City of Columbia City Council met June 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Columbia, Illinois was held in the Council Room of City Hall.
A. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Hill called the City Council of Columbia, Illinois to order at 7:00 PM.
B. Roll Call
Present: Aldermen Niemietz, Roessler, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury.
Absent: Alderman Huch.
Quorum present.
Administrative Staff present:
City Administrator Douglas Brimm
City Clerk Andrew Hitzemann
Dir. of Community Dev. Scott Dunakey
City Engineer Chris Smith
Asst. Library Dir. Crystal Snyder
C. Pledge of Allegiance
City Attorney Terry Bruckert
Chief of Police Jason Donjon
Deputy City Clerk Kelly Mathews
EMS Chief Kim Lamprecht
Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. Proclamations /Recognitions /Presentations
1. Retirement of Columbia Police Department Sergeant John Simon Mayor Hill recognized Sergeant John Simon's retirement from the Columbia Police Department after 26 years of service.
E. Public Input
There was no Public Input.
F. Comments & Announcements - Mayor Mayor Hill congratulated the Columbia High School Baseball team on placing third at State.
Mayor Hill recognized Columbia High School track members Rand Mathews, Ethan Hogan, Abby Ven ha us for medaling at State.
G. Comments & Announcements - Aldermen
Alderman Niemietz reminded the Council about the new voting precincts.
H. Comments & Announcements - Department Directors
Assistant Library Director Crystal Snyder presented the Library Department report.
City Administrator Doug Brimm announced that he and other City Staff had a meeting with IEPA on June 1st regarding the leaf program violation. Mr. Brimm briefly updated the Council on the meeting and explained the violations the City received were solely based on visual observation.
Mr. Brimm noted within 21 days from the meeting, the City is required to submit a letter stating the City's position. Mr. Brimm explained the IEPA then has 30 days to respond with a proposed compliance commitment agreement, provide a notice of non issuance of a compliance commitment agreement but reserve the right to proceed with enforcement action later, or take no further action. Mr. Brimm stated the City is going to heavily lobby the IEPA that they consider the matter closed.
I. Consent Agenda
City Clerk Hitzemann read the Consent Agenda.
1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the May 16, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
2. Motion to Approve Closed Session Minutes of the May 16, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
3. Motion to Approve Payment of Vouchers for the Period of May 13, 2022 through June 3, 2022 in the Amount of $133,783.96
4. Ordinance No. 3611 Declaring Police Sergeant John Simon's Active Duty Firearm as Surplus Property and Providing the Firearm as a Gift to Sergeant Simon in Recognition of His Outstanding Dedication to Service and Longtime Commitment to Safety in the City of Columbia
5. Motion to Approve a Plat of Survey and Land Transfer from Parcel No. 04-14-300-001- 000 to Parcel No. 04-14-400-001-000 Located in Monroe County, Illinois
Mayor Hill inquired if the Council wished to remove any items prior to a motion. There were none.
Alderman Niemietz mentioned a correction to the Minutes of the May 16, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Khoury, to approve the Consent Agenda as corrected.
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
7 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
1 Absent: Huch
0 Abstain:
J. Unfinished Business
1. Resolution 2022-12 Approving a Park Use Agreement Between the City of Columbia and Songs4Soliders NFP for the 2022 Benefit Concert
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Riddle, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to Pass and Approve Resolution 2022-12, a Resolution Approving a Park Use Agreement Between the City of Columbia and Songs4Soliders NFP for the 2022 Benefit Concert
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
7 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
1 Absent: Huch
0 Abstain
2. Resolution 2022-13 Supporting the City of Columbia Applying To Illinois Department of Transportation for a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant.
City Engineer Chris Smith stated the Illinois Department of Transportation is accepting applications for their Highway Safety Improvement Program. Mr. Smith reported he would like to apply for the HSIP grant to install a roundabout at the intersection of Quarry, Ghent, and Old Route 3.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Roessler, and seconded by Alderman Riddle, to Pass and Approve Resolution 2022-13, a Resolution Supporting the City of Columbia Applying To Illinois Department of Transportation for a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant.
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
7 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
1 Absent: Huch
0 Abstain:
3. Resolution 2022-14 Accepting Roadway and Utility Easement from ANBEC Properties
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Khoury, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to Pass and Approve Resolution 2022-14, a Resolution Accepting Roadway and Utility Easement from ANBEC Properties
Motion Passed
Roll Call Vote results:
7 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
1 Absent: Huch
0 Abstain:
4. Resolution 2022-15 Accepting Sanitary Sewer Easement from ANBEC Properties, LLC
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Martens, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to Pass and Approve Resolution 2022-15, a Resolution Accepting Sanitary Sewer Easement from ANBEC Properties, LLC
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
7 Aye : Niemietz, Roessler, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
1 Absent: Huch
0 Abstain:
K. New Business
1. Ordinance No. 3612 Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Personal Property
City Administrator Doug Brimm announced the City has three vehicles that have been upgraded with newer models and Staff would like to utilize the services of Purple Wave, Inc. to facilitate the sale of the surplus vehicles. Mr. Brimm stated there are no costs incurred by governmental entities utilizing this service. However, Purple Wave, Inc. will collect a 10% buyer's premium.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Khoury, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to Pass and Approve Ordinance No. 3612, an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Personal Property
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
7 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
1 Absent: Huch
0 Abstain:
2. Resolution No. 2022-16 Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement with the Lowest Responsible Bidder for the Supply of Electricity for Residential and Small Commercial Retail Customers Who Do not Opt Out of Such a Program
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to Pass and Approve Resolution No. 2022-16, a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement with the Lowest Responsible Bidder for the Supply of Electricity for Residential and Small Commercial Retail Customers Who Do not Opt Out of Such a Program
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
7 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
1 Absent: Huch
0 Abstain:
3. Discussion of an Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with Shockey Consulting for Professional Services (Comprehensive Plan) Mayor Hill announced this item will be postponed until the June 20, 2022 Regular Meeting.
L. Closed Session
1. Mayor Hill informed the Council that he would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(l) Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) Collective Bargaining, and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(ll) Pending or Probable Litigation
Motion:
It was moved by Martens, and seconded by Alderman Garmer, to direct the Mayor to go into Closed Session at 7:49 PM to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(l) Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) Collective Bargaining, and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(ll) Pending or Probable Litigation
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
7 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
1 Absent: Huch
0 Abstain:
Mayor Hill called the Regular Session of the City Council back to order at 8:56 PM. Upon return to Regular Session, Aldermen Niemietz, Roessler, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, and Mayor Hill were present.
M. Announcements
Alderman Roessler questioned if Airbnb or VRBO are allowed in the City. Mr. Brimm announced under the current ordinances, they are not allowed. Alderman Roessler stated he had a resident question if they were allowed because they have seen properties listed on the websites. Mr. Dunakey stated the City has no way to find out which properties they are due to having to book a stay to receive the address. Alderman Roessler questioned the inspection process and Mr. Dunakey explained they are still required to be inspected.
N. Adjournment
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Martens, and seconded by Alderman Roessler, to adjourn the Regular City Council meeting held Monday, June 06, 2022 at 8:56 PM .
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results :
7 Aye: Niemietz, Roessler, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, and Khoury
0 Nay:
1 Absent: Huch
0 Abstain :
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