Macon Reporter

City of Clinton City Council met May 3.

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 Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise that the minutes of the Budget Hearing and minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 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 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 Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

None

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

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

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

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

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

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

Commissioner Buchanan reported City-wide Clean-up will be June 1st– July 30th Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 10th from 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. He also stated the department will start grading the alleys when it dries up from the rains and he wanted to remind the citizens that the golf carts are out on the roads and if you have purchased a new one it needs to be registered with the Police Dept. and inspected and the fee is $100 a year.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

Commissioner Wise reported the department has had a couple of leaks to work on and they are catching up with their normal work they were behind on and will be back to locating water valves with the GIS system.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to reappoint Tim Followell, Public Health Officer and Sexton of the Cemetery for a period of one year. On roll call vote, Commissioners Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Commissioner Ballenger and the Council received a letter of resignation from Fire Chief, Jeff Hoke so he was not reappointed at the Council meeting due to moving out of state for a new job. Commissioner Ballenger will bring forth the appointment of Fire Chief at a later date.

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, Edmunds, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Commissioner Ballenger reported the Fire Dept. has been busy running medical calls and helping with power lines that were down.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES 

Commissioner Edmunds had no report.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Written motion was made by Mayor Cyrulik and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve Resolution 2021-2, A Resolution Authorizing Advertising for Bids for Sale of Real Property/1003 E. Washington St. with a minimum bid of $7,500.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

NEW BUSINESS

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve the Letter of Understanding between the Police Benevolent Labor Committee and the City of Clinton, State of Illinois. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

On File – Annual Audit FY21/Floyd & Associates, CPAs - $31,500.00 – Financial Audit And $4,025.00 – A-133 Audit

On File – Annual Audit TIF Funds FY21/Floyd & Associates, CPAs - $2,750.00

ADJOURNMENT

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

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