Macon Reporter

City of Clinton City Council met June 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, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Acting Mayor Edmunds, presiding. On roll call, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan and Wise were present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, Special meeting June 7, and Special Meeting June 13, 2024 be approved as submitted. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise and 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.”

Commissioner Wise brought Assistant Public Works Director and Water Superintendent Lloyd Francis along with his wife Cheryl forward to present a key to the city for Lloyd’s retirement upon his 36 years and 9 months retirement as of Friday, June 21, 2024. Wise thanked Francis for his time and work with the City of Clinton.

PETITIONS

None

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to reappoint Jim Brady to the Warner Hospital & Health Services Board – said term to expire July 1, 2029. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan, Wise and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise to appoint Taylor Quinn to the Tree City Commission to fill Ken Buchanan’s term. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

Tim Erickson with Core Construction and John Bishop with Farnsworth gave a brief presentation to council regarding the design/build for the Police, Fire & City Hall facility. Each described their scope of work and working relationships and expressed gratitude to be able to work with the City on this project.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

Commissioner Buchanan reported construction on the new subdivision is moving a long well and on track.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

Commissioner Wise reported things are progressing with the plant. The computer programming is being setup, silo construction will be happening. Iron will be noticeable in the water, this will be a couple week process to get things switched over.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

Commissioner Ballenger reported Kiwanis Park is going to need to be torn down as it has become unsafe. A slide has been blocked off, it keeps getting broke. Commissioner Ballenger said the mulch in new business will need voted on.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES

Acting Mayor Edmunds had no report.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve the HVAC purchase for the Public Works building from Bratcher in the amount of $13,500.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Buchanan and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded Commissioner Ballenger to approve the contractual purchase agreement for building lot 6 in the amount of $35,500.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan, Wise and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve the contractual purchase agreement for building lot 7 in the amount of $40,000.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve the design engineering contracts with Cummins Engineering for the South Jackson Street Project in the amount of $104,945.32. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Buchanan and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to approve Ordinance 1600 regarding real property to go out for bid. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan, Wise and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

NEW BUSINESS

On File – Purchase of fourteen Taser 7’s, accompanying equipment and software/ Police Department – Axon Taser -not to exceed $50,000.00

On File – Contractual Purchase Agreement for Building Lot 21 - $31,500.00

On File – Contract with Illinois Rural Water Association IRWA

On File – Subdivision Plat/Taylor’s First Addition

On File – Engineer Estimate for Improvements to W Leander Street from Rosewood Dr. to Park Ln West Subdivision – $73,260.50

On File - Design/Build Contractor Services Contract – CORE Construction & Farnsworth Group

On File – Purchase of Wood Chips/Parks Department – Morris Mulch – not exceed $6,500.00

On File – Ordinance Authorizing Real Estate to Go Out for Bid

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve the purchase of wood chips for the parks from Morris Mulch not to exceed $6500.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to approve the contract with Illinois Rural Water Association. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Buchanan and Acting Mayor Edmunds 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 Ballenger, Buchanan, Wise and Acting Mayor Edmunds voted “Yes.”

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