Macon Reporter

City of Clinton City Council met Nov. 19.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clinton, Illinois in session in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Monday, November 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Roger Cyrulik, presiding. On roll call, Commissioners Edmunds, Crang, Wise and Ballenger were present.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Crang that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 5, 2018 be approved as submitted. On roll call vote, Commissioners Crang, Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

The bills and payroll were read.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Edmunds and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger that the bills and payroll be allowed as read and the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer for the several amounts. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Crang and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

None

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Mayor Cyrulik had no report.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

Commissioner Crang reported that TKS Concrete Specialist Inc. started the underground work in the 100 Block of E. Main St. in the vault and the Council will be voting on a change order to his contract for the completion date because of the weather. She stated there has been some leaf and brush pick-up and snow removal. She also stated that the Christmas decorations look great and the Christmas Parade will be Saturday, November 24th at 2:00 p.m.

Public Works Director, Steve Lobb reported that the leaf pick-up was hampered by the snow and the department is doing the best they can to get those picked up but they are just too wet right now and he is asking the citizens to be patient and they will pick them up when they can.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

Commissioner Wise reported that the Water Dept. was also working with TKS Concrete Specialist Inc. with the water line in the vault and there were some problems and the water line blew apart but they were on top of it and got it fixed. The department has had four water main breaks in the last six days. He stated that the water meter replacement is going well and it sends an impulse to City Hall if there is a problem somewhere but there are also glitches where it doesn’t always catch it because it is not completely installed yet. It is about 70% complete at this time. He also stated with the weather changing they are having water main breaks and they had one at the end of N. Mulberry St. in the creek and he wanted to thank the Fire Dept. for bringing their wet suits for them to use and the Street Dept. for bringing sand bags. He wanted to thank all the departments for working together.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

Commissioner Ballenger reported that the Fire Dept. is experiencing problems with the four inch hose on one of the fire trucks and it will need to be replaced at a cost somewhere between $5,000.00 and $6,000.00, which the department has budgeted for.

Blake West reported that two months ago the ISO (Insurance Services Office) that grades the Fire Dept. worked with Lloyd Francis, Superintendent of the Water Dept. and Tony Harris from CENCOM along with him and they will get the results in about three months and depending on the rating this will reduce the insurance rates for everyone in town.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES

Commissioner Edmunds had no report.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Written motion was made by Commissioner Crang and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve the Grinding & Hauling of Tree Material ($13,600.00) and Disposal of Leaf Material ($12,000.00) at the Yard Waste Facility by R & R Services of Illinois Inc. for a total amount of $25,600.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Crang, Wise and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Crang to approve the Purchase of Wood Chips for the City Parks from J & L Morris Trucking in the amount not to exceed $3,900.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Edmunds, Crang, Wise, Ballenger and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Edmunds and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to approve Resolution 2018-13, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Clinton, Illinois and Mach 1 Investments, LLC. On roll call vote, Commissioners Crang, Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

NEW BUSINESS

Written motion was made by Commissioner Crang and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve the Amendment to the Downtown Sidewalk Project for an Extension of the Completion Date. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Crang and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

On File – Annual Levy – Levy Hearing will be December 3rd at 6:45 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to come before the Council, a motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Crang to adjourn the meeting. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Crang, Wise and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

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