Macon Reporter

City of Clinton City Council met July 6.

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 in the Council Chambers of City Hall and electronically, Monday, July 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Roger Cyrulik, presiding. On roll call, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan and Wise were present.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Wise that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 2020 be approved as submitted. On roll call vote, Commissioners Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise and Ballenger and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

The bills and payroll were read.

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

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Nate Ennis – 39 Jericho Rd. along with Patti Nelson and Nancy Lane addressed the Council regarding golf carts being allowed to be driven on city streets and that they were in favor of it. After much discussion with the Council they will give all the suggestions to the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Mayor Cyrulik reported the Video Gaming started back up on July 1st so that will bring tax dollars into the City.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

Commissioner Buchanan reported that signs are up for the Center St. Project that will be starting and for the citizens to avoid the areas and re-route around the construction.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

Commissioner Wise reported that everyone did a phenomenal job at the fire that was at the Assembly of God Church and the Water Plant was able to keep up. They used 600,000 gallons of water. The City hopes the church will be able to rebuild in the future. He also stated he worked with the department on a leak and it was good to get back to his roots and help.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

Commissioner Ballenger had no report.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES

Commissioner Edmunds had no report.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to approve the Purchase of Leak Detection Equipment for the Water Dept. from Subsurface Solutions in the amount of $18,354.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve Resolution 2020-8, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract between the City of Clinton and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 3069. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to adopt Ordinance #1517, An Ordinance Authorizing Sale of Real Property at 112 W. South St. On roll call vote, Commissioners Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

NEW BUSINESS

The 2020 MFT Summer Maintenance was tabled.

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, Edmunds and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

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