City of Morrison City Council Met June 28.
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 Scott Vandermyde called the meeting to order. City Clerk Michael Hemmer recorded the minutes.
Aldermen present on roll call were Greg Kruse, Sidonna Mahaffey, Mick Welding, Harvey Zuidema, Vernon Tervelt, Kevin Bruckner, Jr, and Arlyn Deets. Absent: Alderman Josh West.
Other City officials present were City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, Public Services Director Lori Matlack and Police Chief Brian Melton.
Public Comment was opened at 7:02 p.m. There was no public comment.
Report of City Officers, Department Heads, & Committees
Chief Melton reported that 20 non-highway permits have been issued for ATV/golf carts so far. He estimated there were 3-4 permits issued to city residents and the rest were for residents outside of city limits. After being asked by Alderman Tervelt, Chief Melton reiterated that these vehicles "can't be on the pedestrian trails”. Violators, when caught, would be ticketed.
City Administrator Dykhuizen reported that repairs on Crocker Bridge were being made but reconstruction is scheduled for 2026 by the State; he is waiting for quotes for replacing the Community Room's outside double door; waiting for a list of priority city tree removals by Ryan's Tree Service which will be presented at the next Council meeting and that the Morrison Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will be resigning at their next meeting. Katie Selburg, Parks and Recreation Coordinator will continue to act as a liaison with other P&R groups, e.g., Friends of the Parks.
Consent Agenda
Alderman Zuidema moved to approve Consent Agenda items consisting of the following: Approval of Regular Session Minutes June 14, 2021; Refer Sign Variance request to Planning & Zoning Commission – 115 W Main St; and Boards & Commissions Appointments: Lynn Kenady - HPC. Alderman Welding seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, Bruckner, and Deets), 1 absent (West) and ( nays; the motion carried.
Items Removed from Consent Agenda (For Discussion and Possible Action)
Alderman Deets moved to approve Bills Payable after Aldermen Tervelt and Zuidema requested that future Bills Payable reporting include account breakouts. Alderman Welding seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, Bruckner, and Deets), 1 absent (West) and ( nays; the motion carried.
Alderman Deets moved to refer Setback Variance request to Planning & Zoning Commission - 407 South St. Alderman Bruckner seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, Bruckner, and Deets), 1 absent (West) and ( nays.
Alderman Zuidema moved to approve April and May Treasurer's Report excluding page 13 of the meeting's documents. Alderman Welding seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, Bruckner, and Deets), 1 absent (West) and 0 nays.
Items For Consideration, Discussion & Information
Matt Hansen of Willett-Hoffman discussed the city's 100–120-year-old water system and its need for repair and update; meters being replaced and updated; and dead end lines converted into a looped system for maintaining pressure and safety. Alderman Tervelt discussed water problems in his ward. Alderman Mahaffey moved to approve Design Water System Phase II. Alderman Kruse seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, Bruckner, and Deets), 1 absent (West) and ( nays.
CA Dykhuizen went over the plans to increase parking spaces behind city hall. Alderman Deets moved to approve City Hall Parking Lot Plans. Alderman Bruckner seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, Bruckner, and Deets), 1 absent (West) and 0 nays.
Alderman Welding moved to approve Jackson and Elm St Project – Helm Civil. Alderman Deets seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, Bruckner, and Deets), 1 absent (West) and 0 nays.
CA Dykhuizen discussed GE plans to raise the building on their property and also giving the city a lease to continue renting one of their buildings for city trucks, equipment and supplies until March 2022. Alderman Welding moved to approve GE Lease. Alderman Deets seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, Bruckner, and Deets), 1 absent (West) and O nays.
Alderman Zuidema asked about the city's ability to run a flavored ice station on its own at the ballfield. CA Dykhuizen reviewed the city's lack of functioning equipment and personnel to run this concession on their own. Alderman Kruse moved to approve Kona Vendor. Alderman Mahaffey seconded. On a roll call vote of 6 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Bruckner, and Deets), 1 nay (Tervelt) and 1 absent (West).
Other Items for Consideration, Discussion & Information
CA Dykhuizen gave the Council a review for the city's need for a Public Services Building. Despite Aldermen Welding and Zuidema being on the development committee, both felt their opinions on the building were not reflected in the plans. CA Dykhuizen will contact the architect for the building and invite them to the next council meeting. In the meantime, Aldermen Welding and Zuidema would try to meet with firm prior to the next council meeting. Additionally, CA Dykhuizen will talk to the owner of South Grape St about the tree removal.
With no additional business to discuss, Alderman Zuidema moved to adjourn. Alderman Welding seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, Bruckner, and Deets), 1 absent (West) and 0 nays; the motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
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