City of Litchfield City Council met Feb. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
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 Marilyn Sisson, Dave Hollo, Kassidy Paine, Timothy Wright, Woodrow Street, and Ray Kellenberger. Absent: Dwayne Gerl, Dan Newkirk. The Mayor declared that a quorum was present.
Lee Beckman, Engineer from Milano and Grunloh LLC gave an update on the gas line for the new Industrial Park( I-55 Commerce Center). Mr. Beckman also mentioned that their firm will prepare grant applications at no charge.
Other Business:
Alderperson Wright made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Paine to accept the minutes from the February 2, 2023 meeting.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl, Newkirk.
Motion carried.
New Business:
Economic Development:
Alderperson Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Street to approve a proposal for services from Lipe Architecture for final design of a concession/ restroom structure at the Route 66 Crossings Sport Complex Park, at a range of$ 5, 760 to $ 8, 640 and authorize the City Clerk to issue a check upon completion.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl, Newkirk.
Motion carried.
Wastewater:
Alderperson Wright made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Kellenberger to to approve the purchase of one( 1) Pulsar Ultrasonic level transmitter and installation provided by Durkin Equipment Company in the amount not to exceed $ 2,437. 50 and authorize the City Clerk to issue a check.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl, Newkirk.
Motion carried.
Executive Session:
Alderperson Wright made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Paine 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 of the public body..." ( 5ILCS 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))
3. " The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body." ( 5ILCS 120/ 2( 2)( 6)
Executive Session was entered into at 6: 38 p. m.
Alderperson Street made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Sisson to return to regular session at 7: 25 p.m.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl, Newkirk.
Motion carried.
New Business:
Alderperson Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Paine to accept the bid of 6, 756 from Cass Cooper for the property located at 220- 222 N. State Street.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl, Newkirk.
Motion carried.
Having no further business, Alderperson Street made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Kellenberger 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 7:27 p.m.
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