Macon Reporter

City of Clinton City Council met Jan. 18.

Here are 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 Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, and Buchanan were present.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 2022 be approved as submitted. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, 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 Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes.”

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Kelly Riggs was not present at the Council meeting.

Seth Redington passed out correspondence and addressed the Council regarding Commissioner Ballenger using a gas card and filling his personal vehicle with gas and he would like a written formal response to all of his questions.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Mayor Cyrulik to appoint Chad Walker to the Fire & Police Commission – said term to expire May 1, 2023. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes.”

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to appoint Edith Brady Lunny to the Tree City Commission – said term to expire May 1, 2023. 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 appoint Kenny Buchanan to the Tree City Commission – said term to expire May 1, 2025. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Wise and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes.” Commissioner Buchanan voted “Present.”

The Mayor thanked everyone who volunteers to be on a board.

Mayor Cyrulik reported he received an email from United Way, and they are starting a book program (Dolly Parton Program) from birth to age five at the Library on Thursday, January 20th you can sign up to receive one book a month in the mail until age five.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

Commissioner Buchanan reported the department is in winter mode cutting trees and filling potholes. He appreciates all the departments helping each other out.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

Commissioner Wise had no report.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

Commissioner Ballenger had no report.

Police Chief Lowers thanked the Council for appointing Chad Walker to the Fire & Police Commission after the passing of Mike Mannix as he was a mentor and a close friend. He also stated the radio equipment that is On File is the primary radio channel at CenCom and it went out and they borrowed equipment from Normal until the new equipment arrived and it has and is ready to be installed.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Edmunds to appoint Stephen Page to Fire Chief. On roll call vote, Commissioners Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes.” The City Clerk swore in the Fire Chief.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES

Commissioner Edmunds reported the Sales Tax was $17,000 more than this time last year due to online sales.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to approve the CO2 System at the Water Plant from Signature CO2 Services, Inc. in the amount of $14,815.61. 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 Ballenger to approve Resolution 2022-2, Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreements Ameren Illinois Company Electric Line Extension Agreement IPCN 154115 Natural Gas Distribution System Extension Agreement IPCN 154113. 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 2022-3, 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.”

NEW BUSINESS

On File – Brush Grinding ($13,600.00) & Leaf Disposal ($16,000.00) - Yard Waste Facility – R & R Services of Illinois, Inc. - $29,600.00

On File – Purchase of Base Radio Equipment/Police Dept. – Motorola - $24,123.69 (City of Clinton’s 45% share per the CenCom Intergovernmental Agreement)

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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