City of Centralia Council met Nov. 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council for Centralia, Illinois met on Monday November 26, 2018 in the Council Chambers at Centralia City Hall. Mayor Ashby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Ashby, Councilman Jones, Councilman Smith, Councilman Sauer and Councilman Marshall
Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Dan Ramey, City Manager; Doug Gruenke, City Attorney; Gayla Harting, Community Development Director; Robert Moulder; ESDA Director; Michelle Liggett, Finance Director; Chief Brian Atchison, Police Department; Chief John Lynch, Fire Department; Kala Lambert, Executive Assistant to the City Manager; Rose Aldag- McVey, Economic Development Director; Bill Agee, City Treasurer; Kim Enke, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Ashby.
AMENDMENTS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mike Morris, from Centralia Clean and Green, expressed his gratitude for the ongoing support of the City. He stated that this year has been a challenging but successful year for the recycling center due to fluctuations in the price of recyclables and some equipment breakdowns. He thanked the many volunteers including the City staff that has taken time to volunteer at the recycling center and during citywide cleanup. He stated that a fundraiser will be beginning with a goal of $30,000.00.
CONSENT AGENDA
A Motion was made by Councilman Sauer and seconded by Councilman Jones to Approve Items 1 & 2 of the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval Of The Minutes Of The November 13, 2018 City Council Meeting
2. Approval Of Payrolls And Vouchers In The Amount Of $736,306.46
Ayes: Councilman Jones, Councilman Smith, Councilman Sauer, Councilman Marshall and Mayor Ashby Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried.
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None
BIDS
None
ORDINANCES
None
RESOLUTIONS
A Motion was made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Marshall to Approve A Resolution Approving An Agreement With Rhutasel & Associates Inc. To Perform Preliminary Engineering And Engineering Inspection Services For The 2019 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street Maintenance Program.
Ayes: Councilman Jones, Councilman Smith, Councilman Sauer, Councilman Marshall and Mayor Ashby
Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried
A Motion was made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Jones to Approve A Resolution For Maintenance Of Streets And Highways By Municipality Under The Illinois Highway Code And Approval Of Estimate Of Maintenance Costs For The 2019 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street Maintenance Program.
Ayes: Councilman Jones, Councilman Smith, Councilman Sauer, Councilman Marshall and Mayor Ashby Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried
A Motion was made by Councilman Jones and seconded by Councilman Smith to Approve A Resolution Approving the Submission of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to the Illinois Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics for Airport Improvement at the Centralia Municipal Airport for Fiscal Years 2020-2024.
Ayes: Councilman Jones, Councilman Smith, Councilman Sauer, Councilman Marshall and Mayor Ashby Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried
OTHER BUSINESS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
REPORTS
City Clerk, Kim Enke, reported that the filing period for the consolidated election has ended and there were four individuals that filed for the position of Mayor and six individuals that have filed for the position of Councilman. Those that filed for Mayor are Bryan A. Kuder, Vernell Burris, Thomas J. Henegar, and Howard Jones. Those that filed for the two Councilman seats are Ted Johnson, William C. (Bill) Smith, Nicholas “Nick” Heath, David Sauer, Ron Johnson, and Robert “Spanky” Smith. Bryan Kuder and Vernell Burris simultaneously filed on the first day of filing and will be included in the lottery to determine the first ballot position. The lottery will be held December 4th at 8 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. Due to the number of candidates filing, a primary election will not be necessary.
City Manager, Dan Ramey, reviewed the TIP resolution that was approved. It includes a 5 year plan that is required to be submitted in order to receive federal funds for projects totaling an estimated six million dollars at the airport. He also explained that the resolution that was approved for the MFT program for 2019 will provide oil and chipping of over 10 miles of roads in the City, noting that in years past only 3 or 4 miles were oiled and chipped. He added that these 10 miles are in addition to the other road project that is to be completed on Hickory St. this coming year.
City Manager Ramey reported that the Pleasant Street road project is near completion. He stated that the goal is to have to road opened by Friday, November 30th. He added that the road may not have the striping completed at the time of opening due to the weather conditions, but does expect to have it opened on the 30th.
City Manager Ramey stated that the new Charter agreement is continuing to be negotiated while taking into account the concerns of residents on Greenwood and other areas that are concerned about not having Charter service. He stated that Charter currently is not required to extend their service to all residences. He explained that he would like the residents that do not currently have the service to be given the necessary costs in order to make the service available to them. He would like any additional costs involved to be shared with the residents in order for them to determine what the expenses and options are. He stated that the number of homes on Eastwood and Greenwood need to be verified. Mayor Ashby thanked the City Manager for following up on this and working on the contract with Charter.
Councilman Jones thanked Mike Morris for the great job that he is doing at the Centralia Recycling Center. Councilman Sauer asked Mike Morris to share information about his fundraising event that is planned. Mr. Morris explained that he is kicking off the fundraising with the Chamber of Commerce. They are mailing out information in their newsletter. He stated that they are also promoting the fundraising with mailings and Facebook. City Manager Ramey asked that he provide the fundraiser information to be added to the City website. Mr. Morris explained the volatile market and the dropping prices of recyclable materials throughout the country. The City Manager added that if the market doesn’t balance out it will not only effect the recycling programs, but will also affect the garbage rates.
Mayor Ashby commended the Chamber, City, and local business for the success of the Shop Centralia event. It encouraged shopping local during the holiday season and year round in order to support the community and it educated the residents about the tax rate savings and the buying power that is possible by shopping local.
Mayor Ashby encouraged residents to take part and enjoy the many upcoming holiday events including the Downtown Christmas Stroll on November 30th. He also encouraged residents to enjoy the Holiday lights in Foundation Park and the light poles and additional holiday décor in the downtown area and on the light poles.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Sauer to Adjourn the meeting to closed session under 5ILCS/120/2(C)(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, and under 5ILCS/120/2(C)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
Ayes: Councilman Jones, Councilman Smith, Councilman Sauer, Councilman Marshall and Mayor Ashby Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
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