City of Chester City Council met May 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
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.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderman Robert Buckham Alderman Ray Allison
Alderman Bryce Hill Alderman Robert Platt
Alderman Randy Dudenbostel Alderman James Maes
Alderman Russ Rader Alderman Jeremy Homan
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 Hill, Maes, Rader, Allison, Platt, Buckham, Homan, Dudenbostel. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence was acknowledged:
Letter from Gilster Mary Lee Corp. regarding the Heartland Conservancy Proposal
Letter from Buena Vista Bank regarding the Heartland Conservancy Proposal
Memo from the Chester Rotary
Beautification/Tourism Commission minutes dated March 17, 2022
Monthly Superintendent Reports
REPORTS
Mayor:
Mayor Page advised the city has been working on the upcoming annual budget.
City Clerk:
The city clerk presented eight applications for raffle licenses for Chester Eagle’s Club Aerie #3252. Alderman Dudenbostel moved to issue the raffle licenses and waive the fidelity bond required of the raffle managers. Alderman Maes seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Rader, Buckham, Homan, Hill, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
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 Rader seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Homan, Hill, Maes, Rader. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Chairman Platt moved to approve the annual report of the Evergreen Cemetery Clerk as presented. Alderman Homan seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Homan, Hill, Rader, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Chairman Platt presented Pay Estimate #1 payable to Lake Contracting Inc. for the Water Street Boat Launch Improvement Project for $155,759.00. Alderman Rader seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Homan, Hill, Rader, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Chairman Platt presented Change Order #1 to Lake Contracting Inc. for the Water Street Boat Launch Improvement Project for $54,363.00. Alderman Rader seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Homan, Hill, Rader, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Chairman Platt presented Invoice #21222 ($965.00), Invoice #21223 ($3,132.50) and Invoice #21224 ($11,751.50) payable to J. T. Blankinship, Inc. for engineering services for the Water Street Boat Launch Improvement Project. Alderman Allison seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Homan, Hill, Rader, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Ordinance and Public Property Committee (Chairman Hill):
Chairman Hill advised that he would try to have a report from the Code Enforcement Officer by the next council meeting.
Economic Development, Chamber & Beautification Committee (Chairman Allison):
Chairman Allison advised the Planning Commission has one vacancy and the Beautification/Tourism Commission has three vacancies.
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Chief of Police (Bobby Helmers):
Chief Helmers advised the department responded to 502 calls for service in April.
Fire Department (Marty Bert):
Chief Bert advised the Chester Fire Department responded to 7 calls in April. Secondly, Chief Bert informed the council that the department needs to update the jaws of life equipment.
OLD BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Engineer Harold Sheffer advised there is an additional $13,000.00 left from the Water Street Improvement Project. Alderman Allison inquired about using the extra $13,000.00 for riprap along the river bank.
NEW BUSINESS
Summer Students:
Mayor Page tabled this item.
ORDINANCE #1769 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-2-5 (A) OF CHAPTER 1 OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CHESTER, ILLINOIS, RELATING TO COMMITTEES:
Alderman Maes moved to approve the proposed Ordinance amending the aldermanic committees. Alderman Dudenbostel seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Homan, Hill, Rader, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Surplus Property – Bids:
Mayor Page advised the council that a notice of sale of surplus property was published in the County Journal pursuant to statue. Mayor Page opened the following bids: 1) Allis Chalmers Tractor – Ron Hesnen, $500.00; Derek Niermann, $1,000.00; Philip Fiscella, $1,251.76; Crispin Auto LLC, $1,000.00 2) 2000 Dodge Truck w/Western Plow – Derek Niermann, $1,000.00; Richard Holley, $1,500.00; Philip Fiscella, $607.76; Christopher Dillman, $3,000.00; Crispin Auto LLC, $500.00 3) 2003 Ford F350 w/Western Plow – Derek Niermann, $2,500.00; Richard Holley, $1,500.00; Philip Fiscella, $1,027.77, Crispin Auot LLC, $1,200.00 4) 2011 Truck Bed – Philip Fiscella, $501.77 5) Manure Spreader – Philip Fiscella, $2,251.77 6) EelCam Camera – Joe Deutschmann, $1,500.00; Philip Fiscella, $31.00
Mayor Page stated the bids will be reviewed and no action will be taken at this time.
ORDINANCE #1770 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION XIV-PARK SUPERINTENDENT SECTIONS 1-2-130, 1-2-131 AND 1-2-132 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CHESTER, ILLINOIS:
Mayor Page advised the proposed Ordinance adds a Cole Park Superintendent and separates the park superintendents’ responsibilities. Alderman Allison’s motion was seconded by Alderman Hill. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Buckham, Homan, Hill, Rader, Maes. Nays: Alderman Platt. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Mayoral Appointments:
Mayor Page recommended that the following committee appointments be approved for Fiscal Year 2023:
Cemetery & Finance Committee:
Alderman Robert Platt, Chairman
Alderman Randy Dudenbostel
Alderman Russ Rader
Gas, Water & Sewer Committee:
Alderman Jeremy Homan, Chairman
Alderman Ray Allison
Alderman Robert Platt
Ordinance & Public Property Committee:
Alderman Bryce Hill, Chairman
Alderman Russ Rader
Alderman James Maes
Park & Recreation Committee:
Alderman James Maes, Chairman
Alderman Bob Buckham
Alderman Jeremy Homan
Streets & Alleys Committee:
Alderman Russ Rader, Chairman
Alderman Bryce Hill
Alderman Ray Allison
Fire Department, Police Department & Public Safety Committee:
Alderman Bob Buckham, Chairman
Alderman Randy Dudenbostel
Alderman Jeremy Homan
Insurance & Personnel Committee:
Alderman Randy Dudenbostel, Chairman
Alderman James D. Maes
Alderman Robert Platt
Economic Development, Chamber & Beautification Committee:
Alderman Ray Allison, Chairman
Alderman Bryce Hill
Alderman Bob Buckham
Alderman Platt moved to approve committee appointments as recommended by the mayor. Alderman Dudenbostel seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes, Hill, Homan. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Page proposed the following appointments of department heads: Tim Crow, Water Plant Superintendent; Marty Reynolds, Sewer Superintendent; Danny Valleroy, Water Distribution Superintendent; Mark Allwardt, Gas Superintendent; Steve Renner, Maintenance Superintendent; Mark Gibbs, Cemetery Sexton; Randy Wofford, Cemetery Clerk; Robert Helmers, Chief of Police; Marty Bert, Fire Chief; Jerre Atchison, Assistant Fire Chief; Charles Bargman II, EMA Coordinator; Scott Stirnaman, Assistant EMA Coordinator; Patti Carter, Recreational Director; Tom Stewart, Animal Control Officer; Lorin Mott, Code Enforcement Officer; Dean Andrews, Zoning Administrator; Billy Belton, Cohen Park Superintendent; Jay Allison, Cole Park Superintendent. Alderman Homan’s motion to approve appointment of department heads was seconded by Alderman Allison. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes, Hill, Homan. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Alderman Allison and a second by Alderman Hill, Jeff Kerkhover was appointed as city attorney. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes, Hill, Homan. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
The firm of J. T. Blankinship, Inc. was appointed as city engineers, motion made by Alderman Hill and seconded by Alderman Allison. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes, Hill, Homan. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Alderman Maes moved to re-appointment Dean Meredith and John Reith for a three-year term to the park & recreation board. Alderman Platt seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes, Hill, Homan. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Alderman Platt moved to approve the re-appointment of Don Berry, Mary Ann Stumpe, and Carolyn Schwent for a three-year term to the library board. Alderman Maes seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes, Hill, Homan. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried
Richard Harrington was re-appointed as a member of the Chester Police & Fire Commission for a three-year term, motion made by Alderman Maes and seconded by Alderman Dudenbostel. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes, Hill, Homan. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Alderman Maes moved to approve the re-appointment of Donna Clendenin for a two-year term to the police pension board. Alderman Platt seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes, Hill, Homan. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried
Mayor Page recommended the re-appointment of Mary Ann Heberlie, Melissa Gross, Cynthia Lawder, Linda Rader, Brenda Owen and Carla Draves to the Beautification/Tourism Commission. Alderman Maes so moved, and Alderman Dudenbostel seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes, Hill, Homan. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried
Alderman Hill moved to approve the mayor’s appointments for part-time police officers, and Alderman Dudenbostel seconded the motion. Officers include: Bradley Gielow, Lake Fogerson, Tyson Holley, Eric Cowell and James Winters. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes, Hill, Homan. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried
City-Wide Yard Sale:
Alderman Dudenbostel motioned to set the date for the City-Wide Yard Sale for June 4, 2022. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes, Hill, Homan. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried
City-Wide Clean Up Days:
Alderman Allison motioned to set the Spring Clean Up Days for June 6th through June 10th. Alderman Dudenbostel seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes, Hill, Homan. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried
Water Plant Roof:
Alderman Allison moved to approve D.E. Martin Roofing Company’s low bid of $22,307.00 for a roof replacement at the Old Water Plant. Alderman Maes seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes, Hill, Homan. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried
Welcome Center Deck:
Mayor Page tabled this item after several inquiries from the aldermen.
Part Time Police Officer:
Alderman Dudenbostel moved to approve Christopher Seders as a part time police officer. Alderman Platt seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes, Hill, Homan. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried
Public Safety Chaplin:
Alderman Hill moved to approve Mike Fogerson as Public Safety Chaplin. Alderman Dudenbostel seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Allison, Dudenbostel, Platt, Buckham, Rader, Maes, Hill, Homan. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:35 p.m., Alderman Maes moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Dudenbostel seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes: Aldermen Maes, Rader, Dudenbostel, Hill, Allison, Platt, Homan, Buckham. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
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