City of Chester City Council met March 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of Chester, Illinois, met in regular session on Monday, March 6, 2023, in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street. Mayor Tom Page called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Alderman Robert Buckham
Alderman Robert Platt
Alderman Bryce Hill
Alderman Don Berry
Alderman Randy Dudenbostel
Alderman James Maes
Alderman Ray Allison
Alderman Jeremy Homan
Absent: None
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Alderman Hill requested an amendment to the previous meeting minutes. Alderman Hill stated Alderman Maes moved to dispense with the reading of the previous meetings minutes not himself. Alderman Maes moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve them with the amendment proposed by Alderman Hill as prepared by the deputy city clerk. Alderman Dudenbostel seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Berry, Homan, Allison, Hill, Platt, Maes, Buckham, Dudenbostel. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
V. CORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence was acknowledged:
• Monthly Superintendent Reports
• Letter of Resignation from Teri Crum, Mayor’s Secretary
• February 2023 Tax Revenue Report provided by City Clerk Berner
• Community Fun Run/Walk on Friday, May 12, 2023 at the Cohen Complex
• Annual Health Fair at BV Bank on March 10, 2023
• Water/Sewer Committee Meeting on March 8, 2023 at 2 p.m.
VI. REPORTS
Mayor:
Mayor Page advised the annual budget meetings were held with each superintendent. Secondly, Mayor Page announced the ground breaking of the new Chester Dairy Queen.
City Clerk:
The city clerk presented an application for raffle license for Chester Ducks Unlimited. Alderman Allison moved to issue the raffle license and waive the fidelity bond required of the raffle managers. Alderman Dudenbostel seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Berry, Homan, Allison, Hill, Platt, Maes, Buckham, Dudenbostel. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
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 Berry, Dudenbostel, Allison, Homan, Buckham, Hill, Platt, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Chairman Platt moved to approve the February report of the Evergreen Cemetery Clerk as presented. Alderman Dudenbostel seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Dudenbostel, Berry, Buckham, Hill, Platt, Allison, Homan, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Chairman Platt presented Pay Estimate #9 payable to Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. for Water-Treatment Plant Improvements – Phase 1 for $188,475.10. Alderman Berry seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Berry, Homan, Allison, Hill, Platt, Maes, Buckham, Dudenbostel. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Chairman Platt moved to approve Change Order #3 payable to Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. for Water Treatment Plant Improvements – Phase 1 for $85,975.47. Alderman Berry seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Berry, Homan, Allison, Hill, Platt, Maes, Buckham, Dudenbostel. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Ordinance & Public Property (Chairman Hill):
Chairman Hill proposed several stop sign and no parking amendments to the Ordinances for the next agenda. Secondly, Chairman Hill voiced concern about a faded sign near the Salty Dawg and school zone. Alderman Allison mentioned adding a stop sign on Field Drive and another handicap parking space at city hall. The council briefly discussed parking on one side of the road on Knapp Street and various stop sign removals.
Street & Alleys Committee (Chairman Berry):
Chairman Berry advised a handicap parking spot can’t be added in front of the Knights of Columbus. The elevation is too steep and does not meet ADA requirements. Street Superintendent Steve Renner advised the elevation is 1.5 times higher than the ADA legal limit. Chairman Berry advised the only place to put a handicap parking space is on the Knights of Columbus parking lot.
Economic Development, Chamber & Beautification Committee (Chairman Allison):
After an inquiry from Chairman Allison, Mayor Page advised Planning President Shane Wagner attended the last Monroe-Randolph Enterprise Zone Meeting. Steadfast City will have the completed housing study next month. Lastly, Chairman Allison inquired about starting another TIF district. City Attorney Jeff Kerkhover advised Alderman Allison reach out to Mike Weber for discussions on establishing another TIF.
VIII. DEPARTMENT HEADS
Police Department (Bobby Helmers):
The Chester Police Department responded to 371 call for service in February.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Page introduced Chester High School Superintendent Kimberly Briggs.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
Mayor’s Secretary:
Mayor Page recommended the appointment of Danielle Valleroy as the mayor’s secretary and risk management coordinator for the city. Alderman Dudenbostel moved to appointment Danielle Valleroy as mayor’s secretary and adjust her salary to match the current mayor’s secretary salary. Alderman Maes seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Dudenbostel, Homan, Buckham, Allison, Hill, Platt, Berry, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: Alderman None. Motion carried.
Natural Gas Futures:
Alderman Platt moved to allow the Gas Committee the ability to purchase natural gas futures. Alderman Maes seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Dudenbostel, Allison, Homan, Buckham, Hill, Platt, Berry, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Concessions – Deb’s Diner:
Alderman Maes moved to approve the concessions agreement between the City of Chester and Deb’s Diner from March 2023 until October 31, 2023. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Dudenbostel, Allison, Homan, Buckham, Hill, Platt, Berry, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #1788 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-1-3 (B) OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CHESTER, ILLINOIS, RELATING TO PARKS:
Alderman Maes presented a proposed Ordinance increasing the number of members on the Park and Recreation Board. Alderman Maes moved to approve Ordinance #1788 and Alderman Allison seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Dudenbostel, Allison, Homan, Buckham, Hill, Platt, Berry, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Old Sewer Plant – Bar Screen:
Alderman Homan moved to approve the purchase of a new bar screen for the old sewer plant. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Dudenbostel, Allison, Homan, Buckham, Hill, Platt, Berry, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Alderman Allison inquired about the costs. Superintendent Marty Reynolds is unsure on the labor costs.
Street Department – Trailer:
Street Superintendent Steve Renner advised a new double axel trailer is needed to haul mowers in the summer months. The department’s existing trailer is over twenty years old and deteriorating. Alderman Buckham’s motion was seconded by Alderman Allison. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Dudenbostel, Allison, Homan, Buckham, Hill, Platt, Berry, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Street Department – Concrete Plate Compactor:
Alderman Maes moved to approve the purchase of Edco vacuum for the concrete planer for the maintenance department. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Dudenbostel, Allison, Homan, Buckham, Hill, Platt, Berry, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Street Department – Vibratory Plate Compactor:
Street Superintendent Steve Renner advised the departments current compactor is over twenty years old. Alderman Allison inquired about a warranty on the equipment. Alderman Allison’s motion to approve the purchase of a vibratory plate compactor for $3,609.45 was seconded by Alderman Homan. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Dudenbostel, Allison, Homan, Buckham, Hill, Platt, Berry, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Mowing Contracts – Cole Park & Cohen Complex:
Alderman Hill voiced concern about the low mowing bid and inquired about purchasing additional mowing equipment. Alderman Allison asked City Clerk Berner if it would be cheaper to higher additional employees and purchase equipment. City Clerk Berner stated it would be more expensive to purchase new equipment and hire additional employees. Alderman Maes moved to approve the agreement with Welker Brothers Landscaping, LLC to mow the Cohen Complex for $925.00 per mow and Cole Park for $875.00 per mow from April 1, 2023 until October 31, 2023. Alderman Homan seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Ayes: Aldermen Dudenbostel, Allison, Homan, Buckham, Hill, Platt, Berry, Maes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
At 6:32 p.m., Alderman Maes moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Dudenbostel seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes: Aldermen Platt, Homan, Allison, Berry, Maes, Dudenbostel, Hill, Buckham. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
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