City of Chester City Council Met June 21.
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 6:02 p.m.
II.ROLL CALL
Present:
Alderman Bob Buckham Alderman Russ Rader
Alderman Ray Allison Alderman James Maes
Alderman Robert Platt Alderman Randy Dudenbostel
Absent:
Alderman Larry Bert Alderman Bryce Hill
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV.READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Alderman Maes moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve them as prepared by the city clerk. Alderman Dudenbostel seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Buckham, Maes, Rader, Allison, Platt, Dudenbostel. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Hill, Bert. Motion carried.
V.CORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence was acknowledged:
•Chester Christian Food Pantry, Inc. newsletter dated June 9, 2021
•Letter from Illinois Dept. of Transportation on ITE Program
•Notice for Proposed Appropriation Ordinance Hearing on July 6, 2021
VI.REPORTS
Mayor:
Mayor Page announced that the Popeye Picnic Committee has decided to cancel the annual picnic. Mayor Page advised that the committee was told last year that the city would like to see the annual picnic moved to a safer location. Mayor Page noted the city is planning the annual Fall Festival for October 15th – 17th. The city has received numerous donations and there will be several activities for the youth free of charge. More details will be released to the public soon.
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 Dudenbostel seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Maes, Rader. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Hill, Bert. Motion carried.
Water - Sewer Committee (Chairman Rader):
Chairman Rader presented a sewer bill ($65.33) of Janice Straight, 8950 Edgemont, for adjustment due to a water leak that did not infiltrate the sewer system. Alderman Rader’s motion to adjust the bill in the usual manner, was seconded by Alderman Platt. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Maes, Rader. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Hill, Bert. Motion carried.
VIII.OLD BUSINESS
IX.PUBLIC COMMENT
Gary Stull requested an update from the city council on the landslide on Harrison Street. Mr. Stull advised there has been ongoing issues with Harrison Street for four years now. A representative from IDOT inspected Harrison Street in late January. Mr. Stull requested information from their examination of the street. Mayor Page invited Mr. Stull and Mr. Wilber to meet with the City Engineer Harold Sheffer on Thursday at 11 a.m. to discuss the conditions on Harrison Street.
X.NEW BUSINESS
Water Plant Employee:
Superintendent Tim Crow introduced Brandon Belton to the council and recommended him for employment. Alderman Maes moved to approve his employment effective July 1, 2021. Alderman Dudenbostel seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Hill, Bert. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #1756 – AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF CHESTER, ILLINOIS:
Alderman Dudenbostel moved to pass Ordinance #1756 authorizing the sale of 110 Morrison Avenue to the Chester School District for $6,085.00. Alderman Maes seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Bert, Hill. Mayor Page voted in the affirmative. Motion carried.
Route 3 Turn Lane Improvements:
Mayor Page presented two estimates from Red Dot Construction & Equipment Rentals, Inc. for widening the turn lane entrances and re-seeding Curtis Thornton’s property due to damages caused by adding the turn lane. Alderman Platt moved to accept both bids from Red Dot Construction & Equipment Rentals, Inc. for Rt. 3 Turn Lane Improvements totaling $12,181.33. Alderman Rader seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Hill, Bert. Motion carried
XI.ADJOURNMENT
At 6:23 p.m., Alderman Platt moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Maes seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes: Aldermen Maes, Rader, Dudenbostel, Allison, Platt, Buckham. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Hill, Bert. Motion carried.
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