City Council of the City of Columbia, Illinois met May 15.
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 Present Reis Present
Niemietz Present Holtkamp Present
Roessler Absent 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 Doug Gruenke Chief of Police and EMS Director Jerry Paul
Building Inspector Justin Osterhage City Engineer Chris Smith
Accounting Manager Linda Sharp Director of Community Dev. Emily Fultz
Head Librarian Annette Bland City Treasurer Robert Naumann
II. Delegations and Citizens' Comments
There were no delegations or citizen comments.
III. Read and Approve Minutes
A. Regular Meeting
The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held Monday, May 1, 2017 were submitted for approval.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Holtkamp, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held Monday, May 1, 2017 as on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea
Roessler Absent Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
B. Executive Session
The minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held Monday, May 1, 2017 were submitted for approval.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Holtkamp, and seconded by Alderman Reis, to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held Monday, May 1, 2017 as on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea
Roessler Absent Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
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.
E. City Engineer
The report of the City Engineer was presented to the Council.
1. TWM Engineering Agreement-Admiral Weinel Boulevard improvements
Alderman Niemietz inquired if sidewalks and crosswalks could be included in this project. Mr. Smith stated it is possible but pedestrian signals would be required. Mr. Morani stated that since this intersection is within the TIF district, it could be considered for a subsequent phase.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Ebersohl, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and enter into an agreement for Engineering Services with Thouvenot, Wade, & Moerchen Inc. for the Admiral Weinel Pavement Replacement Project. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea
Roessler Absent Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
F. Finance
1. Vouchers To Be Paid
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Holtkamp, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to authorize the payment of vouchers received through May 11, 2017 in the amount of two hundred eightyfive thousand, nine hundred three dollars and nine cents ($285,903.09). Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersoh Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea
Roessler Absent 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. Cigna Healthcare Proposal for Group Health Insurance
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Ebersohl, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to approve the Cigna Healthcare proposal for Group Health Insurance for City employees. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersoh Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea
Roessler Absent Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
l. Mayor
The report of the Mayor was presented to the Council.
1. Ordinance No. 3327 - Appointed City Officers FY 2017-2018
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Martens, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to approve Ordinance No. 3327, an ordinance to fill the offices of appointed City Officers for fiscal year 2017-2018. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call Vote Results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea
Roessler Absent Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea MartenS Yea
Approve Reports of Departments and Officers
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Agne, 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:
Ebersoh Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea
Roessler Absent 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, May 22, 2017
There was no call for Committee Meetings.
X. Executive Session - 5 ILCS 120/2(c)
Mayor Hutchinson informed the Council that he would entertain a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the purchase or lease of real estate as permitted under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Agne, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to direct the Mayor to go into Executive Session at 7:24 P.M. to discuss the purchase or lease of real estate as permitted under 5 ILCS 120/1(c)(5). Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersoh Yea Agne Yea Niemsetz Yea
Roessler Absent Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Reis, and seconded by Alderman Ebersohl, to return to Regular Session of the City Council at 7:48 p.m. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea
Roessler Absent Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
Upon return to Regular Session, Aldermen Ebersohl, Agne, Niemietz, Huch, Reis, Holtkamp, Martens, and Mayor Hutchinson were present.
X. Adjournment
It was moved by Alderman Ebersohl, and seconded by Alderman Agne, to adjourn the Regular City Council meeting held Monday, May 15, 2017 at 7:49 p.m. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea
Roessler Absent Huch Yea Reis Yea
Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
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