City of Oregon City Council Met July 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Council of the City of Oregon met at 5:30 P.M. The meeting was held in person at the City Hall Council Chambers and on Zoom.
Present:
Mayor Ken Williams Commissioner Tim Krug Commissioner Terry Schuster Commissioner Kurt Wilson Attorney Paul Chadwick City Administrator Darin DeHaan Chief Shawn Melville City Clerk Cheryl Hilton Commissioner Melanie Cozzi
Absent:
Also Present: Corey Buck, Chris Corcoran, Jessica Craft, Dave and Lynette Kent, Jeff Pennington, Dustin Runyon, and Scott Wallace.
Present via Zoom: Terry Plemmons, Tom Przytulski, and Alexa Zoellner.
Commissioner Kurt Wilson started the pledge of allegiance.
Chris Corcoran spoke about safety concerns regarding the Conover Square building.
The City of Oregon recognized Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dave Kent for his recent award as “Wastewater System Operations Specialist of the Year” by Illinois Rural Water Association. Dave was selected for providing selfless and committed service to the water industry.
Commissioner Tim Krug moved to approve the June 22nd, 2021, minutes, Seconded by Commissioner Kurt Wilson.
Roll Call: Krug, Schuster, Wilson, Williams. No Nays. Absent: Cozzi.
Commissioner Terry Schuster moved to approve payroll in the amount of $53,393.52 and the current warrants as listed:
Seconded by Commissioner Kurt Wilson.
Roll Call: Krug, Schuster, Wilson, Williams. No Nays. Absent: Cozzi.
Mayor Ken Williams moved to Approve the Engineering Agreement No. 1 Watermain Replacement Phase 2 Project, Seconded by Commissioner Tim Krug.
Discussion: Mayor Ken Williams stated the watermain work being completed had additional work that needed to be done. The city will be applying for additional funds for this project from the state.
Roll Call: Krug, Schuster, Wilson, Williams. No Nays. Absent: Cozzi.
Commissioner Terry Schuster moved to Approve Ordinance 2021-114 Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property, Seconded by Commissioner Kurt Wilson.
Discussion: Commissioner Terry Schuster stated the city has a surplus of personal property and the ordinance allows for public sale of those items.
Roll Call: Krug, Schuster, Wilson, Williams. No Nays. Absent: Cozzi.
Commissioner Terry Schuster moved to Approve Resolution 2021-8 Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Public Property, Seconded by Commissioner Tim Krug.
Discussion: City Administrator Darin DeHaan said a public list of available items will be posted for 10 days.
Roll Call: Krug, Schuster, Wilson, Williams. No Nays. Absent: Cozzi.
Commissioner Terry Schuster moved to Approve a Façade Grant for Courthouse Tavern, Seconded by Commissioner Kurt Wilson.
Discussion: Commissioner Terry Schuster said everything is in order, just coming to City Council for approval.
Roll Call: Krug, Schuster, Wilson, Williams. No Nays. Absent: Cozzi.
Commissioner Kurt Wilson moved to Approve a Raffle License for Autumn on Parade, Seconded by Commissioner Tim Krug.
Roll Call: Krug, Schuster, Wilson, Williams. No Nays. Absent: Cozzi.
Commissioner Kurt Wilson moved to Approve a Raffle License for Foundation for Focus House, Seconded by Commissioner Tim Krug.
Roll Call: Krug, Schuster, Wilson, Williams. No Nays. Absent: Cozzi.
Mayor Ken Williams stated after Mayor and Commissioner Reports the Council will be going to executive session to discuss a TIF Agreement with HD Venture LLC.
Chief Shawn Melville said the police department is the recipient of a grant to purchase body cameras. The department will be receiving 7 body cameras.
City Administrator Darin DeHaan said BNSF has been unresponsive with the lease for the new railcar. He is working on finding a contact to get this moving along.
City Administrator Darin DeHaan reported the water department is continuing to clean sewers and repair water meters.
Commissioner Terry Schuster reported the information regarding the appropriations are informational only. Approval of the appropriations will be held at the next Council Meeting, and he is happy to discuss any questions. He discussed goals for the fiscal year which included the purchase of a generator for City Hall, paying off a loan that is coming due in August, and a vehicle replacement program
Mayor Ken Williams reminded everyone of the River's Edge Farmer's Market on Thursday.
Commissioner Terry Schuster moved to go into Executive Session at 6:02 to discuss a TIF Agreement with HD Venture LLC, Seconded by Commissioner Tim Krug.
Roll Call: Krug, Schuster, Wilson, Williams. No Nays. Absent: Cozzi.
Commissioner Kurt Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting, Seconded by Commissioner Terry Schuster. Roll Call: Krug, Schuster, Wilson, Williams. No Nays. Absent: Cozzi.
Adjourn: 6:19 P.M.
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