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Chester City Council met April 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

I. Call To Order

The City Council of Chester, Illinois, met in regular session on Monday, April 2, 2018, in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street. Mayor Tom Page called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Ii. Roll Call

Present: Alderman Ray Allison, Alderman Daniel Geisen

Alderman D. Michael Blechle, Alderman Russ Rader

Alderman Donald R. Clark, Alderman Dan Ohlau

Alderman Robert Platt, Alderman Nancy J. Crossland

Absent: None.

Iii. Pledge Of Allegiance

Iv. 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, Crossland, Ohlau, Geisen, Platt, Rader, Blechle, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

V. Correspondence

The following correspondence was acknowledged:

•Letter from Patti Carter regarding Relay of Voices, The Great River Run

•Maintenance Report for March 2018 provided by Randy Eggemeyer

•Monthly Status Report provided by Chief Ryan Coffey

Vi. Reports

Mayor:

Mayor Page announced that a mock accident will be held on Friday at the Chester High School.

City Clerk:

The city clerk presented an application for raffle license for the Chester Boat Club. Alderman Crossland moved to issue the raffle license and waive the fidelity bond required of the raffle managers. Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Geisen, Crossland, Platt, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Vii. 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 moved to approve payment of bills, subject to audit and to include payment for Bert’s Auto Service in the amount of $736.09 (fiscal year total, $3,358.41). Alderman Rader seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Geisen, Crossland, Platt, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Chairman Platt moved to approve the March report of the Evergreen Cemetery Clerk as presented. Alderman Allison seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Geisen, Crossland, Platt, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Alderman Platt moved to approve Invoice #19647 for $5,719.50 payable to J.T. Blankinship Inc. for engineering services provided. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Geisen, Crossland, Platt, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Chief of Police (Ryan Coffey):

Chief Coffey summarized the department’s monthly status report.

Viii. Public Discussion

Tom Welge presented a belt buckle to Mayor Page for the city’s support with the Cannonball Ride.

Ix. Old Business

X. New Business

Ordinance #1672—An Ordinance Amending Sections 21-1-1, 21-2-6 And 21-2-7 Of Chapter 21 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Chester, Illinois, Relative To Adding Brew Pubs:

Attorney Kerkhover presented Ordinance #1672 which adds an additional Class E liquor license. Mr. Tom Welge explained that this license will allow the purchase of takeout bottles and growler. Alderman Crossland moved to pass Ordinance #1672 and Alderman Clark seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Zoning Amendment Request by Gary & Jeana Kothe:

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends to rezone a tract of property located at the corner of Three Springs Road and Dawnview Road in the City of Chester, Illinois, from R-2 General Residential to Commercial to allow construction of a towing business and personal residence for Gary and Jeana Kothe. Alderman Clark motion was seconded by Alderman Geisen. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Ordinance #1673—An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance And Zoning Map Of The City Of Chester, Illinois:

Alderman Clark moved to approve Ordinance #1673 amending the zoning map per recommendation of the Zoning Appeals Board. Alderman Crossland seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Ordinance #1674—An Ordinance Amending Section 7-11-2 Of Chapter 7 And Paragraph “F” Of Section 21-3-19 Of Chapter 21 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Chester, Illinois, Relative To Gambling Licensing And Fees:

Attorney Kerkhover explained the Ordinance states that each operator of a video gaming terminal shall pay to the City of Chester a license fee of $25.00 per year for each Video Gaming Terminal within their establishment. Alderman Crossland moved to approve the Ordinance and Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Ordinance #1675—An Ordinance Amending Paragraph “H” Of Section _32-1-5 Of Article I Of Chapter 32 Of The Revised Code Of Ordinancesof The City Of Chester, Illinois, Relative To Trash Collection _Monthly Charge:

Mayor Page advised the proposed Ordinance will increase the monthly charge for a second trash receptacle from $3.00 to $4.00 per month. Alderman Crossland moved to pass Ordinance #1675 and Alderman Clark seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Sewer Plant—Emergency Generator for the Digesters:

City Engineer Harold Sheffer presented bids to the council for an emergency standby generator for the Sewer Department digesters. A low bid of $54,890.00 was received from Gateway Industrial Power. Alderman Clark moved to accept Gateway Industrial Power’s bid of $54,890.00 and waive formal competitive bidding. Alderman Rader seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Sewer Plant—Control Panel and Computer:

Sewer Superintendent Marty Reynolds advised that the sewer plant needs a new control panel. The parts for the control panel are obsolete. Superintendent Reynolds noted that an employee would be needed to operate the plant 24 hours a day without a control panel. Alderman Clark moved to approve the installation of a new control panel by R.E. Pedrotti Co. Inc. for $45,135.00 and waive formal competitive bidding. Alderman Crossland seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Transfer of Funds:

Alderman Ohlau moved to approve transfer of $300,000.00 residual equity from the Natural Gas Fund to the General Fund. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Transfer of Funds:

Alderman Ohlau moved to approve transfer of $50,000.00 residual equity from the Natural Gas Fund to the Fire Protection Fund. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Appropriation Adjustments:

Alderman Ohlau moved to approve line item appropriation adjustments within funds according to state statue. The motion was seconded by Alderman Crossland. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Retirement/Post-Employment Benefits:

Alderman Allison moved to set aside $200,000.00 in the General Fund for retirement and post-employment benefits per recommendation of the city auditor. The motion was seconded by Alderman Platt. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Geisen, Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Xi.Adjournment

At 6:26 p.m., Alderman Crossland moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes: Aldermen Ohlau, Crossland, Clark, Geisen, Platt, Rader, Blechle, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

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