City of Litchfield Council met Dec. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Steven Dougherty called the Regular Meeting to order on December 20, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present on roll call were Alderpersons Dwayne Gerl, Marilyn Sisson, Dave Hollo, Mark Brown, Kassidy Paine, Tim Wright, Woodrow Street and Ray Kellenberger. Absent: None. The Mayor declared that a quorum was present.
Other Business:
Alderman Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Sisson to accept the minutes of the December 6, 2018 meeting.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye:Gerl,Sisson,Hollo,Brown,Paine,Wright,Street,Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
OldBusiness:
None.
New Business:
Streets:
Alderwoman Paine made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Sisson to approve a change order modifying the substantial completion date for reconstruction ofW. St. Johns Street from
December 15, 2018 to April 1, 2019 due to the increased chances of inclement weather.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderwoman Paine made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wright to approve an Ordinance to install "No Parking" signs on both sides of Skyview Drive within the Route 66 Industrial Park. The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Lake:
Alderman Hollo made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wright to authorize W.J. Scott Company to complete the scope of work for the Marina 1 Underground Storage Tank as proposed o correct the issues cited in the Notice of Violation( UST) issued by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal for the minimum projected total of$ 3,695, but not to exceed $4,700. The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Discussion with possible motion to approve payment of $6,300 to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for Lake Yaeger Recreational Area easement work. Ted LaBelle ofCMT explained that there are plans to install a sewage pump station from the recreational areas of the lake to the wastewater treatment plant with two possible routes, one of which would require permanent force main easements from eight property owners. This route is more direct and would result in cost savings to the City. CMT would be willing to meet with property owners, explain the project and its impact on their property. City Attorney Hantla indicated that letters had been sent and that one party has already expressed strong opposition to granting the easement. Art Levoy indicated that the alternate route would only require one easement from the landfill and would eliminate dealing with the State with regards to the right of way in front of the cemetery. No action was taken.
Water:
Alderman Hollo made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wright to purchase a new spectrophotometer from USA BLUEBOOK for a cost not to exceed$ 4, 143. 60 plus shipping. The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye:Gerl,Sisson,Hollo,Brown,Paine,Wright,Street,Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Hollo made a motion, seconded by Alderman Street to approve a Water Purchase Agreement with the KAHO Public Water District.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote. Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Economic Development:
The matter of providing for the issuance of$6, 000,000 principal amount of General ObligationBonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2018 of the City of Litchfield, Illinois, came for on for consideration. Alderman Kellenberger presented and moved the passage of an Ordinance entitled as follows: An Ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and delivery of general obligation bonds ( alternate revenue source), series 2018, of the City; providing for the levy and collection of an annual tax for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the bonds as they become due; and authorizing certain other documents and actions in connection there with. The motion to pass the foregoing Ordinance was seconded by Alderman Wright..
Thereupon, the Ordinance was read and considered, the question being put to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None. Absent: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and the Ordinance duly passed and the Ordinance was then numbered Ordinance No. 3536, and was signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Sisson to approve the Tax Compliance Procedures for the tax-exempt bond.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote. Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wright to approve the Environmental Record Review (ERR) proposals and Phase I ASTM Survey for 120 Industrial Drive ERR as required for funding through the Illinois DCEO CDBG Funds contingent on the
City attorney review and approval.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Street to approve the Environmental Record Review (ERR) proposals and Phase I ASTM Survey for 414 N. Old Route 66 ERR as required for funding through the Illinois DCEO CDBG Funds contingent on the City attorney review and approval. The Mayor directed aroll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Street to approve the
Environmental Record Review (ERR) proposals and Phase I ASTM Survey for Illinois Street
between Union Avenue and Ryder Street ERR as required for funding through the Illinois DCEO
CDBG Funds contingent on the City attorney review and approval. The Mayor directed aroll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Street to approve the Environmental Record Review (ERR) proposals and Phase I ASTM Survey for South Ditch Drainage Area, South East Quadrant ERR as required for funding through the Illinois DCEO
CDBG Funds contingent on the City attorney review and approval. The Mayor directed aroll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None. Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Street to approve the Environmental Record Review (ERR) proposals and Phase I ASTM Survey for 120 South Industrial Drive Phase 1 as required for funding through the Illinois DCEO CDBG Funds contingent on the City attorney review and approval.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Street to approve the Environmental Record Review (ERR) proposals and Phase I ASTM Survey for 414 N. Old Route 66 Phase 1 as required for funding through the Illinois DCEO CDBG Funds contingent on
the City attorney review and approval. The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Paine to amend Resolution 5- 18 Commitment of Local Funds. City Administrator Flannery stated that the City expects to spend $16,000 in matching funds.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Brown made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Sisson to approve repairs for vehicle damage and authority to issue a check when completed. Flannery directed the Council to the letter provided which outlined the quotes given by three companies, one of which is Gerl' s AutoBody. Hantla stated that Alderman Gerl can abstain from the vote. Alderman Hollo asked if it was illegal for an elected official to receive payment from the City, indicating that the way here ad the statute doing so would be a felony. Hantla said that there could be an appearance of impropriety from the public. He also indicated that if there is a conflict and Alderman Gerl wishes to declare a conflict that he can. Alderman Street moved to table the motion, which was
seconded by Alderwoman Sisson. The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Gerl. Motion carried.
Executive Session:
Alderman Wright made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Sisson to Enter into ExecutiveSession, as allowed under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, as found in Chapter 5 of the IllinoisCompiled Statutes, Section 120, to address these certain and restricted items:
1. "The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body."(5ILCS120/2(2)(C)(1).
2. "Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees." ( 5ILCS 120/2(C)(2))
3. The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body." ( 5ILCS120/2( 2)( 6)
4. " 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, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes o f the closed meeting."( 5ILCS 120/2(2)( C)( 11)
The Mayor directed aroll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None. Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Executive Session was entered into at 7: 03 p.m.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brown to return to open session at 7:43 p.m.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Having no further business, Alderman Street made a motion, seconded by Alderman Kellenberger to adjourn the regular meeting ofthe Litchfield City Council.
The Mayor called for a voice vote, motion carried, and the regular meeting adjourned at 7: 44 p.m.
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