Macon Reporter

City of Clinton City Council met June 1.

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 Buchanan that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 18, 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 Wise 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 had no report.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

Commissioner Buchanan reported that the City-wide Clean-up has been moved to the months of September – October and will be handled as in the past where the citizens will come to City Hall and pick up a Voucher. He also stated that Ameren is upgrading the streetlights with LED bulbs. He announced the retirement of John Bateson effective Friday, June 5, 2020 and wished him the best of luck.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

Commissioner Wise reported everyday operations are running smoothly and had to do some work on some of the equipment at the Plant. He also wished John Bateson the best of luck in his retirement.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

Commissioner Ballenger reported the public has been good at following guidelines. He also stated with the rioting going on around us to pay close attention to your surroundings.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES

Commissioner Edmunds was absent.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve Resolution 2020-7, Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract for the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Clinton and the United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters, Local Union No. 137. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to approve the Contract between the City of Clinton and Evergreen FS Inc. for the Sludge Lime Removal at the Water Treatment Plant. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to approve the Purchase of Software for the Fire Dept. from Target Solutions in the amount of $3,028.20. 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 approve the Engineering Service Agreement from Symbiont in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

NEW BUSINESS

On File – Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Agreement - $15,000.00

ADJOURNMENT

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

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