Macon Reporter

City of Clinton City Council Met June 21.

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 Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Edmunds were present.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 2021, be approved as submitted. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

The bills and payroll were read.

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

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Jim Moberly (606 N. Quincy St.) addressed the Council regarding several houses in his neighborhood that have holes in the roof, weeds, junk in the yard, has not been mowed, a vehicle that was towed and put in front of the house that the sticker expired in 2019 and has not moved for a month, raccoons, possums, no running water, no garbage service, and he came before the Council in 2019 and nothing has been done. He wanted to know why he should pay his property taxes when he has to live by this? He wants the Council to do their job and follow the Ordinances and get something done.

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

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

Commissioner Buchanan reported this is brush pick-up week and the City-wide Clean-up is going on until July 30th Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 10th 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pick up a Voucher at City Hall. He also stated all the departments worked together and got the storm sewer line ran through Downey Park.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

Commissioner Wise reported that in the Budget there is money for new testing equipment so that will be looked into, and the cost of chemicals keeps going up. He also stated the departments did a good job laying the storm sewer line through Downey Park.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

After much discussion and testimony by several Firemen written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve the appointment of Danny Ballenger, Jr. to Assistant Fire Chief. On roll call vote, Commissioners Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”. Commissioner Ballenger abstained. The City Clerk then swore Danny Ballenger, Jr. into office.

Commissioner Ballenger reported the department through a Grant is looking at 5 different manufacturers to purchase a new firetruck and when they get all the quotes, he will bring it back to Council. He stated Kiwanis Park is almost finished with a little painting left to do but is being used by the kids and with the storm sewer line done the City will be getting the new playground equipment ordered for Downey Park. He also stated the Fire department has had a lot of fire calls.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES

Commissioner Edmunds reported Sales Tax was $30,000.00 ahead from this time last year. He also stated the funds for the Youth Initiative Program is going in different directions, so the City needs to look into that program.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Written motion was made by Mayor Cyrulik and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to approve the Highest Bid for 1003 E. Washington St. from Jesus Soto, Jr. in the amount of $20,000.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Edmunds to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Clinton and DeWitt County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) for $15,000.00, which will be paid in four quarterly installments of $3,750.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to approve Resolution 2021-6, Resolution to Amend 457 Deferred Comp Plan to Offer Designated Roth Accounts, In-Plan Roth Conversions and Loans on said Roth Accounts. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to approve Resolution 2021-7, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for Kirkwood Drive Project with Feutz Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $226,515.62. On roll call vote, Commissioners Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

NEW BUSINESS

On File - Sale of Real Property/1003 E. Washington St. – Jesus Soto, Jr. – $20,000.00

On File – Purchase of Playground Equipment/Downey Park – Molanda Company – $101,778.00

On File – Bids for Construction of Illini Dr. Subdivision – Stark Excavating, Inc. – $603,316.00, Feutz Contractors, Inc. - $694,398.50, A & R Mechanical Services, Inc. - $742,603.46, Rowe Construction - $756,786.57, Burdick – $851,335.00, Otto Baum Company, Inc. - $880,446.75

Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Wise to hold a closed session for the purpose of Approval of Closed Session Minutes and Employment of Employee. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

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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