Council Meeting Minutes December 7, 2009
meeting date: 2009-12-07
CITY OF MONMOUTH
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Date: December 7, 2009 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: 100 East Broadway
Monmouth, Illinois
I. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rod Davies called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
II. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Susan S. Trevor called the roll and those answering present were:
Aldermen Tim Heatherly, Dave Rutledge, Dave Bates, Les Dollinger, Bob Wells, Dan Heatherly, Jaime Godina, and Alderwoman Vicki McNamara Also Present: Mayor Rod Davies, City Clerk Susan S. Trevor, City Administrator Eric Hanson, City Attorney Marcum Spears, Fire Chief Jim Conard, Police Chief Brad Zeigler, EMC Public Works Director Andy Jackson, Cemetery/Zoning Administrator Chuck Talley, and members of the Press.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 16, 2009
It was moved by Alderman Dollinger and seconded by Alderman T. Heatherly to approve the minutes of the November 16th meeting as presented. AYE: Aldermen T. Heatherly, Rutledge, Bates, Dollinger, Wells, D. Heatherly, Godina and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 2010 Council Meeting Schedule
B. FLEX Plan for 2010
C. Council Meeting Time Change for December 21, 2009
D. Approval of Bills
It was moved by Alderman Godina and seconded by Alderman Bates to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. AYE: Aldermen Rutledge, Bates, Dollinger, Wells, D. Heatherly, Godina, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
V. PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL
A. Old Business
There was none to be brought before the Council.
B. New Business
1. Chris Algren Recognition
Fire Chief Jim Conard presented Chris Algren with a Certificate of Recognition for his 28 years of service to the City as a volunteer fire-fighter.
C. Committee of the Whole discussion Items
1. Updated Trademark Agreement with Western Stoneware
It was moved by Alderman D. Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Wells to approve the renewal of the updated Trademark Agreement with Western Stoneware, Inc. AYE: Aldermen Dollinger, Wells, D. Heatherly, Godina, T. Heatherly, Rutledge, and Alderwoman McNamara PASS: Alderman Bates NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
VI. BIDS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Approval of Bids on 316 S. H Street and 1115 S. 9 ½ Street
Zoning Administrator Chuck Talley reported that the total for the demolition of both properties at the 1st bid letting was $16,294.00. As previously recorded, the Council did not accept the first bids. The second bid amount for both properties came in at $4,774.00. The savings for the City amounted to $10,520. Administrator Hanson recommended that the Council approve the second low bid of $4,774.00 by DGA Excavation. It was moved by Alderman Bates and seconded by Alderman Godina to approve the bid of $4,774 for the demolition of 316 South H Street and 1115 South 9 ½ Street AYE: Aldermen Dollinger, Wells, D. Heatherly, Godina, T. Heatherly, Rutledge, Bates, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. 1st Reading
1. 09-029 – Amending Chapter 115 of Liquor Ordinance--Limitation on Number
2. 09-030 – Amending Chapter 115 of Liquor Ordinance – Outdoor Operation
3. 09-031 – Amending the Municipal Fire Tax Board for City of Monmouth
It was moved by Alderwoman McNamara and seconded by Alderman Godina to approve Ordinances 09-029, 09-030, and 09-031 collectively. AYE: Aldermen Wells, D. Heatherly, Godina, T. Heatherly, Rutledge, Bates, Dollinger, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. 09-009 – Joint Animal Control Contract for 2010
It was moved by Alderman Bates and seconded by Alderman T. Heatherly to approve Resolution 09-009 for the annual renewal of the Joint Animal Control Contract with the County for 2010. AYE: Alderwoman McNamara, Aldermen D. Heatherly, Godina, T. Heatherly, Rutledge, Bates, Dollinger, and Wells. NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator Hanson thanked the Council for being willing to individually take their time to come into City Hall to review a number of issues with the Mayor and himself. At the next meeting, Administrator Hanson said that he would have his usual updates on commercial issues.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Alderman D. Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Rutledge to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
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Mayor Rod Davies City Clerk Susan S. Trevor
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