City of Savanna City Council met April 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Chris Lain called the meeting to order on the said date at 7:33 P.M. Notice of the meeting was delivered to all Council members and posted at 333 Chicago Avenue, Savanna, Illinois in accordance with the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Chris Lain led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARING: To Discuss the Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year 2020/2021: Mayor Chris Lain opened the Public Hearing regarding the FY 2020/2021 Proposed Budget at 7:34 P.M. Present were Mayor Chris Lain, Jim Friedenbach, Jocelyn Boyd, Jeff Griswold, Deb Long, Sara Purdom, Roger Husband, Pat Sanchez, Mike Nester, Colton Ostrum, Sheryl Sipe, Fire Chief Shawn Picolotti, Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman, Police Chief Jeff Doran, Comptroller/Treasurer Brittany Hatteberg, City Attorney Phil Jensen, and City Clerk Rhonda Weiss. After no discussion or comments brought forward, the public hearing was closed at 7:36 P.M.
ROLL CALL / ESTABLISH QUORUM:
Mayor Chris Lain declared the establishment of a quorum with members in attendance Mayor Chris Lain, Jim Friedenbach, Jocelyn Boyd, Jeff Griswold, Deb Long, Sara Purdom, Roger Husband, and Pat Sanchez. Nick Law was absent. Non-members in attendance were News Media: Mike Nester and Colton Ostrum, Jared Fluhr with MSA, Sheryl Sipe, Fire Chief Shawn Picolotti, Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman, Police Chief Jeff Doran, Comptroller/Treasurer Brittany Hatteberg, City Attorney Phil Jensen, and City Clerk Rhonda Weiss.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
After review, Pat Sanchez motioned to approve the Agenda, seconded by Sara Purdom. All voting in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Consideration of the Minutes of the April 14, 2020 Regular Meeting: Jeff Griswold questioned if the lights had been investigated on the corner of Main Street & Madison Street. Mayor Chris Lain and Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman have investigated with Jerry Gendreau but asked for direction from City Attorney Phil Jensen regarding city liability regarding accidents related to the installation or injury. Pat Sanchez motioned to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from April 14, 2020, seconded by Jeff Griswold. All voting in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None for review.
WARRANT #12A: Final Bills for FY 2019/2020 Totaling $95,474.44: After a brief review, Sara Purdom motioned to approve Warrant #12A, Final Bills for the FY 2019/2020 Totaling $95,474.44, seconded by Jocelyn Boyd. Roll Call Vote Aye: Jocelyn Boyd, Jeff Griswold, Pat Sanchez, Deb Long, Roger Husband, Jim Friedenbach and Sara Purdom. Nay: None. Motion passed.
COMMUNICATIONS:
None for review.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Wacker Road Project Update and Associated Action Items: Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman updated the council on the Wacker Road Project. The coring out of side streets has been completed, with the schools closed and lower traffic a great deal has been accomplished recently. Curb and gutter work on the side streets has been completed. The plan is to finish paving mid-May, with a completion target of the end of May.
Ordinance, Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2020/2021: After a brief review, Pat Sanchez motioned to approve the Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2020/2021, Ordinance #2264, seconded by Sara Purdom. Roll Call Vote Aye: Pat Sanchez, Deb Long, Roger Husband, Jim Friedenbach, Sara Purdom, Jocelyn Boyd, and Jeff Griswold. Nay: None. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance, Revising Annual Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2019/2020: Comptroller/Treasurer Brittany Hatteberg stated this is an annual amendment made to the current Budget Ordinance for any corrections before year end. She reviewed the purpose of each amendment. After a brief review, Jeff Griswold motioned to waive 1st read and place on 2nd read and approve Revising Annual Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, Ordinance #2265, seconded by Pat Sanchez. Roll Call Vote
Aye: Deb Long, Roger Husband, Jim Friedenbach, Sara Purdom, Jocelyn Boyd, Jeff Griswold, and Pat Sanchez. Nay: None. Motion passed.
Hiring of a Full Time Administrative Employee: Comptroller/Treasurer Brittany Hatteberg advised the Council after review of 17 applicants, she and Mayor Chris Lain would like to move forward with the hiring of Salina Baltierra Hartman for the Billing Clerk position at a rate of $15.00 per hour. Jeff Griswold motioned to approve the hire of Salina Baltierra Hartman at a starting wage of $15 per hour for the Billing Clerk position, seconded by Pat Sanchez. Roll Call Vote Aye: Jim Friedenbach, Sara Purdom, Jocelyn Boyd, Jeff Griswold, Pat Sanchez, Deb Long, and Roger Husband. Nay: none. Motion passed.
Fireworks Display, Discussion: Mayor Chris Lain recommended discussion on the Fireworks Display for July 2020. He stated due to the pandemic, fundraising could be difficult due to not being able to hold cookouts and requesting businesses for donations; some of which have been closed. After a brief discussion, it was requested this be tabled for further information/review at the 1st meeting in May.
Resolution, Induce the Redevelopment of Certain Property Within the Highway 84 & Wacker Road Redevelopment Project Area (700 Main Street): This is for Sassy Stems, after a brief review, Pat Sanchez motioned to approve Resolution #1196, Induce the Redevelopment of Certain Property Within the Highway 84 & Wacker Rd Redevelopment Project Area, 700 Main Street, seconded by Sara Purdom. All voting in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
Resolution, Induce the Redevelopment of Certain Property Within the Highway 84 & Wacker Road Redevelopment Project Area (708 Main Street): This is for Shiver’s, after a brief review, Pat Sanchez motioned to approve Resolution #1197, Induce the Redevelopment of Certain Property Within the Highway 84 & Wacker Rd Redevelopment Project Area, 708 Main Street, seconded by Deb Long. All voting in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
Resolution, Induce the Redevelopment of Certain Property Within the Highway 84 & Wacker Road Redevelopment Project Area (701 Main Street): This is for the former Pizza Hut building, after a brief review, Sara Purdom motioned to approve Resolution #1198, Induce the Redevelopment of Certain Property Within the Highway 84 & Wacker Rd Redevelopment Project Area, 701 Main Street, seconded by Jocelyn Boyd. All voting in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
Resolution, Induce the Redevelopment of Certain Property Within the Highway 84 & Wacker Road Redevelopment Project Area (115 Main Street) This is the former True Value Property, after a brief review, Jim Friedenbach motioned to approve Resolution #1199, Induce the Redevelopment of Certain Property Within the Highway 84 & Wacker Rd Redevelopment Project Area, 115 Main Street, seconded by Jeff Griswold. All voting in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
CITIZENS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Roger Husband has received an email regarding a dead tree on city property at 520 Eaton Street, Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman will investigate. Jocelyn Boyd was approached about raising the minimum water usage during the stay at home order.
Jim Friedenbach asked Mayor Chris Lain to investigate the BnB License renewals being pushed back like other local licenses have been.
Pat Sanchez asked about the Spring City-Wide Cleanup and if it was possible to push back or change the date. Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman stated one is required in their contract annually with no fixed date, so he will look into when it could be scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT:
With nothing further, Mayor Chris Lain made a motion to adjourn at 8:23 P.M.
https://www.savanna-il.us/meetingagendas/20200428council.pdf
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