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Chester City Council met October 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

I.Call To Order

The City Council of Chester, Illinois, met in regular session on Monday, October 16, 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 AllisonAlderman Daniel Geisen

Alderman D. Michael BlechleAlderman Russ Rader

Alderman Donald R. ClarkAlderman Dan Ohlau

Alderman Robert Platt

Absent:Alderman Nancy J. Crossland

II.Pledge Of Allegiance

Reading Of Minutes Of Previous Meeting:

Alderman Clark moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve them as prepared by the city clerk. Alderman Geisen seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Clark, Ohlau, Geisen, Platt, Rader, Blechle, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Correspondence:

The following correspondence was acknowledged:

•The Stone Cottage Market event on October 21, 2017 from 9 a.m. -3 p.m.

•Dedication of the Chester Memorial Park on October 28, 2017 at 11 a.m.

•Trick or Treat in the River City on October 31st from 5 p.m. -8 p.m.

•Memo regarding the Chester First Club

•Chester Chamber of Commerce Chicken Dinner on October 20th

•Chester Water Plant report for September 2017 provided by Tim Crow

•Memo from the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry regarding the Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Reports:

Mayor:

Mayor Page thanked all the volunteers for their assistance and individuals for the monetary donations for the new Memorial Park. Mayor Page noted that the dedication of the new park will be October 28th at 11 a.m.

City Treasurer:

Treasurer Eggemeyer reported that the financial reports for the month of September were included in the packets. Treasurer Eggemeyer noted that the funds invested in Illinois Funds earned an average of 1.048% in the month of September.

City Clerk:

A raffle license application for the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary was presented by the City Clerk. Alderman Clark moved to issue the license and to waive the fidelity bond required of the raffle manager. Alderman Allison seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Ohlau, Platt, Blechle, Rader, Allison, Geisen, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Committee Reports:

Cemetery & Finance Committee (Chairman Platt):

The Cemetery and Finance Committee met this evening at 5:30 p.m. to review city bills, and found them to be in order for payment. Alderman Platt’s motion to approve payment of bills as prepared by the city clerk was seconded by Alderman Rader. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Geisen, Platt, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Invoice #19468 from J.T. Blankinship Inc. for miscellaneous engineering services for $700.00 was presented. Alderman Platt’s motion to approve Invoice #19468 was seconded by Alderman Rader. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Geisen, Platt, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

After Alderman Platt’s inquiry, City Engineer Harold Sheffer stated that Mayor Page received signed documentation by the contractor for the Buena Vista Street pay estimates. Alderman Allison requested copies of the rock tickets and daily logs from the engineer for the Buena Vista Phase II project. Alderman Platt presented Invoice #19473 from J.T. Blankinship Inc. for engineering services for Buena Vista Street project for $39,004.00. Alderman Platt’s motion to approve Invoice #19473 was seconded by Alderman Clark. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Geisen, Platt, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Pay Estimate #2 for the Buena Vista Street project was presented. Alderman Platt’s motion to pay $146,487.45 to Red Dot Construction and Equipment Rentals Inc. was seconded by Alderman Rader. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Geisen, Platt, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Economic Development, Chamber & Beautification Committee (Chairman Allison):

Chairman Allison noted that the Beautification/Tourism Committee will meet on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Public Discussion. :

Collette Powley announced that the library has several guest speakers and programs scheduled. She encouraged the council to attend these events.

Old Business

New Business:

Ordinance #1652 – An Ordinance Authorizing Sale Of Municipally Owned Real Property Owned By The City Of Chester, Illinois:

Attorney Kerkhover advised the council that notice of sale of the real estate at 314 Church Street was published in the Randolph County Herald Tribune and The County Journal pursuant to statute. Alderman Clark moved to accept the bid of Sam Crain in the amount of $500.00 for 314 Church Street and to pass the ordinance authorizing sale of the property. Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Ordinance #1653 – An Ordinance Authorizing Sale Of Municipally Owned Real Property Owned By The City Of Chester, Illinois:

Attorney Kerkhover advised the council that notice of sale of the real estate at Young Avenue (PIN: 18-087-005-00) was published in the Randolph County Herald Tribune and The County Journal pursuant to statute. Alderman Allison moved to accept the bid of Tyson Choate in the amount of $305.00 for Young Avenue and to pass the ordinance authorizing sale of the property. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Ordinance #1654 – An Ordinance Authorizing Sale Of Municipally Owned Real Property Owned By The City Of Chester, Illinois:

Attorney Kerkhover advised the council that notice of sale of the real estate at Market Street (Pin: 18-040-016-00) was published in the Randolph County Herald Tribune and The County Journal pursuant to statute. Alderman Geisen moved to accept the bid of Ricky Berkbuegler in the amount of $5,000.00 for Market Street and to pass the ordinance authorizing sale of the property. Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Ordinance #1655 – An Ordinance Authorizing Sale Of Municipally Owned Real Property Owned By The City Of Chester, Illinois:

Attorney Kerkhover advised the council that notice of sale of the real estate at 1149 George Street was published in the Randolph County Herald Tribune and The County Journal pursuant to statute. Alderman Clark moved to accept the bid of Mark & Patricia Hunt in the amount of $9,500.00 for 1149 George Street and to pass the ordinance authorizing sale of the property. Alderman Geisen seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Ordinance #1656 – An Ordinance Authorizing Sale Of Municipally Owned Real Property Owned By The City Of Chester, Illinois:

Attorney Kerkhover advised the council that notice of sale of the real estate at 818 Valley Street was published in the Randolph County Herald Tribune and The County Journal pursuant to statute. Alderman Clark moved to accept the bid of David Elam in the amount of $1,601.01 for 818 Valley Street and to pass the ordinance authorizing sale of the property. Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Ordinance #1657 – An Ordinance Amending Section 7-6-3, Section 7-6-5, Paragraphs “E” And “F” Of Section 7-6-7 And Paragraphs “F”, “G” And “I” Of Section 7-6-10 Of Article Vi Of Chapter 7 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Chester, Illinois, Relative To The Raffle Code:

Attorney Kerkhover explained the revisions to the raffle code per recommendation of Frank Heiligenstein. Alderman Clark moved to approve the revisions to the raffle code and Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Resolution—Christmas on the River Parade:

Alderman Blechle moved to pass a Resolution to request that IDOT approve the temporary closure of Route 150 and Stacey Street to the intersection of Taylor Street on December 2, 2017 from approximately 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of allowing the parade participants to pass safely down the parade route. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Resolution – Retiring of Police Officer Badge #CH09:

Alderman Allison moved to pass a Resolution retiring Police Officer Badge #CH09 in memory of James I. Brockmeyer. Alderman Geisen seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Resolution – Retiring of Firefighter Number 17:

Alderman Geisen moved to pass a Resolution retiring Chester Firefighter Number 17 in memory of James I. Brockmeyer. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Resolution—Chester Memorial Park:

Alderman Clark moved to pass a Resolution establishing the Northeast corner of the intersection of Opdyke Street and State Street as Chester Memorial Park. Alderman Geisen seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Buena Vista Street—Change Order for Alternate Subgrade:

City Engineer Harold Sheffer explained a proposal to excavate 8” and install 8” of 3” clean stone in lieu of the lime modification and combined with the 4” aggregate would provide a 12” subgrade. This construction method would allow the Contractor to proceed with the project and provide a good driving surface for the residents during the winter months. After Alderman Allison’s inquiry, City Engineer Sheffer stated the city could stock pile and use the additional rock. Alderman Clark moved to approve the Change Order for Alternate Subgrade for the Buena Vista Street Project. Alderman Rader seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

Adjournment:

At 6:28 p.m., Alderman Clark moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes: Aldermen Ohlau, Clark, Geisen, Platt, Rader, Blechle, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Crossland. Motion carried.

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