South Central Reporter

City of Litchfield City Council met July 18.

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, Dwayne Gerl, Sara Zumwalt, Kassidy Paine, Jake Fleming, and Ray Kellenberger. Absent: Josh Hughes. The Mayor declared that a quorum was present.

Recognition:

Police Chief Kenny Ryker presented a Merit Award for Excellent Arrest to Officer Tylor Knisley and Officer Eric Lamb. Due to his diligence in patrolling, Officer Lamb curtailed a theft in progress at Victory Lane Ford. Officer Knisley received the award for using technology to track criminals, especially those involved with narcotics. The Council stood and applauded their efforts.

Mayor' s Report

Mayor Dougherty reported on two additional grants received by the City. Crimestoppers awarded a$ 6, 000 grant to the police department to purchase an evidence incinerator and the fire department is in receipt of a$ 250 grant from Harbor Freight to purchase equipment. The Mayor also reported that the Fire Department' s dive team had participated in flood rescues in the metro east.

Other Business:

Alderperson Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Huffman, to accept the minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting.

The Mayor directed a roll call vote.

Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Huffinan, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.

Nay: None.

Absent: Hughes.

Motion carried.

Alderperson Kellenberger made a motion seconded by Alderperson Sisson 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, Huffman, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.

Nay: None.

Absent: Hughes.

Motion carried.

Old Business:

None

New Business:

Streets:

Alderperson Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Paine to approve a Resolution approving a sole- source proposal from Vandevanter Engineering to replace and install a control panel and guide pipes for the North Monroe lift station for an amount not to exceed$ 36,395. 11.

The Mayor directed a roll call vote.

Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Huffman, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.

Nay: None.

Absent: Hughes.

Motion carried.

Alderperson Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Zumwalt to approve a Resolution approving a sole- source proposal from Vandevanter Engineering to replace seven lift station alarms and install four additional alarms for an amount not to exceed$ 87, 617.63.

The Mayor directed a roll call vote.

Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Huffman, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.

Nay: None.

Absent: Hughes.

Motion carried.

Alderperson Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Fleming to award the low bid proposal from Rooters American Asphalt for work on South Jackson Street from Sargent Street to Tyler Street with repaving and curb work for an amount not to exceed $ 333, 950. 00.

The Mayor directed a roll call vote.

Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Huffman, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.

Nay: None.

Absent: Hughes.

Motion carried.

Alderperson Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Sisson to approve a Resolution approving a sole- source proposal from Haier Plumbing & Heating to replace the current lift station and force main at the beach house for an amount not to exceed$ 233, 970. 00.

The Mayor directed a roll call vote.

Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Huffinan, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.

Nay: None.

Absent: Hughes.

Motion carried.

Water:

Discussion was held regarding an Energy Transition Community Grant from DCEO. City Administrator Vazquez explained that the grant, in the amount of$96, 426 would be used to assist with engineering fees for watermain improvements. The budget for the project is approximately $ 1, 800, 000 in DCEO CDBG funds and $ 300, 000 in local funds.

Economic Development:

Alderperson Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Paine to approve a Resolution of support and commitment of local funds for a DCEO RDMS grant.

The Mayor directed a roll call vote.

Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Huffman, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.

Nay: None.

Absent: Hughes.

Motion carried.

Alderperson Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Huffman to approve a Resolution for professional services agreements with Milano and Grunloh Engineers, LLC for grant administration, design engineering services, and construction engineering services for a DCEO CDBG Public Infrastructure Grant for water system improvements.

The Mayor directed a roll call vote.

Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Huffman, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.

Nay: None.

Absent: Hughes.

Motion carried.

Alderperson Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Gerl to approve a Resolution approving a consulting services agreement with Governmental Consulting Solutions.

The Mayor directed a roll call vote.

Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Huffman, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.

Nay: None.

Absent: Hughes.

Motion carried.

Alderperson Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Fleming to approve a Resolution authorizing the execution of an Electric Line Extension Agreement with Refundable Deposit for Non- Residential Developers with Ameren Illinois Company.

The Mayor directed a roll call vote.

Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Huffman, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.

Nay: None.

Absent: Hughes.

Motion carried.

Lake:

Alderperson Huffman made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Gerl to approve an Ordinance to assign a City lease from Christopher R. Fox& Melissa A. Fox to Christopher R. Fox, as Trustee of the Christopher R. Fox Trust.

The Mayor directed a roll call vote.

Aye: Sisson, Gerl, Zumwalt, Huffman, Paine, Fleming, Kellenberger.

Nay: None.

Absent: Hughes.

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: 52 p.m.

https://www.cityoflitchfieldil.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07182024-325