South Central Reporter

City of Greenville City Council met May 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Following the Executive Order issued by Governor Pritzker and with the surge in COVID Omicron variant, it has been determined by Mayor Barber that this public meeting be held both in-person and by remote participation.

The meeting was called to order on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM by Mayor George Barber.

1. ROLL CALL

Council Present: Council Member Bill Carpenter, Council Member Ivan Estevez, Council Member Kyle Littlefield, and Council Member Lisa Stephens

Council Absent: Mayor George Barber

Staff Present: City Manager Jo Hollenkamp, City Clerk Jody Weiss, City Treasurer Michelle Liggett, Economic Development Director Bill Walker, Chief

Stefan Neece

Public Present: Rebecca Sponsler, Lee Beckman, Christy Robertson, Bryan Chatham, Jim Prior, Kevin Foppe, Adam Boudoris, Dr. Wes Olson, Jeff Leidel, John Gillard, Dennis Warren

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. CITIZEN INPUT / COMMENTS ON ANY ITEM ON AGENDA OR OTHERWISE

No Comments

4. MAYOR AND/OR COUNCIL COMMENTS

5. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

5.1. There will be the normal utility rate adjustment effective May 1, 2022. Sewer rates are automatically adjusted annually by 80% of the Consumer Price Index from the previous year. Water rates are adjusted by 80% of the Consumer Price Index from the previous year, plus an additional 1% that was added for five years for debt servicing of the new water plant. Consumer price index increased resulting in a change of 6.83% for sewer rates, and 7.83% for water rates.

5.2. We would like to acknowledge that our own Police Chief - Stefan Neece will be inducted into the Greenville University Athletic Hall of Fame.

6. CONSENT AGENDA

6.1. Minutes and Financials

A) April 12, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting

B) April 26, 2022 Special City Council Meeting

C) Approval of Unpaid Bills

D) Financial Statements for April 2022

6.2. Administrative Reports

A) Police Department

B) Public Works Department

C) Sewer Department

D) Water Department

E) Building Permits

F) Building Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer

G) Annual Police Pension Fund Report

H) Annual Police Commissioner Report

I) Record Items - None

6.3. Other Items:

A) A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) Motorcycle Awareness Month Proclamation

B) National Public Works Week

C) Foster & Foster Letter of Engagement for GASB Report for $3,375. D) Pay request #1 from Haier Plumbing for Idler Lane for $151,260.30.

E) Authorize City staff to enter into an energy agreement with ILMO Propane to deliver LP gas from June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023 at a contract price of $1.880 per gallon.

F) Community Water Supply Testing Program - Lab Participation - Cost $5,482.23.

6.4. Approval of Consent Items

A) Approval of consent items (this text will not show on output document; recommendations/motions will)

Motion by Bill Carpenter, seconded by Kyle Littlefield, Motion to approve consent items 6.1 - 6.4

RESULT: Carried MOVER: Bill Carpenter SECONDER: Kyle Littlefield AYES: Bill Carpenter, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, and Lisa Stephens ABSENT: George Barber

7. MATTERS OF COUNCIL CONSIDERATION

7.2. Consideration of Agreement with Milano & Grunloh Engineers for design and construction engineering for Safe Route to Schools project.

Motion by Bill Carpenter, seconded by Ivan Estevez, Motion to approve the two agreements with Milano & Grunloh for a total of $55K for the safe routes to schools program.

RESULT: Carried MOVER: Bill Carpenter SECONDER: Ivan Estevez AYES: Bill Carpenter, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, and Lisa Stephens ABSENT: George Barber

7.3. Consideration of adding street lights along College Avenue between Idler and Dewey Street.

Motion by Ivan Estevez, seconded by Kyle Littlefield, Motion to move

forward with the street light project for College Avenue.

RESULT: Carried

MOVER: Ivan Estevez SECONDER: Kyle Littlefield AYES: Bill Carpenter, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, and Lisa Stephens ABSENT: George Barber

7.4. Consideration of Street Sweeper for Public Works Department

Motion by Kyle Littlefield, seconded by Bill Carpenter, Motion to approve the purchase of the new A7SE Tornado Sweeper Unit from Woodys for $275,166.20.

RESULT: Carried MOVER: Kyle Littlefield SECONDER: Bill Carpenter AYES: Bill Carpenter, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, and Lisa Stephens ABSENT: George Barber

7.5. Consideration of boom mower deck.

Motion by Kyle Littlefield, seconded by Ivan Estevez, Motion to approve the purchase of a 50" boom mower from Woody's for a total price not to exceed $34,728.

RESULT: Carried MOVER: Kyle Littlefield SECONDER: Ivan Estevez AYES: Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Bill Carpenter, and Lisa Stephens ABSENT: George Barber

7.6. Consideration of Water Plant Filter Media Replacement

Motion by Bill Carpenter, seconded by Ivan Estevez, Motion to purchase the Filter Media Replacement filter through All Service Contracting Group for $187,770.

RESULT: Carried MOVER: Bill Carpenter SECONDER: Ivan Estevez AYES: Bill Carpenter, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, and Lisa Stephens ABSENT: George Barber

7.7. Consideration of Pumps and Panel Replacement at Springhill Lift Station. Motion by Ivan Estevez, seconded by Kyle Littlefield, Motion to replace the Springhill Lift Station through Vandevanter Engineering for $262,450.

RESULT: Carried MOVER: Ivan Estevez SECONDER: Kyle Littlefield AYES: Bill Carpenter, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, and Lisa Stephens ABSENT: George Barber

7.8. Consideration of "Slow Children Playing Signs".

Motion by Bill Carpenter, seconded by Kyle Littlefield, Motion to conduct speed study when "Slow, Children Playing" sign is requested. If the speed study shows a problem the City will install a sign free of charge, but if the study shows that a sign is not warranted to offer to the citizen the option to purchase a sign for $300.00.

RESULT: Carried MOVER: Bill Carpenter

SECONDER: Kyle Littlefield AYES: Bill Carpenter, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, and Lisa Stephens ABSENT: George Barber

7.9. Consideration of ordinance #3269 application for Special Event Liquor Retailer's License.

Motion by Ivan Estevez, seconded by Kyle Littlefield, Motion to approve ordinance #3269 amending Chapter 118: Liquor Control of the City Code for the special event liquor license for KC for Bond County Fourth Fest.

RESULT: Carried MOVER: Ivan Estevez SECONDER: Kyle Littlefield AYES: Bill Carpenter, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, and Lisa Stephens ABSENT: George Barber

7.10. Consideration of bidding out 2020 and 2021 outstanding work orders for concrete. Motion by Kyle Littlefield, seconded by Bill Carpenter, Motion to send out RFP for 2020 and 2021 work order for concrete work.

RESULT: Carried MOVER: Kyle Littlefield SECONDER: Bill Carpenter AYES: Bill Carpenter, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, and Lisa Stephens ABSENT: George Barber

7.11. Discussion of Public Comment time and placement on the agenda.

Mayor Pro-Tem Lisa Stephens read letter from ex-Mayor Gaffner to keep the policy as is. John Gillard also spoke at the podium to not make any changes. Council wants to keep the existing policy but to add a paragraph clarifying the policy. No motion needed. Discussion only

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION

9. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Bill Carpenter, seconded by Kyle Littlefield, to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:10 p.m.

RESULT: Carried MOVER: Bill Carpenter SECONDER: Kyle Littlefield

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