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City of Columbia City Council met April 15.

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 15, 2024 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, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, Lawlor, and Nobbe.

Absent: None.

Quorum present.

Administrative Staff present:

City Administrator Doug Brimm

City Attorney Terry Bruckert

Deputy City Clerk Kelly Mathews

Director of Public Works Mike Sander

EMS Chief Kim Lamprecht

City Engineer Chris Smith

C. Pledge of Allegiance

Chief of Police Jason Donjon

Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

D. Proclamations/Recognitions/Presentations

There were no Proclamations/Recognitions/Presentations.

E. Public Input

1. Carl Woodcock

Mr. Woodcock reported he came to a previous Council meeting regarding drainage issues at his property. Mr. Woodcock reported he would like to come to a resolution with the City regarding this issue.

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 Directors Comments & Announcements.

I. Consent Agenda

City Administrator Brimm read the Consent Agenda.

1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the April 1, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting

2. Motion to Approve Closed Session Minutes of the April 1, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting

3. Motion to Approve Minutes of the April 9, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting

4. Motion to Approve Payment of Vouchers for the Period of March 26, 2024 through April 9, 2024 totaling $326,596.93

5. Resolution No. 2024-09 Directing the Treasurer of the City of Columbia to Complete Various Interfund Transfers in Fiscal Year 2024

6. Motion to Approve Special Event Application - Columbia Public Safety Open House (May 8, 2024)

7. Motion to Approve Special Event Application – MTX Zilla Tri/Sprint Triathlon (August 18, 2024)

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

Motion: It was moved by Alderman Lawlor, and seconded by Alderman Nobbe, to approve the Consent Agenda as read.

Motion Passed.

Roll Call Vote results:

8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, Lawlor, and Nobbe

0 Nay:

0 Absent:

0 Abstain:

J. Unfinished Business

1. Ordinance No. 3669 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, 2024 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: It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Nobbe, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3669, and 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, 2024 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:

8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, Lawlor, and Nobbe

0 Nay:

0 Absent:

0 Abstain:

2. Ordinance No. 3670 to Fill the Offices of Appointed City Officers for the Fiscal Year of the City Commencing May 1, 2024 and Ending April 30, 2025

Motion: It was moved by Alderman Nobbe, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3670, an Ordinance to Fill the Offices of Appointed City Officers for the Fiscal Year of the City Commencing May 1, 2024 and Ending April 30, 2025

Motion Passed.

Roll Call Vote results:

8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, Lawlor, and Nobbe

0 Nay:

0 Absent:

0 Abstain:

3. Ordinance No. 3671 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, 2024 and Ending April 30, 2025

Motion: It was moved by Alderman Khoury, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to pass and approve the Ordinance No. 3671, and 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, 2024 and Ending April 30, 2025

Motion Passed.

Roll Call Vote results:

8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, Lawlor, and Nobbe

0 Nay:

0 Absent:

0 Abstain:

4. Ordinance No. 3672 Establishing the Budget for the City of Columbia, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of Said City Commencing May 1, 2024 and Ending April 30, 2025

Motion: It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Lawlor, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3672, and Ordinance Establishing the Budget for the City of Columbia, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of Said City Commencing May 1, 2024 and Ending April 30, 2025

Motion Passed.

Roll Call Vote results:

8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, Lawlor, and Nobbe

0 Nay:

0 Absent:

0 Abstain:

5. Ordinance No. 3673 Approving a Non-Exclusive Cable Service Franchise of Spectrum Mid-America, LLC, Locally Known as Charter Communications, in the City of Columbia, Illinois

Motion: It was moved by Alderman Khoury, and seconded by Alderman Holtkamp, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3673, an Ordinance Approving a Non-Exclusive Cable Service Franchise of Spectrum Mid-America, LLC, Locally Known as Charter Communications, in the City of Columbia, Illinois

Motion Passed.

Roll Call Vote results:

8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, Lawlor, and Nobbe

0 Nay:

0 Absent:

0 Abstain:

6. Resolution No. 2024-10 for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code (Carl Street Bridge Replacement Project)

Motion: It was moved by Alderman Garmer, and seconded by Alderman Riddle, to pass and approve Resolution No. 2024-10, a Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code (Carl Street Bridge Replacement Project).

Motion Passed.

Roll Call Vote results:

8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, Lawlor, and Nobbe

0 Nay:

0 Absent:

0 Abstain:

K. New Business

1. Resolution No. 2024-11 for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code (FY2025 Motor Fuel Tax Program)

Motion: It was moved by Alderman Nobbe, and seconded by Alderman Garmer, to pass and approve Resolution No. 2024-11, a Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code (FY2025 Motor Fuel Tax Program).

Motion Passed.

Roll Call Vote results:

8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, Lawlor, and Nobbe

0 Nay:

0 Absent:

0 Abstain:

L. Closed Session

Mayor Hill informed the Council that he would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body

Motion: It was moved by Alderman Lawlor, and seconded by Alderman Khoury, to direct the Mayor to go into Closed Session at 7:29 PM pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body

Motion Passed.

Roll Call Vote results:

8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, Lawlor, and Nobbe

0 Nay:

0 Absent:

0 Abstain:

Mayor Hill called the Regular Session of the City Council back to order at 7:42 PM. Upon return to Regular Session, Aldermen Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, Lawlor, Nobbe, and Mayor Hill were present.

M. Announcements

There were no Announcements.

N. Adjournment

Motion: It was moved by Alderman Lawlor, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to adjourn the Regular City Council meeting held Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:43 PM.

Motion Passed.

Roll Call Vote results:

8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Garmer, Khoury, Lawlor, and Nobbe

0 Nay:

0 Absent:

0 Abstain:

https://www.columbiail.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062024-333