City of Columbia City Council met Sept. 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
I. Call To Order
Alderman Ebersohl called the City Council of Columbia, Illinois to order at 7:00 P.M. Upon roll call, the following were:
Present Ebersohl, Huch, Agne, Reis, Niemietz, Holtkamp, Roessler, Martens
Mayor Hutchinson was not present for the meeting.
Quorum present. Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Administrative Staff present:
City Clerk Wes Hoeffken City Administrator James Morani City Attorney J.D. Brandmeyer Chief of Police and EMS Director Jerry Paul City Engineer Chris Smith Accounting Manager Linda Sharp Deputy Chief of Police Jason Donjon Dir. of Community Dev. Emily Fultz
1. Mayor Pro Tem
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Agne, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to appoint Alderman Gene Ebersohl as Mayor Pro Tem for the period commencing August 5, 2017 and ending August 10, 2017. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea, Agne Yea, Roessler Yea, Huch Yea, Holtkamp Yea, Martens Yea
II. Delegations/Citizens' Comments
There were no delegations or citizen comments.
Niemietz
Reis
III. Read and Approve Minutes
A. Regular Meeting
The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held Monday, July 17, 2017 were submitted for approval.
It was moved by Alderman Reis, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held Monday, July 17, 2017 as on file at City Hall. 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
B. Executive Session
The minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held Monday, July 17, 2017 were submitted for approval.
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Reis, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held Monday, July 17, 2017 as on file at City Hall. 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
IV. Report of Departments and Officers
A. Police and Communications
1. Employ Gregory Degener - Full Time Police Officer
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Huch, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to accept the recommendation of Chief Paul and employ Gregory Degener as a full time Police Officer contingent upon satisfying all pre-employment requirements. 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
B. Community Development
The report of the Community Development Department was presented to the Council.
1. Ordinance No. 3338-Amend Chapter 5.50 - Food Truck Vendors
It was moved by Alderman Holtkamp, and seconded by Alderman Reis, to approve Ordinance No. 3338, an ordinance amending Chapter 5.50 to the City of Columbia Municipal
Code regarding Food Truck Vendors. 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-Columbia High School Homecoming Parade and Bonfire
It was moved by Alderman Martens, and seconded by Alderman Reis, to approve the Special Event Permit Application for the Columbia High School Homecoming Parade and Bonfire as presented 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
C. City Engineer
The report of the City Engineer was presented to the Council.
1. Ordinance No. 3339 - Amend Municipal Code Governing Stop Intersections
West Legion Avenue at intersection of West Bottom Avenue
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Reis, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to approve Ordinance No. 3339, an ordinance amending Section 10.52.020 (Schedule "B") of Chapter 10.52 (Traffic Schedules) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic), of the Municipal Code of the City governing stop intersections in the City of Columbia. 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. Brellinger Fourth Addition Subdivision improvement Plans
It was moved by Alderman Holtkamp, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and approve the Brellinger Fourth Addition Subdivision improvement Plans 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
D. Finance
1. Vouchers To Be Paid
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Roessler, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to authorize the payment of vouchers received through August 3, 2017 in the amount of three hundred thirty-five thousand, nine hundred thirty-eight dollars and twenty-one cents ($335,938.21). 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. Statement of Funds
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Martens, and seconded by Alderman Reis, to approve the Statement of Funds through June 30, 2017 as presented and on file at City Hall. Motion
Passed 8 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Roessler Yea Huch Yea Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea
3. Schorb & Schmersahl Engagement Letter
Motion:
Niemietz Yea Reis Yea
It was moved by Alderman Huch, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Schorb & Schmersahl Engagement Letter for professional accounting services to conduct the annual audit of the City for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2016 and ending April 30, 2017 at a cost not to exceed $20,900.00 plus certain out-of-pocket
expenses. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Roessler Yea Huch 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.
G. Mayor
The report of the Mayor was presented to the Council.
Approve Reports of Departments and Officers
Motion:
Niemietz Yea Reis Yea
It was moved by Alderman Agne, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to approve the report of Departments and Officers as presented and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea Roessler Yea Huch Yea Yea Holtkamp Yea MartenS Yea
V. Old Business
There was no Old Business brought before the Council.
V. New Business
There was no New Business brought before the Council.
VII. Report of Standing Committees
There were Reports of Standing Committees.
VIII. Call for Committee Meetings
Monday, August 14, 2017 Committee of the Whole
Executive and Rules
ΠΧ. Executive Session - 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
Mayor Pro Tem Ebersohl informed the Council that he would entertain a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel as permitted under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Reis, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to direct the Mayor Pro Tem to go into Executive Session at 7:19 P.M. to discuss personnel as permitted under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). 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
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Reis, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to return to Regular Session of the City Council at 7:44 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
Upon return to Regular Session, Mayor Pro Tem Ebersohl and Aldermen Agne, Niemietz, Roessler, Huch, Reis, Holtkamp, and Martens were present.
X. Adjournment
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Reis, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to adjourn the Regular City
Council meeting held Monday, August 7, 2017 at 7:45 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
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