City of Columbia City Council met March 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
I. Call to Order
Mayor Hutchinson called the City Council of Columbia, Illinois to order at 7:00 P.M. Upon roll call, the following were:
Ebersohl Present
Agne Present
Niemietz Present
Roessler Present
Huch Present
Reis Present
Holtkamp Present
Martens Present
Quorum present. Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Administrative Staff present:
City Clerk Wes Hoeffken
City Administrator James Morani
City Attorney Terry Bruckert
Chief of Police and EMS Director Jerry Paul
City Engineer Chris Smith
Head Librarian Annette Bland
Accounting Manager Linda Sharp
Deputy Chief of Police Jason Donjon
Dir. Of Community Dev. Emily Fultz
Assistant Library Director Crystal Snyder
II. Delegations and Citizens' Comments
There were no delegations.
III. Read and Approve Minutes
A. Regular Meeting
The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held Monday, March 6, 2017 were Submitted for approval.
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Reis, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held Monday, March 6, 2017 as on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 8 to O.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Agne Yea
Niemietz Abstain
Roessler Yea
Huch Yea
Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea
Martens Yea
Alderman Niemietz abstained because she was not present for the meeting.
IV. Report of Departments and Officers
A. Library
The report of the Library was presented to the Council.
B. Police and Communications
The reports of the Police and Communications Departments were presented to the Council.
C. Emergency Medical Services
The report of the Emergency Medical Services was presented to the Council.
D. Community Development
The report of Community Development was presented to the Council.
1. Request for Certificate of Appropriateness - Sunset Overlook
Mayor Hutchinson stated the City was aware of concerns from neighboring property owners about the proposed project.
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Agne, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to accept the recommendation of the Historic and Preservation Commission and approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for Sunset Overlook, LLC for the construction of an addition to a structure having a historic landmark designation located at 11604 Bluff Road, Columbia, Illinois. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Agne Yea
Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea
Huch Yea
ReiS Yea
Holtkamp Yea
Martens Yea
2. Special Event Request-Ticket to the Beatles
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Martens, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to approve the Special Event Permit for Ticket to the Beatles, as submitted and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Agne Yea
Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea
Huch Yea
ReiS Yea
Holtkamp Yea
Martens Yea
E. City Engineer
The report of the City Engineer was presented to the Council.
1. Ordinance No. 3316 - Transfer of Land Rights from IDOT to City of Columbia
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Ebersohl, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to approve Ordinance No. 3316, an ordinance approving the Transfer of Land Rights from the Illinois Department of Transportation to the City and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Local Agency State Agreement for Jurisdictional Transfer. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Agne Yea
Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea
Huch Yea
ReiS Yea
Holtkamp Yea
Martens Yea
2. Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring Agreement with Gonzalez Companies, LLC
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Holtkamp, and seconded by Alderman Ebersohl, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring Agreement with Gonzalez Companies, LLC for flow monitoring at six (6) designated locations at a cost not to exceed $19,800.00. Motion Passed 8 to O.
Roll Call vote results:
EberSOh Yea
Agne Yea
Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea
Huch Yea
Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea
Martens Yea
3. Finance
1. Vouchers To Be Paid
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Roessler, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to authorize the payment of vouchers received through March 16, 2017 in the amount of two hundred twenty-six thousand, one hundred sixteen dollars and eighty-two cents ($226,116.82). Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersoh Yea
Agne Yea
Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea
Huch Yea
ReiS Yea
Holtkamp Yea
Martens Yea
G. City Attorney
The City Attorney presented his report to the Council.
H. City Administrator
The report of the City Administrator was presented to the Council.
1. Bruckert, Gruenke & Long, P.C. Fee Agreement
Motin:
It was moved by Alderman Reis, and seconded by Alderman Ebersohl, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Bruckert, Gruenke & Long, P.C. Fee Agreement for fiscal year 2017-2018 for professional services as the City Attorney. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Cal Vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Agne Yea
Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea
Huch Yea
Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea
MartenS Yea
l. Mayor
The report of the Mayor was presented to the Council.
Approve Reports of Departments and Officers
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Agne, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to approve the report of Departments and Officers as presented and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Voice vote results:
EbersOh Yea
Agne Yea
Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea
Huch Yea
Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea
Martens Yea
W. Old Business
There was no Old Business brought before the Council.
VI. New Business
There was no New Business brought before the Council.
VII. Report of Standing Committees
There were no Reports of Standing Committees.
V. Call for Committee Meetings
Monday, March 27, 2017 Committee of the Whole
IX. Executive Session - 5 ILCS 120/2(C)
Mayor Hutchinson inquired if there was any business to be addressed in Executive Session. There was none.
X. Adjournment
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Reis, and seconded by Alderman Agne, to adjourn the Regular City Council meeting held Monday, March 20, 2017 at 7:10 P.M. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Agne Yea
Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea
Huch Yea
Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea
MartenS Yea
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