Macon Reporter

City of Clinton City Council met May 4.

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 electronically 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 Budget Hearing and minutes of the regular meeting of April 20, 2020 and the minutes of the Public Hearing on April 27, 2020 be approved as submitted. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

The bills and payroll were read.

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

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

None

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Mayor Cyrulik reported Nate Ennis resigned from the Warner Hospital & Health Services Board and we will vote on an appointment at the next Council meeting. He also stated he received a letter from Goodwill that the Board of Directors has a new CEO and we wish him good luck.

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

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

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

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

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

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

Commissioner Buchanan reported problems with citizens using other products besides toilet paper, so he just wanted to remind citizens do not use any other products besides toilet paper to flush down the toilet. He also wanted to thank the employees for doing a great job.

Steve Lobb, Public Works Director reported the second round of bids through the IDOT letting, which took place on April 24th for the redesign of Center Street. The prices were a little better but still high (28%). The State has been through this process twice and both times there was only one bid. If the City rejects the bid, it might be 2021 or 2022 before we get Federal Aid again and we would have to go back through the process again and reapply. It is On File to vote on at the next Council meeting and he is recommending to the Council to go ahead with the project.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

Commissioner Wise reported the department is flushing the hydrants and everything is running smoothly at the Plant and the employees are doing a great job. He stated he didn’t know why the fire trucks and motorcycles and cars were going through town, but everyone enjoyed it and thanked Commissioner Ballenger.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

Commissioner Ballenger reported the department did a fire truck, motorcycles and car parade around town to different houses of people having birthdays and went by the Nursing Home and High Rise and everyone really appreciated it. He also stated that the Fire & Police Departments have been pretty quiet, and the Cemetery is trying to keep up with the mowing and weedeating with all the rain so be patient with them.

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

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

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

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES

Commissioner Edmunds was absent.

Clint Lichtenwalter, City Treasurer reported with everything going on the City still ended up the year above our projections on Sales Tax this past fiscal year so that is a good sign.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Written motion was made by Mayor Cyrulik and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to approve the Engagement Letter from Floyd & Associates, CPAs for $30,000.00 for the Financial Audit FY20 and $4,025.00 for the A-133 Audit. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Buchanan and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Mayor Cyrulik and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to approve the Engagement Letter from Floyd & Associates, CPAs for $2,600.00 for the Annual Audit TIF Funds FY20. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

NEW BUSINESS

On File – TPA 4 Year Agreement Extension/Mutual Medical Plans Inc.

On File - Donation for Fire Works Display - $7,000.00

On File – Bid for Center Street Rehabilitation Project – Illinois Valley Paving – $1,252,583.10

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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