City of Mt. Sterling Council met August 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Charles “Skip” Lee called a meeting of the Sterling City Council to order at 6:30 pm on Monday, August 21, 2017. Roll call. Present: Aldermen Retha Elston, Joe Martin, John Stauter, Christine Wilen, and Jim Wise. Absent: Alderman Bob Conklin.
Also present were City Attorney Tim Zollinger, City Manager Scott Shumard, City Management Intern Madison Hans, Superintendent of Building and Zoning Amanda Schmidt, Superintendent of Public Works Brad Schrader, Fire Chief Gary Cook, Police Deputy Chief Alex Chavira, and City Clerk Marie Rombouts.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Shirley Sharp expressed concern about the handicap parking at Sterling High School Stadium. Handicap parking was on the south side of the stadium and it has been fenced off. The handicap parking will be located on the north side of Miller Road and she is concerned for people who cannot walk that distance. Mayor Lee stated the City has no control over the school’s parking. Deputy Chief Chavira stated that the parking on LeFevre was eliminated because of safety concerns.
Alderman Elston made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
A) Minutes from August 7, 2017
B) Bills and Payroll totaling $1,449,590.77
C) Purchase of two (2) 2018 Ford AWD Utility Police Interceptors in the amount of $34,967.16 with trade in of two older squads
D) Award Contract to demolish 605 East Fourth Street to CP’s Demolition Services in the amount of $7,500
E) Petition from Knights of Columbus #662 to hold a bucket brigade on Friday September 15, 2017; instead of September 16 because of Fiesta activities
F) Petition from PADS Homeless Shelter to hold a bucket brigade on September 30, 2017
The motion was seconded by Alderman Martin. Voting: Ayes – Aldermen Elston, Martin, Stauter, Wilen, and Wise. Nayes – None. Motion carried.
Building Code Board of Appeals Reappoint Fred Gebhardt term expiring 6/30/2022
Electrical Commission Reappoint Kevin McGinn term expiring 6/30/2019
Reappoint Alfred Segneri term expiring 6/30/2019
Fire and Police Commission Reappoint Tom Ausman term expiring 6/30/2020
Mechanical Board Appoint Kevin Scanlan term expiring 6/30/2022
Plan Commission Reappoint Rene Morris term expiring 6/30/2020
Plumbing Board of Appeals Reappoint Tom Cushman term expiring 6/30/2020
Reappoint David Jones term expiring 6/30/2020
Appoint Jay Morthland term expiring 6/30/2020
Reappoint Larry Reaver term expiring 6/30/2020
Police Pension Board Reappoint Colin Reynolds term expiring 6/30/2018
Property Maintenance Code Appeals Board
Reappoint Alfred Segner term expiring 6/30/2019
Reappoint Kurt Glazier term expiring 6/30/2018
Reappoint David Jones term expiring 6/30/2019
Reappoint Eddy Nicklaus term expiring 6/30/2018
Reappoint Marv Lofgren term expiring 6/30/2019
Sterling Industrial Development Commission
Reappoint John Stauter term expiring 6/30/2021
Reappoint Rich McNinch term expiring 6/30/2022
Zoning Board of Appeals Reappoint Dennis Aldrich term expiring 6/30/2022
Reappoint Tim McCaslin term expiring 6/30/2021
Appoint Rory Smith term expiring 6/30/2022
The motion was seconded by Alderman Martin. Voting: Ayes – Aldermen Elston, Martin, Stauter, Wilen, and Wise. Nayes – None. Motion carried.
Clerk Rombouts announced the next meeting will be Tuesday, September 5 because of the Labor Day weekend. She also reminded the Council of the Special Council meeting on Monday, September 11 at 5:30 pm to meet her and then tour the Lawrence Brothers Building.
Alderman Martin reported Lt. Mohr contacted him about a phone request for a stop sign at Avenue J and West 13th Street. Martin understands that no one does traffic studies since Bob Allen left. He’d like a discussion on how to handle traffic study questions. Manger Shumard stated it takes someone familiar with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control.
Alderman Wilen thanked Superintendent Schrader and Superintendent Schmidt for the projects they completed and how they pleased her constituents.
Alderman Elston thanked everyone for their participation in the movies and concerts during the season. She thanked Madison for her work this summer and noted how much she accomplished. Elston reported a resident contacted her to let her know how pleased she was with the help at the front desk and how Code Enforcement Officer Rob Horn dealt with a solution to her problem.
Mayor Lee thanked Chris Schuchard for attending the meeting so he could be properly thanked for his service to the City. Mayor Lee wished Chief Morgan and Melinda the best in their married years ahead. Mayor Lee reported a good meeting with IDOT. The new interpretation on ADA intersections will save the City money; future intersections will be completed and paid for by IDOT. Future street projects were discussed; the primary ones were Locust north of LeFevre, Locust south of LeFevre, and Fourth Street west of Ninth Avenue. Money is not available and projects are at least five to ten years out. IDOT will be concentrating on Interstates and Bridges.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned to a study session at 6:57 pm.
Manager Shumard distributed copies and reviewed changes to the Code Section 102- 407 – Temporary trash or construction debris dumpsters and personal storage. Discussion followed on dumpsters in various locations that had been there many months, pylons disappearing, time frame for placement in right-of-way, name and contact information on dumpsters, who is responsible for dumpsters left behind, time of day for dumping, fees versus compliance, deposit rather than fee. Manager Shumard took comments and will return with proposed changes.
Manager Shumard distributed suggestions for policy on handicap parking in residential areas. Concern was expressed for the safety of parallel parking in the street and the ability to maneuver from the curb. The policy was not well received by Council.
While Manager Shumard prepared information, Intern Hans presented information on the phone app that the City is pursuing. Hans displayed the app and explained it is a rough draft. My Civic Apps is the company. They prepared all of the information from our website. Staff can view, post action, post resolution and send it to the complainant. Push notifications can be sent three different ways – all of the City, only phones within the ZIP code, or specific neighborhoods. Manager Shumard noted that City staff can only send push notifications.
Manager Shumard distributed a printed power point presentation regarding storm water projects. Manager Shumard explained the old Barajas building on East Lincolnway has been sold. The City is working with the new owner to improve the flow of water. Mayor Lee stated this property will be very visible and show citizens their tax dollar at work. Manager Shumard stated that three-fourths of the storm water work will be completed in the next three years with the bond issue. Alderman Wise was pleased with the order of projects because it spread dollars across the City.
The meeting closed at 8:20 pm.
http://www.sterling-il.gov/docs/meetings/minutes/cc082117.pdf
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