City of Chester City Council met July 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of Chester, Illinois, met in regular session 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 D. Michael BlechleAlderman Russ Rader
Alderman Randy DudenbostelAlderman Dan Ohlau
Alderman Robert Platt
Absent:Alderman James Maes
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Alderman Ohlau 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 Allison, Ohlau, Geisen, Platt, Rader, Blechle, Dudenbostel. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Maes. Motion carried.
V. CORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence was acknowledged:
•Letter from Chris Martin providing a DCEO weekly update
•Letter of resignation from Ron Rathert effective July 1, 2020
•City of Chester Tax Revenue for June, 2020
•Beautification/Tourism Commission minutes dated June 18, 2020
•Letter from MJ Solutions of Illinois, LLC regarding services to assist municipalities with the cannabis industry business
Alderman Allison asked the council to review the information from Chris Martin. Alderman Allison mentioned inviting Chris Martin to an upcoming council meeting to discuss potential grant opportunities for the city.
VI. REPORTS
Mayor:
Mayor Page advised COVID-19 virus cases are increasing in Randolph County. Mayor Page has concerns about our area moving back to Phase 3 due to the recent increase in cases. Mayor Page advised mayors have the ability to move their city back to a different phase.
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, and to include payment to Bert’s Auto Service in the amount of $97.52 (fiscal year total, $1,136.71). Alderman Rader seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Geisen, Dudenbostel, Platt, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Maes. Motion carried.
VIII. DEPARTMENT HEADS
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT
X. NEW BUSINESS
Aeration Parts – Sewer Plant:
Alderman Platt moved to ratify the action of the council and approve the purchase of aeration parts for $36,000.00 from Schreiber for the sewer plant. Alderman Dudenbostel seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Dudenbostel, Geisen, Allison, Ohlau, Platt, Rader, Blechle. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Maes. Motion carried.
Southern Illinois Electricity Aggregation Consortium:
Alderman Platt moved to allow Select Energy Partners, LLC to act as Municipal Power of Attorney for the city to execute an electricity aggregation contract. Alderman Blechle seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Geisen, Dudenbostel, Platt, Rader, Blechle, Ohlau, Allison. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Maes. Motion carried.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
At 6:09 p.m., Alderman Ohlau moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Platt seconded the motion.
VOTE: Ayes: Aldermen Ohlau, Dudenbostel, Allison, Geisen, Platt, Rader, Blechle. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Maes. Motion carried.
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