City of Centralia City Council met Jan. 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council for Centralia, Illinois met in the Council Chambers at Centralia City Hall. Mayor Kuder called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Kuder, Councilman Castellari, Councilman Smith, Councilman Griffin, & Councilman Jackson
Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Scott Randall, City Manager; Derek Sherman, Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Director; Jeff Schwartz; Public Works Director; Michelle Liggett, Finance Director; Gayla Harting; Community Development Director; Chief Dodson, Police Department; Chief Lynch, Fire Department; Bill Agee, City Treasurer; William Smith, City Attorney; and Tara Ramey, Deputy Clerk
PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Kuder led the Pledge of Allegiance and Vernell Burris led the prayer.
AMENDMENTS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mr. Vernell Burris addressed the Council regarding the increase of video gaming machines in town compared to the number of people and the amount of money those people have available to them.
Bunny Garrett addressed the Council with questions in regard to a significant increase of payrolls and vouchers from the previous meeting compared to meetings prior. City Treasurer Bill Agee responded with the possibility of additional payments being made towards projects as well as a third pay period for employees.
Mr. Eric Collins addressed the Council regarding the increase of prices for burials at Elmwood Cemetery. Mr. Collins mentioned that the Cemetery Advisory Commission had advised against increasing the prices. Mr. Collins also discussed the shape of the Cemetery.
CONSENT AGENDA
A Motion was made by Councilman Jackson and seconded by Councilman Smith to Approve Items 1-3 of the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval Of The Minutes Of The January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting
2. Approval Of Payrolls And Vouchers In The Amount Of $655,603.30
3. Receive And Place On File The Monthly Treasurer’s Report As Of December 31, 2021
Ayes: Councilman Castellari, Councilman Smith, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Jackson, and Mayor Kuder
Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried.
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None
BIDS
None
ORDINANCES
City Manager Randall reported that there are thirteen items from both the Fire Department and the Public Works Department that there is no longer a use for. City Manager Randall mentioned that minimum bid prices have been set for each item at what is believed to be a reasonable amount. A Motion was made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Castellari to Approve An Ordinance Declaring Certain Property To Be Surplus Property And Authorizing The Sale, Trade, Disposal, Or Donation, Thereof.
Ayes: Councilman Castellari, Councilman Smith, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Jackson, and Mayor Kuder
Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
City Manager Randall mentioned that the water main replacement project was approved in the fiscal year 2022 budget review and will be roughly a $200,000.00 project. He stated that this contract is not to exceed $37,000.00 and is for the design and construction supervision for the project. A Motion was made by Councilman Griffin and seconded by Councilman Castellari to Approve A Resolution Approving An Agreement With Curry & Associates Engineers Inc. For Civil Engineering Services Pertaining To Water Main Replacement on N. Poplar Street.
Ayes: Councilman Castellari, Councilman Smith, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Jackson, and Mayor Kuder
Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried.
City Manager Randall the old truck that is no longer adequate to use, and that there has been a budgeted amount of $90,000.00 and that the Public Works Department has been soliciting proposals. Mr. Randall stated that a used truck located in Norco, CA was found to be the best option. City Manager Randall stated that the vehicle is a 2015 Dodge Aerial lift Bucket Truck. Mr. Randall stated that the vehicle will be delivered to Las Vegas, NV, and that a city employee will be flown out to pick up and drive the vehicle to Centralia. Mr. Randall mentioned that new equipment was priced between $150,000.00 and $160,000.00. Jeff Schwartz mentioned that the vehicle was previously on a lease program, and he feels it will be a good vehicle. Mayor Kuder questioned the certification of the previous truck, and Mr. Schwartz stated that it did not pass certification and would cost roughly $18,000.00 for repairs to the boom. A Motion was made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Jackson to Approve A Resolution Waiving The Bidding Requirements And Accepting A Proposal From Commerce Truck & Equipment Sales, LLC For The Purchase Of An Aerial Bucket Truck In The Amount Of $89,115.00.
Ayes: Councilman Castellari, Councilman Smith, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Jackson, and Mayor Kuder
Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried.
City Manager Randall stated that proposals were solicited by staff for the repairs of the overhead doors at Fire Station #1, and there were two local vendors that came out to inspect, but only one submitted a proposal. Mr. Randall mentioned that it was recommended that the size of the doors be expanded by raising the clearance of the doors. Chief Lynch mentioned that the time for completion is expected to be one week per door resulting in three weeks to a month estimated time frame. Councilman Griffin questioned the time frame of the bids and was advised by Chief Lynch that bid solicitation started in October and that ample time was provided for bids to be returned. A Motion was made by Councilman Griffin and seconded by Councilman Jackson to Approve A Resolution Waiving The Bidding Requirements And Accepting A Proposal From Depew & Owen Builders, Inc. For The Fire Department Building Repairs In The Amount Of $27,500.00.
Ayes: Councilman Castellari, Councilman Smith, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Jackson, and Mayor Kuder
Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried
City Manager Randall mentioned stated that this was not an anticipated expense but is a necessary and mandatory piece of equipment that needs to be replaced. Jeff Schwartz mentioned that there are a total of three pumps at the water plant and they run 24 hours a day. A Motion was made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Castellari to Approve A Resolution Waiving The Bidding Requirements And Accepting A Proposal From Missouri Machinery & Engineering Company For A Transfer Pump At The Water Plant In The Amount Of $33,689.00.
Ayes: Councilman Castellari, Councilman Smith, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Jackson, and Mayor Kuder
Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried
OTHER BUSINESS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
City Manager Randall discussed the recent licenses that have been provided and dropped leaving an open Class C license. A Motion was made by Councilman Jackson and seconded by Councilman Castellari to Approve An Ordinance Amending The Centralia Municipal Code Regarding A Decrease In The Number of Class C Liquor Licenses.
Ayes: Councilman Castellari, Councilman Smith, Councilman Jackson, and Mayor Kuder
Nays: Councilman Griffin
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried.
REPORTS
City Manager Randall discussed the new employees for the City of Centralia including a Telecommunicator, a Water Billing Clerk, the additional Code Enforcement Officer, and the lateral transfer program for Police Officers interested in coming to the city. Mr. Randall mentioned that Jeff Schwartz was able to obtain an additional $700,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Transportation to be allocated for the Gragg St. improvement which is expected to be a two-year construction season to reconstruct at an estimated total cost of $1.6 million.
Councilman Smith addressed the comments made by Mr. Collins regarding the burial fees. He mentioned sitting with the Cemetery Advisory Commission to discuss those fees and how the decisions were made. Councilman Smith also requested information be provided at the next meeting of the Hoffman Hart building in reference to the Centralia Moose Lodge possibly being interested in moving to the downtown area.
Councilman Griffin welcomed Mayor Kuder and Councilman Smith back. He also agreed that there needs to be a meeting with the Cemetery Advisory Commission to discuss the issues that were brought forward with the fee increases.
Mayor Kuder acknowledged the Centralia Orphans for beginning their season with a record of 19-2 on a winning streak and hoping they will be able to regain the title of The Winningest High School Basketball Team in the Nation. Mayor Kuder also mentioned Saint Mary’s Hospital and the advanced specialty surgical teams that have been able to be brought in. He is hoping to have people’s opinions of the hospital change now that these new surgeons are here. He discussed his own recent surgery and how well the team did for him.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Griffin to Adjourn The Meeting.
Ayes: Councilman Castellari, Councilman Smith, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Jackson, and Mayor Kuder
Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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