City of Litchfield City Council met May 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
This meeting was offered remotely due to the COVID- 19 public health emergency.
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( physically in attendance) Alderpersons Marilyn Sisson, Dave Hollo, Mark Brown, Kassidy Paine, Woodrow Street. Present( attending remotely) Timothy Wright, Ray Kellenberger. Absent: Dwayne Gerl. The Mayor declared that a quorum was present.
Appointment:
Alderman Street made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Sisson to approve the following appointments:
Zoning Board
5 year appointments
Roy Simmermaker May, 2025
Mary Schmidt May, 2025
Lori Gardner May, 2025
Police Pension
2-year appointment
Lisa Montgomery May, 2022
Police and Fire Commission
3- year appointment
John Thull May, 2023
Jim Ostermann May, 2023
Plan Commission
3- year appointment
Richard Weiss May, 2023
Ben Schwab May, 2023
Carol Stuttle May, 2023
Ed Wernsing May, 2023
Economic Development
4-year appointment
Paul Osborne May, 2024
Tim Burenga May, 2024
Dan Fleming May, 2024
Airport Authority
5- year appointment
Phil Sisson May, 2025
Tourism Advisory Committee
3- year appointment
Rebecca Snow-Grimm May 2023
Nancy Hyam May, 2023
Jean Elmore May, 2023
Tree Board
3- year appointment
Nancy Jones May, 2023
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Public Participation:
Russ Campbell addressed the Council regarding his current status as a Volunteer Firefighter with the Litchfield Fire Department
Other Business:
Alderman Brown made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Paine to accept the minutes of the May 7, 2020 meeting.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
New Business:
Building/Zoning:
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hollo to approve the Preliminary Plan for Plummer Commercial Park, a Major Subdivision.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: Brown.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Streets:
Alderwoman Paine made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brown to approve the purchase of a new 2020 Cat 306-07 CR Mini Excavator for$ 63, 630 from Altorfer Inc., of Springfield, IL through Sourcewell contract and authorize the City Clerk to issue a check upon satisfactory delivery.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Alderwoman Paine made a motion, seconded by Alderman Street to accept a proposal for 21, 000 from Martin Engineering for engineering services necessary for the overlay and curb rehabilitation of State Street from Sargent Street to Union Avenue and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Alderwoman Paine made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hollo to accept Pay Request# 9 from Gelly Excavating and Construction in the amount of$393, 912. 18 and authorize the City Clerk to issue a check.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Alderwoman Paine made a motion, seconded by Alderman Street to to approve a bid from RCS Construction Inc. for$ 391, 332.76 for the reconstruction ofNorth Illinois from Ryder Street to Union Avenue, contingent on Engineer' s final review and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Economic Development:
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Paine to approve a resolution of support of planning for parks and recreation.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brown to approve the railroad repairs needed for the Litchfield Industrial Park spur with Respondek Rail Service for an amount not to exceed $ 17,255.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hollo to approve submittal of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Community Development Rebuild Illinois Fast-Track Public Infrastructure Grant for the natural gas and electrical service utility extensions along with all grant documentation including minority benefit/affirmative housing statement/resolution of support and commitment of local funds, local government certification, recipient disclosure certification and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the documents.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Lake:
Alderman Hollo made a motion, seconded by Alderman Street to approve a proposal for the engineering services for the bidding and construction phase of the Lake Lou Yaeger Watershed Implementation Project( Section 319) for an amount not to exceed$ 98, 800.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Mayor Dougherty stated that now that the State has moved into Phase 3 of the Governor's Restore Illinois Plan the campground area will be open effective May 29, 2020. No more than 10 people will be allowed to congregate and social distancing will be encouraged. He indicated that the cabins and the beach will not be open this summer. Rental of beach equipment is still being considered. There was no discussion.
Administration:
Alderman Street made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brown to approve an ordinance adopting a policy prohibiting Sexual Harassment, as required by Act.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Building& Grounds:
Alderman Brown made a motion, seconded by Alderman Street to approve a proposal from Neuhaus Heating and Air Conditioning for replacement of HVAC equipment at City Hall at a cost not to exceed $ 241, 960.00.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Executive Session:
Alderman Brown made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Sisson to Enter into Executive Session, as allowed under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, as found in Chapter 5 ofthe Illinois Compiled Statutes, Section 120, to address these certain and restricted items:
The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees ofthe public body." ( 51LCS 120/2(2)( C)( 1).
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))
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 of the closed meeting." ( 51LCS 120/ 2( 2)( C)( 11) Executive Session was entered at 6: 59 p.m.
Alderman Street made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brown to return to open session at 7: 22 p.m.
Having no further business, Alderman Street made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Sisson 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: 23 p.m.
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