City of Morrison City Council met Jan. 10.
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. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen called the meeting to order. City Clerk Michael Hemmer recorded the minutes. Mayor Scott Vandermyde was absent.
Aldermen present on roll call were Greg Kruse, Sidonna Mahaffey, Harvey Zuidema, Mick Welding, Vernon Tervelt, Josh West (via phone), Kevin Bruckner, Jr, and Arlyn Deets. Absent: none.
Other City officials present were Public Services Director Lori Matlack, Police Chief Brian Melton, and City Treasurer Margaret Jones.
Alderman Zuidema moved to approve Mick Welding as Mayor Pro Tern due to the mayor's absence. Alderman Deets seconded. On a roll call vote of 8 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Zuidema, Welding, Tervelt, West, Bruckner, and Deets), 0 nays, and O absent; the motion carried.
Public Comment. None.
Report of City Officers, Department Heads, & Committees. None.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tern Welding removed the approval of the December 13, 2021 Regular Session Minutes from the Consent Agenda.
Alderman Kruse moved to approve Consent Agenda items consisting of the following: approve Bills Payable, approve November 30, 2021 Treasurer's Report, approve Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 4, 2022, approve Resolution 22-01 -Providing for the abatement of certain taxes levied against real property for General Obligation Refunding Bonds (alternative revenue source) Series 2021, approve Ordinance #22-01 - Ordinance Amending Morrison Municipal Code by Addition to Chapter 54, A New Article Xii To Be Entitled "Non-Highway Vehicles On City of Morrison Public Streets", and approve (selection of) Downtown Garbage Cans. Alderman Tervelt seconded. On a roll call vote of 8 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Zuidema, Welding, Tervelt, West, Bruckner, and Deets), 0 nays, and O absent; the motion carried.
Items Removed from Consent Agenda
Alderman Kruse moved to approve the December 13, 2021 Regular Session Minutes with the correction of Alderman Mahaffey's name with his own regarding the council's move to approve a one-time, year-end bonus of $250 to the city's full-time, non-salaried employees. Alderman Zuidema seconded. On a roll call vote of 8 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Zuidema, Welding,
Tervelt, West, Bruckner, and Deets), 0 nays, and O absent; the motion to change the name carried [the original motion failed during the December 13th council meeting].
Items For Consideration, Discussion & Information
Alderman Deets moved to approve of Surf Air Cooperation Agreement, Water Tower License, and General License. Alderman Bruckner seconded. Jennifer Alvarez of Surf Air answered council's questions regarding timing and implementation. On a roll call vote of 8 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Zuidema, Welding, Tervelt, West, Bruckner, and Deets), 0 nays, and O absent; the motion carried.
Council's approval of 400 E Main Sidewalk Improvement died due to lack of motion.
Alderman Deets moved to approve Temporary Construction Easement (IDOT Route 78). Alderman Bruckner seconded. On a roll call vote of 8 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Zuidema, Welding, Tervelt, West, Bruckner, and Deets), 0 nays, and O absent; the motion carried.
Alderman Mahaffey moved to approve Table Tennis in the Community Room. Alde1man West seconded. CA Dykhuizen reviewed the request with Council. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Kruse, Mahaffey, Zuidema, Welding, West, Bruckner, and Deets), 1 nay (Tervelt), and O absent; the motion carried.
Other Items for Consideration, Discussion & Information. None.
Other Business. None
With no additional business to discuss, Alderman Zuidema motioned for adjournment; Alderman Tervelt seconded. Without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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