City of Litchfield City Council met March 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Steven Dougherty called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present on roll call were Alderpersons Dwyane Gerl, Marilyn Sisson, Dave Hollo, Mark Brown, Kassidy Paine, Tim Wright, and Ray Kellenberger. Absent: Woody Street. The Mayor declared that a quorum was present.
The Mayor began the meeting by reading a proclamation on the retirement of Police Officer Brian Maxwell for his 20 years of service to the City.
The Mayor also recognized the police officers and fire fighters for their efforts during a fatal accident on I-55 on Monday, March 3Ta
Other Business:
Alderman Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Sisson to accept the minutes ofthe February 20, 2020 meeting.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Street.
Motion carried.
Alderwoman Sisson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brown to direct the City Clerk to transfer funds from the city sales tax to the City' s general fund to issue checks and authorize to pay the bills.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Kellenberger.
Nay: None. Absent: Street.
Motion carried.
New Business:
Wastewater Treatment: Alderman Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Sisson to approve repairs to a Flygt 20 horsepower solids pump at the Litchfield Wastewater Treatment Facility for an amount 3, 417.84 with Equipment Pro Inc., and to authorize the City Clerk to issue a check upon satisfactory completion.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Street.
Motion carried.
Lake: Alderman Hollo made a motion, seconded by Alderman Kellenberger to approve Vogel Plumbing to install a new mixer in the Bi-centennial Shower House for$ 2,768.63.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Street.
Motion carried.
Alderman Hollo made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brown to approve services with Laura Poole for weekend and holiday cleaning services of the Comfort Stations throughout the Lake Lou Yaeger Recreational Area (LLYRA) for the 2020 Season to be billed at a monthly rate of 320.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Street.
Motion carried.
Alderman Hollo made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Paine to approve a proposal from Prairie Archaeological for$ 4,440 for an archaeological survey of the construction sites for the Lake Revitalization Project and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement if applicable.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Hollo, Paine, Wright, Kellenberger.
Nay: Gerl, Sisson, Brown.
Absent: Street.
Motion carried.
Alderman Hollo made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wright to approve the second (final) invoice in the amount of$3, 310 to RCS Construction for work completed on the Lake Yaeger Spillway Repair.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Street.
Motion carried.
Building and Zoning: Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hollo to accept Parcel# 15- 04- 251- 016 (621 S. Franklin) through Quit Claim Deed.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Street.
Motion carried.
Economic Development: Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Sisson to approve change order# 2 from Kamalduski Excavating and Grading Co. Inc., for$ 3, 880 and authorize the City Clerk to issue a check.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Street.
Motion carried.
Discussion was held concerning change order# 3 from Kamalduski Excavating and Grading for additional work incurred on the external sewer for the I-55 Commerce Center. Ronnie Paul of Heneghan reported that while Kamadulski was excavating for the connection between the 1- 55 Commerce Center lift station wet well and the manhole, they encountered an excessive amount of groundwater. This resulted in five days additional time for Kamadulski; therefore, they are requesting a change order of$55, 319. 31. Heneghan does not dispute the additional days but does not believe the City has any responsibility to compensate the contractor for those additional costs. Special Project Coordinator Art Levoy did not recommend accepting the change order.
Paul did say that had the City would have paid for rock backfill had Kamadulski completed the manhole that was part of their contract. Instead, Kamadulski and Gelly agreed for Gelly to install the manhole and no rock was used. Paul suggested the City might consider paying the cost of the rock($ 16, 456. 76). Further discussion was held but no action taken.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hollo to accept pay request# 4 from Kamalduski Excavating and Grading Co. Inc., for$ 258,327.26 and authorize the City Clerk to issue a check.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Street.
Motion carried.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hollo to approve pay request# 7 from Hudson Surety Company for$ 203, 193. 84 for work completed on the external water main for the 1- 55 Commerce Center and authorize the City Clerk to issue a check contingent on receiving lien waivers and certified payrolls.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Street.
Motion carried.
Administration: Alderwoman Paine made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wright to approve an Ordinance annexing 173 Arrowhead Lane into the City of Litchfield.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Hollo, Paine, Wright, Kellenberger.
Nay: Gerl, Sisson, Brown.
Absent: Street.
The Mayor voted aye.
Motion carried.
Having no further business, Alderman Wright made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hollo 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: 01 p.m.
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