City of Aledo Council met April 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The City Council of the City of Aledo met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall building on April 16, 2018. Mayor Hagloch called the meeting to order at 6:43 p.m. The roll was called, whereupon the following answered present:
Aldermen Ila Bertrand, Terry Bewley, Michael Chausse, Barry Cooper, Jay Doherty, Jim Holmes, and Chris Kopp. Mayor Christopher Hagloch. Alderman Randy Slater was excused.
Also present were Chris Sullivan, Chief of Police, Justin Blaser, Director of Public Works & Utilities, Tarah Sipes, Economic Development Coordinator, Sandy Bull, City Treasurer, and Jarod Dale, City Clerk.
An attendance sheet has been marked Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. The media was represented by Cala Smoldt, Rock Island Argus & Aledo Times Record, and Jim Taylor, WRMJ.
Committee Of The Whole:
The meeting was opened in prayer by ALD. Chausse.
Appearances: No Report.
Communication & Correspondence: No Report.
Requests & Petitions: No Report.
Public Works Activity Report: DPW Blaser reported the following:
• Streets: daily checks, task, and work orders continue. Street patching; freightliner repair, and shop work.
• Water: Julie’s; communication troubleshooting; three (3) sewer inspections; service line survey for EPA identifying which type of piping was used.
• Gas: Julie’s; read meters; valve testing continues; investigate gas line / sink hole at high school; and Mark Miller to be on-site on 4/16 to install two (2) valves. Cemetery: Three (3) funerals occurred. Tree trimming and dirt work continues, and bricks were sorted for preparation of the proposed RMA Memorial. DPW: abandon vehicle citations being issued; continue to work on communication issue at WTP, wells, and water tower; building permit(s) and application review; and attended a truss bracing and inspection continuing education class in Bettendorf, IA.
Aledo Police Department Activity Report: Chief Sullivan reported the Aledo Police Explorers will be partnering with Ariana’s Café to host a fundraiser to support the program. The fundraiser to be held on Wednesday, April 25th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a portion of all meals sold to be donated toward the program, and donations to be accepted as well.
Chief reminded the City Council the DEA Drug Take Back program date is Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Police Department. The Department is also accepting early medication drop-offs from anyone who cannot make it to the Saturday event.
Administration Report: Administrator Knackstedt report was submitted. In her excused absence, no verbal report was provided.
EDC Sipes provided a Roosevelt Military Academy Reunion and Memorial planning update to the Council. Invitations will be sent out to the cadets on the alumni association mailing list for a bus tour of the city to include a ceremony at the memorial site on August 25th. A proposed site layout sketch was provided as informational. City Staff waiting on final numbers for the proposed memorial from the contractor. Also, photos and text for interpretive panels were provided and are due to the design firm by May 1, 2018.
City Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report has been marked exhibit “B”, attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Hagloch read a proclamation proclaiming May 19, 2018 as Aledo Poppy Day and urge the participation in this commemoration by all citizens who, by such action, will demonstrate their faith in those men and women who died in the cause of liberty and justice throughout the years.
Committee Report: A Finance Committee meeting was held on Monday, April 9, 2018 in the City Council Chambers. Ald. Kopp reported two (2) city sponsorship requests were received and were by TRIAD and Mercer County High School Post Prom Committee. The Mercer Carnegie Public Library District requested the waiving of fees for the upcoming new library project. Waiver of fees include: water/sewer and gas utility hookups, and waiving of fees regarding building permits. All three (3) items were recommended for approval by the Committee and forwarded onto the City Council.
An Ordinance & Police Committee meeting was held on Monday, April 9, 2018 in the City Council Chambers. Ald. Chausse reported the Committee reviewed the proposed bee keeping ordinance, as well as, a request to explore a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding a single waste hauler within the city limits.
Regular Council Session:
Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag,
Action Items
Approval Of Minutes:
Motion was made by Alderman Chausse and seconded by Alderman Kopp to approve the meeting minutes of April 02, 2018 with the following noted correction:
• Page 3, roll call, yea votes to be corrected to exclude Bewley from the tally and record under abstention.
A Roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Yes: Bertrand, Bewley, Chausse, Cooper, Doherty, Holmes, and Kopp. No: None. Motion carried. 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Finance: Invoice List:
Motion was made by Alderman Kopp and seconded by Alderman Bewley that the Invoice Listing, which has been marked Exhibit “C”, less the Blick & blick Oil, Co. item(s) on page(s) one (1), two (2), and three (3), the Essig-Motors Inc. item(s) on page(s) one (1) and two (2), the Mercer County High School item on page two (2), attached hereto and made a part of these minutes, be authorized and checks issued. A Roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Yes: Bewley, Chausse, Cooper, Doherty, Holmes, Kopp, and Bertrand. No: None. Motion carried. 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Ordinance No. 05, Series Of 2018; Amending Title 6, Chapter 2, Of The City Code Of The City Of Aledo Establishing Regulations For The Keeping Of Bees: (First Reading)
The second reading to be held on Monday, May 07, 2018 at 6:30 o’clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Ordinance No. 06, Series Of 2018; Providing For The Vacation Of Part Of N.W. 7th Street In The City Of Aledo, Mercer County, Illinois: (First Reading)
The second reading to be held on Monday, May 07, 2018 at 6:30 o’clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Resolution No. 11r, Series Of 2018; Approving Pavement Project At S.W. 2nd Avenue And S.W. 4th Street In Aledo, Illinois:
Motion was made by Alderman Bertrand and seconded by Alderman Cooper to approve pavement project at SW 2nd Avenue and SW 4th Street in Aledo, Illinois, at a cost of Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars ($11,976) for the installation services provided by Puckett Concrete Construction, 105 Main Street, New Boston, IL. A Roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Yes: Chausse, Cooper, Doherty, Holmes, Kopp, Bertand, and Bewley. No: None. Motion carried. 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Resolution No. 12r, Series Of 2018; Approving The Waiver Of Fees For The Mercer Carnegie Public Library District:
Motion was made by Alderman Cooper and seconded by Alderman Doherty to approve Resolution No. 12R, Series of 2018; Approving the Waiver of Fees for the Mercer Carnegie Library District; for the construction of the new buildings to be located at the corner of E. Main Street and SE 5th Avenue, which include: (a) building permit fees, (b) gas utility hook-up fees, (c) water utility hook-up fees, and (d) sewer utility hook-up fees. A Roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Yes: Cooper, Doherty, Holmes, Kopp, Bertand, Bewley, and Chausse. No: None. Motion carried. 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion To Approve City Application Fo Rezoning Of Property Located At The Northern Limits Of S.W. 3rd Street; Eastern Limits Of S.W. 9th Avenue; Southern Limits Of S.W. 4th Street; And, Western Limits Of S.W. 12th Avenue From Class D (Heavy Industry) To Class C (Light Industry):
Motion was made by Alderman Chausse and seconded by Alderman Doherty to approve the motion as presented. A Roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Yes: Doherty, Holmes, Kopp, Bertrand, Chausse, and Cooper. No: Bewley. Motion carried. 6 yeas, 1 nay.
Motion Approving City Sponsorship For “The Right Information And Direction (Triad)” In An Amount Not To Exceed $200:
Motion was made by Alderman Doherty and seconded by Alderman Kopp to approve the motion as presented. A Roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Yes: Holmes, Kopp, Bertrand, Bewley, Chausse, Cooper, and Doherty. No: None. Motion carried. 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion Approving City Sponsorship For The Mercer County High School Post Prom In The Amount Of $100:
Motion was made by Alderman Kopp and seconded by Alderman Holmes to approve the motion as presented. A Roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Yes: Kopp, Bertrand, Bewley, Cooper, Doherty, and Holmes. No: None. Abstain: Chausse. Motion carried. 6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstention.
Finance: Invoice Listing:
Motion was made by Alderman Cooper and seconded by Alderman Bewley that the Invoice Listing, which has been marked Exhibit “C”, the Blick & blick Oil, Co. item(s) on page(s) one (1), two (2), and three (3); the Essig-Motors Inc. item(s) on page(s) one (1) and two (2); and the Mercer County High School item on page two (2), attached hereto and made a part of these minutes, be authorized and checks issued. A Roll call vote was recorded as follows:
Yes: Bertrand, Bewley, Cooper, and Holmes. No: None. Abstain: Chausse, Doherty, and Kopp. Motion carried. 4 yeas, 0 nays, 3 abstentions.
Standing Committee Reports: A Joint Water, Sewer & Storm Drain and Gas Committee meeting to be held on April 24th, 2018 at 6:15 o’clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
A Public Property, Streets & Sidewalks Committee meeting to be held on April 30th, 2018 at 6:15 o’clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Old Business: Ald. Bewley suggested the City reach out to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) regarding the yellow arrow turn-lane on Highway Route 17. Concerns regarding timing were suggested and debate was held regarding the necessity being addressed. City Staff noted the request and will contact IDOT to inquire if the IDOT Engineer will be able to make the requested change or not.
New Business: No Report.
Adjournment: There being no further business, motion was made by Alderman Kopp and seconded by Alderman Chausse that the meeting be adjourned. A Unanimous voice vote followed in agreement. Meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
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