Macon Reporter

City of Clinton City Council met April 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Minutes of the Budget Hearing of the City Council, City of Clinton, Illinois in session in the Council Chambers of City Hall and electronically at 6:45 p.m. Mayor Roger Cyrulik, presiding. On roll call Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, and Wise were present.

Mayor Cyrulik turned the meeting over to Paul Skowron, CEO of the Hospital to give an overview of the capital and operating budget for fiscal year 2023.

Paul Skowron, CEO, discussed the Capital Budget items excluding carry over and contingency. He stated this Budget is based on a non-resurgence of COVID. It is $2,313,000 with all major expenditures to include: Roof replacement $650,000, West parking lot & storage garage $700,000 (take down 2 houses west of the hospital and make a parking lot and make an entrance for the specialty clinic), Information services area network $160,000, Lab chemistry analyzer $150,000, Remodel Med Surg nurses station $100,000, Water heaters (2) $85,000, Other facilities improvements totaling approximately $233,000 including a generator for the physical therapy/wellness/storage buildings, wellness center sidewalk replacement, redesign ADA entrance for specialty clinic, flooring replacement in employee accessed hallways, refurbishing the vacated pharmacy space, and replacement windows, Other equipment totaling approximately $235,000 includes an emergency department equipment of a portable ultrasound, glidescope, and blanket warmer; a surgery pediatric colonoscope, med surg datascopes, information services switches, printer/copiers, and a dietary convection oven.

He then discussed the Operating Budget, which is projecting an excess of revenues over expenses of $700,830. Inpatient revenue is 10% and outpatient revenue is 90% of the total revenue. Of this revenue, over 43% will be written off due to Medicare, Medicaid and various other reasons concerning expenses, 40% relates to salaries and wages, 11% employee benefits, 16% professional fees, supplies 11%, Utilities 1%, Purchased services and maintenance services 14%, Education and travel 0.5%, Insurance 1%, Depreciation 5%, and Other expenses 0.5%.

Mayor Cyrulik thanked Paul for his presentation and asked the Council if they had any questions.

City Treasurer, Clint Lichtenwalter discussed the City portion of the budget. He stated the General fund revenues have increased over the last few years with the largest increases being in sales tax, income tax and video gaming tax. The General fund expenses are budgeted approximately $1.2 million higher than the current year estimated year-end totals. Around half of this is due to the purchase of a fire truck that was approved this fiscal year but will not be completed until next fiscal year. The FY23 budget projects that we will add to our reserves by approximately $237,000. The FY23

projected reserve balance would be about 15 months of operating and capital expenses. The FY23 budget includes a 3% COLA to all wages as well as the 3 unions step increases and a 2% step-increase for non-bargained full-time personnel. State mandated minimum wage increases will continue to have direct impacts on the budget in future years in the General fund (fire department) and the Garbage Disposal (yard waste fund). The Water budget includes a 4% increase to the water portion of the water bill and the Sewer budget includes a 3% increase to the sewer portion of the water bill. The Self Funded Health Insurance fund continued with another very healthy year so there will again be no increase in rates to the departments or employees in FY23. Our 3 pension funds are in very healthy positions. IMRF is currently over 100% funded as of 12/31/21. Police pension as of 4/30/21 was 92.8% funded on an actuarial basis and 100.12% funded on a market basis. Fire pension as of 4/30/21 was 89.11% funded on an actuarial basis and 95.73% funded on a market basis.

Mayor Cyrulik thanked Clint for his presentation and asked the Council if they had any questions.

Mayor Cyrulik asked for any comments or questions from the audience. Hearing none, motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to adjourn the Budget Hearing. On roll call vote, Commissioners Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes.”

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, Monday, April 18, 2022 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 April 4, 2022 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 Edmunds and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger 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 

None

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

Mayor Cyrulik talked about Arbor Day, which is April 29th. It is the 150th anniversary celebration. They urge all citizens to plant trees. The City is a Tree City and plants trees where needed.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise to reappoint Clarence Blessing to the Fire & Police Commission – said term to expire May 1, 2025. 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 Buchanan to reappoint Steve Watkins to the Clinton Planning Commission – said term to expire May 1, 2025. 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 Wise to reappoint Clint Lichtenwalter to the Police Pension – said term to expire May 1, 2024. 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 reappoint Diana Holl to the Tree City Commission – said term to expire May 1, 2025. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes”.

The Mayor appreciates all the people who give their time to be on these Boards.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 

The Council had a discussion on extending the hours to drive a golf cart on City streets. Police Chief stated his concerns. Council consensus is to extend the hours to drive a golf cart on city streets to 10:00 p.m. The City Attorney will draft a new Ordinance to be put On File at the next Council meeting.

Commissioner Buchanan reported brush pick-up started this week and the leaves need to be in brown paper lawn bags to be picked up, not mixed in with the brush. He also stated the City-wide Clean-up has been scheduled for May and June. A voucher (1 per household) can be picked up at City Hall if you live in the City Limits and show a valid driver’s license for proof of residence. During the City-wide Clean-up, the Landfill hours are Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and one Saturday: June 4th 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. He also stated there will be an Electronics Recycle on Saturday, June 4th in the City parking lot east of Sorrento’s Pizza from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and you can go on the City’s website for all the details.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY Commissioner Wise had no report.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY 

Commissioner Ballenger reported the ground has been excavated at Downey Park to install the new playground equipment. The Fire Dept. received a Grant for $24,000 - $26,000 to purchase new bunker gear but the prices have skyrocketed so the department will adjust and keep the price within the dollar amount. There has been a lot of illegal burning. He reminds citizens only cut up firewood can be burned and call into Dispatch and let them know you are going to have a recreational fire. He also stated we need to keep an eye on swimming pools and making sure the proper fencing is around it.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES 

Commissioner Edmunds had no report.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

Written motion was made by Commissioner Edmunds and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to adopt Ordinance #1547, An Ordinance Adopting Budget (FY 2023). 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 Buchanan to approve the donation of $7,000.00 to the Clinton Community Fire Works. 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 Ballenger to approve the Installation of (4) “Welcome To Clinton” Signs from K n K Graphics in the amount of $2,600.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes.” The Council realized there are 5 signs so they will approve to add another sign.

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Edmunds to adopt Ordinance #1548, Ordinance Amending Section 7-8-3 (A) of the City Code of the City of Clinton, Illinois (4% water rate increase). 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 adopt Ordinance #1549, Ordinance Amending Section 7-9-8 of the City Code of the City of Clinton, Illinois (3% sewer rate increase). On roll call vote, Commissioners Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, and Mayor Cyrulik voted “Yes.”

NEW BUSINESS 

On File – Letter of Understanding/Police Dept.

ADJOURNMENT 

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

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