Macon Reporter

City of Clinton City Council met April 4.

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 Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, and Wise were present.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 21, 2022 be approved as submitted. On roll call vote, Commissioners Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, 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 Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes.”

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 

Christopher Ware addressed the Council regarding extending hours of operation for Golf Carts. He would like to see the Council change the Ordinance. The Council will look into it along with Chief Lowers and weigh the pros and cons.

Seth Redington addressed the Council regarding asking a lot of questions and not getting any answers. He wants to know about the fuel Commissioner Ballenger put in his personal vehicle on October 17th, the rank of Commissioner Ballenger on the Fire Dept., the on-call pay, which Steve Myers, City Attorney replied that on-call is a provision where a fireman is off duty and has to make themselves available for the call, hours worked and pay for the Haunted House, daily payroll at the Haunted House for Dan Ballenger for the months of September and October. He can’t seem to get any answers. He asked Commissioner Ballenger if he still had a city fuel card and has he used it?

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

Mayor Cyrulik had no report.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 

Commissioner Buchanan reported the City-wide clean-up is scheduled for May and June during regular business hours: Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 4th 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A voucher can be picked up at City Hall if you live in the city limits and show your driver’s license.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY 

Commissioner Wise reported the water rates will increase 4%, which is something that needs to be done each year. He also stated the department is getting quotes for the computer system for the Water Plant and that will be going On File at the next Council meeting.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY 

Commissioner Ballenger reported the Playhouse on the Square is a fundraiser for CASA and you can purchase raffle tickets at the Chamber. The signage is forthcoming so the public will know the details. He also stated the Girl Scouts have asked to use a 10 x 10 area at Downey Park for a bench and a Library House for books on the south end of the park along the street by the pavilion and they will maintain it and Commissioner Ballenger asked the Council’s approval and it would be done after the playground equipment is put in.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES 

Commissioner Edmunds had no report

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to approve Resolution 2022-6, Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code (2022 MFT Summer Maintenance in the amount of $100,000.00). On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, and Mayor Cyrulik vote “Yes.”

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to approve Resolution 2022-7, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for City Participation in Facade Renovation at 122 N. Center St. in the amount of $5,885.00 (City’s share). On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes.”

NEW BUSINESS 

Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve Change Order #1 to establish a new Completion Date for the Illini Dr. Subdivision to May 13, 2022. On roll call vote, Commissioners Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes.”

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to adopt Ordinance #1546, An Ordinance Amending Section 1-6-2(A) of the City Code of the City of Clinton, Illinois (changing Council meetings from the 1st & 3rd Monday to the 1st & 3rd Tuesday). On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes.”

On File – Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

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

On File – Installation of (4) “Welcome To Clinton Signs” – K n K Graphics – $2,600.00

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

On File – Ordinance Amending Chapter 9 of Title 7 (Sewer Rates)

Tom Redington wanted to thank the City for helping with the project at Rotary Park. Kaelan Smith received a grant to plant two trees and Steve Lobb, Public Works Director helped with that.

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

Tom Redington wanted to thank the City for assisting with the project at Rotary Park with Kaelan Smith (who has autism) received a grant to plant two trees and Steve Lobb, Public Works Director helped with that. Commissioner Wise is trying to get a Proclamation done and then Kaelan Smith will come to a Council meeting and speak.

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