a motion, seconded by Crum to approve the quote to Altorfer in the amount of $1,880.00 for the extended protection coverage on the generator located at the City’s well sites - Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

4. Alderman Joos made a motion, seconded by Alderman Crum to 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 . Roll Call Vote: Ayes Motion passed.

5. Alderman Joos made a motion, seconded by Alderman Sipes to approve the work to be completed by Turnbull Electronics in the amount of $21,755.00 for the repair and replacement of the fire alarm panel and devices, including fire alarms, smoke detectors and related components. This expense will be reimbursed by insurance. Roll Call Vote: Ayes Motion passed.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY.

Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Neuhaus, to enter Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. for purpose of discussion of a certain personnel . Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

Council exited Regular Session and entered Executive Session at 7:56 p.m.

Council resumed Regular Session at 8:25 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Alderman Babb, to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 8:26 p.m. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

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