Macon Reporter

City of Clinton City Council met May 6.

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, May 6, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Cyrulik opened the meeting then the City Clerk swore in the new Council member, Ken Buchanan, Commissioner of Streets & Public Improvements. Mayor Roger Cyrulik, presiding. On roll call, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds and Buchanan were present.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise that the minutes of the Budget Hearing and minutes of the regular meeting of April 15, 2019 be approved as submitted. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

The bills and payroll were read.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Edmunds and seconded by Commissioner Wise 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 Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

None

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Written motion was made by Commissioner Edmunds and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to reappoint Steve Myers, City Attorney for a period of one year. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Edmunds and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to reappoint Cheryl Van Valey, City Clerk for a period of one year. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Edmunds and seconded by Commissioner Wise to reappoint Clint Lichtenwalter, City Treasurer for a period of one year. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to reappoint Tom Edmunds, Budget Officer for a period of one year. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”. Commissioner Edmunds voted “Present”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Wise to reappoint Steve Lobb, Public Works Director for a period of one year. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

Commissioner Buchanan reported the City Wide Clean-up will take place the months of June and July. A voucher can be picked up at City Hall if you live in the City Limits and show a driver’s license. The Landfill hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and Saturday June 22nd and July 6th 6:00 a.m. – Noon.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

Commissioner Wise reported that the water tower cleaning will use a new type of wash with antibacterial in it so it possibly won’t come back. The chemical testing machine will test the water in the plant. The lime slurry mixer’s motor was replaced once and the mixer went bad so this will be the second time to be replaced in 18 years. The cost will be around $5,000. The aerator alarmed and the motor burned up so that will be replaced. Lloyd Francis’ city truck needs a new motor put in it. The department has had several leaks the last few weeks because of all the rain and the ground is soft.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Edmunds to reappoint Tim Followell, Public Health Officer and Sexton of the Cemetery for a period of one year. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Edmunds to reappoint Jeff Hoke, Fire Chief for a period of one year. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise to reappoint Stephen Page, Assistant Fire Chief for a period of one year. On roll call vote, Commissioners Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES

Commissioner Edmunds had no report.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Written motion was made by Mayor Cyrulik and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve the Contract with Quality Concrete and More Co. for the Moore Court Concrete Work in the amount of $20,651.85. On roll call vote Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Edmunds to approve Resolution 2019-5, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for City Participation in Facade Renovation with John Miller – 101 & 103 E. Washington St. in the amount of $30,421.13 (City’s portion). On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

NEW BUSINESS

On File – Annual Audit FY19/Floyd & Associates, CPAs - $28,750.00 – Financial Audit and $4,025.00 – A-133 Audit

On File – Annual Audit TIF Funds FY19/Floyd & Associates, CPAs - $2,500.00

On File – Water Tower Cleaning/Water Dept. – Difco Inc. - $5,250.00 and National Wash Authority – $5,800.00

On File – Chemical Testing Machine/Water Dept. – Hach - $4,698.70 and Avantor – $4,793.50

ADJOURNMENT

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

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