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CITY OF MONMOUTH
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Date: March 1, 2010 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: 100 East Broadway
Monmouth, Illinois
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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 Trevor called the roll and those answering Present were: Aldermen Tim Heatherly, Dave Rutledge, Dave Bates, Les Dollinger, Bob Wells, Dan Heatherly, and Jaime Godina Absent: Alderwoman 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, Cemetery/Zoning Administrator Chuck Talley and members of the Press.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 16, 2010
It was moved by Alderman Bates and seconded by Alderman Tim Heatherly to approve the minutes of the February 16th meeting as presented. AYE: Aldermen Tim Heatherly, Rutledge, Bates, Dollinger, Wells, Dan Heatherly and Godina Absent: Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
IV. PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL
A. Old Business
There was none to be brought before the Council.
B. New Business
1. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Bills
b. Resolution 10-006, CDAP Sanitary Sewer Project
It was moved by Alderman Dan Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Dave Rutledge to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. AYE: Aldermen Rutledge, Bates, Dollinger, Wells, Dan Heatherly, Godina, and Tim Heatherly ABSENT: Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none MOTION CARRIED
2. Ameren Illinois Power Utilities – Rusty Tribe
Mr. Rusty Tribe from Ameren-Illinois Power Utilities introduced himself to the Council as the point person for any storm or extended outage problems. He also wanted to inform the Council about the "Illinois Power Switch" program. He explained that this program came about as a result of de-regulation and offers the utility customer options when it comes to who supplies their electricity. Mr. Tribe is planning on speaking to service clubs, church groups, or any other organizations that would be interested in learning about alternative suppliers of electricity.
C. Committee of the Whole discussion Items
1. Approval of February 16, 2010 Minutes
It was moved by Alderman Tim Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Bates to approve the minutes of the February 16th meeting as presented. AYE: Aldermen Bates, Dollinger, Wells, Dan Heatherly, Godina, Tim Heatherly, and Rutledge ABSENT: Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
2. EMC Monthly Report and WWTP Update
Andy Jackson, EMC Public Works Director, reviewed EMC's monthly report for the Council. He stated that EMC had a very busy month with snow removal and repairing water main breaks. A pay meeting on the WWTP project was held with Williams Brothers Construction today. Mr. Jackson noted that the contractor has been working on weekends in order to be able to meet the substantial completion date for the project. Williams Brothers indicated that they feel fairly confident that they will be able to meet the substantial completion date of March 27, 2010. According to Mr. Jackson, the North WWTP is basically complete. Right now the focus is on finishing the work at the old Main Plant. Mr. Jackson stated that he also is fairly certain that the contractor will be able to meet the substantial completion date of March 27, 2010. When Alderman Heatherly asked whether the old plant would be shut down when the new one went on-line, Mr. Jackson said that the old plant will be used strictly for pumping to the new plant and that the water that would be going into the creek would be minimal, which is why the Park District has arranged for an alternative water supply for watering the golf course. Mr. Jackson also said that the "holding ponds" on East Jackson Street will still be used as our combined sewer overflow empties there.
3. Zoning February Report
Mr. Talley reviewed the February report for the Council and highlighted that the Zoning department issued 5 permits along with 47 Junk and Debris notices. He is also reviewing plans for possible upcoming projects.
V. ORDINANCES
A. 1st Reading
1. 10-004, Amending Sections 71.31-71.37; all collectively referred to City
Licenses shall be repealed
2. 10-005, Amending Section 37.07 (A) of Chapter 37, "Retailer's & Service
Tax" rate of 2%
It was moved by Alderman Dan Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Bates to approve together, Ordinances 10-004, repealing the wheel tax, and Ordinance 10-005, increasing the "Retailer's & Service Tax" rate from 1% to 2% both of which will take effect immediately. AYE: Aldermen Dollinger, Wells, Dan Heatherly, Godina, Tim Heatherly, Rutledge, and Bates ABSENT: Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
3. 10-006, Declaring Surplus Property
It was moved by Aldermen Dan Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Godina to approve Ordinance 10-006 for the declaration of surplus property to be sold. AYE: Aldermen Dan Heatherly, Godina, Tim Heatherly, Rutledge, Bates, Dollinger, and Wells ABSENT: Alderwoman McNamara NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
4. 10-007, Amending Class IV Liquor Licenses
It was moved by Alderman Rutledge and seconded by Alderman Godina to approve Ordinance 10-007, which amends the number of Class IV Liquor Licenses from eight to nine. AYE: Aldermen Dan Heatherly, Godina, Tim Heatherly, Rutledge, Bates, Dollinger, and Wells ABSENT: Alderwoman McNamara MOTION CARRIED.
VI. BIDS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
There were none to consider.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
A. City Administrator's Report
Mr. Hanson had nothing further to report.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Alderman Dan Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Tim Heatherly to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote with the exception of Alderwoman McNamara, who was absent.
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