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City Council Chambers @ Historic Depot
February 26, 2002
.Members Present: Jo Ann Shores, Bob Molleck
Others Present: Mayor Jerry M. Bohler, Attorney Ron Weber, Dave White, Craig West, Jim
Hartford, Larry Sarff, Mary Fillingham, Gary Orwig, Steve White, Clif O'Brien, Asst. Chief Don
Edwards, Chief Stanko, Clark Wilson, Linda Caudle, John Froehling, Joe Ginger, Kevin
Wheelwright of IDOT.
Public Safety & Traffic Committee
Robert Molleck, Chairman
Chief Stanko distributed the monthly fire report and ESDA report for January. He noted that
work crews from the Hanna City Work Camp have been cleaning the public safety building. His
department is also applying for grants for training and equipment. Chief Stanko also presented a
written annual report, which shows that fire alarms were up 25% over the year and there was an
overall increase of about 6%. He added that 224 fire code inspections took place this past year,
which was a 25% increase.
Assistant Chief Don Edwards distributed the monthly police report for January. He noted that
the department recently received a thermo imaging system through a grant from Senator George
Shadid's Office. This equipment was approximately $13,000. He gave special thanks to Senator
Shadid.
No other business was discussed and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee adjourned.
Streets & Garbage Committee
Jo Anne Shores, Chairman
Linda Caudle introduced Kevin Wheelwright, resident engineer on IDOT's 5~' Avenue project.
Mr. Wheelwright gave an update on the project costing just under 3.9 million dollars, to be
completed in August of 2003 or sooner. He will be distributing a newsletter to residents and
businesses along 5~' Avenue to keep them informed. He will also notify the City's Public
Relations Department of the activities. Persons having questions may call Linda at City Hall.
Attorney Weber discussed proposed changes in the garbage ordinance. He and Budget
Administrator Dave White are working together to cleanup language in the existing ordinance
and to increase the service charge by $1.00. He provided a copy of the ordinance to the
aldermen for their review before the next council meeting.
Alderman Shores made a motion to add to the agenda the fuel bid opening, seconded by
Alderman Molleck. Voice vote, motion carried.
Alderman Shores made a motion to open the fuel bids, seconded by Alderman Molleck. Voice
vote, motion carried. Bids for the three month period of March, April and May 2002, were
opened and read as follows: Qu/Oil Co. -gas @ .8243, diesel @ .8562~'Riverland FS -gas
@ .84, diesel @ .84; J & M Oil -gas @ .902, diesel @ .92.
A Motion was made by Alderman Shores, seconded by Alderman Molleck to send the bids to
staff for a recommendation at council. Voice vote, motion carried.
No business was on the agenda to be discussed, and the committee adjourned.
Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee
David Nidiffer, Chairman
In the absence of Chairman Nidiffer, Alderman Molleck presided. As an informational item
Steve White shared a report from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources regarding the
annual fisheries status report for Canton Lake. Overall, the sport fishery of the lake is improving
with a higher percentage of quality size crappie and channel catfish. Also of note is the recent
flathead catfish stocking program and the stocking of 10,200 blue catfish and 650 muskie in
2001 through the state hatchery. The complete report is on file.
Mayor Bohler asked attorney Weber to update the committee on the Vic Mason property. The
court deemed judgment against Vic Mason and proceed to move forward in reaching an
agreement for the lot. As an informational item, Weber stated that Mr. Mason has filed suit
against the insurance company se~ l~ ghe has a aAtd rneytV~°ebe ~a del ewW~ Co tinue to work
has been included as a defendan
towards recovering the City's money.
No other business was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee
Kevin Meade, Chairman
In the absence of Chairman Meade, Alderman Shores presided. Steve White discussed the need
for booster pump grounding at the water plant. During recent repairs it was discovered that the
booster pumps are not grounded properly. There are two 40 hp three phase booster pumps. At
the same time two other problems were discovered: the safety switch and the starters for both
pumps need the contacts cleaned. Two quotes were received and shared with the committee. A
Motion was made by Alderman Molleck, seconded by Mayor Bohler to accept the lower quote
of $1746 from Advanced Electric to have the aforesaid problems repaired at the water plant.
Voice vote, motion carried.
A Motion was made by Alderman Shores, seconded by Alderman Molleck to enter into
executive session for the purpose of negotiations for the fire union contract. Roll call vote as
follows: Ayes -Aldermen Shores, Molleck, Sarff, West, Hartford, Fillingham. Nays -none.
Motion unanimous.
The committee reconvened in open session for the purpose of adjournment. No other business
was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Minutes by Linda Caudle
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