City of Columbia City Council met Aug. 19.
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
Huch Present
Agne Present
Holtkamp Present
Niemietz Present
Martens Present
Roessler Present
Riddle Present
Quorum present. Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Administrative Staff present:
City Clerk Wes Hoeffken
City Attorney Terry Bruckert
City Engineer Chris Smith
Deputy Chief of Police Jason Donjon
EMS Chief Kim Lamprecht
IT Support Mgr James Mitchell
Interim City Administrator Al Hudzik
Chief of Police Jerry Paul
Acct. Manager/City Treasurer Linda Sharp
Dir. of Community Dev. Scott Dunakey
Head Librarian Annette Bland
Special Guest: Doug Brimm Future City Administrator
II. Delegations / Public Comments
A. Constitution Week Proclamation
Mayor Hutchinson read a proclamation declaring the week September 17 through 23, 2019 as Constitution Week. Ms. Florence Mulligan provided a summary of activities over the past year.
B. Yard of the Month
Aldermen Agne and Riddle presented the August Yard of the Month award for Ward 1 to Ingrid and Tom Soraghan.
County Court Ruling on Sunset Overlook Mr. Joe Leicht, with the Independent newspaper, inquired if the City had any statement regarding the recent court ruling regarding the Sunset Overlook establishment. Mayor Hutchinson stated no.
D. Quarry/Rueck One-Way
Mr. Duane Kloess stated a recent news article was confusing about making Quarry and Rueck roads one-way. The City Engineer stated Quarry and Rueck roads will not be one-way roads, but there is a portion of Palmer that is being considered as a one-way road.
III. Read and Approve Minutes
A. Regular Meeting
The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held Monday, August 05, 2019 were submitted for approval.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held Monday, August 05, 2019 as on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea Roessler Yea
Huch Yea Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea Riddle Yea
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 Communication 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. Special Event-Bernhard Auto Works / Kiwanis Car Show
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Agne, and seconded by Alderman Riddle, to approve the Special Event Permit Application for the Bernhard Auto Works/Kiwanis Car Show as submitted and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea Roessler Yea
Huch Yea Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea Riddle Yea
2. Resolution No. 2019-18 - Support Creating the Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture
National Historic Park
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Agne, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to pass and approve Resolution No. 2019-18, a resolution in support of creating the Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture National Historic Park. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea Roessler Yea
Huch Yea Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea Riddle Yea
E. City Engineer/Public Works
The report of the City Engineer and the Public Works Department was presented to the Council.
1. Monroe Street Main Replacement
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Ebersohl, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and accept the low bid of $18,741.95 submitted by Midwest Municipal Supply for materials for replacing the water main along Monroe Street from Main Street to the old DOPW Building at the end of Monroe Street. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea Roessler Yea
Huch Yea Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea Riddle Yea
F. Finance
1. Vouchers To Be Paid
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Roessler, and seconded by Alderman Ebersohl, to authorize the payment of vouchers received through August 15, 2019 in the amount of two hundred forty seven thousand, three hundred seventeen dollars, and twenty-five cents ($247,317.25). Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea Roessler Yea
Huch Yea Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea Riddle Yea
2. Statement of Funds
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Roessler, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to approve the Statement of Funds through Sunday, June 30, 2019 as presented and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea Roessler Yea
Huch Yea Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea Riddle Yea
6. The Cey.clerk presente
G. City Clerk
The City Clerk presented his report to the Council.
H. City Attorney
The City Attorney presented his report to the Council.
City Administrator The report of the City Administrator was presented to the Council. Mr. Hudzik stated the next City Council meeting will be Tuesday, September 3, 2019 since Monday is Labor Day. Mr. Hudzik also stated he sent out a press release regarding census workers beginning canvassing activities.
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.
VIII. Call for Committee Meetings
Monday, August 26, 2019 Committee of the whole
IX. Executive Session
Mayor Hutchinson inquired if there was any business to be addressed in Executive Session. There was none.
Adjournment
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to adjourn the Regular City Council meeting held Monday, August 19, 2019 at 7:27 P.M. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohl Yea Agne Yea Niemietz Yea Roessler Yea
Huch Yea Holtkamp Yea Martens Yea Riddle Yea
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