Chester City Council met July 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of Chester, Illinois, met in regular session on Monday, July 17, 2017, in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street. Mayor Tom Page called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderman Ray Allison, Alderman Daniel Geisen, Alderman D. Michael Blechle, Alderman Russ Rader, Alderman Donald R. Clark, Alderman Dan Ohlau, Alderman Nancy J. Crossland
Absent: Alderman Robert Platt
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Alderman Crossland moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve them as prepared by the city clerk. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Clark, Ohlau, Crossland, Geisen, Rader, Blechle, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence was acknowledged:
William & Ellen Cohen Home report
Municipal Band’s 80th Season Celebration on August 8th at 6 p.m.
Chester Water Plant Report for June, 2017 provided by Tim Crow
REPORTS
Mayor:
Mayor Page advised that two bridge replacement meetings are scheduled for Wednesday July 19th.
City Treasurer:
Treasurer Eggemeyer noted that the financial reports for the month of June were included in the packets. Also, Treasurer Eggemeyer reported that Illinois Funds has a daily interest rate of.961%. The city will be exploring investment options with Illinois Funds.
City Clerk:
Raffle license applications for the Chester Eagle’s Club Aerie #3252 were presented by the City Clerk. Alderman Clark moved to issue the licenses and to waive the fidelity bond required of the raffle manager. Alderman Crossland seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Crossland, Allison, Geisen, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
City Attorney:
Attorney Kerkhover advised the council that a list of properties owned by the city will be published for sale in the newspaper according to the state statue.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Cemetery & Finance Committee (Chairman Platt):
Alderman Rader advised that the committee met this evening at 5:30 p.m. to review city bills. His motion to approve payment of bills as prepared by the city clerk, subject to audit, was seconded by Alderman Allison. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
Invoice #19366 in the amount of $78,448.64 payable to J. T. Blankinship Inc. for engineering services provided for the Phase II portion of Buena Vista Street was presented. Chairman Rader moved to approve Invoice #19366 for the amount of $78,448.64. Alderman Crossland seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Clark, Ohlau, Geisen, Rader, Blechle, Crossland. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
Invoice #19367 in the amount of $4,000.00 payable to J. T. Blankinship Inc. for engineering services provided for Phase II portion of Buena Vista for the relocation/replacement of water mains located off of existing right of way was presented. Chairman Rader moved to approve Invoice #19367 for the amount of $4,000.00. Alderman Crossland seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Clark, Ohlau, Geisen, Rader, Blechle, Crossland. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
Water-Sewer Committee (Chairman Rader):
Chairman Rader presented a sewer bill ($192.89) of Frankie Eggemeyer, 1106 George, Apt. C & D for adjustment due to a water leak that did not infiltrate the sewer system. His motion was seconded by Alderman Allison. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Allison, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
Economic Development, Chamber, & Beautification Committee (Chairman Allison):
Alderman Allison advised that the Beautification/Tourism Committee has requested that the river front be cleaned up before the river boats arrival in August.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 1648 – ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE:
A hearing was held at 5:30 p.m. prior to the council meeting this evening in regard to the
proposed Appropriation Ordinance. City Clerk Berner proposed an increase of
$70,000.00 (Capital Outlay – Other Improvements $65,000.00 & Memorial Park
$5,000.00) in the General Fund for Phase 1 of the Memorial Park. Also, an increase of
$20,000.00 in the Tax Increment Financing Fund (Capital Outlay – Other Improvements)
is needed for lift station #5 repairs. Finally, the Water Fund (Capital Outlay – Utility System) needs to be increased by $20,000.00 for the relocation/replacement of water mains located off of the existing right of way for Phase II of the Buena Vista Project. Alderman Crossland moved to pass the Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2018 with all of the mentioned proposed changes in the amount of $17,734,282.00. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Allison, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
IDOT Preliminary/Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Buena Vista Street Phase II:
City Engineer Harold Sheffer presented a Preliminary Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Phase II of the Buena Vista Street Project. After Alderman Allison’s inquiry, City Engineer Sheffer stated the project will replace the road from curb to curb and all sidewalks. Contingency money is available for unexpected repairs. Alderman Crossland moved to approve the agreement presented by City Engineer Sheffer and Alderman Clark seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Allison, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
IDOT Resolution for Improvements on Buena Vista/Taylor/Bissel Streets:
Alderman Allison moved to approve a resolution with Illinois Department of Transportation to appropriate $390,000.00 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Phase II of the Buena Vista Street Project. Alderman Blechle seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Allison, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
IMRF – Resolution:
Alderman Crossland moved to pass a resolution allowing Elected Officials the opportunity to participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Allison, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
Police Pension Levy:
Mayor Page presented the recommendation from TGC Consulting Group, Ltd. for a contribution of $128,840.00 to the Police Pension Fund. Alderman Crossland moved to levy $128,840.00 in Fiscal Year 2018 for the Police Pension Fund. Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Allison, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #1649 – AN ORDINANCE RESCHEDULING THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUCIL OF CHESTER, ILLINOIS, FROM AUGUST 21, 2017, TO AUGUST 28, 2017:
Alderman Crossland moved to pass Ordinance #1649 moving the August 21, 2017 council meeting to August 28, 2017 at 6 p.m. Alderman Rader seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Allison, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
Erskine and McFerron Street Gas Reconnection:
Alderman Ohlau recommended the council approve the reconnection of the gas main on Erskine and McFerron Street. Alderman Clark moved to pass the gas main reconnection and Alderman Geisen seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Allison, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
Resolution expressing support for an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement supporting a Four Lane Highway Connection to the St. Louis Area:
Alderman Crossland moved to pass the resolution supporting the Four County Highway Coalition and Alderman Clark seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Allison, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
Executive Session:
At 6:17 p.m., Alderman Crossland moved to enter into Executive Session under the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) under exception (1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Allison, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
The council returned from Executive Session at 6:25 p.m. No action was taken in Executive Session.
ORDINANCE #1650 – AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARY OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CITY OF CHESTER:
Alderman Clark moved to pass Ordinance #1650 setting the salary of Water Distribution Superintendent at $45,000.00 effective August 1, 2017. Alderman Crossland seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Allison, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
Water Distribution Superintendent:
Mayor Page recommended that Danny Valleroy be approved as Water Distribution Superintendent. Alderman Crossland moved to approve Danny Valleroy as Water Distribution Superintendent effective August 1, 2017. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Allison, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:28 p.m., Alderman Crossland moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes: Aldermen Ohlau, Clark, Crossland, Geisen, Rader, Blechle, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Platt. Motion carried.
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