City of Columbia City Council met April 24

By South West Illinois News Reports

Jun 29, 2023

City of Columbia City Council met April 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Columbia, Illinois

Held Monday, April 24, 2023 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 Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Khoury, and Lawlor.

Absent: Aldermen Niemietz and Garmer.

Quorum present.

Administrative Staff present:

City Clerk Andrew Hitzemann City Attorney Terry Bruckert

City Administrator Doug Brimm

Dir. of Community Dev. Scott Dunakey

City Engineer Chris Smith

Dir. of Finance/Treasurer Linda Sharp

Chief of Police Jason Donjon

Director of IT James Mitchell

C. Pledge of Allegiance

Dir. of Public Works Mike Sander

Deputy City Clerk Kelly Mathews

Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

D. Proclamations /Recognitions /Presentations

There were no proclamations, recognitions, or presentations.

E. Public Input

There was no Public Input.

F. Comments & Announcements - Mayor

There were no Mayor Comments & Announcements.

G. Comments & Announcements - Aldermen

There were no Aldermen Comments & Announcements.

H. Comments & Announcements - Department Directors

There were no Department Director Comments & Announcements.

I. Consent Agenda

City Clerk Hitzemann read the Consent Agenda .

1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the April 3, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting

2. Motion to Approve Closed Session Minutes of the April 3, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting

3. Motion to Approve Minutes of the April 13, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting

4. Motion to Approve Payment of Vouchers for the Period of March 30, 2023 through April 18, 2023 totaling $522,204.46

5. Resolution No. 2023-07 Directing the Treasurer of the City of Columbia to Complete Various lnterfund Transfers in Fiscal Year 2023

6. Motion to Approve Special Event Application - Columbia July 4th Celebration, Picnic, and Fireworks (July 4, 2023)

Mayor Hill inquired if the Council wished to remove any items prior to a motion. There were none.

Motion:

It was moved by Alderman Khoury, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to approve the Consent Agenda as read

Motion Passed.

Roll Call Vote results:

6 Aye: Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Khoury, and Lawlor

0 Nay:

2 Absent: Niemietz and Garmer

0 Abstain :

J. Unfinished Business

1. Ordinance No. 3637 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, 2023 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

Mr. Brimm reviewed the following Fiscal Year 2024 fee increases:

• 10% Water and Sewer rates increase

• 5.5% Water and Sewer Connection fees increase

• 50% Leaf and Limb Service fees increase

• 25% Zoning Actions application fees increase

• 5% Emergency Medical Services fees increase

Motion:

It was moved by Alderman Holtkamp, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3637, 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, 2023 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 Passed.

Roll Call Vote results:

6 Aye : Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Khoury, and Lawlor

0 Nay:

2 Absent: Niemietz and Garmer

0 Abstain:

2. Ordinance No. 3638 to Fill the Offices of Appointed City Officers for the Fiscal Year of the City Commencing May 1, 2023 and Ending April 30, 2024

Motion: It was moved by Alderman Khoury, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3638, an Ordinance to Fill the Offices of Appointed City Officers for the Fiscal Year of the City Commencing May 1, 2023 and Ending April 30, 2024

Motion Passed.

Roll Call Vote results:

6 Aye: Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Khoury, and Lawlor

0 Nay:

2 Absent: Niemietz and Garmer

0 Abstain:

3. Ordinance No. 3639 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, 2023 and Ending April 30, 2024

Motion: It was moved by Alderman Martens, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3639, 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, 2023 and Ending April 30, 2024

Motion Passed.

Roll Call Vote results:

6 Aye: Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Khoury, and Lawlor

0 Nay:

2 Absent: Niemietz and Garmer

0 Abstain :

4. Ordinance No. 3640 Amending Ordinance No. 3609 Which Established the Budget of the City of Columbia, Illinois for its Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 2022 and Ending April 30,2023

Motion: It was moved by Alderman Lawlor, and seconded by Alderman Khoury, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3640, an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3609 Which Established the Budget of the City of Columbia, Illinois for its Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 2022 and Ending April 30, 2023

Motion Passed .

Roll Call Vote results :

6 Aye: Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Khoury, and Lawlor

0 Nay:

2 Absent: Niemietz and Garmer

0 Abstain:

5. Ordinance No. 3641 Establishing the Budget for the City of Columbia, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of Sa id City Commencing May 1, 2023 and Ending April 30, 2024

Motion: It was moved by Alderman Martens, and seconded by Alderman Lawlor, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3641, an Ordinance Establishing the Budget for the City of Columbia, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of Said City Commencing May 1, 2023 and Ending April 30, 2024

Motion Passed .

Roll Call Vote results :

6 Aye: Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Khoury, and Lawlor

0 Nay:

2 Absent: Niemietz and Garmer

0 Abstain :

6. Ordinance No. 3642 Renewing an Existing Franchise Agreement with Ameren Illinois for the Maintenance and Operation of an Electric Utility System in the City of Columbia, Illinois

Motion: It was moved by Alderman Holtkamp, and seconded by Alderman Riddle, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3642, an Ordinance Renewing an Existing Franchise Agreement with Ameren Illinois for the Maintenance and Operation of an Electric Utility System in the City of Columbia, Illinois

Motion Passed .

Roll Call Vote results:

6 Aye : Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Khoury, and Lawlor

0 Nay:

2 Absent: Niemietz and Garmer

0 Abstain :

K. New Business

1. Ordinance No. 3643 Repealing and Replacing Ordinance No. 3636 which Established Solar Energy System Regulations for the City of Columbia

Mr. Dunakey reviewed two situations that were not fully considered in drafting the new regulations and are not appropriately regulated . Mr. Dunakey stated Staff is seeking to remedy these situations before an application must be considered .

Motion:

It was moved by Alderman Khoury, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3643, an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Ordinance No. 3636 which Established Solar Energy System Regulations for the City of Columbia

Motion Passed .

Roll Call Vote results:

6 Aye: Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Khoury, and Lawlor

0 Nay:

2 Absent: Niemietz and Garmer

0 Abstain :

2. Discussion of Architectural Review Application for the Dieterich Bank Building at 218 North Main Street

Mr. Dunakey explained the applicant, Mid America Contracting, is seeking authorization to use EIFS in combination with brick, stone, and glass on the front of the building. Mr. Dunakey stated the request was presented to the Plan Commission on April 10, 2023.

The Plan Commission recommended approval excluding the existing brick parapet wall, thereby allowing EIFS only on the newly constructed wall behind the bank sign.

L. Closed Session

There was no business addressed in Closed Session.

M. Announcements

There were no Announcements.

N. Adjournment

Motion:

It was moved by Alderman Khoury, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to adjourn the Regular City Council meeting held Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7:37 PM.

Motion Passed.

Roll Call Vote results:

7 Aye: Huch, Holtkamp, Martens Riddle, Khoury, and Lawlor

0 Nay:

2 Absent: Niemietz and Garmer