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CITY OF MONMOUTH
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rod Davies called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 East Broadway, Monmouth, Illinois and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Aldermen Dan Burgland, Dave Rutledge, Dave Giles, Bob Wells, Dan Heatherly, and Rod Themanson Absent: Alderman Dave Smith 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 and members of the Press. Also Absent: Cemetery/Zoning Administrator Chuck Talley.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of August 18, 2008 Minutes
It was moved by Alderman Themanson and seconded by Alderman Wells to approve the minutes as presented. AYE: Aldermen Burgland, Rutledge, Giles, Wells, Heatherly, and Themanson NAY: none ABSENT: Alderman Smith and Alderwoman McNamara MOTION CARRIED.
IV. PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL
A. Old Business
There was none to consider.
B. New Business
1. Request for Tumbling Champions Signage – T.J.'s Power Tumbling
Ken Hamm, owner of T.J.'s Power Tumbling, asked the City to please approve his request for 5 signs recognizing his tumbling champions and then ask IDOT to place these signs on 34 coming in from Galesburg and on 67 coming in from Roseville. These sign would recognize Alexia Golden, Hannah Leary, Taydem Devlin, Emilee Landers, and Miranda Toops as champions and medalists on the Junior Olympics and State level. It was moved by Alderman Burgland and seconded by Alderman Wells to approve the above-stated request. AYE: Aldermen Rutledge, Giles, Wells, Heatherly, Themanson, and Burgland NAY: none ABSENT: Alderman Smith and Alderwoman McNamara MOTION CARRIED.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Public Works – Acting Chairman Rod Themanson
1. Approval of Repairs to Main WWTP
It was moved by Alderman Wells and seconded by Alderman Rutledge to accept the recommendation of the Committee to approve the repairs at the Main WWTP in the amount of $59,660. AYE: Aldermen Giles, Wells, Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, and Rutledge NAY: none ABSENT: Alderman Smith and Alderwoman McNamara MOTION CARRIED.
B. Public Safety – Chairman Dan Burgland
1. Approval of Grace Bible Church Block Party Street Closure Requests
It was moved by Alderman Wells and seconded by Alderman Themanson to accept the recommendation of the Committee and approve the street closure requests by Grace Bible Church on September 27 th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. AYE: Aldermen Wells, Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, Rutledge, and Giles NAY: none ABSENT: Alderman Smith and Alderwoman McNamara MOTION CARRIED.
C. Community Development – Chairman Dave Giles
No report.
D. Finance/Audit – Chairman Dan Heatherly
1. Approval of Bills
It was moved by Alderman Giles and seconded by Alderman Themanson to accept the recommendation of the Committee and approve the bills as presented. AYE: Alderman Wells, Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, Rutledge, and Giles NAY: none ABSENT: Alderwoman McNamara and Alderman Smith MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Heatherly again thanked Administrator Hanson for his presentation on the 1 st Quarter Budget and for keeping the Council well informed as to the financial status of the City.
VI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR HANSON
City Administrator Hanson told the Council that the Walgreen's project has begun with the removal of asbestos from the site. The removal of the tanks should begin next week. After the removal of the tanks the site preparation will start.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. 1 st Reading
1. 08-028 – Granting Change in Zoning – 502 N. 6 th Street
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Giles to approve the change in zoning for 502 N. 6th Street. AYE: Aldermen Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, Rutledge, Giles, and Wells NAY: none ABSENT: Alderwoman McNamara and Alderman Smith MOTION CARRIED.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
There was none to be presented.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Themanson to go into Executive Session at 7:15 p.m. to consider possible purchase of real estate. AYE: Aldermen Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, Rutledge, Giles, and Wells NAY: none ABSENT: Alderwoman McNamara and Alderman Smith MOTION CARRIED.
X. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Giles to return to Regular Session at 7:30 p.m. AYE: Aldermen Burgland, Rutledge, Giles, Wells, and Heatherly NAY: Alderman Themanson ABSENT: Alderwoman McNamara and Alderman Smith MOTION CARRIED.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Themanson to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote with the exception of Alderman Smith and Alderwoman McNamara, who were absent.
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