City of Sullivan City Council met Dec. 23.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
1. The City Council of the City of Sullivan, Illinois, met in regular session beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, 2 West Water Street, Sullivan. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Richard 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 asked if there were any comments from the public. Gerry Wood voiced his appreciation for the recent snow removal.
3. Mayor Glazebrook read the items on the consent agenda:
Approval of minutes of the previous regular meetings held November 25, 2019 and December 9, 2019 Approval of claims except those in the TIF IV funds Approval of Treasurer's Report for November 2019
A motion was made by Commissioner Hargis and seconded by Commissioner Fowler that the consent agenda be approved. Upon a roll call being taken, the results were as follows:
Commissioner Peggy Hargis - yea
Commissioner Mike Fowler - yea
Commissioner Abbey Sherwood - yea
Commissioner Chuck Woodworth - yea
Mayor Richard Glazebrook - yea
and the motion was declared carried by omnibus vote.
4. A motion was made by Commissioner Woodworth and seconded by Commissioner Sherwood to approve the claims for TIF IV. Upon a roll call being taken, the results were as follows:
Commissioner Peggy Hargis - yea
Commissioner Mike Fowler - abstain
Commissioner Abbey Sherwood - yea
Commissioner Chuck Woodworth - yea
Mayor Richard Glazebrook - yea
and the motion was declared carried.
Commissioner Sherwood reported that the fence at the north diamond was moved in to meet regulation standards. Today was Sue Weaver's last day and expressed thanks for her years of service. Sarah Golden has been researching investment opportunities for the Titus proceeds.
6. Commissioner Fowler met with the IMEA learning that they offer a free rate study once a year, and discussing the Little Theatre LED lighting project. When meeting with the lineman crew, they explained that they would like a wage increase.
Commission Fowler reported that he will be completing a wage study.
7. Commissioner Woodworth reported that the distribution crew recently replaced two hydrants that failed to operate properly during hydrant flushing. The water main extension between County Club Road and Burdick Estates met EPA sampling requirements and an application was submitted for an operating permit. He also thanked employees for the recent snow removal.
8. Commissioner Hargis reported that the street department has swept streets, worked on snow removal and laid concrete.
9. Mayor Glazebrook shared that he has been working on the downtown area with Christmas lights, and thanked the Commissioners and Employees for their work to help the new Council succeed.
10. A motion was made by Commissioner Sherwood and seconded by Commissioner Fowler to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call being taken, the results were as follows:
Commissioner Peggy Hargis - yea
Commissioner Mike Fowler - yea
Commissioner Abbey Sherwood - yea
Commissioner Chuck Woodworth - yea
Mayor Richard Glazebrook - yea
and the motion was declared carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:09p.m.
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