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City of Byron Council met July 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

1. CALL TO ORDER – Alderman Rickard called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Alderman Rickard

3. ROLL CALL – Aldermen present: *Todd Isaacs, Emily Gerdes, Mitzi Fulrath, Dan

Reilly, John Rickard, Michael Gyorkos. Aldermen absent: Christy Hanlin. Six

members present by Roll Call Vote. Quorum established.

* - denotes start of the roll call vote

PRESENT: City Clerk Caryn Huber

City Attorney Kim Krahenbuhl

Chief of Police Todd Murray

Econ. Dev. Admn. Larry Hewitt

Public Works Dir Aaron Vincer

Citizens Bill Pirnat, Pam Kultgen

Alderman Isaacs motioned to elect Alderman Rickard as Mayor Pro Tem in Mayor Palmgren’s absence, seconded by Alderman Gerdes. Roll call vote: Gerdes, AYE; Fulrath, AYE, Reilly, AYE; Rickard, AYE; Gyorkos, AYE; Isaacs, AYE. Motion passed: AYE, 6; ABS, 1; NAY, 0.

4. REVERENCE PERIOD – Alderman Rickard led the Council in prayer.

5. APPROVAL/AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA – Alderman Rickard asked to have Certified Revenues added as item a. to the agenda under New Business. Motion made by Alderman Reilly to approve, as amended, the July 18, 2018, Agenda, seconded by Alderman Isaacs. Roll call vote: Fulrath, AYE; Reilly, AYE; Rickard, AYE; Gyorkos, AYE; Isaacs, AYE; Gerdes, AYE. Motion passed: AYE, 6; ABS, 1; NAY 0.

6. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – Minutes of July 11, 2018: Alderman Rickard noted a change under Item #14, Committee Reports, Community Services Committee. Line 4 should read “His committee” instead of “His company”. Alderman Reilly also noted that under item #18, the next council meeting should be listed as July 18, 2018, not August 1, 2018. Motion made by Alderman Fulrath to approve, as amended, the July 11, 2018, minutes, seconded by Alderman Gyorkos. Roll call vote: Reilly, AYE; Rickard, AYE; Gyorkos, AYE; Isaacs, AYE; Gerdes, AYE; Fulrath, AYE. Motion passed: AYE, 6; ABS, 1; NAY, 0.

7. PUBLIC COMMENT – None

8. TREASURER’S REPORT – No report.

9. LIST OF BILLS – The tentative bills for the City of Byron were presented to the Council for discussion. Alderman Isaacs questioned the Advanced Automation & Controls entry into two separate accounts. Director Vincer explained that one entry is for service/troubleshooting, and the other is for hardware and equipment to allow the Headworks building to communicate with the public works building. Motion made by Alderman Gyorkos to approve the payment of bills, dated July 18, 2018, as presented, in the amount of $75,505.18, seconded by Alderman Fulrath. Roll call vote: Rickard, AYE; Gyorkos, AYE; Isaacs, AYE; Gerdes, AYE; Fulrath, AYE; Reilly, AYE. Motion passed: AYE, 6; ABS, 1; NAY, 0.

10. MAYOR’S REPORT – Alderman Rickard reminded Council that they are invited to a Retirement Party for Jeff Ludwig on Sunday, July 22, 3:30pm, at the Jarrett Prairie Center.

11. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – No report.

12. CITY ENGINEER’S PROJECT STATUS – No report.

13. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Director Hewitt reported that Hairy Cow Brewery is on schedule and anticipating a late August/early September opening. Second Chance Bar re-opened this past weekend. He has received three new home construction permit applications in Fawn Ridge.

14. COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Community Services – No report.

b. Emergency Services – Chief Murray reported on ByronFest activity and

arrests. Meltdown Drags will be held at the dragstrip this weekend. He advised Council to avoid the area Friday and Saturday as they are anticipating increased traffic in that area. Byron Police are working together with the Fire Department and the Sheriff’s Department to increase safety during this event.

c. Administrative – No report.

15. OLD BUSINESS

a. City Budget & Appropriations Approval – Alderman Isaacs reported that

only small changes have been made to the 2018-2019 budget since the last meeting. An additional $8,000 was added to Public Works to ensure they are covered since the fans/heat need to run continually at the Headworks building. He also lowered the Technology entry in the General Fund by half. He reported that the new number on the appropriations ordinance is $8,931,810.00. After hearing no further questions, Alderman Isaacs motioned to approve the 2018-2019 Budget, and the 2018-2019 Appropriations Ordinance 2018-4. Second by Alderman Gyorkos. Roll Call vote: Gyorkos, AYE; Isaacs, AYE; Gerdes, AYE; Fulrath, AYE; Reilly, AYE; Rickard, AYE. Motion passed; AYE, 6; ABS, 1; NAY, 0.

16. NEW BUSINESS

a. Certified Revenues – No action taken.

17. EXECUTIVE SESSION

a. Section 2(c)11 – Pending, probable or imminent litigation

b. Section 2(c)1 – Personnel

c. Section 2(c)(5)(6) – Purchase/Sale of City Owned Real Property

d. Section 2(c)(21) – Review/Approval of Closed Meeting Minutes

e. Section 2(c)(2) – Collective Bargaining Negotiations

Alderman Rickard advised there was no need for an Executive Session.

18. COMMUNICATION

a. Next Regular City Council Meeting – Wednesday, August 1, 2018 @ 6:30 pm.

Alderman Rickard adjourned the City Council meeting at 6:43 p.m.

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