City of Lanark City Council met September 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Lanark City Council met in regular session at the Lanark City Hall. Roll Call taken by Donna Burgh, City Clerk, showed Aldermen present were Lance Leverton, Haley Grim, Brad Knutti, Weston Burkholder, Mark Macomber, and Jay VanMatre. Mayor Ken Viglietta was present and presiding.
Others present were: Mike and Judy Moore, Tom Kocal and Robert Hanviviyapunt. Mayor Viglietta Called The Meeting To Order At 7:31 Pm With The Pledge Of Allegiance Recited Thereafter.
Approval Of Consent Agenda – Motion A motion was made by Alderman Leverton and seconded by Alderman Grim to accept the minutes of the 8-21-18 meeting as presented. Motion carried.
Standing Committees And Boards – Alderman Leverton, Chair of Purchasing and Finance to meet in near future with Alderman Grim, Chair of Economic Development, re downtown city lights. Mayor recommended Lance include Tom Przytulski , Manager of ComEd External Affairs.
Fire Hydrant Adaptors – Alderman Knutti presented three bids which were obtained by Randy Witt, Lanark Fire Protection District for fire hydrant markers and adaptors. Bids were from Jefferson Fire & Safety, Middleton, WI; Dinges Fire Company, Amboy, IL; and Core&Main, Belvidere, IL. Bids included 60 adaptors and 103 markers. Lowest bid is from Jefferson Fire and Safety of Middleton, WI. Motion – A motion was made by Alderman Knutti and seconded by Alderman Macomber to accept the Jefferson Fire and Safety bid in the amount of $8,986.15 for all fire hydrants in the City with labor and installation provided by the Fire Protection District.
Back-Up Generators/Amend Budget – Discussion took place for all the reasons the city should have back-up generators for City Hall and The Heritage Center. Discussion also took place to amend the budget by the Treasurer to create a line item for back-up generators in the amount of $90,000. Motion – A motion was made by Alderman Leverton and seconded by Alderman Macomber for the city Treasurer to create a line item in the budget in the amount of $90,000 for Back-up Generators for the Heritage Center and City Hall. Motion carried.
Ordinance To Raise City Clerk Salary – A motion was made by Alderman Macomber and seconded by Alderman Knutti to approve Ordinance #957. Motion carried.
Disaster Preparedness Workshop – Discussion took place re having a “Go To” list including names and phone numbers, a flow chart, and a near future meeting for all involved to review the presentation on Disaster Preparedness prepared by Northwestern Illinois Preparedness and Response Coalition and Central Illinois CARP. Alderman VanMatre, Chair of Public Safety recommended having the meeting in Council Chambers.
Reports – Alderman VanMatre recommended writing a letter to the Railroad, signed by the Mayor in regard to getting the Railroad’s approval to lay a line under the railroad tracks to enable the city to set up security cameras in the Park. Alderman Macomber inquired about appraisal on Pearl Street property. Attorney Mitchell said that the city did receive a completed appraisal in the amount of $68K. The owners of the house have decided to think about it for a while before making any decisions. Alderman Knutti re SW Lanark Avenue project. There were no protests during the 8 day holding period. He will also be in touch with the contractor to get a timeframe on starting and finishing the project. Mayor Viglietta announced that Giraud Zinsou has returned the $10K TIF money as he will not be purchasing the Schrader building, but instead signed a one year lease with Cindy Saxer to open his business September 15. The Chamber will have a ribbon cutting ceremony for him. Hometown Days (Homecoming) is September 27.
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