City of Litchfield City Council met Sept. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The 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 Alderpersons Dwayne Gerl, Marilyn Sisson, Mark Brown, Dave Hollo, Kassidy Paine, Tim Wright, Woodrow Street and Ray Kellenberger. The Mayor declared that a quorum was present.
Other Business:
Alderperson Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Wright to accept the minutes from the September 2, 2021 meeting.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
New Business:
Tourism:
Alderperson Sisson made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Kellenberger to approve the commission of Stang Arts for an amount of$7, 700 for the creation and sealing of a mural downtown and the postcard mural and authorize the Mayor to sign the contracts. Jamie Stang spoke about the site selection, and the agricultural nature ofthe mural. She explained the painting process and how the new mural and the postcard mural will be preserved. The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Fire:
Alderperson Street made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Wright to approve the purchase of two sets of Lion Super-Deluxe Personal Protection Equipment( bunker gear) for structural
firefighting with Red Zone Contaminant Control Package from Dinges Fire Company at a cost not to exceed $4,749.90 and authorize the City Clerk to issue a check upon satisfactory delivery. The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Water:
Alderperson Hollo made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Street to authorize Durkin Equipment to supply and install the uninterrupted power supply for the membrane system at a cost not to exceed $ 5, 562. 05
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Lake:
Alderperson Hollo made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Kellenberger to approve the purchase of five (5) Kasco Marine 3/ horsepower 50-foot cord 6. 7 Amp 120-Volt De-Icers from West Marine for$ 895 each for a total of$4,475 plus the cost of shipping.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Wastewater Treatment:
Alderperson Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Sisson to approve a SEGA agreement with Ameren for the electric service to the Lake Lagoon/Force Main lift station for a period of seven years and upfront cost of$7, 934.37, authorize the City Clerk to issue a check and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement documents.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Building/Grounds:
Alderperson Brown made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Street to authorize payment of 3, 400 to Ron Scheller for bat exclusion at the Carnegie Building.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Executive Session:
Alderperson Brown made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Sisson to Enter into Executive Session, as allowed under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, as found in Chapter 5 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Section 120, to address these certain and restricted items:
1. " The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees ofthe public body..." ( 51LCS 120/ 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))
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Executive Session was entered at 6: 44 p.m.
Alderperson Kellenberger made a motion seconded by Alderperson Brown to return to open session at 6: 58 p.m.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
New Business:
Alderperson Wright made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Street to approve a Resolution Amending Budgeted Police Department Staffing.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Alderperson Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Kellenberger to increase the salary of the Collector of Sewer by $2, 500.00 as a market adjustment.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Having no further business, Alderperson Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Street to adjourn the regular meeting of the Litchfield City Council. The Mayor called for a voice vote, motion carried, and the regular meeting adjourned at 7: 00 p.m.
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