City of Savanna City Council met Oct. 26.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Chris Lain called the meeting to order on the said date at 7:05 P.M. Notice of the meeting was delivered to all Council members and posted at 333 Chicago Avenue, Savanna, Illinois, in accordance with the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Chris Lain led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL / ESTABLISH QUORUM:
Mayor Chris Lain declared the establishment of a quorum with members in attendance Mayor Chris Lain, Pat Sanchez, Jocelyn Boyd, Nick Law, Jim Friedenbach, Peter King, Jeff Griswold, Tevan Hartman, and Debbie Long was absent. Non-members in attendance Police Chief Jeff Doran, Comptroller/Treasurer Brittany Hatteberg, Attorney Phil Jensen, Fire Chief Scott Wolfe, Jared Fluhr with MSA, News Media: Mike Nester, Paul Hartman, Andrea Rumler with Winkel, Parker & Foster, Brent Corey, Marne LaShelle, and City Clerk Betsy Kinder.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
After review, Pat Sanchez motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Jocelyn Boyd. All voting in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Consideration of the Minutes of the October 12, 2021 Regular Meeting: After a brief review, Jocelyn Boyd motioned to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from October 12, 2021, seconded by Peter King. All voting in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee, 10-12-21:
Fischer Excavating Pay Application #11 Final Payment: This item was tabled from the previous meeting until further information was provided. Jared Fluhr with MSA stated Fischer would like to receive payment and is withholding about $82,000 from Sjostrom. Discussion was had on deciding if the city should withhold $82,000 plus additional retainage to ensure the road was completed to our satisfaction. A warranty walk thru will be done in May 2023, at that point if everything is satisfactory the final payment can be made. MSA is recommending to make payment less the $81,859.94 that Fischer is holding from Sjostrom. After a brief discussion, Pat Sanchez motioned to pay Fischer $175,467.03 and hold back the $81,859.94 until end of warranty which is May 29, 2023, seconded by Tevan Hartman. Roll Call Vote Aye: Jim Friedenbach, Pat Sanchez, Tevan Hartman, and Jocelyn Boyd. Nay: Jeff Griswold, Nick Law, and Peter King. Motion passed.
TIF Committee, 10-20-21:
Status of previous TIF Applications/Agreements with Possibility of Repeal: Pat Sanchez reported that letters had been sent out to all 6 businesses, he only heard back from one. City Attorney Phil Jensen will be completing repeal resolutions to be discussed at a future council meeting.
Baggers, TIF Evaluation:
Pat Sanchez reported that he did not take a vote in this due to personal interest. After a brief discussion, Nick law motioned to table this until more information was sent to Full Council Members, seconded by Peter King. All voting in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
Candy Rush, Status: City Attorney Phil Jensen will be sending them a letter informing them they are no longer eligible for TIF since they sold the business.
Nick Law motioned to approve the TIF Committee Report as given, seconded by Jocelyn Boyd. All voting in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
Personnel Committee, 10-26-21:
Personnel Committee meeting was canceled due to no quorum.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Winkel, Parker, & Foster, CPA-PC, Presentation of Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Audit: Andrea Rumler gave her report on the Fiscal Year 2020/2021. She stated the refuse garbage rate was increased, however the increase was never approved by Council. The city did receive a letter stating Moring had to increase the rate however it was never presented. It is her recommendation to have an ordinance stating the rate for refuse service. After her report Pat Sanchez motioned to approve the Winkel, Parker, & Foster, CPA-PC, Presentation of Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Audit, seconded by Jocelyn Boyd. All voting in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Project Update, MSA: Jared Fluhr with MSA gave an update on all the projects that have been going on and answered questions. An update was sent to council outlining the changes to the road project, OSLAD Grant discussions should continue, MSA is working on updating system maps, and Wacker Road final payment to Fischer was discussed earlier.
Request of Easement, BNSF: Tabled at this time.
NEW BUSINESS: No New Business to be discussed.
CITIZENS, COUNCIL MEMBERS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
5ILCS 120/2 (C)(1) Consideration and Discussion of the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, Dismissal of Specific Employees or to Hear Testimony on a Complaint Lodged Against an Employee: Pat Sanchez motioned to go into Executive Meeting at 7:55 P.M., seconded by Tevan Hartman. Roll Call Vote Aye: Jim Friedenbach, Jeff Griswold, Pat Sanchez, Nick Law, Tevan Hartman, Jocelyn Boyd, and Peter King. Nay: None. Motion passed.
Pat Sanchez motioned to return to Regular Full Council, seconded by Tevan Hartman. Roll Call Vote Aye: Jim Friedenbach, Jeff Griswold, Pat Sanchez, Nick Law, Tevan Hartman, Jocelyn Boyd, and Peter King. Nay: None. Motion passed.
APPOINTMENTS:
Superintendent of Public Works, Balance of 4 Year Term:
After returning from Executive Session, it was stated Mayor Chris Lain would like to appoint Brent Corey to the Superintendent of Public Works position for the balance of the 4 year term. Brent Corey would be paid $36.08 per hour with an annual salary of $75,046.40, Pat Sanchez motioned to approve Brent Corey as the new Superintendent of Public Works, seconded by Nick Law. Roll Call Vote Aye: Jim Friedenbach, Jeff Griswold, Pat Sanchez, Nick Law, Tevan Hartman, Jocelyn Boyd, and Peter King. Nay: None. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT:
https://www.savanna-il.us/meetingagendas/20211026council.pdf
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