Macon Reporter

City of Clinton City Council Met April 5.

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 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Roger Cyrulik, presiding. On roll call, Commissioners Edmunds,  Buchanan, Wise and Ballenger were present.  

Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 15, 2021 be approved as  submitted. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, and  Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.  

The bills and payroll were read. 

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

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 

Kent Retzer – 423 S. Center St., Clinton is with Complete Access Consulting addressed  the Council regarding the Webster/Center St. intersection and stated he was glad the  project was going forward, and it was unfortunate that the City got some bad information  regarding this project at the State level, and this may have been avoided. If there is part  of the project that the cost rises above 20% of the total this is seen as an undue financial  burden. He also stated he has worked with some businesses in town, and some are doing  well and some still have ADA issues. Mr. Retzer was offering his consulting services to  the City. 

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Mayor Cyrulik had no report.  

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC  IMPROVEMENTS 

Commissioner Buchanan reported brush pickup will start April 19th and the size limit will  be enforced and leaves and yard waste need to be in brown paper lawn bags to be picked  up. He also stated he and Tim Followell met with Engineers from Farnsworth Group and  walked Kirkwood Dr. West and there will be some concrete slabs replaced to improve the  road. 

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY 

Commissioner Wise reported the increase in water rates is being placed On File and will  be voted on at the next Council meeting. 

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY 

Commissioner Ballenger reported the Fire Dept. started billing for services outside the  city limits and the funds are starting to come in from that. 

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES 

Commissioner Edmunds had no report but stated the Budget was placed On File and  Clint Lichtenwalter, City Treasurer did an excellent job putting the Budget together.   

UNFINISHED BUSINESS  

Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to approve a Change Order for the Center Street Project to address Webster  Street ADA Compliancy. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds,  Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.  

NEW BUSINESS 

On File – Fiscal Year 2022 Budget 

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

On File – 2021 MFT Summer Maintenance - $101,000.00 

On File – Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 of Title 7 (Water Rates) 

On File – Ordinance Approving Termination of TIF III 

The Mayor announced the Budget Hearing will be April 19, 2021 at 6:45 p.m. 

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 Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and  Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”. 

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