City of Columbia City Council met April 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
A. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Hill called the City Council of Columbia, Illinois to order at 7:06 PM.
B. Roll Call
Present: Aldermen Niemietz, Roessler, Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury.
Absent: None.
Quorum present.
Administrative Staff present:
City Administrator Douglas Brimm
City Clerk Andrew Hitzemann
Deputy Chief of Police Karla Heine
City Engineer Chris Smith
Dir. of Community Dev. Scott Dunakey
City Treasurer Linda Sharp
C. Pledge of Allegiance
City Attorney Terry Bruckert Chief of Police Jason Donjon Deputy City Clerk Kelly Mathews EMS Chief Kim Lamprecht IT Director James Mitchell
Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. Proclamations /Recognitions /Presentations
There were no Proclamations/Recognitions/Presentations.
E. Public Input
J. Donald Henson, Sr. reviewed his recent FOIA request regarding the City's leaf debris processing and water sample submissions from the leaf debris site.
F. Comments & Announcements - Mayor
Mayor Hill announced 18 student and 2 teachers arrived this afternoon from Columbia's Sister City Gedern and they will be attending the May 2, 2022 Council meeting. Mayor Hill thanked the Police Department and EMS Department for escorting them into the City.
G. Comments & Announcements - Aldermen
There were no Aldermen Comments & Announcements.
H. Comments & Announcements - Department Directors
City Engineer Chris Smith provided the Council an update on Valmeyer Road.
I. Consent Agenda
City Clerk Hitzemann read the Consent Agenda.
Regular Meeting - April 18, 2022 Page 1 of 5
1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the April 4, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
2. Motion to Approve Closed Session Minutes of the April 4, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
3. Motion to Approve Payment of Vouchers for the Period of March 31, 2022 through April 13, 2022 in the Amount of $546,841.43
4. Motion to Approve Statement of Funds for February 2022
5. Resolution No. 2022-08 Directing the Treasurer of the City of Columbia to Transfer from the Capital Development Fund of the City to the General Corporate Fund of the City the Sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00)
6. Resolution No. 2022-09 Directing the Treasurer of the City of Columbia to Transfer from the Garbage Fund of the City to the General Corporate Fund of the City the Sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00)
7. Motion to Approve Special Event Application - Who Oat's Shrimp Boil (April 23, 2022)
Mayor Hill inquired if the Council wished to remove any items prior to a motion. There were none.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Martens, and seconded by Alderman Riddle, to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
J. Unfinished Business
1. Ordinance No. 3605 Amending Title 18 of the City of Columbia, Illinois Municipal Code to Enact the Fees and Charges to be Assessed for City Services and Business Licenses in the City for the City's Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 2022 and Until Said Title 18 of the City's Municipal Code is Again Amended by Ordinance of the City Enacted to Change Said Fees and Charges
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Huch, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3605, an Ordinance Amending Title 18 of the City of Columbia, Illinois Municipal Code to Enact the Fees and Charges to be Assessed for City Services and Business Licenses in the City for the City's Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 2022 and Until Said Title 18 of the City's Municipal Code is Again Amended by Ordinance of the City Enacted to Change Said Fees and Charges as Amended in the April 18, 2022 City Council Work Session
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
2. Ordinance No. 3606 to Fill the Offices of Appointed City Officers for the Fiscal Year of the City Commencing May 1, 2022 and Ending April 30, 2023
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Garmer, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3606, an Ordinance to Fill the Offices of Appointed City Officers for the Fiscal Year of the City Commencing May 1, 2022 and Ending April 30, 2023
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
3. Ordinance No. 3607 Establishing the Salary/Remuneration of Appointed City Officers and Employees of the City of Columbia, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of the City Commencing May 1, 2022 and Ending April 30, 2023
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Huch, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3607, an Ordinance Establishing the Salary/Remuneration of Appointed City Officers and Employees of the City of Columbia, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of the City Commencing May 1, 2022 and Ending April 30, 2023
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
7 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, and Khoury
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
1 Abstain: Garmer
4. Ordinance No. 3608 Amending Ordinance No. 3568 Which Established the Budget of the City of Columbia, Illinois for its Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 2021 and Ending April 30,2022
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Garmer, and seconded by Alderman Riddle, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3608, and Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3568 Which Established the Budget of the City of Columbia, Illinois for its Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 2021 and Ending April 30, 2022
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
5. Ordinance No. 3609 Establishing the Budget for the City of Columbia, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of Said City Commencing May 1, 2022 and Ending April 30, 2023
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Khoury, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3609, an Ordinance Establishing the Budget for the City of Columbia, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of Said City Commencing May 1, 2022 and Ending April 30, 2023
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
6. Motion to Accept the City Engineer1s Recommendation to Approve Improvement Plans for Ogle Estates Subdivision
City Engineer Chris Smith explained that the Council approved the Preliminary Plat for Ogle Estates Subdivision. Mr. Smith stated the improvement plans submitted are consistent with the approved Preliminary Plat and comply with applicable City codes and design standards.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to Accept the City Engineer1s Recommendation to Approve Improvement Plans for Ogle Estates Subdivision
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
K. New Business
There was no New Business addressed by the Council.
L. Closed Session
Mayor Hill informed the Council that he would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) Setting a Price for Sale or Lease of Property Owned by the Public Body and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) Pending or Probable Litigation.
Motion:
It was moved by Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Riddle, to direct the Mayor to go into Closed Session at 7:42 PM to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) Setting a Price for Sale or Lease of Property Owned by the Public Body and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) Pending or Probable Litigation
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
Mayor Hill called the Regular Session of the City Council back to order at 8:05 PM. Upon return to Regular Session, Aldermen Niemietz, Roessler, Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, and Mayor Hill were present.
M. Announcements
There were no announcements.
N. Adjournment
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Riddle, to adjourn the Regular City Council meeting held Monday, April 18, 2022 at 8:05 PM.
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
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