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CITY OF MONMOUTH
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 2, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rod Davies called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 East Broadway at 7:05 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Aldermen Dan Burgland, Dave Rutledge, Dave Giles, Dave Smith, Bob Wells, Dan Heatherly, Rod Themanson, 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
A. Approval of the May 19, 2008 Minutes
It was moved by Alderman Themanson and seconded by Alderman Rutledge to approve the minutes of the May 19 th meeting as presented. AYE: Aldermen Burgland, Rutledge, Giles, Smith, Wells, Heatherly, Themanson, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
IV. PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL
A. Old Business
There was none to consider.
B. New Business
1. Introduction of Campground and Pool Staff
Community Development Chairman Dave Giles introduced Pool Manager, Ryan Lipes; Assistant Pool Manager, Rebecca Gillen, and Campground/Pool Concession Manager, Fran Sells to the Council. Chairman Giles commended the staff for the outstanding job in getting the pool and concession stand ready for opening.
2. Mayoral Appointments for Boards & Commissions
Mayor Rod Davies proposed the following appointments for Council approval:
Police and Fire Board – Bernie Cerar, Doug Hardin for 3 year terms
Cemetery Board – Mike Person, John Turnbull for 3 year terms
Plan Commission – Pam Lybarger, Steve Pearson, Jevanie Gillen, Everitt Hardin, Fred Jenks, and Tom Johnson for 3 year terms
Police Pension Board – Mike Jurgens for 2 year term
Fire Pension Board -- Ross Williams for 2 year term
Affirmative Action Oficer – Kathy Johnson for 1 year
Chief of Police – Brad Zeigler for 1 year
Fire Chief – Jim Conard for 1 year
Corporate Counsel – Marcum Spears for 1 year
Zoning Administrator – Chuck Talley for 1 year
It was moved by Alderman Themanson and seconded by Alderman Heatherly to confirm the above listed mayoral appointments for Boards and Commissions as well as Department Heads. AYE: Aldermen Rutledge, Giles, Smith, Wells, Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, and Alderwoman McNamara. NAY: none MOTION CARRIED
3. Cemetery Board Vacancy
It was moved by Alderwoman McNamara and seconded by Alderman Themanson to appoint Trevor Davies from Turnbull Funeral Home to fill the vacancy on the Cemetery Board created by the resignation of Art Hanson. AYE: Aldermen Giles, Smith, Wells, Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, Rutledge, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Public Works – Chairman Dave Smith
1. Updates
EMC Public Works Director Andy Jackson stated that the City is still waiting for the IEPA approval for the new WWTP.
Alderwoman McNamara complimented the EMC Public Works department on the water main replacement on East Third.
B. Public Safety – Chairman Dan Burgland
On behalf of City Clerk Trevor, Chairman Burgland reminded everyone that City Stickers are on sale and that mopeds require stickers just like motorcycles do.
C. Community Development – Chairman Dave Giles
1. May Permit Report – Chuck Talley
According to Mr. Talley, 50 permits were issued in the month of May for a total value of $3,255,720, which netted the City $9,900 in permit fees. The opening for Taco Bell/Kentucky Fried Chicken is in the next couple of weeks with a preview for officials to be held on the 9 th of June. Mr. Talley also reported that he issued AmericInn a temporary occupancy permit in order for the motel to be able to host guests for a wedding and also a Monsanto group prior to their official opening. With regards to the Walgreen property on North Main Street, Mr. Talley said that he had given the name of a demolition company to the developer in order to get the demolition process started.
D. Finance/Audit – Chairman Dan Heatherly
1. Approval of Bills
It was moved by Alderman Themanson and seconded by Alderman Burgland to accept the recommendation of the committee and approve the bills as presented. AYE: Aldermen Smith, Wells, Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, Rutledge, Giles, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
VI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR HANSON
A. Updates
Administrator Hanson reminded the Council that he put copies of updates in their boxes and if there are any questions please feel free to contact him.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. 1 st Reading
1. 08-014 – Amending Schedule, "Prohibited Parking South Sunnylane"
2. 08-015 – Annexing Certain Territory to City of Monmouth
3. 08-016 – Granting Plat Approval of a Subdivision, South of Burger King
It was moved by Alderman Themanson and seconded by Alderman Wells to approve all three above-stated ordinances collectively. AYE: Aldermen Wells, Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, Rutledge, Giles, Smith, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Themanson to go into Executive Session at 7:26 p.m. to consider: 1) Pending Litigation 2) EMC Contract Negotiations with possible action upon return to Regular Session. AYE: Alderwoman McNamara, Aldermen Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, Rutledge, Giles, Smith, and Wells NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
IX. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Themanson to return to Regular Session at 8:14 p.m. AYE: Aldermen Heatherly, Burgland, Rutledge, Giles, Smith, Wells, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: Alderman Themanson MOTION CARRIED.
X. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Wells to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
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