Macon Reporter

City of Clinton City Council met March 16.

Here is the agenda 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, March 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Roger Cyrulik, presiding. On roll call, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise and Ballenger were present. Commissioner Edmunds was absent.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 2020 be approved as submitted. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Buchanan and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

The bills and payroll were read.

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

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Paul Skowron, CEO of Warner Hospital & Health Services addressed the Council regarding COVID-19 and what the Hospital is doing to be prepared. He stated there are 105 cases in 15 counties in Illinois at this time and they are preparing as if it will come to DeWitt County. The Hospital is postponing all unnecessary activities at this time, anyone entering the Hospital, ER or Family Medicine will need to put a mask on, no elective surgeries and restricting one visitor to a room are just some of the things they are doing to keep everyone safe.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Mayor Cyrulik reported the Governor sent out an Executive Order to close all Bars & Restaurants until the end of March.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to reappoint Brandon Robinson to the Fire Pension Board – said term to expire April 1, 2022. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

Commissioner Buchanan reported the department is picking up brush this week and finished Zones 1 & 2 and they will not go back through those zones and they have noticed citizens are putting leaves out without being in bags and those will not be picked up and they will receive a notice and they have also noticed citizens are putting plastic bags inside the brown paper yard waste bags and also garbage and those will not be picked up.

Public Works Director, Steve Lobb addressed the Council regarding the rejection of the bid for the Center Street Project that came in way over budget and putting On File the Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement Supplement and he recommended that the Council not do North Center Street and only do South Center Street at this time and the Council was in consensus.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

Commissioner Wise reported the Water Department is running smoothly. He also wanted to thank the Hospital and all the Departments for all working together so well.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

Commissioner Ballenger reported the Fire Department is also working on preparing for the COVID-19 and the Fire Station is on lock down. They are responding with smaller crews and if you see some of them in white suits don’t be alarmed it is only for precaution. He also offered the Hospital the HazMat tent if needed.

Police Chief Lowers reported the Police Department is taking precautionary measures and minimizing contacts.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES

Commissioner Edmunds was absent.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to approve the Construction Engineering Service Agreement for the Center Street Project with Cummins Engineering Corporation. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Buchanan and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

NEW BUSINESS

Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Wise to Reject the sole Bid submitted by Illinois Valley Paving for construction of the Center Street Project. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Cyrulik voted “yes”.

On File – Ordinance Creating Chapter 3 of Title 6 – Non-Highway Vehicles

On File – Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement Supplement/Center St. Project –

Cummins Engineering Corporation.

ADJOURNMENT

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

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