City of Morrison City Council met Aug. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Morrison City Council met in Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. in the Morrison Community Room, 307 S Madison St., Morrison, IL. Mayor Everett Pannier called the meeting to order. Acting City Clerk Scott Vandermyde recorded the minutes.
Aldermen present on roll call were: Ken Mahaffey, Harvey Zuidema, Kevin Bruckner Jr., Vernon Tervelt, Josh West and Dale Eizenga.
Other City officials present were City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, Chief of Police Brian Melton and City Treasurer John Prange.
There were no Public Comments.
Alderman Eizenga moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following: July 27, 2020 Regular Session Minutes; Bills Payable; Approval of old Street Department Demolition Bid ($8600). Alderman Bruckner seconded. Ordinance Numbers 20-16, 20-17 and 20-18 were removed from the Consent Agenda. On a roll call vote of 6 ayes (Eizenga, Tervelt, Mahaffey, Zuidema, West and Bruckner) and O nays, the motion carried.
There was discussion of whether allowing a fence height of eight feet versus the standard six would set a precedent. The property owner was present and described the situation. Alderman Eizenga moved to approve Ordinance Numbers 20-16, 20-17 and 20-18. Alderman Zuidema seconded. On a roll call vote of 6 ayes (Mahaffey, Eizenga, Zuidema, Tervelt, West and Bruckner) and ( nays, the motion carried.
Alderman Welding arrived at 7:15 p.m.
Items for Consideration and Possible Action:
1. Alderman Zuidema moved to approve A Resolution Awarding Contract to Martin & Company for Road Wok on Ash and Cedar Street, Utilizing Motor Fuel Tax Monies. Alderman Eizenga seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Mahaffey, Eizenga, Zuidema, Tervelt, West, Bruckner and Welding) and 0 nays, the motion was approved.
2. Alderman West moved to approve to Purchase a JetScan II sewer camera ($11,750). Alderman Zuidema seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Mahaffey, Eizenga, Zuidema, Tervelt, West, Bruckner and Welding) and 0 nays, the motion was approved.
3. The Agreement Between City of Morrison and FOP May 1, 2020 – April 30, 2023 was discussed. The wage schedule contains five additional years of service steps (years 2, 7, 12, 17 and 22). Alderman Zuidema moved to return the agreement to the FOP with the proposal to remove those five steps. Alderman Mahaffey seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Mahaffey, Eizenga, Zuidema, Tervelt, West, Bruckner and Welding) and O nays, the motion was approved.
Other Items For Consideration, Discussion, and Information:
1. Discuss Flag Protocol. Mayor Pannier reported that the Governor's Proclamation regarding flags being flown at half-staff is still in effect. No action was taken.
Executive Session:
1. Pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1), Alderman Mahaffey made a motion to enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employee(s), seconded by Alderman Eizenga. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Mahaffey, Zuidema, Tervelt, West, Bruckner, Eizenga and Welding) and O nays the motion passed. Executive Session began at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Regular Session resumed at 8:25 p.m. No action was taken as a result of Executive Session.
With no additional business to discuss, Alderman Mahaffey moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Eizenga (all ayes). Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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