City of Farmer City City Council met Nov. 2.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
Roll call
Present: Councilmembers Shelley Friedrich, Scott Kelley, Willard McKinley, Sandra Shaw and Mayor Scott Testory. Also, in attendance: City Manager Sue McLaughlin, City Clerk Angie Wanserski, and City Attorney Joe Chamley.
Pledge of allegiance to the flag
Proclamations/presentations
Public Comment
SECTION I:
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the minutes of the October 5, 2020 council meeting
B, Fund Warrant List
MOTION by McKinley to approve consent agenda. Seconded by Kelley. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
SECTION II:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinances or resolutions previously tabled
SECTION III:
NEW BUSINESS - Ordinances and resolutions for initial consideration
1. Approval of Ordinance 1055 An Ordinance authorizing the execution of the RMA Minimum/Maximum Contribution Agreement.
This is the city's liability insurance. The cost has not increased from last year. By paying early, the city will save 1%.
MOTION by Kelley to approve Ordinance 1055 An Ordinance authorizing the execution of the RMA Minimum/Maximum Contribution Agreement. Seconded by Shaw. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
2. Intergovernmental agreement between County of DeWitt, City of Clinton, City of Farmer City and the DeWitt County ETSB regarding combined communications center.
This is a combined effort with DeWitt County, Clinton and Farmer City to finance 911 services. The state has passed a new tax on cell phones. Because Cencom will receive more tax revenue, we will pay less for these services. The mayor and chief of police are to serve on the Cencom board providing better oversight and representation for Farmer City.
MOTION by McKinley to approve the Intergovernmental agreement between County of DeWitt, City of Clinton, City of Farmer City and the De Witt County ETSB regarding combined communications center. Seconded by Friedrich. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
3. Approval of agreement between the City of Farmer City and the Farmer City Baseball Association for use of the ball diamond at Weedman Park.
This agreement is similar to the agreement the city has with Knights Baseball for the use of South Park. It will serve to protect the city and the organization. The new president is Steve Little. He is asking for use of Weedman Park from April 1 to July 30th. There is a provision in the agreement that provides for third party use with approval from the city and Farmer City Baseball Association.
MOTION by McKinley to approve the agreement between the City of Farmer City and the Farmer City Baseball Association for use of the ball diamond at Weedman Park, Seconded by Shaw. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
4. Approval of payout #8 to Leander Construction for $177,618.79.
Workers are finishing concrete this week. They will then clean floors and paint doors and vents. The 2 front doors and office door were rotting out on the bottom so new ones have been ordered. There is a 12 week wait to receive so they will be installed in the spring.
MOTION by Kelley to approve payout #8 to Leander Construction for $177,618.79. Seconded by McKinley. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
5. Resolution 2020-53 Resolution Appointment of Melissa Ward to the Farmer City Public Library Board (replacing Molly Schneman)
Councilman Willard McKinley reminded council that the library board is appointed by the mayor. It was suggested that the library board, being a taxing body, post their meeting agendas.
MOTION by McKinley to approve Resolution 2020-53 Resolution Appointment of Melissa Ward to the Farmer City Public Library Board (replacing Molly Schneman). Seconded by Kelley. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
SECTION IV:
EXECUTIVE SESSION -
SECTION V:
OTHER ITEMS
1. City manager report
City Manager McLaughlin asks residents to please not blow leaves in the streets or burn leaves on the road. Area Disposal will have leaf pickup on November 5th and 19th. Biodegradable bags or open containers are acceptable to use.
2. Non-agenda items and other business.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by McKinley to adjourn meeting. Seconded by Kelley. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
https://www.cityoffarmercity.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/12-7-20-Council.pdf
https://www.cityoffarmercity.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/12-7-20-Council.pdf
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