Macon Reporter

City of Sullivan City Council met May 28.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

ILLINOIS,TUESDAY,MAY 28,2019

1. The City Council of the City of Sullivan, Illinois, met in regular session on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, 2 West Water Street, Sullivan. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Glazebrook. A roll call was taken.

Commissioner Abbey Sherwood present

Commissioner Mike Fowler present

Commissioner Chuck Woodworth present

Commissioner Peggy Hargis present

Mayor Richard Glazebrook present

2. Mayor Glazebrook acknowledged abate members in attendance and proceeded to read the A.B.A.T.E. proclamation, declaring May 2019 motorcycle awareness month in the City of Sullivan.

3. Mayor Glazebrook asked if there were any-comments from the public in attendance. Citizens inquired about the acquisition of property being discussed in closed session and expressed their opinions on how they believe these issues should be handled. Comments also arose regarding the future of the Titus farm ground and what citizens believe should be done. Commissioner Sherwood reassured the public that the council will keep the city' s best interest in mind when making decisions. A resident stated that he would like to see the revitalization program extended to businesses: There was a concern presented about the consulting contract with Monte Johnson, it was explained that this would be talked about later in the evening.

4. Mayor Glazebrook read the items on the consent agenda:

Approval of minutes of the previous regular meeting held May 13, 2019

Approval of claims report

Approval of Treasurer' s Report for April 2019.

Appoint Austin Hunter and reappoint Nancy Elder to the Zoning Board of appeals for 5 year terms

Appoint Andrew Pistorius as Chief of Police

Appoint Ann Short to the Library Board

A motion was made by Commissioner Woodworth and seconded by Commissioner Sherwood that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Upon a roll call being taken, the results were as follows:

Commissioner Abbey Sherwood yea

Commissioner Mike Fowler yea

Commissioner Chuck Woodworth yea

Commissioner Peggy Hargis yea

Mayor Richard Glazebrook yea

and the motion was declared carried by omnibus vote.

5. Commissioner Sherwood reported that a sign was placed advertising. the sale of land south of the Red Apple for economic development. The park employees have been working on cleaning up both Tabor and Wyman parks. Commissioner Sherwood commended the work of employees preparing the Cemetery for Memorial Day. The Civic Center is compiling a prioritized list of items that they would like to repair or improve in the future.

6. Commissioner Fowler reported that he met with the Electric Distribution Superintendent Kim Harris and discussed needs ofthe department. They are looking into hiring another Journeyman Lineman and possibly a Lineman Apprentice. He talked with the electric plant employees about replacing underground fuel tanks with above ground tanks. Within the last few weeks a service pole by the IGA caused a power outage and an outage will be scheduled to repair the issue.

7. Commissioner Woodworth reported that he discussed infrastructure needs with Sewer Superintendent Bubba Farris. He explained his employment with IRWA and how it is independent from Moultrie County Rural Water. Commissioner Woodworth has scheduled a meeting with Moultrie County Rural Water to discuss restoring City water to the South Shores area, they are currently getting water from Mattoon.

8. Commissioner Hargis commended the Street Department on their hard work, they have been repairing pot holes on the north side oftown and removing concrete to install a new storm sewer. She reported that they had a successful street sweeper demonstration and they are looking forward to pursuing options.

9. Mayor Glazebrook noted the appearance ofthe cemetery and thanked the employees for their hard work. He also thanked Kyler Lane for working to minimize mosquitoes. Chapin Rose contacted the City inquiring about infrastructure projects that need to be completed in this area. Mayor Glazebrook cited a_newspaper article about population changes in our area and that Sullivan has increased.

10. City Administrator Dan Flannell also reported on the population changes in the area.

11. Resolution 19- N—Resolution Establishing Revitalization Grant Program was presented for passage. Commissioner Fowler made a motion to reimburse fifty percent of demolition expenses with a maximum reimbursement of$ 3, 500. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Woodworth. Clerk Creek read the proposed resolution and Dan Flannell read a modification of section five to reflect the desired changes. Upon roll call being taken the results were as follows:

Commissioner Abbey Sherwood yea

Commissioner Mike Fowler yea

Commissioner Chuck Woodworth yea

Commissioner Peggy Hargis yea

Mayor Richard Glazebrook yea

and the motion was declared carried.

12. Commissioner Sherwood made a motion to modify the consulting contract with Monte Johnson, changing the terms to be extended to three months and a pay of 500 per month. Due to presented changes and having no second, the issue was tabled.

13. Commissioner Hargis made a motion to renew the health, dental and life insurance with B1ueCross Blue Shield, increase employee and retiree contributions to fifty percent toward spouse and dependent coverage. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood. Upon roll call being taken the results were as follows:

Commissioner Abbey Sherwood yea

Commissioner Mike Fowler nay

Commissioner Chuck Woodworth yea

Commissioner Peggy Hargis yea

Mayor Richard Glazebrook yea

and the motion was declared carried.

14. Mayor Glazebrook asked if there were any proposed changes to utility rates. Commissioner Fowler, Commissioner Woodworth and Mayor Glazebrook all stated they did not wish to raise rates. Commissioner Fowler made a motion and a second from Commissioner Hargis. Upon roll call being taken the results were as follows:

Commissioner Abbey Sherwood yea

Commissioner Mike Fowler yea

Commissioner Chuck Woodworth yea

Commissioner Peggy Hargis yea

Mayor Richard Glazebrook yea

and the motion was carried.

15. A motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood and seconded by Commissioner Woodworth to adjourn to closed session at 8: 20p.m. to discuss whether a particular parcel should be acquired( 5 ILCS 120/ 2( c)( 5).) and to discuss collective negotiating matters ( 5 ILCS 120/ 2( c)( 2).). Upon roll call being taken the results were as follows:

Commissioner Abbey Sherwood yea

Commissioner Mike Fowler. yea

Commissioner Chuck Woodworth yea

Commissioner Peggy Hargis yea

Mayor Richard Glazebrook yea

And the motion was carried.

16. Mayor Glazebrook reconvened the meeting at 9: 20p.m.

17. A motion was made by Commissioner Hargis and seconded by Commissioner Woodworth that the meeting be adjoined. Upon roll call being taken, the results were as follows:

Commissioner Abbey Sherwood yea

Commissioner Mike Fowler yea

Commissioner Chuck Woodworth yea

Commissioner Peggy Hargis yea

Mayor Richard Glazebrook yea

and the motion was declared carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9: 20p. m

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