City of Carlinville City Council met Aug. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
PRESENT: Alderman Downey, Alderman Harber, Alderman LeVora, Alderman Ober, Alderman Wagstaff, Alderman Koller, Alderman Reese, Alderman Link, City Clerk Carla Brockmeier, Mayor Oswald, Chief Derek Graham, City Treasurer Jody Reichmann, Woodard and Curran Representative Dan Held, Budget Officer Linda Boente
Approval of Previous Minutes - Motion was made by Alderman Ober to approve minutes, seconded by Wagstaff, motion passed unanimously.
Approval of Bills - Motion was made to approve bills by Alderman LeVora, hold Kufa bill, seconded by Koller, motion passed unanimously.
Police Report - FYI
Monthly Tax Report – FYI
Budget Report - FYI
Correspondence
Joey Boente Correspondence – Approval was given for a food truck to be placed in the NW corner of the square on Sept 6th after a motion was made by Alderman Koller, seconded by Reese, motion passed unanimously.
Jon Convery Correspondence – Approval was given to allow Brave Hazel to host Brave Days on the square the first weekend in October after a motion was made by Alderman Wagstaff, seconded by Ober, motion passed unanimously.
Unhinged Correspondence – Motion was made to approve closure of the first block of East Main with minimal parking access by Alderman Harber, seconded Ober, motion passed unanimously.
Public Comment - None
Old Business
Update Public Safety Building Roof Bid – Alderman Harber informed the council a meeting will be held at the Public Safety Building with CTS (general contractor) and D.E. Martin Roofing low bid on roof, on Thursday to discuss moving forward with roof replacement.
Zoning Administrator Position – Motion was made to advertise for a part-time zoning position at $20.00 per hour by Alderman Downey, seconded by Harber, motion passed unanimously. We will readvertise due to lack of interest in the full-time position.
Flower Beds -Square/ Motion was made to approve bid for $16,000.00 from Marcus Davis Lawn Care for (8) new flower beds on the square by Alderman Harber, seconded by Link, motion passed unanimously, with Koller abstaining.
830 Mayo Demolition – Bids were taken for demolition of 830 Mayo Street. The property has previous liens and has been signed over to the city via the property owner for demolition. The city will place a lien on the property. Three bids were taken for demolition. Low bid of $4,950.00 from Lange Excavating was approved after a motion by Alderman Downey, seconded by Link, motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance Authorizing the Solicitation of Proposals for the Sale of Certain Real Property 1000 N Broad tabled for correction
Ordinance Authorizing the Solicitation of Proposals for the Sale of Certain Real Property 1020 N Broad tabled for correction
Lake Lease Transfer / Davis to Harris – Motion was made to approve transfer after a motion was made by Alderman Koller, seconded by Reese, motion passed unanimously.
Replace Lift Station #1 and Guardrails at WWTP – A motion was made to approve replacement of lift station #1 Flygt 3085, and guiderails at the WWTP, by Alderman Downey, for $17,500.00 from Vandevanter Engineering, seconded by Wagstaff, motion passed unanimously.
New Business
Annual Operating Report – Carlinville Dept of Public Works – Dan Held presented the annual operating report from Woodard and Curran. He summarized the operations at the street, water plant, and waste water treatment plant for the past year.
Purchase Jetter/Vac Truck for Street Department – Motion was made to approve purchase of jetter vac truck from E.J. Equipment for the cost of $127,382.00, financed by Bank & Trust Co. at 5.15% for 60 months, seconded by Koller, motion passed unanimously.
Motion to adjourn was made by Alderman Downey at 6:54 p.m., seconded by Koller motion passed unanimously.
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