CITY OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS



CITY OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS

TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

November 14, 2016

PLEDGE

The City Council meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Dearborn.

CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Dearborn.

ROLL CALL

The following Aldermen were present for Roll Call: Alderman Neumann, Krus, Little, Neuhaus, and Steele.

Also present were Public Works Director Ghidina, Police Chief Elliott, Fire Chief Fortier, Deputy Clerk Ratliff, and Attorney Tibbs.

Clerk Worent, Treasurer Babb, Alderman Bradford, Deputy Treasurer Minson, and Engineer Good were absent.

PRESENTATION OF JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded by Alderman Krus to approve the regular minutes of October 24, 2016, with a correction made. Roll Call Votes: Ayes-Alderman Steele, Krus, Little, Neuhaus, and Neumann. Nays – none. Motion passed.

Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann to approve the executive minutes of November 7, 2016. Roll Call Votes: Ayes-Alderman Neuhaus, Neumann, Little, Steele, and Krus. Nays – none. Motion passed.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor

The tax levy is due by the last council meeting in December. It should be ready for the first council meeting in December.

Clerk

Absent. No report from Deputy Clerk Ratliff.

Treasurer:

Absent. No report.

Attorney:

No report.

City Engineer:

Absent. No report.

Communications:

None.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

1. Phyllis Fritz, 307 St. Clair, spoke about the letter she received concerning changes on the 2017 motor vehicle license fee. She asked for clarification between the “per vehicle” and “per household” fee. Mayor Dearborn explained how the fee will be generated. After some discussion, Mayor Dearborn told Ms. Fritz they would discuss her concerns at the next committee meeting.

2. Mary Bumbalough, 320 St. Clair also spoke on the motor vehicle license fee. She asked several questions concerning revenues, expenses, and the future vehicle fees’ received. She inquired about motor fuel funds. Public Works Ghidina provided the difference between motor vehicle fund monies and motor fuel fund monies.

3. Drake Mathias, 113 Cahokia Road, is requesting council permission to construct a dog park in the space directly west of the skate park. This will be his Eagle Scout project, which is the highest award in Boy Scouts. Construction would begin in late March, 2017. This will be discussed in December’s committee meeting. Drake was invited to attend this meeting to offer additional input and information.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Water and Sewer - Alderman Steele

No report.

Law Enforcement – Alderman Bradford

Absent. Chief Elliott stated the monthly police report is on file at the city office.

Streets - Alderman Krus

No report.

Public Buildings/Parks – Alderman Neuhaus

The painting of the city building is basically complete, with just some touch-up to be done.

Fire – Alderman Neumann

No report.

Finance

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele, to approve paying the bills: General Fund: $123,685.20, Motor Fuel: -$0-, Wheel Tax: $58.33, Water: $48,226.50, Sewer: $27,450.20, Water Replace: $-0-, IMRF: $2,183.12, and Social Security: $2,297.28. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Little, Steele, Krus, Neumann, and Neuhaus. Nays - None. Motion passed.

Planning

Alderman Little reminded council that the next scheduled planning commission meeting will be November 21st, at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers.

OLD BUSINESS - None.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Approve payment to IL Municipal League Risk Management Association

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Krus to approve a payment of $34,095.52 to Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association for 2017 water/sewer department annual contribution. (reflects a 1% discount for early payment). Roll Call Vote: Ayes- Alderman Little, Krus, Neumann, Steele, and Neuhaus. Nays- None. Motion passed.

2. Approve payment to IL Municipal League Risk Management Association

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neuhaus to approve a payment of $60,002.99 to Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association for 2017 general fund annual contribution. (reflects a 1% discount for early payment). Roll Call Vote: Ayes- Alderman Little, Neuhaus, Steele, Krus, and Neuhaus. Nays- None. Motion passed.

3. Approve payment reimbursement to Nancy Kerley

Alderman Neumann made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neuhaus to approve a reimbursement of $665.93 to Nancy Kerley for fire department Instructor Course, motel, and meals.. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Neumann, Neuhaus, Little, Krus, and Steele. Nays – None. Motion passed.

4. Approve Ruyle Electric payment

Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Alderman Little to approve a payment of $991.00 to Ruyle Electric for a timer at the city building, and an LED light for above the fire department door. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Neuhaus, Little, Steele, Krus, and Neumann. Nays – None. Motion passed.

5. Approve payment to Landmark Ford

Alderman Neuhaus made a motion, seconded by Alderman Krus to approve purchase of a 2017 AWD Ford Explorer SUV from Landmark Ford, and E & S Communications to install necessary equipment. Total for both not to exceed $40,000.00. (Funds-Impound Fund). Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Neuhaus, Krus, Steele, Neumann, and Little. Nays – None. Motion passed.

6. Approve payment to Ray Dennison

Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neuhaus to approve a payment not to exceed $27,715.00 to Ray Dennison Chevrolet to purchase a 2016 4WD ¾ ton Chevrolet Silverado for the water department. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Steele, Neuhaus, Krus, and Little. Nays –Alderman Neumann. Motion passed.

7. Approve PAFCO payment

Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neuhaus to approve a payment not to exceed $9,539.00 to PAFCO for purchase of an aluminum body for the new 2016 Chevrolet Silverado water truck. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Steele, Neumann, Krus, Little, and Neuhaus. Nays –None. Motion passed.

8. Approve payment to Ferguson Waterworks

Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded by Alderman Krus to approve a payment of $1,383.76 to Ferguson Waterworks for annual ARB N SIGHT maintenance agreement. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Steele, Krus, Neumann, Neuhaus, and Little. Nays –None. Motion passed.

9. Approve Crawford/Brinkman payment to purchase doors at Logan Lift and Well 4

Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded be Alderman Little to table this motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes–Alderman Steele, Little, Neuhaus, Neumann, and Krus. Nays– None. Motion passed.

10. Approve payment to Ken’s Distributing

Alderman Krus made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele to approve a payment not to exceed $1,000.00, which includes shipping, to Ken’s Distributing to purchase a calcium chloride pump. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Krus, Steele, Little, Neumann, and Neuhaus. Nays –None. Motion passed.

11. Approve payment to Gene’s Tree Service

Alderman Krus made a motion, seconded by Alderman Neumann to approve a payment to Gene’s Tree Service to remove 47 stumps in the city. Cost not to exceed $2,205.00. (Parks portion: $112.70. Streets portion: $2,092.30). Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Krus, Neumann, Little, Neuhaus, and Steele. Nays –None. Motion passed.

12. Approve performance bonus

Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded by Alderman Krus to approve a bonus (to the end of the fiscal year) for water employee Larry Smith in the sum of $1,760.00. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Steele, Krus, Neuhaus, Neumann, and Little. Nays – None. Motion passed.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

None.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Krus to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 7:29 p.m. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

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Dana Dearborn, Mayor Debbie Ratliff, Deputy City Clerk

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