South Central Reporter

City of Bunker Hill City Council met Dec. 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, and COUNCIL’S PRAYER: Mayor Chapman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

Present: Mayor John Chapman, Council Members Dave Schick, Rick Girth, Glenn Bruckert, Carlos Arzuagas, and Grover Webb, City Attorney Rick Verticchio, City Treasurer Lisa Webb, Chief of Police Zach Girth, City Clerk Heather Kraus

Absent: None

Gallery: Bo Yeager, Andrea Hellrung, Alec Bowman, Cherie Mortland, Kevin Beasley, Frank Hamilton, Ronnie Paul, James and Meghan Hayes, Matt Wolken, Alan and Vickie Mize, and numerous others.

2. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Review and Approval of Minutes and Reports: Reg. Mtg. Min., Nov. 13, 2024; Special Mtg. Nov. 25; Gaming Report, Oct., 2024; Hall Rentals, Nov. 2024; UTV Licenses Nov. 2024

B. Deputy Clerk Reports: Nov., 2024

C. Water Dept. Reports: Nov., 2024

D. Treasurer’s Reports: Nov., 2024.

The motion was made by Council Member Bruckert to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Arzuagas.

Roll Call

Ayes: Schick, Girth, Bruckert, Arzuagas, Webb

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

3. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: None

4. RECOGNITION OF 1st RESPONDERS: Mayor Chapman recognized the efforts of four of our 1st responders in their successful efforts to save the life of a Bunker Hill resident several weeks ago. The service members recognized were: Andrea Hellrung, Ambulance, Alec Bowman Fire Dept., Aaron Davis, Fire Dept., and Chief Zach Girth, Police. The City recognizes the time, effort, and skill of the numerous members of our first responders. Thank you all.

5. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Discussion of Special Event Liquor License: no update.

B. Approval for 401 Contracting Bid: Council Member Bruckert made the motion to approve the quote for plumbing services at the Hickory St. Lift Station by 401 Contracting for $2,600 upon recommendation from the PW Committee. Council Member Schick made the second.

Roll Call

Ayes: Schick, Girth, Bruckert, Arzuagas, Webb

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

C. Approval for Purchase of Replacement Pumps: Council Member Schick made the recommendation to approve the purchase of replacement pumps from FloSystems for $10,500 for the Hickory St. Lift Station upon recommendation from the PW Committee. Council Member Bruckert made the second.

Roll Call

Ayes: Schick, Girth, Bruckert, Arzuagas, Webb

Nays: None

Absent: None; Motion carried.

6. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Request from the Public: James and Meghan Hayes requested that the Council consider taking action to slow traffic at the stop sign on the corner of W. Warren and Clinton. They expressed concerns of numerous traffic violations and suggested several potential solutions to help reduce the problem. Mayor Chapman thanked them for their concern and reassured them that this has been a recurring topic of discussion. Increased police presence will be provided and additional strategies enacted to reduce traffic violations at the stop signs in town.

B. Liquor License Signatory Requirement Discussion: Kevin Beasley requested an extension to the signatory requirement for his liquor license. Mayor Chapman assured him that he would recommend the extension later in the meeting during the attorney discussion.

C. Approval of Purchase of SCADA Equipment: Council Member Schick made the motion to purchase updated SCADA equipment from WD Technologies for $33,210 upon the recommendation from the PW Committee. Council Member Bruckert made the second.

Roll Call

Ayes: Schick, Girth, Bruckert, Arzuagas, Webb

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

D. Approval of Purchase of AED Equipment: Council Member Girth made the motion to purchase two complete kits of Phillips HeartStart OnSite AED and related equipment, and replacement supplies for the kit in the City Hall for $3,839 plus tax. Council Member Arzuagas made the second. This purchase will provide equipment for the police vehicle on duty, Mae Whitaker Park, and the City Hall.

Roll Call

Ayes: Schick, Girth, Bruckert, Arzuagas, Webb

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

6. EXECUTIVE REPORTS:

A. Public Works: Mayor Chapman began with a summary of the work being done on culverts, winterizing, repairs to the lagoon transformer, and the solar installations. Because of the savings from the solar installations, the City has avoided having to raise the sewer rate as was recommended earlier this year to cover the increased cost of operations. Mayor Chapman also shared the compliments that he has received for the City of the appearance of the solar pavilions in the park. The solar panel project has been a great success.

B. Police Dept.: The department handled 206 calls. Officer Martin is settling in very well and will be on patrol solo in January. The past month has been fairly quiet.

C. Clerk’s Report: The Clerk summarized the report provided in the packet. The notification of the OSLAD award notification should happen next week, additional ordinances have been added to the website, and progress has been made on uploading more minutes from past years. She encouraged the Council to update park policies and to consider economic and community development measures.

7. ATTORNEY’S REPORT: Attorney Verticchio was consulted and the Council discussed offering extensions to the liquor license signatory requirements. Council Member Arzuagas made the motion to allow the Mayor to extend the signatory requirement for local businesses for sixty days at his discretion while the Council discussed possible changes to the Ordinance. Council Member Bruckert made the second.

Roll Call

Ayes: Schick, Girth, Bruckert, Arzuagas, Webb

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Mr. Verticchio informed the Council that repayments were being made on schedule. He also reminded the Council that designating a street through the Mae Whitaker Park would require naming the street. There was discussion of having a community contest to suggest names for the new street.

8. COMMENTS FROM THE VISITORS: None

9. CONCERNS FROM THE COUNCIL: None

10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None

11. AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION: None

12. ADJOURN: Council Member Bruckert made the motion to adjourn. Council Member Arzuagas made the second. Unanimous Voice Vote carried the motion. The Regular Council Meeting of the City of Bunker Hill on December 11, 2024 was adjourned at 8:07 pm.

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