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CITY OF MONMOUTH
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 21, 2007
I. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Rod Davies called the meeting to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Aldermen Dan Burgland, Dave Giles, Bob Wells, Dan Heatherly, Rod Themanson, and Alderwoman Vicki McNamara Absent: Aldermen Dave Rutledge and Dave Smith Also Present: Mayor Rod Davies, City Clerk Susan S. Trevor, City Attorney Marcum Spears, Acting Fire Chief Brian Morefield, 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 May 7, 2007 Minutes
It was moved by Alderman Themanson and seconded by Alderman Wells to approve the minutes of May 7 th as presented. AYE: Aldermen Giles, Wells, Heatherly, Themanson, and Alderwoman McNamara PASS: Alderman Burgland NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Rutledge and Smith
IV. PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL
A. Old Business
There was none to be brought before the Council.
B. New Business
1. Proclamation – Recognition of Ken Russell
Mayor Rod Davies read a proclamation recognizing Ken Russell of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for his years of dedicated service to Warren, Knox, Henderson, northern Mercer and southern McDonough counties and for his reception of the 2006 Spirit of the Shack Award as recognition for his outstanding contributions to conservation in the State of Illinois. The Council and Mayor also thanked Mr. Russell for his dedicated service to this community at Citizens Lake.
2. Adopt-A-Neighborhood – Jack Toal
Jack Toal, Director of Starting Point Ministries, announced the implementation of a new program by Starting Point called Adopt-A-Neighborhood. The program will begin in June and continue through August. Volunteers who wish to participate will assemble at Starting Point on Saturdays and then disperse to various neighborhoods to go door-to-door to introduce themselves and the program to residents. The goal is to establish a relationship with the residents of each neighborhood and to let them know that the volunteer will be coming back each week to do community service such as picking up trash, distributing baked goods, inquiring of needs (furniture, appliances, etc.), asking for prayer requests, and passing out community resource guidebooks. Volunteers will re-convene at Starting Point for a brainstorming session around 1:00 p.m. after each community service effort. Mr. Toal challenged the Council to become involved especially within their Wards.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Public Works – Chairman Dave Smith
Andy Jackson, EMC Public Works Director, reported that the City had received the approved copy of the 2007 MFT Resolution from IDOT.
B. Public Safety – Chairman Dan Burgland
Chairman Burgland reported that the committee met prior to the Council meeting. After approving the minutes of the May 7 th meeting, the committee listened to an update from Police Chief Brad Zeigler with regards to the Pre-Bid meeting for the proposed new Public Safety Building. Chief Zeigler said that six of the ten pre-qualified contractors attended the meeting at which time the architect, Pete Perez from FGM, covered the bidding material and answered questions. Chief Zeigler announced that the bid opening is to be on May 31, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and everyone is welcome to attend. Alderman Bob Wells then presented his concerns about ATVs that are being run on a track located at 6 th Street and 8 th Avenue. Alderman Wells would like to see the use of ATVs banned all together along with the fine raised for violating the ATV Ordinance from $75 to $100. The committee decided to further study the issue and come prepared to make recommendations on the issue at the next meeting in two weeks.
C. Community Development – Chairman Dave Giles
A. Approval of Minutes – May 7, 2007
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderwoman McNamara to approve the minutes from the May 7 th meeting as presented. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote with the exception of Alderman Rutledge, who was absent.
D. Finance/Audit – Chairman Dan Heatherly
A. Approval of Bills
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Giles to approve the bills as presented. AYE: Aldermen Giles, Wells, Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Rutledge and Smith MOTION CARRIED.
VI. RESOLUTIONS
A. 07-002 – 2007 Trans-Iowa/Illinois Freight Corridor Study
Mayor Davies explained that Mr. Mike Norris, Assistant Director of the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission, has asked the City to pass a resolution accepting and supporting the Trans-Iowa/Illinois Freight Corridor Study. The study found that the corridor consisting of highways US 34, US 68 and IA 163 from Des Moines, Iowa to Galesburg, Illinois is a feasible freight alternative to Interstates 74 and 80. It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderwoman McNamara to approve Resolution 07-002 in support of the Trans-Iowa/Illinois Freight Corridor Study. AYE: Aldermen Wells, Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, Giles, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Rutledge and Smith MOTION CARRIED.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. 1 st Reading
1. 07-012 – Amending Section 94.02 of Chapter 94, Burning Hours
In discussion, it was reported that several calls had been received asking for the burning hours to be started earlier for people who work 2 nd shift and also one call was received asking for burning to be allowed on Sundays as the weekend was the only time this person had to burn. It was moved by Alderman Giles and seconded by Alderman Wells to approve Ordinance 07-012, which states the burning hours would be amended to allow burning between the hours of 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and 8:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday each week with NO BURNING allowed on Sunday. AYE: Aldermen Wells, Themanson Burgland, Giles, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: Alderman Heatherly ABSENT: Aldermen Rutledge and Smith MOTION DENIED on 1 st Reading.
2. 07-013 – Granting Change in Zoning, 623 N. A Street & vacant lot located directly behind 623, 615, 611, 609 N. A Street & 122 W. Euclid Avenue
Mr. Chuck Talley, Zoning Administrator, explained that the ZBA voted 6 to 1 with one abstention to approve the change in zoning from R2 to B2. Grey Canyon Companies, Inc., who is the architect for the proposed Walgreens at this location, has made changes to accommodate the neighbors.
It was moved by Alderman Wells and seconded by Alderman Heatherly to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to change the zoning for the above-stated properties from R2 (Medium Density Residential) to B2 (Neighborhood Commercial). AYE: Alderwoman McNamara, Aldermen Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, Giles, and Wells NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Rutledge and Smith MOTION CARRIED.
3. 07-014 – 2007 Prevailing Wages
It was moved by Alderman Themanson and seconded by Alderman Wells to approve the 2007 Prevailing Wage Ordinance. AYE: Aldermen Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, Giles, Wells, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Rutledge and Smith MOTION CARRIED.
4. 07-015 – Amendment to Section 51.55, Section A, Ordinance 03-1154B, Application for Water Service; Fees
Mayor Davies explained that this amendment does not change water rates, but simply changes verbiage with regards to application for water service in order to clarify who or what is being referred to with regards to outstanding water bills. It was moved by Alderwoman McNamara and seconded by Alderman Heatherly to approve the amendment to Section 51.55, Section A, Ordinance 03-1154B as stated. AYE: Aldermen Themanson, Burgland, Giles, Wells, Heatherly, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Rutledge and Smith MOTION CARRIED.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Davies informed the Council that the City received a thank-you from the family of Clarence Vickroy, who had served on the Revolving Loan Board, for the plant that was sent by the City for his funeral service.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Alderwoman McNamara and seconded by Alderman Burgland to go into Executive Session at 7:28 p.m. AYE: Aldermen Burgland, Giles, Wells, Heatherly, Themanson, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none
ABSENT: Aldermen Rutledge and Smith MOTION CARRIED.
X. REGULAR SESSION
It was moved by Alderman Burgland and seconded by Alderman Giles to return to Regular Session at 7:46 p.m. AYE: Aldermen Giles, Wells, Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Rutledge and Smith MOTION CARRIED.
1. Personnel
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Themanson to grant a 3% pay increase to Deputy Police Chief Emil Johnson and a $1,500 per year pay increase to Julie Richardson, Administrative Assistant to Chief Zeigler and Chief Conard. AYE: Aldermen Giles, Wells, Heatherly, Themanson, Burgland, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Rutledge and Smith MOTION CARRIED.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Alderman Burgland and seconded by Alderwoman McNamara to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote with the exception of Aldermen Rutledge and Smith, who were absent.
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