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CITY OF MONMOUTH
COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 20, 2009
I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rod Davies called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 East Broadway, Monmouth, Illinois at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Aldermen Dan Burgland, Dave Rutledge, Dave Smith, Bob Wells, Dan Heatherly, and Alderwoman Vicki McNamara Absent: Aldermen Dave Bates and Rod Themanson 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 – April 6, 2009
It was moved by Alderman Smith and seconded by Alderman Wells to approve the minutes of the April 6th meeting as presented. AYE: Aldermen Burgland, Rutledge, Smith, Wells, Heatherly, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Bates and Themanson MOTION CARRIED.
IV. PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL
A. Old Business
There was none to consider.
B. New Business
1. Proclamations
Mayor Rod Davies read three proclamations:
a) Proclaiming April 22, 2009 as Earth Day
b) Proclaiming April 24-26, 2009 as National and Global Youth Service Days
c) Proclaiming April 27-May 1, 2009 as National Supportive Living Week
2. Approval of 2009-2010 Budget
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Rutledge to approve the 2009-2010 Budget as presented. AYE: Aldermen Rutledge, Smith, Wells, Heatherly, Burgland, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Bates and Themanson MOTION CARRIED.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Public Works – Chairman Dave Smith
1. WWTP Progress Update – Joe Pisula, Donohue and Associates
Mr. Pisula informed the Council that at this point the project is 30% complete and the contractor, Williams Brothers Construction, is approximately one and a half months behind schedule; however, the contractor has not asked for an extension yet. It has been suggested to the contractor that he is going to have to have more manpower and more crews to bring the project in on schedule. The completion goal is December 27, 2009 and the City has 6 months after that date to reach compliance. It will take approximately three to six months of operation to get the bio to start working.
B. Public Safety – Chairman Dan Burgland
1. Western Illinois Animal Rescue 5K Run and Rotary B-B-Q Annual Request
It was moved by Alderman Wells and seconded by Alderman Heatherly to consider both requests together and accept the recommendation of approval by the committee. AYE: Aldermen Smith, Wells, Heatherly, Burgland, Rutledge, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Bates and Themanson MOTION CARRIED.
C. Community Development – Acting Chairman Dave Rutledge
1. Monmouth Police annual Fishing Derby at Citizens Lake
It was moved by Alderman Smith and seconded by Alderman Heatherly to accept the recommendation of the committee for approval of the 4th Annual Fishing Derby to be held May 16th at Citizens Lake Recreation Area. AYE: Aldermen Smith, Wells, Heatherly, Burgland, Rutledge, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Bates and Themanson MOTION CARRIED.
D. Finance/Audit – Chairman Dan Heatherly
1. Approval of Bills
It was moved by Alderman Smith and seconded by Alderman Rutledge to accept the recommendation of approval of the bills by the committee. AYE: Aldermen Wells, Heatherly, Burgland, Rutledge, Smith, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Bates and Themanson MOTION CARRIED.
VI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR HANSON
Administrator Hanson said there should be multiple announcements in the next couple of weeks as to new projects for the City of Monmouth.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. 1st Reading
1. 09-009 -- Amending Schedule II of Chapter 77, Restricted Parking,
300 Block of North 1st Street
It was moved by Alderman Wells and seconded by Alderman Burgland to approve Ordinance 09-009, Amending Schedule II of Chapter 77, Restricted Parking in the 300 Block of North 1st Street. AYE: Alderwoman McNamara, Aldermen Heatherly, Burgland, Rutledge, Smith, and Wells NAY: none ABSENT: Alderman Bates and Themanson MOTION CARRIED.
2. 09-010, Granting a Use Variance, 800 South Main Street
09-011, Granting a Variance, 430 N. C Street
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Smith to follow the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and approve the above-stated ordinances. AYE: Aldermen Burgland, Rutledge, Smith, Wells, Heatherly, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Bates and Themanson MOTION CARRIED.
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. 09-002 – 2009 MFT Resolution
EMC Public Works Director, Andy Jackson explained that this resolution allows the City to move forward with the procedure for receiving Motor Fuel Tax funds for resurfacing the City streets this year. The list of streets to be resurfaced will be ready for the next Council meeting, but due to the high cost of asphalt there will be fewer number of streets done.
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Rutledge to approve the above-stated resolution. AYE: Aldermen Burgland, Rutledge, Smith, Wells, Heatherly, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Bates and Themanson MOTION CARRIED.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. It was moved by Alderman Burgland and seconded by Alderwoman McNamara to go into Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. to consider Personnel issues. AYE: Aldermen Rutledge, Smith, Wells, Heatherly, Burgland, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Bates and Themanson MOTION CARRIED.
2. It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Smith to return to Regular Session at 7:55 p.m. AYE: Aldermen Smith, Wells, Heatherly, Burgland, Rutledge, and Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Bates and Themanson MOTION CARRIED.
X. ADJOURNMENT
With no Other Business to come before the Council, it was moved by Alderman Burgland and seconded by Alderman Smith to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote with the exception of Aldermen Bates and Themanson, who were absent.
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