City Council of the City of Columbia, Illinois met July 3.
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 Huch Present
Agne Absent ReiS Present
Niemietz Present Holtkamp Present
Roessler 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 Deputy Chief of Police Jason Donjon
Accounting Manager Linda Sharp Columbia Fireman Doug Spitz
II. Delegations and Citizens' Comments
There were no delegations or citizen comments.
III. Read and Approve Minutes
A. Executive Session
The minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held Monday, June 5, 2017 were submitted for approval.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Martens, and seconded by Alderman Reis, to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held Monday, June 5, 2017 as on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to O.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Absent Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
B. Regular Meeting
The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held Monday, June 19, 2017 were submitted for approval.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Reis, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held Monday, June 19, 2017 as on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne. Absent Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
C. Executive Session
The minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held Monday, June 19, 2017 were submitted for approval.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Huch, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held Monday, June 19, 2017 as on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Absent Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
IV. Report of Departments and Officers
A. Police and Communications
The report of the Police Department was presented to the Council.
1. Ordinance No. 3335 - Amend Part-Time Police Officer Hiring Standards
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to approve Ordinance No. 3335, an ordinance amending hiring standards for part-time police officers. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Cal Vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Absent Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea HuCh Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea MartenS Yea
B. Community Development
The report of Community Development was presented to the Council.
1. Hire Kevin Derezotes as Part-Time Code Compliance Officer
Mr. Derezotes was introduced to the Council. Mr. Morani stated that Mr. Derezotes has Successfully completed all pre-employment requirements. His salary will be $17.50 per hour, which will be increased to $18.00 per hour after a 90-day probationary period.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Huch, and seconded by Alderman Ebersohl, to accept the recommendation of the Director of Community Development and hire Kevin Derezotes as a part-time Code Compliance Officer. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Absent Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
2. Special Event-July Wednesday Workouts
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Reis, to approve the Special Event Permit for July Wednesday Workouts as submitted and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Absent Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
3. Special Event - Columbia Days Festival and Parade
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Huch, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to approve the Special Event Permit for the Columbia Days Festival and Parade as submitted and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Absent Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea Huch Yea ReiS Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
4. Special Event- Fire Department Muster
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to approve the Special Event Permit for the Fire Department Muster as submitted and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Absent Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
C. City Engineer
The report of the City Engineer was presented to the Council.
D. 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 June 29, 2017 in the amount of one hundred twentythree thousand, six hundred ninety-one dollars and twenty-nine cents ($123,691.29). Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersoh Yea Agne Absent Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea MartenS Yea
2. Statement of Funds
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Roessler, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to approve the Statement of Funds through May 31, 2017 as presented and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Absent Niemietz Yea
Roessler - Yea Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
E. City Attorney
The City Attorney presented his report to the Council.
F. City Administrator
The report of the City Administrator was presented to the Council.
1. Reciprocal Agreement-Exchange of Information with the Illinois Department of Revenue
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Holtkamp, and seconded by Alderman Reis, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Reciprocal Agreement on Exchange of Information between the City of Columbia and the Illinois Department of Revenue. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Voice Vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Absent Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
2. Electric Supply Contract-Street Lighting
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Ebersohl, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to ratify the Committee of the Whole action authorizing the Mayor to sign an Electric Supply Contract for street lighting with Illinois Gas and Electric. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Absent Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
3. Electric Supply Contract- General Accounts
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Roessler, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to authorize the Mayor to sign an Electric Supply Contract for general accounts with Homefield Energy. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Absent Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
G. Mayor
The report of the Mayor was presented to the Council.
Approve Reports of Departments and Officers
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Ebersohl, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to approve the report of Departments and Officers as presented and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Absent Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
V. 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.
VIII. Call for Committee Meetings
Monday, July 10, 2017
Committee of the Whole
Executive and Rules
IΧ. Executive Session - 5 ILCS 120/2(c)
Mayor Hutchinson inquired if there was any business to be addressed in Executive Session. There was one.
X. Adjournment
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Roessler, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to adjourn the Regular City Council meeting held Monday, July 3, 2017 at 7:16 P.M. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Absent Niemietz Yea
Roessler Yea Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
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