City of Litchfield City Council met Sept. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Public Hearing
Mayor Steven Doughtery called the public hearing to order at 6: 15 p.m. Lee Beckman of Milano and Grunloh Engineers reviewed the Storm/ Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation project. He explained that the purpose of the project is to serve the City with safe and sanitary sewer services and to help alleviate flooding and sanitary sewer backups. The City has applied for a 80/ 20 grant that would cover the first step of the process with more grant funding available in the future. The project would be completed in four phases. After brief discussion, Mayor Dougherty closed the public hearing at 6: 23 p.m.
Regular Meeting
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, Dwayne Gerl, Sara Zumwalt, Josh Hughes, Kassidy Paine, Jacob Fleming, and Ray Kellenberger. Absent: Dan Newkirk( attending IML). The Mayor declared that a quorum was present.
Other Business:
Alderperson Sisson made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Paine to accept the minutes from the September 7, 2023 meeting.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Hughes, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Newkirk.
Motion carried.
Alderperson Zumwalt made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Fleming to direct the City Clerk to transfer funds from the city sales tax to the City' s general fund to issue checks and authorize to pay the bills and process payroll.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Hughes, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Newkirk.
Motion carried.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
Administration:
Alderperson Fleming read the proposed motion- A motion to approve the Montgomery County Housing Authority' s request for a permanent waiver of water and sewer multiple users of single meter flat fees for the Brown Shoe Loft Apartments at 212 S. State Street. With no motion or a second, no action was taken.
Alderperson Fleming made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Gerl to approve final pay request 4 from Blankenship Construction Co., for the amount of$ 32, 378. 85 for work done on the Lake Lou Yaeger 16th Avenue Sediment Dam.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Newkirk, Zumwalt, Hughes, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Sisson.
Motion carried.
Lake:
Alderperson Fleming made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Sisson to approve the purchase of a Bennett 3711 SNR single product fuel dispenser and a TMS MPC- B8E- 25— fuel console with electronic interface plus installation and test for proper operation, from WJ Scott Company for an amount not to exceed $ 17, 816. 82.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Hughes, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Newkirk.
Motion carried.
Water:
Alderman Fleming made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hughes to approve an agreement with HMG Engineers not to exceed$ 40, 000 for assistance completing the Lead Service Line Inventory required by IEPA and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Hughes, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Newkirk.
Motion carried.
Alderperson Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Paine to replace equipment damaged from lightning through Brooks and Associates for an amount not to exceed $ 16, 510.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Hughes, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Newkirk.
Abstain: Zumwalt.
Motion carried.
Streets:
Alderperson Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Sisson to approve an Ordinance declaring personal property of the City of Litchfield as surplus and authorizing its sale, trade in and/ or disposal, specifically two trucks.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Hughes, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Newkirk.
Motion carried.
Alderperson Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Fleming to approve the purchase of a 2022 Heavy Duty 4X4 Extended Cab 3/- ton F250- 2500, 9000 GVWR Pickup Truck with eight foot service body with flip tops from Victory Lane for$ 52,462.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Hughes, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Newkirk.
Motion carried.
Alderperson Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Paine to approve the purchase of a 2023 Heavy Duty 4X4 one-ton F550- 5500 19, 500 GVWR Dual Real Wheel Regular Truck Cab and Chassis and Stainless-Steel Dual Body with Snowplow and Stainless Steel under Tailgate Spreader from Victory Lane for$ 114, 179.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Hughes, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Newkirk.
Motion carried.
Economic Development:
Alderperson Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Gerl to approve an Ordinance authorizing the purchase of approximately 27. 7 acres from UCB Bank with 19. 4 acres being used for the soccer park included in the OSLAD/ LWCF grant for an amount not to exceed
692, 500 and authorize the Mayor to sign the grant documents and closing documents.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Hughes, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.
Nay: Sisson, Zumwalt.
Absent: Newkirk.
Motion carried.
Having no further business, Alderperson Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Gerl 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 6: 40 p.m.
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