City of Columbia City Council met May 1.
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 7:00 PM.
B. Roll Call
Present: Aldermen Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, and Lawlor
Absent: None.
Quorum present.
Administrative Staff present:
City Clerk Andrew Hitzemann
City Attorney Terry Bruckert
City Engineer Chris Smith
City Administrator Douglas Brimm
Chief of Police Jason Donjon
Deputy Chief of Police Karla Heine
City Treasurer Linda Sharp
EMS Chief Kim Lamprecht
Deputy City Clerk Kelly Mathews
IT Support Analyst Courtney Konarcik
Dir. of Community Dev. Scott Dunakey
Dir. of Public Works Mike Sander
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. Proclamations/Recognitions /Presentations
1. 30th Anniversary Columbia-Gedern Student Exchange Program
Mayor Hill recognized Andreas Heuser and the Gedern Exchange Students.
2. Oath of Office - Officer Dylan Verret
Mayor Hill administered the Oath of Office to Officer Verret.
3. Alderman Martens - Ward 2
Mayor Hill recognized Kevin Martens on his eight years' of service to the City as Alderman, Ward 2.
E. Publiclnput
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 24, 2023 City Council Public Hearing
2. Motion to Approve Minutes of the April 24, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
3. Motion to Approve Payment of Vouchers for the Period of April 19, 2023 through April 27, 2023 totaling $505,099.28
4. Motion to Approve Statement of Funds for March 31, 2023
5. Motion to Approve Annual Treasurer's Report to the City of Columbia and Columbia Police Pension Fund for April 30, 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 Martens, and seconded by Alderman Lawlor, to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Martens, Garmer, Khoury, and Lawlor
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
J. Unfinished Business
1. Motion to Approve the Mid America Contracting, Inc. Architectural Review Application to Allow Alternate Exterior Wall Materials for the Dietrich Bank Building Located at 218 North Main Street
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Khoury, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to approve the Mid America Contracting, Inc. Architectural Review Application to Allow Alternate Exterior Wall Materials for the Dietrich Bank Building Located at 218 North Main Street.
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Martens, Garmer, Khoury, and Lawlor
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
K. Adjournment - Sine Die
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Martens, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to adjourn sine die the first session of the Regular City Council meeting held Monday, May 01, 2023 at 7:31 PM.
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Martens, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, and Lawlor
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain
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