City of Columbia City Council met March 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Call To Order
Mayor Hutchinson called the City Council of Columbia, Illinois to order at 7:00 P.M. Upon roll call, the following were:
Ebersohl Present
Niemietz Present
Huch Present
Holtkamp Present
Agne Present
Roessler Absent
Reis Present
Martens Present
Quorum present. Those in attendance recited the pledge of Allegiance.
Administrative Staff present:
City Clerk Wes Hoeffken
City Attorney John Long
City Engineer Chris Smith
EMS Chief Kim Lamprecht
City Administrator Jimmy Morani
Chief of Police Jerry Paul
Dir. of Community Dev. Scott Dunakey
II. Delegations and Citizens' Comments
There were no delegations of citizen comments.
III. Read and Approve Minutes
A. Regular Meeting
The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 19, 2019 were submitted for approval.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Reis, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held Tuesday, February 19, 2019 as on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Absent
Holtkamp Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Martens Yea
Yea Yea
Niemietz Yea
Reis Yea
IV. Report of Departments and Officers
A. Community Development
The report of the Community Development Department was presented to the Council.
1. Ordinance No. 3450 - Revise Parking Regulations for Certain Vehicles within Residential Areas
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Ebersohl, and seconded by Alderman Agne, to approve Ordinance No. 3450, an ordinance revising Parking Regulations for certain vehicles within residential areas. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Absent
Holtkamp Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Martens Yea
Yea Yea
Niemietz Yea
Reis Yea
2. Special Event - Homebrew Festival
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Agne, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to approve the Special Event Permit Application for the Homebrew Festival as submitted and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Yea
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Absent
Holtkamp Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Martens Yea
Yea Yea
Niemietz Yea
Reis Yea
3. Special Event - Meat Shoot
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Reis, and seconded by Alderman Ebersohl, to approve the Special Event Permit Application for the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 581 Meat Shoot as submitted and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Absent
Holtkamp Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Martens Yea
Yea Yea
Niemietz Yea
Reis Yea
4. Special Event - Mutt-N-Me 5K Run/Walk
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to approve the Special Event Permit Application for the Mutt-N-Me 5K Run/Walk as submitted and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Absent
Holtkamp Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Martens Yea
Yea Yea
Niemietz Yea
Reis Yea
B. City Engineer/Public Works
The report of the City Engineer and the Public Works Department was presented to the Council.
1. Extend Leaf Removal Services Agreement with ATRC, LLC
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Reis, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to authorize the Mayor to sign a two (2) year extension with ATRC, LLC for Leaf Removal Services. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Absent
Holtkamp Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Martens Yea
Yea Yea
Niemietz Yea
Reis Yea
C. Finance
1. Vouchers To Be Paid
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Huch, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to authorize the payment of vouchers received through February 28, 2019 in the amount of two hundred fifteen thousand, nine hundred seventeen dollars and forty-three cents ($215,917.43). Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Absent
Holtkamp Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Martens Yea
Yea Yea
Niemietz Yea
Reis Yea
D. City Clerk
The City Clerk presented his report to the Council.
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.
1. Ordinance No. 3451 - Renew Ameren Illinois Franchise Agreement
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Ebersohl, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to approve Ordinance No. 3451, an ordinance renewing an existing Franchise and granting for a period of 30 years to Ameren Illinois, a Corporation, its Successors and Assigns, the Franchise, Right, Permission, and Authority to construct, reconstruct, excavate for, place, remove, extend, maintain, and operate a Gas Utility System in the City of Columbia, County of Monroe, and State of Illinois. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Absent
Holtkamp Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Martens Yea
Yea Yea
Niemietz Yea
Reis Yea
2. Ordinance No. 3452 - Procedure for Assessing and Determining Claims Under PSEBA
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Reis, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to approve Ordinance No. 3452, an ordinance establishing an administrative procedure for assessing and determining claims under PSEBA (Public Safety Employee Benefits Act). Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Absent
Holtkamp Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Martens Yea
Yea Yea
Niemietz Yea
Reis Yea
G. Mayor
The report of the Mayor was presented to the Council.
V. Old Business
There was no Old Business brought before the Council.
VI. 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 - March 11, 2019
Committee of the whole
IX. Executive Session Mayor Hutchinson inquired if there was any business to be address in Executive Session. There was none.
X. Adjournment
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Martens, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to adjourn the Regular City Council meeting held Monday, March 4, 2019 at 7:13 P.M. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Absent
Holtkamp Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Martens Yea
Yea Yea
Niemietz Yea
Reis Yea
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