City of Morrison City Council Met July 12.
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, Josh West, and Kevin Bruckner, Jr. Absent: Alderman Arlyn Deets.
Other City officials present were City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, Public Services Director Lori Matlack, City Treasurer Margaret Jones and Police Sargent Kevin Soenksen.
CA Dykhuizen requested the Main Street Banner Flag item be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of the Morrison Chamber of Commerce.
Alderman Bruckner moved to approve Consent Agenda items consisting of the following: Approval of Regular Session Minutes June 28, 2021; Bills Payable; Resolution #21 08 Building Levy Resolution Providing For The Levy Of An Additional Tax Of .02% Of The Value Of All Of The Taxable Property In The City Of Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois For The Maintenance, Repairs And Alterations Of Library Buildings And Equipment; and Refer Setback Variance request to Planning & Zoning Commission - 207 Cedar St. Alderman Mahaffey seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, West, and Bruckner), 1 absent (Deets) and O nays; the motion carried.
The item removed from the Consent Agenda (Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes) was discussed. Alderman Zuidema pointed out that P/Z passed the 619 E Lincolnway Special Permit request narrowly by a 3:2 vote. He then moved to approve the June 30, 2021 P/Z Minutes. Alderman Welding seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, West and Bruckner), 1 absent (Deets) and 0 nays; the motion carried.
Items For Consideration, Discussion & Information
1. Alderman Zuidema discussed design plans for the Public Services Building. Councilmembers present questioned Alderman Zuidema regarding the differences between his design plans and Willett-Hoffman's plans. Noah Carmichael of Fehr Graham discussed his company's proposal and answered council's questions. Public Works crew leader Mike Garland discussed his department's preferences and his experience with other public works agencies.
2. Alderman West suggested that Alderman Zuidema's proposal be checked against code, standardize the door heights to 14', investigate geotherm heating and have city crews review the proposal. The design was tabled for further review. Council discussed approving 619 E Lincolnway Special Use Permit (C-2 Bar/Tavern). Property owner Pete Harkness explained his plans for the space and took questions from Council. Alderman Kruse moved to approve. Alderman Bruckner seconded. On a roll call vote of 1 aye (Bruckner), 6 nays (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, and West) and 1 absent (Deets); the motion failed.
3. Alderman Welding moved to approve Consideration of Refuse Hauling Services which includes 65-gallon toters. Alderman West seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, West and Bruckner), 1 absent (Deets) and 0 nays; the motion carried.
4. Alderman Welding moved to approve Ordinance #21-14, An Ordinance Providing For A Variation To The Zoning Code Of The City Of Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois, Varying The Side Yard Setback Requirements As Contained In Section 62.142 (K) Entitled R-2 General Residential District. Alderman Bruckner seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, West and Bruckner), 1 absent (Deets) and 0 nays; the motion carried.
5. Alderman Zuidema moved to approve Ordinance #21-15, An Ordinance Providing For A Variation To The Zoning Code Of The City Of Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois, Varying The Front Yard Setback & Side Yard Setback Requirements As Contained In Section 62.142 (i & k) Entitled R-2 General Residential District. Alderman Mahaffey seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, West and Bruckner), 1 absent (Deets) and ( nays; the motion carried.
6. Alderman Tervelt moved to approve Main Street Project Pay Request #2 ($728,785.56). Alderman Welding seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, West and Bruckner), 1 absent (Deets) and 0 nays; the motion carried.
7. Council discussed approving Hartz Lock Community Room West door replacement plans. Council ordered Public Works to look at other solutions and vendors. Motion was tabled for further review.
8. Alderman Mahaffey moved to approve Annual Tree Maintenance/Removal RTS ($13,930 est). Alderman Welding seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, West and Bruckner), 1 absent (Deets) and 0 nays; the motion carried.
9. Alderman Mahaffey moved to approve removal of tree at 412 S Grape (at owner's expense). Alderman Tervelt seconded. On a roll call vote of 6 ayes (Kruse, Welding, Zuidema, Tervelt, and Bruckner), 1 abstain (Mahaffey), 1 nay (West) and 1 absent (Deets); the motion carried.
Other Items for Consideration, Discussion & Information
1. Adam Schaefer discussed developing trails around the quarry establishing a 3 mile/5k pathway. Volunteers would make paths and add steps where needed. Council agreed to make this an actionable item in a future meeting
2. Council discussed Grove Hill Cemetery Road Improvements. A representative of Northwest Survey will attend next Council meeting to discuss the cemetery's updated survey.
3. CA Dykhuizen discussed street improvement plans: Wall St to Winfield St, infrastructure bill and plans for the next phase of improvements.
4. Noah Carmichael (Fehr Graham) discussed a sewer system preventative maintenance grant application and funds were available as a block grant if sewers served low/middle income housing. The city would need an income study to apply. CA Dykhuizen would review.
With no additional business to discuss, Alderman Zuidema moved to adjourn. Alderman Tervelt seconded. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, West, Tervelt, and Bruckner), 1 absent (Deets) and O nays; the motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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