Macon Reporter

City of Clinton City Council met March 19.

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 in the Fire Department, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Acting Mayor Thomas Edmunds, presiding. On roll call, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan, Wise were present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

None

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 2024 be approved as submitted. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

The bills and payroll were read.

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

PETITIONS

None

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

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to reappoint Brandon Robinson to the Fire Pension Board – said term to expire April 1, 2026. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan, Wise and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

Commissioner Buchanan reported crews started picking up brush this month. He noticed leaves out in piles, and reminded to put them in bags as the vac is not out this time of year.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

Commissioner Wise reported Greg Myroth and Eric Carlson were here from Mead & Hunt, they updated the council on improvements and funding.

Commissioner Wise also reported there was a water main break at Main & Quincy. The crews worked hard all day to get the fix completed. His crews are still working on getting locates done for the fiber companies. Wise mentioned he’s got something under new business he would like approved tonight regarding the source water protection plan. Taylor said the document is an EPA requirement. The state of Illinois used to take care of this and has now handed it down to the municipalities to take care of on their own.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

Commissioner Ballenger reported John Dyer lost his battle with cancer this morning, Dyer was a 41-year volunteer fireman. His funeral will be next week and will be a full firefighter funeral.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES

Commissioner Edmunds reported Taylor had updates on the elevator with City Hall as it is inoperable.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve the intergovernmental agreement between the City of Clinton and DeWitt County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) for $15,00.000, which will be paid in four quarterly installments of $3,750.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to approve KNOX box system service plan for the fire department in the amount of $5,417.31. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Buchanan and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

Written motion made Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve SCBA Equipment purchase for the fire department in the amount of $ 7,995.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan, Wise and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

Written motion made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve the turnout gear purchase for the fire department from Mac’s Fire & Safety in the amount of $ 11,232.00. On roll call vote, Commissioner Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

Written motion made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to approve the purchase of doors for the water treatment plant from Water’s Construction in the amount of $10,150.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Buchanan and Acting Mayor voted “Yes.”

Written motion made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve the 1-year contract between the City of Clinton ad GFL for garbage pickup for all city departments, hospital, fire training facility and parks in the amount of $2,965.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan, Wise and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

NEW BUSINESS

Written motion made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to approve the source water protection plan for the water department for the Farnsworth Group in the amount of $15,000.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

Resolution authorizing authority, Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution authorizing authority, Apple Developer Program

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, Buchanan, and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

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