City of East Dubuque City Council met Nov. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
1. 18-1101Call to Order – Acting Mayor Robey: Alderman Arling, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Digman, Alderman Robey, Alderman Vanostrand.
2. 18-1102 Speakers from the Floor
Kyle Cox of St. Mary’s School: Met with City council last year regarding semi trucks unloading by the parking lot as well as in the parking lot. Things have regressed back to the way they were when initially came to the council. There have been trucks in there at the same time children are at recess and fears that a child will be endangered. Asking for the City’s assistance to contact Runde Chevrolet. Possibly raising the fines or no truck signs to make this a criminal offense. Could this be included on the agenda for follow-up? You can come as a speaker from the floor but this would not be an agenda item.
Patrick Winders: Port project updates. Met with the Army Corps of Engineers. They are going to do some research regarding the community center. They offered to have a point of contact available for anything moving forward. They are looking at some of the land to be preserved. Are going to be updating their master plan next year as this fiscal year for them has ended in October. Everything went through for the enterprise zone which includes the building materials. Will be giving a presentation in Hanover for the Economic Development Group. On November 15th.
Mayor Interim Robey: The master plan will be coming out in November
NEW BUSINESS:
3. 18-1103 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Appointment, Alderman Ward III to Fill Unexpired Term Due to Vacancy in the Position for the Remaining 6 Month Term and Swear in New Alderman / Acting Mayor Robey
Robey: There were 4 individuals that expressed interest: Lisa Barklow, Hayley Taylor, Larry Havner and Mike Meyers. Due to holding a liquor license, Mike Meyers cannot legally be appointed to office.
Arling: Would like to see this tabled.
Motion made by Alderman Vanostrand to appoint Larry Havner, seconded by Alderman Vanostrand, 3 ayes (Degenhardt, Robey & Vanostrand), 2 nays (Arling & Digman) motion carries.
City Attorney Terry Kurt swore in Mr. Larry Haavner as Alderman Ward III.
4. 18-1104 Swearing in of New Police Officers, Cody Lange and Gage Lettman / Acting Mayor Robey, Police Chief O’Connell
City Attorney Terry Kurt swore in new police officers Cody Lange and Gage Lettman.
5. 18-1105Discussion and Possible Action to Budget for Replacement Safety Equipment for the East Dubuque Police Department / Acting Mayor Robey, Officer Luke Kovacic
One of the new officers just competed gun school and his instructor emailed the chief and has concerns with size of the firearm used through the department. Would like to see him with a smaller firearm. Local business 3-Nails Gunsmithing gave a quote that also beat direct from Glock. Along with the new firearm, there are additional supplies that will have to be replaced now. Would like to also get all of the officers qualified. Recommend to get all new guns and go with 3 Nails Gunsmithing for $1,330.00
Motion made by Alderman Degenhardt accept the quote from 3 Nails Gunsmithig in the amount of $1330.00, seconded by Alderman Arling, six ayes, motion carries. ROLL CALL: Alderman Arling, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Digman, Alderman Havner, Alderman Vanostrand, Alderman Robey.
6. 18-1106 Discussion and Presentation Advisory Task Force, East Dubuque School District / Acting Mayor Robey, Dan Dalberg
Dan Dalberg: The school board is looking to put together a Task Force Committee. Would like to see the Alderman attend some of these meetings for input. Will meet at the district office at the elementary square gym November 15th.
7. 18-1107 Discussion and Possible Action to Pass an Ordinance Setting the Regular Scheduled City Council Meetings of the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Acting
Mayor Robey ROLL CALL
Motion made by Alderman Digman to Pass an Ordinance Setting the Regular Scheduled City Council Meetings of the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, seconded by Alderman Arling, six ayes, motion carries. ROLL CALL: Alderman Arling, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Digman, Alderman, Alderman Havner, AldermanVanostrand, Alderman Robey.
8. 18-1108 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Request from East Dubuque United for East Dubuque Community Christmas Event on November 24, 2018 and Reserve Parking
Spots on Wisconsin Avenue, Adjacent to 292 Sinsinawa Avenue from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. / Acting Mayor Robey
Mayor Robey This is the same route that was taken as last year.
Motion made by Alderman Digman to Approve Request from East Dubuque United for East Dubuque Community Christmas Event on November 24, 2018 and Reserve Parking Spots on Wisconsin Avenue, Adjacent to 292 Sinsinawa Avenue from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., seconded by Alderman Degenhardt, six ayes, motion carries.
9. 18-1109 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Request for Payout of Unused Sick Leave / Acting Mayor Robey, Police Chief O’Connell ROLL CALL
Motion made by Alderman Arling to Approve Request for Payout of Unused Sick Leave / Acting Mayor Robey, Police Chief O’Connell, seconded by Alderman Digman, six ayes, motion carries. ROLL CALL: Alderman Arling, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Digman, Alderman Haavner, Alderman Vanostrand, Alderman Robey.
10. 18-1110 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Contract for Jo Daviess Animal Control Services Between Jo Daviess County Animal Control Department and the Municipality of East Dubuque, Illinois / Acting Mayor Robey
Mayor Robey: This is the same contract as in past years and is of no cost to the city.
Motion made by Alderman Degenhardt to Approve Contract for Jo Daviess Animal Control Services Between Jo Daviess County Animal Control Department and the Municipality of East Dubuque, Illinois, seconded by Alderman Vanostrand, six ayes, motion carries.
11. 18-1111 Discussion and Possible Action to Pass an Amendment to City Council Ordinance, City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Acting Mayor Robey ROLL CALL
Mayor Robey: The next few agenda items are pertaining to Ordinances that have not been updated since 2009. Read aloud the Ordinance to the room to take effect May 9, 2019. The committee recommends approving
Motion made by Alderman to Pass an Amendment to City Council Ordinance, City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, seconded by Alderman, four ayes, one nay, 1 abstain, motion carries. ROLL CALL: Alderman Arling (aye), Alderman Degenhardt (aye), Alderman Digman (Nay) Alderman Vanostrand (aye), Alderman Robey (aye), Alderman Haavner (Abstain)
12. 18-1112 Discussion and Possible Action to Pass an Amendment to Mayor Ordinance, City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Acting Mayor Robey ROLL CALL
Mayor Robey: In the past it was always stated as the Liquor Commissioner, this was not included in the ordinance. Read the addition to the ordinance to the room. Recommend approving.
Motion made by Alderman Digman to Pass an Amendment to Mayor Ordinance, City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, seconded by Alderman Vanostrand, six ayes, motion carries. ROLL CALL: Alderman Arling, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Digman, Alderman Vanostrand, Alderman Robey, Alderman Haavner.
13. 18-1113 Discussion and Possible Action to Pass an Amendment to City Clerk Ordinance, City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Acting Mayor Robey ROLL CALL
Mayor Robey: City Clerk duties added to read as follows: Special Meetings and Zoning
Motion made by Alderman Degenhardt to Pass an Amendment to City Clerk Ordinance, City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, seconded by Alderman Vanostrand, five ayes, motion carries. ROLL CALL: Alderman Arling, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Digman, Alderman Vanostrand, Alderman Robey.
14. 18-1114 Discussion and Possible Action to Pass an Amendment to Officers and Employees Ordinance for City Collector, City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois /
Acting Mayor Robey ROLL CALL
Mayor Robey: This is a new Ordinance. With Louann retiring, the way the ordinance reads, the Clerk cannot assume the Administrative assistant position. This ordinance would allow the Clerk to apply for the position.
Motion made by Alderman Digman to table, seconded by Alderman Vanostrand, six ayes, motion carries. ROLL CALL: Alderman Arling, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Digman, Alderman Vanostrand, Alderman Robey, Alderman Haavner.
COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS:
15. 18-1115 Staff Reports: Acting Mayor Report, Alderman Report
Mayor Report:
East Dubuque Water Department was awarded recognition of achieving the highest standard of compliance in accordance with the Illinois fluoridation Act
The boy scouts are looking to collect recyclables.
Alderman Report:
Alderman Digman: Have we heard anything further about the LED lighting? No. Any progress with Weber? Looking at next Spring
Vanostrand: Anything we can do with debris at the boat dock? Yes, will be pulling the dock soon.
Alderman Degenhardt: Have we heard anything further on the blacktop situation on Hill Street? Yes, the rain has delayed progress. Will have to see as the will stop blacktop production at the end of November.
Committee Reports: Ordinance, Budget, Local Improvements, Planning, Civil Service, and Utilities Committee
16. 18-1116 Consent Agenda (City Council Minutes 10-15-2018, Public Safety Report(s), Warrants, Zoning, and Correspondence)
Motion made by Alderman Vanostrand to Consent Agenda (City Council Minutes 10-15-2018, Public Safety Report(s), Warrants, Zoning, and Correspondence), seconded by Alderman Degenhardt, six ayes, motion carried.
17. 18-1117 Executive Session: Personnel Section 2(c)(1) Employee Hiring, Firing, Compensation, Discipline and Performance, Purchase or Lease of Real Estate Section 2(c)(5), Deliberations of Quasi-Adjudicative Bodies Section 2(c)(4) ROLL CALL
Motion to Enter Executive Session made by Alderman Degenhardt seconded by Alderman Arling, six ayes, motion carried. ROLL CALL: Alderman Arling, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Digman, Alderman Vanostrand, Alderman Robey, Alderman Haavner.
18. 18-1118 Any Action to be Taken from Discussion in Executive Session
No action taken
19. 18-1119 Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:24pm, made by Alderman Arling, seconded by Alderman Haavner, six ayes, motion carried.
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