City of Morrison City Council met Oct. 13.
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 Pam1ier called the meeting to order. Acting City Clerk Scott Vandermyde recorded the minutes. Aldermen present on roll call were: Dale Eizenga, Ken Mahaffey, Mick Welding, Harvey Zuidema, Vernon Tervelt, Josh West, Kevin Bruckner Jr. and Arlyn Deets. Other City officials present were City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen and Public Services Director Lori Matlack.
Alderman Mahaffey moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following: September 28, 2020 Regular Session Minutes and Bills Payable. Alderman Eizenga seconded. On a roll call vote of 8 ayes (Eizenga, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, West, Bruckner and Deets) and 0 nays, the motion carried.
Items for Consideration and Possible Action
1. City Administrator Dykhuizen presented the Renewal of Agreement between City and Odell Library with no changes recommended from the expiring Agreement. Alderman Deets moved to approve the Agreement as presented and Alderman Zuidema seconded. On a roll call vote of 8 ayes (Eizenga, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, West, Bruclmer and Deets) and 0 nays, the motion carried.
2. City Administrator Dykhuizen presented the Memorandum of Understanding with Crossroads Community Church noting that there are no long-term privileges or exemptions, the business community is protected and a future potential liquor license in the former Donnybrook location is also protected. Alderman Welding moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding as presented and Alderman Bruckner seconded. On a roll call vote of 8 ayes (Eizenga, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, West, Bruckner and Deets) and 0 nays, the motion carried.
Other Items for Consideration, Discussion & Information
1. City Administrator Dykhuizen presented the attached Revised Project Schedule for the Main Street Redevelopment Project including a detailed sequence of events. Mayor Pannier stated that more detailed plans are available for inspection at City Hall. He also pointed out that the span of time between opening bids and awarding the contract has been lengthened from the timeline as originally contemplated. Alderman Welding asked if the bids would include the option to choose asphalt or concrete. City Administrator Dykhuizen responded in the affirmative. City Administrator Dykhuizen stated that there is detail on water main work on the side streets with the exception of Cherry Street because that is a state highway. City Administrator Dykhuizen presented the attached bond issuance scenarios from Speer Financial. 20-year and 25-year terms were presented. Alderman West noted a slight difference in the principal between the two scenarios and City Administrator Dykhuizen agreed to investigate and return with an explanation at a later time.
2. City Administrator Dykhuizen presented the attached guidance sheet from the Illinois Municipal League regarding Remote Meetings. Mayor Pannier described the current remediation stage. City Administrator Dykhuizen described the process for conducting remote meetings and said the next regular Council meeting will take place by remote access. There needs to be access for the public to dial in. The Community Room at Odell Library is not well-equipped for the required internet access so the meeting will be nm from the Board Room at City Hall.
Mayor Pannier described a current ordinance regarding memorial height at Grove Hill Cemetery. The existing ordinance of 32 inches maximum height has not been followed consistently. There is a pending case that will violate the limit if the monument is installed as contemplated. Mayor Pannier encouraged the Council to consider whether to remove the restiiction altogether, consider a different (greater) height limit, or some other approach. Alderman Zuidema described other stone and marker considerations including placement of a large marker in the center of a group of contiguous lots organized in a square and all owned by one person, for example. Mayor Pannier reiterated his request that the Aldennen give the situation some thought and be prepared to act in the future.
With no additional business to discuss, Alderman Eizenga moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Zuidema (all ayes). Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
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