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City of Assumption City Council met July 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Bromwell Lodge by Mayor William Herbord who led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was answered by Alderpersons Ricky Bradshaw Jr, Gary Nelsen, Herbert Palmer, Kim Porter and Travis Sullivan. Also, present were Mayor William Herbord, Attorney Stephen Hedinger, Police Chief Seath Hubbs, Treasurer Angel Palmer and City Clerk Janet Waller.
Present in the audience were Engineer Daniel Luca from Chastain’s & Associates, Lindsey Barnett from Chastain and Associates, Janis Herbord, Dalton Burgess, Derek Page, Accountant Adam Mathias & Accountant Bart Lockart from Mathias Accounting Firm and Ben Thompson.
Alderperson Donny Walden was absent.
Council Member Porter, seconded by Council Member Palmer, made a motion to approve the minutes of June 4, 2025 City Council Meeting. Motion carried with Alderpersons Bradshaw, Nelsen, Palmer, Porter and Sullivan voting aye and 0 nays. Walden was absent.
Approval of Bills:
Council Member Palmer, seconded by Council Member Bradshaw, made a motion to approve the payment of the bills as they appear on the Warrant Sheets. Motion carried with Alderpersons Sullivan, Porter, Palmer, Nelsen and Bradshaw voting aye and 0 nays. Walden was absent.
Public Comments:
No comments.
Communications from the Mayor:
Mayor Herbord updated the council on 101 N Chestnut.
Mayor Herbord also informed the council there is a leaf truck for sale in Moweaqua and the Street Supt would like to possibly purchase in the near future.
Communications from the City Attorney:
Attorney Hedinger updated the council about an access agreement for 60 days for 101 N Chestnut. The City has also filed complaint and a lis pendens claim on the property.
The City will be taking 102 N Mary to ordinance court.
Attorney Hedinger will put together a standard protocol for ordinance court for future ordinance violations.
Attorney Hedinger discussed the electrical aggregation and the City will need to decide in the future if it wishes to sign a new contract or not.
Communications from the Treasurer:
No comment.
Communications from the Alderpersons
Alderperson Palmer questioned who mows the old water tower and also by the railroad building as the grass is tall.
The concrete pad on the west side of house for the trash can needs replaced at 518 W 2nd that was removed during the Sewer Project.
310 W North the yard needs leveled and seeded.
701 E Leafland for the steps to the road for their front sidewalk needs replaced. Under New Business:
Accountant Adam Mathias gave an overview of the 2025 audit. Copies of the audit are available on the cityofassumption.org website or at City Hall. Adam encouraged the City Council to continue to watch the revenues and expenses. Adam will submit the audit as required to the appropriate places.
Council Member Nelsen, seconded by Council Member Porter, made a motion to approve the 2025 audit. Motion carried with Alderpersons Porter, Palmer, Sullivan, Bradshaw and Nelsen voting aye and 0 nays. Walden was absent.
Motion to approve invoice for Sewer:
Petersburg Pay Disbursement $542,180.82
Chastain Invoice $15,802.88
Total $557,983.70
Council Member Nelsen, seconded by Porter, made a motion to approve the Petersburg disbursement for $542,180.82 and Chastain pay request for $15,802.88 for a total of $557,983.70. Motion carried with Alderpersons Palmer, Bradshaw, Nelsen, Porter and Sullivan voting aye and 0 nays. Walden was absent.
A sewer change order was discussed. Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Nelsen, made a motion to approve the sewer change order for $180.16. Motion carried with Alderpersons Sullivan, Nelsen, Porter, Bradshaw and Palmer voting aye and 0 nays. Walden was absent.
Motion to approve invoice for Water Treatment Plant:
Burdick Plumbing Disbursement $135,415.80
Chastain Invoice $17,782.25
Total: $153,198.05
Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Porter, made a motion to approve $135,415.80 for Burdick Plumbing and $17,782.25 for Chastain for a total of $153,198.05. Motion carried with Alderpersons Sullivan, Porter, Palmer, Nelsen and Bradshaw voting aye and 0 nays. Walden was absent.
Motion to approve invoice for Water Lead Service Line:
Petersburg Plumbing Disbursement $122,079.73
Chastain Invoice $2,003.79
Total: $124,083.52
Council Member Nelsen, seconded by Council Member Porter, made a motion to approve the Peterburg Plumbing Disbursement for $122,079.73 and Chastain Invoice for $2,003.79 for a total of $124,083.52. Motion carried with Alderpersons Bradshaw, Nelsen, Palmer, Porter and Sullivan voting aye and 0 nays. Walden was absent.
Motion to approve invoice for Watermain Project:
Petersburg Plumbing Disbursement $30,079.36
Chastain Invoice $3,277.91
Total: $33,357.27
Council Member Nelsen, seconded by Council Member Bradshaw, made a motion to approve the Petersburg Plumbing Disbursement of $30,079.36 and Chastain Invoice for $3,277.91 for a total of $33,357.27. Motion carried with Alderpersons Nelsen, Bradshaw, Porter, Palmer and Sullivan voting aye and 0 nays. Walden was absent.
Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Porter, made a motion to approve a change order deduct for Water for $-6,596.02. Motion carried with Alderpersons Nelsen, Bradshaw, Sullivan, Palmer and Porter voting aye and 0 nays. Walden was absent.
The cost for water testing for a 2 year agreement is approximately $2,000.00. Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Bradshaw, made the motion to approve the cost of water testing not to exceed $2,000.00. Motion carried with Alderpersons Sullivan, Porter, Palmer, Nelsen and Bradshaw voting aye and 0 nays. Walden was absent.
The cost of a repair to the water system will be $2,672.00. Council Member Palmer, seconded by Council Member Bradshaw, made the motion to approve $2,672.00 for the Water System Repair. Motion carried with Alderpersons Sullivan, Nelsen, Porter, Bradshaw and Palmer voting aye and 0 nays. Walden was absent.
Mayor Herbord updated the council on the Baxmeyer Subdivision. The rock will be coming in July. The council discussed if there were any decisions on the mowing of the subdivision.
Public Comments:
304 E Illinois would like grading and seeding done at their residence. They also questioned when the asphalt work will be done in front of their business.
Mayor Herbord adjourned the meeting at 7:55 pm.
Council Member Bradshaw, seconded by Nelsen, made a motion to approve the City Council Minutes of July 2, 2025 at the August 6, 2025 City Council Meeting. Motion carried with Alderpersons Walden, Sullivan, Porter, Palmer, Nelsen and Bradshaw voting aye and 0 nays.
https://cityofassumption.org/documents/397/7-_July_2025.doc.pdf
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