City of Chester Council met March 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I.CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of Chester, Illinois, met in regular session on Monday, March 4, 2019, 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 AllisonAlderman Daniel Geisen
Alderman Robert PlattAlderman Russ Rader
Alderman D. Michael BlechleAlderman Dan Ohlau
Alderman Nancy J. Crossland
Absent:Alderman Donald Clark
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 Geisen seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Blechle, Crossland, Ohlau, Geisen, Platt, Rader, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Clark. Motion carried.
V.CORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence was acknowledged:
•Maintenance Report for February 2019 provided by Randy Eggemeyer
•Tax Revenue for February 2019 provided by City Clerk Berner
•First Baptist Church bucket brigade on April 13th
•Letter regarding the Tour of Honor
VI.REPORTS
Mayor:
Mayor Page advised a meeting was held with the Superintendents about storage concerns when the Water Treatment Plant Phase II project begins.
City Clerk:
The city clerk presented an application for raffle licenses for Chester Sports. Alderman Allison moved to issue the raffle licenses and waive the fidelity bond required of the raffle managers. Alderman Geisen seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Geisen, Crossland, Platt, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Clark. 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. Alderman Rader seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Geisen, Blechle, Crossland, Platt, Rader, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Clark. Motion carried.
Chairman Platt moved to approve the February report of the Evergreen Cemetery Clerk as presented. Alderman Allison seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Geisen, Crossland, Platt, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Clark. Motion carried.
Water & Sewer Committee (Alderman Rader):
Chairman Rader presented a sewer bill ($37.97) of Tom Sauer, 430 Riverview Blvd., 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 Platt. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Geisen, Crossland, Platt, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Clark. Motion carried.
VIII.DEPARTMENT HEADS:
Police Chief (Bobby Helmers):
Chief Helmers advised testing for a patrolman will be on April 9th and sergeant testing will be on March 23rd. Secondly, the annual 14 week COPS Program has started.
Fire Chief (Marty Bert):
Chester Fire Department responded to 10 calls during the month of February. Also, Chief Bert advised a committee has been formed to explore truck replacement options.
IX.PUBLIC COMMENT
X.OLD BUSINESS
XI.NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance #1706 – An Ordinance Authorizing Contract for Purchase of Real Estate to the City of Chester, Illinois:
Mayor Page presented the Ordinance authorizing the purchase of 223 Wall Street. Alderman Crossland moved to authorize the purchase of 223 Wall Street for $60,000.00. Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Blechle, Geisen, Rader, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Clark. Motion carried.
Historical Marker Program:
Alderman Allison moved to donate $1,000.00 from Beautification/Tourism Commission funds for an Illinois Preservation Historic Marker at St. Nicholas Landmark. Alderman Blechle seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Blechle, Geisen, Rader, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Clark. Motion carried.
Mowing Contract with J & S Services for Cohen Complex:
Alderman Crossland moved to approve an agreement with J & S Services for mowing at the Cohen Complex for $638.00 per mow to be paid twice per month. Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Blechle, Geisen, Rader, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Clark. Motion carried.
Mowing Contract with J & S Services for Cole Park:
Alderman Crossland moved to approve an agreement with J & S Services for mowing at Cole Memorial Park for $400.00 per mow to be paid twice per month. Alderman Ohlau seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Blechle, Geisen, Rader, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Clark. Motion carried.
Concessions – Muddy River Coffee:
Mayor Page presented the agreement between the City of Chester and Muddy River Coffee which allows Muddy River Coffee to provide food service and concessions for sale at the Cohen Complex from March 1, 2019 until October 31, 2019. Alderman Crossland moved to approve the agreement with Muddy River Coffee. Alderman Geisen seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Blechle, Geisen, Rader, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Clark. Motion carried.
Electric Service Agreement:
Mayor Page presented electric prices from Bailey Energy Group and Homefield Energy. Alderman Crossland moved to approve a thirty six month contract with Liberty at $.04289 kWh. Alderman Blechle seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Blechle, Geisen, Rader, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Clark. Motion carried.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects with IEPA Loan Program:
The IEPA loan program is offering 45% loan forgiveness (no max. cap) with an interest rate of 1% for twenty years for sewer projects. City Engineer Harold Sheffer presented a project cost estimate for projects at the wastewater plant and in the collection system. The overall project consists of new generator and relocation out of floodplain of control panels serving Pump Station #1, UV disinfection system eliminating gas chlorination at the plant, Pump Station #6 renovation and Pump Station #3 renovations. The total project costs estimate is $1,674,000.00 with $753,300.00 loan forgiveness. The State of Illinois would contribute 63.4% towards those projects related to the plant which would be approximately 70% of the total loan amount or $644,490.00. Therefore, the state would contribute $408,607.00. The City would essentially be borrowing $512,093.00 which would result in an annual debt service of $28,378.00. A funding nomination was submitted to IEPA in January 2019. Proceeding with project planning would commit $10,000.00 in preliminary engineering. Alderman Crossland moved to proceed with the Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects and allow J.T. Blankinship to complete preliminary project engineering. Alderman Geisen seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Blechle, Geisen, Rader, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Clark. Motion carried.
Water Treatment Plant Phase II – Funding Nomination with IEPA:
City Engineer Sheffer presented Phase II Water Treatment Plant Improvements which includes screw press equipment to remove grit and sand settled solids at the water plant and eliminate those solids being sent to the wastewater treatment plant. Also, relocation of the finished water line, replacement of the carbon dioxide tank and equipment and demolition of the old water treatment plant building are included in this phase. The total project costs estimate is $2,353,000.00 with $1,500,000.00 loan forgiveness. It has been determined that 78% of the Phase II project is attributable to operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant. The State of Illinois would contribute 63.4% towards the City’s costs therefore the state would contribute $421,825.00. The City would essentially be borrowing $431,125.00 which would result in an annual debt service of $23,890.00. Alderman Crossland moved to proceed with Phase II of the Water Plant Improvements and allow J.T. Blankinship Inc. to complete preliminary project engineering. Alderman Geisen seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Blechle, Geisen, Rader, Ohlau, Crossland, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Clark. Motion carried.
XII.ADJOURNMENT
At 6:25 p.m., Alderman Crossland moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Geisen seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes: Aldermen Ohlau, Blechle, Crossland, Geisen, Platt, Rader, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Clark. Motion carried.
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