City of Litchfield City Council met Oct. 1
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The meeting was offered remotely due to the COVID- 19 public health emergency. Public Hearing
Mayor Steven Dougherty called the Public Hearing to order at 6: 15 p.m. City Attorney Kit Hantla explained that there has been a substantial deficit to keep the ambulance operating for the public. He indicated that the City is allowed to increase the tax levy for this service. Budget Officer Jereme Zook shared that the ambulance is funded through patient fees, sales tax, and the tax levy. He believes the tax increase should generate sufficient funds to cover the approximately$ 100,000 of the shortfall and alleviate some of the use of sales tax to fund the ambulance. The sales tax revenue could then be used elsewhere. Seeing that there were no questions, the Mayor adjourned the Public Hearing at 6: 21 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Mayor Steven Dougherty called the Regular Meeting on to order 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, Ray Kellenberger and Woodrow Street. The Mayor declared that a quorum was present.
Public Participation:
Tammy Estell addressed the Council regarding Lake Lot# 205, indicating she had hundreds of signatures in support of their position along with pictures. She did not submit either for the record.
Other Business:
Alderman Brown made a motion, seconded by Alderman Kellenberger to accept the minutes of the September 20, 2020 meeting.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wright 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, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
Fire:
Alderman Street made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brown to authorize the purchase of six 6) truck tires for Squad 805 at a cost of$2,772. 12, to include the tires, installation labor, and scrap EPA fees from Taylor Tire & Auto Inc. and allow the City Clerk to cut a check upon satisfactory completion.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Street made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hollo to authorize the emergency repair of four( 4) air( spring) bags on Tower Ladder 803 at an estimated cost of$3, 559.07 with work completed by Macqueen Equipment and allow the City Clerk to cut a check upon satisfactory completion.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Pulled from the agenda: Discussion and possible action regarding the West Side Fire Station and a proposal received from Lipe Construction of$43, 595. 00 to construct an upper level insulated ceiling area above the conditioned space of the West Side Fire Station
Administration:
Alderman Street made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brown to approve an Ordinance increasing the salaries of the City Clerk and Treasurer by 2% to take effect after the April 2021 election. Alderwoman Paine moved to amend the motion to increase the salary of the City Clerk$ 1, 000.00 and the salary of the Treasurer$ 100. 00. The amendment was seconded by Alderman Hollo. Discussion was held, then the Mayor directed a roll call vote on amending the motion:
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
The Mayor then directed a roll call vote on the amended motion to increase the salary of the City Clerk$ 1, 000 and the salary ofthe Treasurer$ 100.00 to take effect after the April 2021 election.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Street made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Sisson to approve the contracting and use of dumpsters for the City Annual Fall Clean-Up with funds from the Services Accounts.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Street made a motion, seconded by Alderman Kellenberger to approve a policy regarding employee drug testing for CDL holders, utilize Midwest Truckers Association for such services and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. City Administrator Tonya Flannery explained that this is required by federal law and testing will take place at hire, after an accident and randomly.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Economic Development:
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Gerl to approve Change Order 1 for the amount of$ 14, 853. 42 from RCS Construction Inc. for extra work done on North Illinois and authorize the Mayor to sign the request and the City Clerk to issue a check contingent on IDOT approval.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hollo to approve Pay Request 1 for the amount of$70,916.20 and Pay Request# 2 for the amount of$318, 166. 56 for a total of$389, 082.76 from RCS Construction Inc. and authorize the Mayor to sign the requests and City Clerk to issue a check contingent on submittal oflien waivers, certified payroll and IDOT approval.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Tourism:
Alderwoman Sisson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Gerl to approve an advertising contract with Terrain Magazine not to exceed $ 2, 100 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Lake:
Alderman Hollo made a motion, seconded by Alderman Street to to approve Change Order# 2 from Endrizzi Contracting, Inc. for the amount of$ 1, 116.62 for extra work done on the Watershed Implementation Project and authorize the City Clerk to issue a check. The Mayor called for a voice vote. Motion carried.
Alderman Hollo made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brown to approve Pay Request# 3 from Endrizzi Contracting, Inc. for the amount of$ 117,702. 16 for work done on the Watershed Implementation Project and authorize the City Clerk to issue a check upon submittal of certified payroll.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Pulled from the agenda: A motion to approve the submission of the IDNR Illinois Boat Access Area Development grant application with letter of support, approve the grant certifications and authorize the Mayor to sign the grant documents and the$ 118. 50 application fee with authorization for the City Clerk to cut a check.
Having no further business, Alderman Gerl 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 6: 50 p.m.
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