City of East Dubuque City Council met Oct. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. 22-1001 Call to Order – Mayor
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Alderman Belken, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Hoffman, Alderman Walsh and Attorney Kurt
2. 22-1002 Staff Reports
a. City Manager Report
i. Blackhawk Hills Regional Council
Shared the annual report with members and report was included in packet.
ii. Gramercy Park Project Update
The grant was submitted on time. Wanted to also commend the efforts of Dan Pepin and Julie Neebel on putting this together so quickly. Jeff Trannel also has received a $20,000 commitment.
iii. Public Works Real Estate Update
Is a parcel that we exchanged with SELCO but was contaminated. Was approached by attorney for SELCO wanting to wrap this up to finish this transaction. City has hired Terracon and they are working with the Illinois EPA to resolve the remaining issues.
iv. Building Permit Update
Having seen a lot of activity in building permits. In the last three months, have issued a $250,000 remodeling permit, a $400,000 new home permit, a $350,000 remodeling permit and the library permit for app. $1.5 million. Also working on three new permits in addition working with a developer of a 27-lot subdivision.
v. Council Rules and Procedures
Have just gotten away from the rules of procedures that were adopted in June 2019. Want to have the council to relook at Section 7 Rights of Public and Section 8 Speakers from the Floor. This was included in packet.
vi. Diane Gallagher Email
Diane sent email that details a referendum that will be on the November 8th ballot. The referendum is funding for EMS Services. The city will not get any of this funding.
vii. Andrew Chesney Letter
Received a nice letter from Andrew Chesney for City’s support of Gramercy Park project.
viii. AHVA Agreement
AHVA has decided to partner with City on an engineering study to determine the repairs needed for the Sidney Street retaining wall.
Hyacinth St. will be go to Cherry since DOT does not like where it is now. This will be a major project and will not be done till Oxford is done.
b. Mayor Report
Gramercy Park is beautiful and the blacktopped Desoto is nice.
c. Alderman Report
i. Belken
ii. Burgmeier
iii. Fluhr
iv. Hoffmann
Working with Mark Fluhr about getting Montgomery Ave. open.
v. Walsh
d. City Attorney, Terry Kurt
e. Police Chief, Luke Kovacic
f. Public Works Director, Mark Fluhr
i. Current Project Update
Getting rock to people who want it in the Flats area and blacktop done after milling.
g. Fire Chief, Joe Heim
3. 22-1003 Speakers from the Floor
Michelle VanOstrand 312 Peach – Why is the agenda not placed on website? Supposed to have
48 hours for an amended agenda. Asked about posting minutes and received message back from City Manager Herrig that will resume some time in the future when staffing allows.
Don Slaats 200 Sinsinawa – With everyone resigning why not keep Treasure in place? Hard believing that she just resigned. Not adding up to him.
Alderman Hoffmann – It is a personnel issue and can’t comment.
4. 22-1004 Consent Agenda (City Council Minutes 09/19/22, Public Safety Report(s), Warrants, Zoning Minutes and Correspondence)
Motion by Alderman Walsh to Consent Agenda (City Council Minutes 09/19/22, Public Safety Report(s), Warrants, Zoning Minutes and Correspondence) second by Alderman Fluhr ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Belken, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Hoffmann, Alderman Walsh and Mayor Degenhardt Motion carried
OLD BUSINESS:
5. 22-0921 Discussion and Possible Action on a Timeclock in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Degenhardt, City Manager Herrig
Had info in packet and background on how it would work.
Motion by Alderman Fluhr to Have a Timeclock with no second.
No action taken.
NEW BUSINESS:
6. 22-1005 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Additional Video Gaming Terminals for Bluff City in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Degenhardt, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderman Belken to Approve Additional Video Gaming Terminals for Bluff City second by Alderman Burgmeier ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Belken, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Hoffmann, Alderman Walsh and Mayor Degenhardt Motion carried
7. 22-1006 Discussion and Possible Action on Street Sweeping and Parking Ticket Ordinances in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Degenhardt, City Manager Herrig
Don Slaats – Issues because of parking ticket. One customer dropping off didn’t realize parking because of street sweep. Came and talked with City Manager Herrig but he let Don know that he doesn’t get involved with tickets. Don says not sure why City Manager Herrig was not able to take care of ticket for him. He has done stuff for the city and not charge them.
Mayor Degenhardt – Had discussion with Don that he thinks sweep 2 times a week is too much.
Don Slaats – It is just his opinion on not 2 times a week. Thinks should get rid of tickets because of bars opening at 5 am. People park in his spots but this customer didn’t.
City Manager Herrig – He does not have authority to waive tickets. Can bring it to the judge and she would be able to waive.
Mark Fluhr – If they don’t write tickets people will not move vehicles for street sweeping. Time all vehicles need to be cleared off street is when there is 2 inches or more of snow.
Don Slaats – Why warning one week and then three weeks later it is a ticket?
Chief Kovacic – Don’t know the situation.
Alderman Hoffmann – Maybe we will need to change signs because of new time of bars in morning.
Chief Kovacic – Amount of tickets written varies week by week.
Alderman Burgmeier – Will need to figure something out.
Will make something for next meeting.
No action needed.
8. 22-1007 Discussion and Possible Action to Amend Liquor License for The Annex and Bluff City Pending Completed Application in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Degenhardt, City Manager Herrig
Bluff City did not get application into City Hall. So will not be doing anything at this time.
Motion by Alderman Belken to Amend Liquor License for The Annex second by Alderman Fluhr ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Belken, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Hoffmann, Alderman Walsh and Mayor Degenhardt Motion carried
9. 22-1008 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Loan Request #7 for IEPA PWSLP 17-4205 in the Amount of $159,246.77 Including Origin Design’s Invoice #77759 and Louie’s Trenching Pay Application #6 in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Degenhardt, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderman Walsh to Approve Loan Request #7 for IEPA PWSLP 17-4205 in the Amount of $159,246.77 Including Origin Design’s Invoice #77759 and Louie’s Trenching Pay Application #6 second by Alderman Hoffmann ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Belken, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Hoffmann, Alderman Walsh and Mayor Degenhardt Motion carried
10. 22-1009 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Contract B Louie’s Trenching Change Order #3 in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Degenhardt, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderman Burgmeier to Approve Contract B Louie’s Trenching Change Order #3 second by Alderman Walsh ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Belken, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Hoffmann, Alderman Walsh and Mayor Degenhardt Motion carried
11. 22-1010 Executive Session: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Personnel Matters / Mayor Degenhardt, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderman Belken to Go into Executive Session second by Alderman Walsh ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Belken, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Hoffmann, Alderman Walsh and Mayor Degenhardt Motion carried
Motion by Alderman Burgmeier to Leave Executive Session second by Alderman Walsh ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Belken, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Hoffmann, Alderman Walsh and Mayor Degenhardt Motion carried
12. 22-1011 Discussion and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Degenhardt, City Manager Herrig
No action needed.
13. 22-1012 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Resolution No. 22-1012 A Resolution Authorizing Mayor Randy Degenhardt and City Manager Loras Herrig to be the Designated Signers for All Accounts at Dubuque Bank and Trust in Dubuque, Iowa / Mayor Degenhardt, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderman Walsh to Approve Resolution No. 22-1012 A Resolution Authorizing Mayor Randy Degenhardt and City Manager Loras Herrig to be the Designated Signers for All Accounts at Dubuque Bank and Trust in Dubuque, Iowa second by Alderman Burgmeier ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Belken, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Hoffmann, Alderman Walsh and Mayor Degenhardt Motion carried
14. 22-1013 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Resolution No. 22-1013 Appointing Desiree Scharpf as the Authorization for the City of East Dubuque in All Matters Related to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Degenhardt, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderman Belken to Approve Resolution No. 22-1013 Appointing Desiree Scharpf as the Authorization for the City of East Dubuque in All Matters Related to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund second by Alderman Burgmeier ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Belken, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Hoffmann, Alderman Walsh and Mayor Degenhardt Motion carried
15. 22-1014 Adjourn
End Time: 7:07 p.m.
Motion by Alderman Walsh to Adjourn second by Alderman Fluhr ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Belken, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Hoffmann, Alderman Walsh and Mayor Degenhardt Motion carried
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