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Bob Hill - Mayor | City of Columbia Website
City of Columbia City Council met March 17.
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 6:30 PM.
B. Roll Call
Present: Aldermen Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Khoury, Lawlor, Nobbe, and Hitzemann.
Absent: None.
Quorum present.
Administrative Staff present:
City Clerk Derek Reichert
City Administrator Douglas Brimm
City Attorney Terry Bruckert
Chief of Police Jason Donjon
Deputy City Clerk Kelly Mathews
Director of Public Works Mike Sander
EMS Chief Kim Lamprecht
City Engineer Chris Smith
IT Support Analyst Courtney Konarcik
Library Director Annette Bland
Library Director Michelle Sawicki
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. Proclamations/Recognitions/Presentations
1. Presentation of Lifesaver Award to Citizens, Columbia Police & EMS Personnel Mayor Hill presented Lifesaving Awards to Mark Amoroso, Clayton Poindexter, Sergeant Zack Hopkins, Dispatcher Sarah Courtney, Dispatcher Ben Ettling, Paramedic Rebecca Hartman, Paramedic Matt Wiederholt, Paramedic Kelly Trautman and EMT Kevin Brown for their roles in saving Michael Brenner after his plane crash on December 8, 2024.
E. Public Input
There was no Public Input.
F. Comments & Announcements ‐ Mayor
Mayor Hill announced he signed a local disaster declaration for the March 14, 2025 storm.
G. Comments & Announcements ‐ Aldermen
Alderman Niemietz thanked City Staff for their quick action in repairing the Emergency Siren System.
Alderman Nobbe recognized the Columbia Police Department on their work identifying Jane Doe after 23 years.
H. Comments & Announcements – Department Directors
1. Library Director
Annette Bland introduced the new Library Director Michelle Sawicki.
2. Emergency Medical Service Department – Chief Kim Lamprecht
EMS Chief Kim Lamprecht provided an overview of the Emergency Medical Service department.
I. Consent Agenda
City Clerk Reichert read the Consent Agenda.
1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the March 3, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
2. Motion to Approve Closed Session Minutes of the March 3, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
3. Motion to Approve Payment of Vouchers for the Period of February 27, 2025 through March 12, 2025 Totaling $623,001.90
4. Motion to Approve Statement of Funds for February 28, 2025
5. Motion to Approve Special Event Application – Public Safety Open House (May 15, 2025)
Mayor Hill inquired if the Council wished to remove any items prior to a motion.
There were none.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Holtkamp, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Khoury, Lawlor, Nobbe and Hitzemann
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
J. Unfinished Business
1. Consideration of Zoning Hearing Officer’s Findings of Fact and Decision - Variance (83 Hillcastle Lane)
Mr. Bruckert announced the Council can either conduct an administrative review of the Hearing Officer’s findings and decision or accept the decision of the Hearing Officer’s findings and decision.
It was the consensus of the Council to accept the Hearing Officer’s findings and decision.
K. New Business
1. Resolution 2025-01 Authorizing a Joint Agreement Between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Columbia (Ghent Road Reconstruction – Phase 2 Project)
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Lawlor, and seconded by Alderman Nobbe, to Approve Resolution 2025-01, a Resolution Authorizing a Joint Agreement Between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Columbia (Ghent Road Reconstruction – Phase 2 Project)
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Khoury, Lawlor, Nobbe and Hitzemann
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
2. Resolution 2025-02 Appropriating Funding to the Ghent Road Reconstruction – Phase 2 Project
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Riddle, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to Approve Resolution 2025-02, a Resolution Appropriating Funding to the Ghent Road Reconstruction – Phase 2 Project
Motion Passed. Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Khoury, Lawlor, Nobbe and Hitzemann
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
3. Motion to Award Bid for Columbia Quarry Road Water Main Extension to Core and Main in the Amount of $106,350
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Lawlor, and seconded by Alderman Riddle, to Award Bid for Columbia Quarry Road Water Main Extension to Core and Main in the Amount of $106,350
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Khoury, Lawlor, Nobbe and Hitzemann
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
4. Discussion of the Final Subdivision Plat for Ogle Estates
Mr. Smith reported the Plan Commission considered the final plat on March 10, 2025 and unanimously recommended approval. The final plat will be presented at the April 7, 2025 Council meeting for consideration.
L. Closed Session
Mayor Hill informed the Council that he would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) 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)(5) Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the Public Body.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Hitzemann, and seconded by Alderman Khoury, to direct the Mayor to go into Closed Session at 7:08 PM to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) 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)(5) Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the Public Body
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Khoury, Lawlor, Nobbe and Hitzemann
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
Mayor Hill called the Regular Session of the City Council back to order at 7:39 PM. Upon return to Regular Session, Aldermen Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Khoury, Lawlor, Nobbe, Hitzemann were present.
M. Announcements
There were no Announcements.
N. Adjournment
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Lawlor, and seconded by Alderman Nobbe to adjourn the Regular City Council meeting held Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM.
Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote results:
8 Aye: Niemietz, Huch, Holtkamp, Riddle, Khoury, Lawlor, Nobbe and Hitzemann
0 Nay:
0 Absent:
0 Abstain:
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