City of Carlinville City Council met Aug. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
PRESENT: Alderman Brockmeier, Alderman Downey, Alderman Howard, Alderman Koller, Alderman Link, Alderman McClain, Alderman Ober, Alderman Oswald, Mayor Deanna Demuzio, City Attorney Dan O’Brien, City Clerk Carla Brockmeier, City Treasurer/Budget Officer Jody Reichmann, Police Chief Haley, Woodard & Curran Representative Dan Held, Zoning Administrator Steve Parr
Approval of Previous Minutes - Motion was made by Alderman Ober to approve minutes, seconded by Link, motion passed unanimously.
Approval of Treasurer’s Report/Police Report/Bills/Approval of Lake Bills/Lake Adhoc Bills/Lake Watershed - Motion made to approve all listed by Alderman Ober, seconded by Koller, motion passed unanimously.
Correspondence - None Public Comment
Public Works Director Dan Held spoke regarding smell, taste and color of the water in the last month. He explained that everything possible is being done to rectify the problem. He also explained why the problem is taking place and assured the water is safe to use and drink.
Adam Banister asked about the current water situation and when we can expect the problem to clear, and again if it was safe. Dan Held addressed stating that hopefully the problem should soon improve and that it was safe.
Old Business
Ordinance Adopting a Revised Code of Ordinances for the City of Carlinville – Second Read Alderman Link would like to have more time to review changes to the code, due to the fact that he was recently elected. He made a motion to table this item until the next meeting, seconded by McClain, motion passed unanimously.
Hire Part-Time Dispatcher – Public Safety Committee made a recommendation to hire a PT Dispatcher due to the small pool of PT Dispatchers available to the department right now. The committee’s recommendation was to hire Tina Hall, an intern from Blackburn College. A motion to approve was made by Alderman Ober, seconded Koller, motion passed unanimously New Business
Woodard and Curran Presentation of Annual Report
Dan Held gave a brief synopsis of the Annual Report for Woodard and Curran. He touched on safety, wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant, street department and billing and collections. Marc Thomas and Greg Frieden from Woodard and Curran were also present.
Motion to adjourn was made by Alderman Downey at 7:30 p.m., seconded by Link motion passed unanimously.
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