City of Columbia City Council met June 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. Call To Order
Mayor Hutchinson and Fae Harrell, Captain of the Columbia HS Soccer Team, called the City Council of Columbia, Illinois to order at 7:00 P.M. Upon roll call vote, the following were:
Ebersohl Present
Niemietz Present
Huch Present
Martens Present
Agne Present
Roessler Present
Holtkamp Absent
Riddle Present
Quorum present. Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Administrative Staff present:
City Clerk Wes Hoeffken City Attorney Terry Bruckert Dir. of Community Dev. Scott Dunakey City Engineer Chris Smith
Interim City Administrator Al Hudzik Chief of Police Jerry Paul EMS Chief Kim Lamprecht Accounting Manager/City Treasurer Linda Sharp
II. Delegations / Public Comments
A. Columbia High School Girls Soccer Team - State Champions
Mayor Hutchinson recognized the Columbia High School Girls Soccer Team as the 2019 State Champions.
B. Yard Of Month Presentation
Aldermen Roessler and Martens recognized Marvin and Sandra McMichael as owners of the Yard of the Month for Ward 2. Mr. Dunakey recognized James and Sandra Hirsh as owners of the Yard of the Month for Ward 3.
C. Recognition for Service to City -- Steve Reis
Mayor Hutchinson recognized Steve Reis for 8 years of service to the City as Alderman Ward 1.
D. Oath of Office for Police Officer Clay Pollmann
Mayor Hutchinson administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Clay Pollmann.
III. Read and Approve Minutes
A. Regular Meeting
The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held Monday, June 3, 2019 were submitted for approval.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Roessler, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held Monday, June 3, 2019 as on file at City Hall, Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Yea
MartensYea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Absent
IV. Report of Departments and Officers
A. Library
The report of the Library was presented to the Council.
B. Police and Communications
The reports of the Police Department and the Communications Department were presented to the Council.
C. Emergency Medical Services The report of the Emergency Medical Services was presented to the Council.
D. Community Development
The report of Community Development was presented to the Council.
1. Resolution No. 2019-13 - Support of CDBG Economic Development Program Grant
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Huch, and seconded by Alderman Ebersohl, to pass and approve Resolution No. 2019-13, a resolution supporting the CDBG Economic Development Program Grant. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Yea
MartensYea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Absent
E. City Engineer/Public Works
The report of the City Engineer and the Public Works Department was presented to the Council.
1. General Engineering Agreement with Curry and Associates Engineers, Inc.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Ebersohl, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to authorize the Mayor to sign the General Engineering Agreement with Curry and Associates Engineers, Inc. to assist with miscellaneous water and sewer projects for the City. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Yea
MartensYea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Absent
2. Memorandum of Understanding for Quarry Road Roundabout
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Ebersohl, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Columbia and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for the Quarry Road Roundabout project. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Yea
MartensYea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Absent
3. Engineering Agreement with Oates and Associates for the Quarry Road Roundabout
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Ebersohl, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Engineering Agreement with Oates and Associates, Inc. for the Quarry Road Roundabout project. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Yea
MartensYea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Absent
F. Finance Department
1. Vouchers To Be Paid
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Roessler, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to authorize the payment of vouchers received through June 13, 2019 in the amount of three hundred twenty-six thousand, eight hundred ninety-nine dollars, and sixty-eight cents ($326,899.68). Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Yea
MartensYea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Absent
2. Statement of Funds
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Roessler, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to approve the Statement of Funds through Friday, May 31, 2019 as presented and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Yea
MartensYea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Absent
G. City Clerk
The City Clerk presented his report to the Council.
H. City Attorney
The City Attorney presented his report to the Council.
1. Administrative Department
The report of the City Administrator was presented to the Council.
Mr. Hudzik informed the Council that he, along with Aldermen Niemietz and Huch, will be interviewing City Administrator candidates on June 22nd and that the qualified candidates will be interviewed by the Council during an executive session at the July 1, 2019 Council Meeting.
Mr. Hudzik also stated that Electric Aggregation information is on the City's website for citizens to access.
1. Ordinance No. 3465 - Purchase Agreement with Tiffany Tayon
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Ebersohl, and seconded by Alderman Agne, to approve Ordinance No. 3465, an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase Agreement with Tiffany Tayon. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Yea
MartensYea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Absent
J. Mayor
The report of the Mayor was presented to the Council.
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 no Reports of Standing Committees.
A. Executive and Rules
1. Regular Session Minutes
The Regular Session minutes of the Executive and Rules Committee meeting held Monday, May 13, 2019 were presented for approval.
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Ebersohl, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to approve the minutes of the Regular Session of the Executive and Rules Committee meeting held Monday, May 13, 2019 as on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Yea
MartensYea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Absent
VIII. Call for Committee Meetings - Monday, June 24, 2019 Committee of the whole
Executive Session Mayor Hutchinson inquired if there was any business to be addressed in Executive Session. There was none.
X. Adjournment
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Agne, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to adjourn the Regular City Council meeting held Monday, June 17, 2019 at 7:25 P.M. Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea
Roessler Yea
MartensYea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Absent
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