City of Morrison City Council met Oct. 25.
Here are 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, Josh West, Vernon Tervelt, and Kevin Bruckner, Jr. Absent: Arlyn Deets.
Other City officials present were City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, Public Services Director Lori Matlack, City Treasurer Margaret Jones, and Police Chief Brian Melton.
Public Comment. None.
Presentation: City Sculpture Display - Charles Yost: ten-minute presentation, five-minute Q&A. [Materials presented].
Presentation: Broadband Access - Cesare Bratta gave a ten-minute presentation informing Council of its firm and company's perspective on installing fiber in Morrison. Council members asked several questions.
Report of City Officers, Department Heads, & Committees. None.
Consent Agenda
Alderman Zuidema removed approval Lot Line Change-Parcel I.D. 09-18-334-012 (not to exceed 40') for later discussion.
Alderman Bruckner moved to approve Consent Agenda items consisting of the following: Regular Session Minutes October 12, 2021; Special Session Minutes October 18, 2021; Bills Payable; Replacement Street Pole proposal; Pay Request #5 Main Street (CORRECTED AMOUNT $535,380.18); Cemetery Roadway Engineering Proposal (Wendler, $15,000); and Purchase of GE tools and forklift (not to exceed $250). Alderman Mahaffey 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.
Items Removed from Consent Agenda (For Discussion and Possible Action).
After Council discussed a potential residential sale, no motion to approve Lot Line Change-Parcel I.D. 09-18-334-012; the motion failed.
Items For Consideration, Discussion & Information
Alderman Bruckner moved to approve Ordinance #21-26 619 E Lincolnway Special Use Permit (C-2 Bar/Tavern). Alderman Zuidema seconded. Council discussed. On a roll call vote of
6 ayes (Mahaffey, Welding, Zuidema, West, Tervelt, and Bruckner), 1 nay (Kruse) and 1 absent (Deets); the motion carried.
CA Dykhuizen discussed various funding mechanisms for the Public Services Building, suggesting two-thirds coming from Utility Funds and one-third from bonds. Alderman Zuidema suggested limiting bond funding to $1 million with the remaining amounts to be met with general funds. Alderman West moved to approve tentative financing strategy for the Public Services Building. Alderman Welding 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.
Alderman Bruckner moved to approve Main Street Speaker System changes due to lack of availability of the original system. 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.
Other Items For Consideration, Discussion & Information
Ruth Eberle discussed her family's idea for landscaping a corner of Grove Hill Cemetery. Eberle's plan included a low wall and several minimal maintenance plantings. Council members asked several questions and thanked the Eberle family for their ideas and would consider their suggestions in the future. [Materials presented].
CA Dykhuizen reviewed upcoming capital improvement projects and invited council members to submit additional projects for consideration.
With no additional business to discuss, Alderman Zuidema moved to adjourn. Alderman West seconded. Without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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