City Chester City Council met July 16.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
I. Call to Order
The City Council of Chester, Illinois, met in regular session on Monday, July 16, 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 D. Michael Blechle
Alderman Dan Ohlau
Alderman Donald R. Clark
Alderman Russ Rader
Absent: Alderman Robert Platt
Alderman Nancy J. Crossland
Alderman Daniel Geisen
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. 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 Ohlau seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Allison, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Platt. Motion carried.
Alderman Allison moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the special meeting on July 11, 2018 and to approve them as prepared by the city clerk. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Allison, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Platt. Motion carried.
V. Correspondence
The following correspondence was acknowledged:
• Tax Revenue report for the month of June provided by City Clerk Berner
• Chester Chamber lunch program on September 18th at noon
• Letter from Sam Hughes regarding the Pony League Tournament
• Letter from Sandy Otten regarding Ordinance violations
VI. Reports
City Clerk:
The city clerk presented an application for a raffle license for Mississippi Valley Art Guild. Alderman Clark moved to issue the raffle license and to waive the fidelity bond required of the raffle manager. Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Allison, Clark. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Platt. 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 Rader moved to approve payment of bills, subject to audit, and to include payment for Bert’s Auto Service in the amount of $118.18 (fiscal year total, $178.18). Alderman Allison seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Platt, Crossland, Geisen. Motion carried.
Water & Sewer Committee (Chairman Rader):
Chairman Rader presented a sewer bill ($74.72) of Charles Jackson, 98 Sycamore, for adjustment due to a water leak that did not infiltrate the sewer system. His motion to adjust the bill in the usual manner was seconded by Alderman Allison. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Platt, Crossland, Geisen. Motion carried.
Chairman Rader presented a sewer bill ($4.86) of Mark Gibbs, 148 Three Springs Road, for adjustment due to a water leak that did not infiltrate the sewer system. His motion to adjust the bill in the usual manner was seconded by Alderman Allison. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Platt, Crossland, Geisen. Motion carried.
Chairman Rader presented a sewer bill ($40.17) of Patti Carter, 615 E Buena Vista, for adjustment due to a water leak that did not infiltrate the sewer system. His motion to adjust the bill in the usual manner was seconded by Alderman Allison. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Platt, Crossland, Geisen. Motion carried.
Gas Department & Public Property Committee (Chairman Ohlau):
Chairman Ohlau advised that a MRT rate case meeting will be held on July 25, 2018 at 2 p.m.
VIII. Public Discussion
Planning Commission President Shane Wagner read a letter of support and encouraged the council to approve the agreement with Moran Economic Development, LLC to assist with the Monroe/Randolph Enterprise Zone application.
IX. Old Business
X. New Business
Clerical Position – City Clerk’s Office:
Alderman Clark moved to ratify action of the council and authorize the city clerk to advertise for a clerical position at city hall. Motion was seconded by Alderman Ohlau. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Platt, Crossland, Geisen. Motion carried.
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners:
Per the mayor’s recommendation, Alderman Ohlau moved to approve the appointment of Stan Buchheit to the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Platt, Crossland, Geisen. Motion carried.
Purchase of Vehicle – Police Department:
Chief Coffey requested that the council approve purchase of a Dodge Charger to replace a vehicle that was scheduled to be retired last year and has fallen into disrepair. Alderman Rader moved to waive competitive bidding and approve the purchase of a new Dodge Charger at state bid price not to exceed $32,000.00 for the vehicle and equipment. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Platt, Crossland, Geisen. Mayor Page voted in the affirmative. Motion carried.
Police Pension Levy:
Mayor Page presented the recommendation from Tepfer Consulting Group, Ltd. and the Police Pension Board for a contribution of $141,670.00 to the Police Pension Fund. Alderman Ohlau moved to levy $141,670.00 in Fiscal Year 2019 for the Police Pension Fund. Alderman Clark seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Platt, Crossland, Geisen. Motion carried.
IDOT Resolution – Popeye Picnic Parade Route Road Closure:
Alderman Clark moved to pass a resolution to request approval from the Illinois Department of Transportation for temporary closure of Route 150 from its intersection with Stacey Street to the intersection of Taylor Street and Route 150 for the purpose of diverting traffic on September 8, 2018 from approximately 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for Popeye Picnic parade. Alderman Allison seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Platt, Crossland, Geisen. Motion carried.
Agreement – Moran Economic Development:
Alderman Clark moved to approve an agreement with Moran Economic Development, LLC for assistance in the completion of a Monroe/Randolph Enterprise Zone application. Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Platt, Crossland, Geisen. Motion carried.
Executive Session – Minutes:
Alderman Clark moved to determine that minutes of previous Executive Sessions are still confidential and should not be made available to the public. Alderman Allison seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Platt, Crossland, Geisen. Motion carried.
Executive Session – Verbatim Records:
Alderman Clark moved to keep all verbatim records of Executive Sessions. Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Clark, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Platt, Crossland, Geisen. Motion carried.
XI. Adjournment
At 6:15 p.m., Alderman Clark moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes: Aldermen Ohlau, Rader, Blechle, Clark, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Crossland, Geisen, Platt. Motion carried.
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