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.
________________________________ _________________________________
Dana Dearborn, Mayor Debbie Ratliff, Deputy City Clerk
................
................
In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.
To fulfill the demand for quickly locating and searching documents.
It is intelligent file search solution for home and business.
Related download
Related searches
- city of university city mo
- city of kansas city kansas
- city of u city mo
- city of kansas city mo
- city of university city missouri
- city of kansas city ks
- city of gadsden city council
- history of shaker heights oh
- city of irving city hall
- city of worthington city council
- city of missouri city permits
- city of shaker heights ohio