City of Chester City Council met Oct. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderman Bryce Hill Alderman Ray Allison
Alderman Bob Buckham Alderman Russ Rader
Alderman Randy Dudenbostel
Absent: Alderman James Maes Alderman Robert Platt
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Alderman Dudenbostel moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve them as prepared by the city clerk. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Buckham, Rader, Allison, Dudenbostel, Hill. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Maes, Platt. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence was acknowledged:
• FEMA Determination Letter for Disaster #4461-DR-IL
• Chester Chamber of Commerce Business Recognition – Red Dot Construction
• Chester Chamber of Commerce Business Recognition – Judy McFaddin
• September Tax Revenue Report provided by City Clerk Berner
REPORTS
Mayor:
Mayor Page expressed his sincere appreciation to the city employees for all of their hard work at the Fall Festival. The event was a huge success. Mayor Page noted a meeting will be scheduled in early November to discuss the fall festival.
Alderman Robert Platt entered the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
City Treasurer:
City Treasurer Dan Colvis advised a Police Pension Board meeting was held last Tuesday.
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 Rader moved to approve payment of bills, subject to audit. Alderman Dudenbostel seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Buckham, Platt, Hill, Rader. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Maes. Motion carried.
Ordinance & Public Property Committee (Chairman Hill);
Chairman Hill gave each council member a template for the monthly Code Enforcement Officer’s report.
DEPARTMENT HEADS
PUBLIC COMMENT
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Radiator – Sewer Department:
Superintendent Marty Reynolds presented a quote from AKSA Power Generation for a generator radiator repair at the old sewer plant for $7,500.00. After an inquiry from Alderman Buckham, Superintendent Reynolds advised there are no new generators available so AKSA will rebuild the radiator in the existing generator. Alderman Hill recommended purchasing an additional generator when they become available. Alderman Rader moved to approve the purchase of a new radiator with installation for the existing generator from ASKA for $7,500.00. Alderman Buckham seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Buckham, Rader, Hill. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Maes. Motion carried.
Police Pension Levy:
City Clerk Berner presented the recommendation from Foster & Foster and City Auditor Keith Brinkmann for a contribution of $169,151.00 to the Police Pension Fund. Alderman Dudenbostel’s motion was seconded by Alderman Hill. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Buckham, Rader, Platt, Hill. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Maes. Motion carried.
10” Water Main Replacement:
Alderman Rader presented a letter of recommendation from J.T. Blankinship, Inc. to award the 10” water main replacement project to Red Dot Construction & Equipment Rental, Inc. for $139,435.00. Alderman Rader’s motion was seconded by Alderman Platt. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Buckham, Rader, Platt, Hill. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Maes. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:17 p.m., Alderman Dudenbostel moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Platt seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Rader, Dudenbostel, Hill, Allison, Buckham. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman Maes. Motion carried.
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