City of Morrison City Council met April 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Morrison City Council met in Regular Session beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Morrison Community Room, 307 S Madison St., Morrison, IL. Mayor Everett Pannier called the meeting to order. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen recorded the minutes.
Aldermen present on roll call were: Mick Welding (joined remotely), Josh West, Vern Tervelt, Kevin Bruckner Jr., Dale Eizenga, Ken Mahaffey, Harvey Zuidema and Arlyn Deets (joined remotely).
Other City officials present were City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, Police Chief Brian Melton, Public Services Director Lori Matlack and City Treasurer John Prange (joined remotely).
There was no Public Comment.
Alderman Mahaffey moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following:
March 23, 2020 Regular Session Minutes; Bills Payable; ADA audit (internal), Ordinance #20-05 providing a variance to the Zoning Code, Approval of the Bearsley zoning request, Insurance renewal Blue Cross Blue Shield and Hopkins Auditor for FY21; seconded by Alderman Eizenga. On a roll call vote of 8 ayes (Tervelt, Bruckner, Eizenga, Mahaffey, Zuidema, Welding, West, Deets) and 0 nays, the motion carried.
Items for Consideration & Possible Action:
1) Alvarado Sports Complex Restroom Improvements.
Alderman Tervelt moved to table action on the quote pending review of alternative solutions, seconded by Alderman Mahaffey. On a roll call of 8 ayes (Eizenga, Mahaffey, Zuidema, Welding, West, Tervelt, Bruckner, Deets) and 0 nays, the motion carried.
2) Main street project postpone to 2021.
Alderman West moved to postpone the Main Street Improvement until 2021, seconded by Alderman Bruckner. On a roll call vote of 8 ayes (Zuidema, Welding, West, Tervelt, Bruckner, Eizenga, Mahaffey, Deets) and 0 nays, the motion carried
3) Preliminary FY21 budget approval.
Alderman Eizenga moved to approve the FY21 Preliminary Budget, seconded by Alderman Mahaffey. On a roll call vote of 8 ayes (Bruckner, Eizenga, Mahaffey, Zuidema, Welding, West, Tervelt, Deets) and 0 nays, the motion carried.
Other Items for Consideration, Discussion & Information:
1) Gaming Ordinance amendment for increased gaming. Mayor Pannier presented a draft ordinance that would allow for increased gaming opportunities for local businesses. The council will continue to evaluate the draft ordinance.
With no additional business to discuss, Alderman Mahaffey moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Zuidema. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Approved:
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