City of Fulton City Council met Jan. 11
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Ottens called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM and directed the Deputy Clerk to call the roll. On roll call, Aldermen Paul Banker, Barb Mask, Sue VanKampen, Dan Nederhoff, Margaret Crosthwaite, and Gene Field were present. Alderman King and VanZuiden were absent. Also in attendance were Bill Shirk (via Zoom meeting), CA Dan Clark, PD Chief Nick Neblung, Sgt. Dwayne Hamilton and Deputy Clerk Tammy Garibay.
Pledge of allegiance was recited.
There were no visitors present.
Consent Agenda
Approve consent agenda; approve council meeting minutes from December 14, 2020, and the Bill List – located at the end of the packet. Alderman Crosthwaite motioned, seconded by Alderman VanKampen. Discussion to follow. Alderman Mask asked if there was going to be a Treasurer’s report included with the budget packet on Saturday. CA Clark said it would be included. She also gave thanks to UB Clerk Morgan and PD Administrative Assistant Grant for including a detailed synopsis on the Credit Card Expenditures. It was very detailed and finally very transparent for everyone to view. With no further discussion - Roll call vote - 6 yes - motion carried.
Business
Approve the Resolution of Opposition to Police Reform Resolution in Senate Amendment No. 1, House Bill 3653. Alderman Mask, motioned, seconded by Alderman Crosthwaite. Discussion to follow. Mayor’s brief synopsis of the Bill stated that IL Legislation was looking at drastic measures for Police Department reform. Alderman Mask stated that she had contacted Representative McCombie’s office to voice opinion. The office representative said votes are there to pass the bill, and it would be appreciated to pass a resolution opposing and to forward to as many Illinois government officials as possible. Chief Neblung said it was a general judicial system overhaul. Originally it was trying to be pushed through on a pharmaceutical bill during the first part of the Lame Duck Session. After it wasn’t getting enough attention there, it was presented under a different bill altogether. It has been stated that there will be a vote by noon on January 13, 2020, and local politicians are sure it will pass. The bill itself is over 700 pages. It deals with the legalization of certain drugs, police insurance coverage, SRO’s in school, body cameras, cash bonds and many more changes. It is unsure at this time what actually will be presented inside the bill itself. With no further discussion, roll call vote, 6 yes. Motion carried.
Approve an Ordinance authorizing the Sale of Municipally owned Real Estate (Fulton-Thomson Food Pantry, Inc). Alderman VanKampen motioned, seconded by Alderman Mask. No Discussion. Roll call vote - 7 yes. (Mayor to cast vote also) Motion carried.
Motion to enter the Committee of the Whole Meeting. Alderman Crosthwaite motioned, seconded by Alderman VanKampen Roll Call Vote, 6 Yes. Motion carried. Council entered the Committee of the Whole Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Motion to adjourn meeting. Alderman Mask motioned, Alderman Crosthwaite seconded. All in Favor. 6 yes, meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
https://www.cityoffulton.us/government/city-council/city-council-meeting-minutes/city-of-fulton-council-minutes-january-11-2021.html