City of Morrison City Council met May 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Morrison City Council met in Regular Session on May 8, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Morrison Community Room, 307 South Madison Street, Morrison, Illinois. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Vandermyde. City Clerk Hemmer recorded the minutes.
Alderpersons present on roll call were Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, West, Bruckner and Tichler. Absent: none. Other City officials present were City Administrator Melton, Police Chief Valladares, and Recreational Services Director Jacobs.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST TO RECORD
None.
OATH OF OFFICE
Alderpersons Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler and City Clerk Hemmer took the Oath of Office for this new session of City Council (FY24).
PUBLIC COMMENT
State Senate Aid to Win Stoller (R-District 37), Dawn Tubbs introduced herself to Council, described her background and offered her assistance for any constituent issues.
Resident George Pelka discussed with Council a proposed exception to the 8" yard growth regulation for "natural habitats" and that neutered, vaccinated and registered cats should not be considered in city regulations as feral animals. Council offered to look into both matters.
REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS, AND/OR COMMITTEES
Police Chief Valladares reported that his department is reviewing a CAD/Records Management system based on costs, feasibility, and features. Also, that a new officer was hired and would start in two weeks.
Recreational Services Director Jacobs reported that youth soccer had been rescheduled, that Summer Youth Army Bootcamp would start on June 2, the Morrison Outdoor Park Adventure had been extended and that Youth T-ball would soon start. The City's pickleball courts had been cleaned up with the help of Janet and Jim Fisher.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald Mahaffey moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, which included to approve Council Meeting Minutes for April 24, 2023 and approve Bills Payable; seconded by Ald West. Ayes: Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, West, Bruckner and Tichler. Nays: None. Motion passed.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None.
OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION & INFORMATION
Ald Zuidema moved to approve Street Closure Request, Department of Fun, May 20; seconded by Ald Mahaffey. By voice vote: all ayes; no nays. Motion passed.
Ald West moved to approve purchase of Tables, Podium & Chairs, SBM of Sterling - $16,316.50; seconded by Ald Bruckner. Following discussion; Ayes: Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, West, Bruckner and Tichler. Nays: Kruse, Mahaffey. Motion passed.
Ald Bruckner moved to approve Sealcoating Sports Complex Parking Lot & Paths, Dadson's Sealcoating, $18,200; seconded by Ald West. Following discussion; Motion was tabled.
Ald Tervelt moved to approve seeking bids on sealcoating Sports Complex Parking Lot & Paths; seconded by Ald West. Following discussion; by voice vote: all ayes; no nays. Motion passed.
Ald Zuidema moved to approve Pay Request #5, Water Meter Project, Core and Main LLC, $125,343.00; seconded by Ald Mahaffey. Following discussion; Ayes: Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, West, Bruckner and Tichler. Nays: None. Motion passed.
Ald Kruse moved to approve Change Order #5, Water Meter Project, Core and Main LLC, increase of $1,970.00; seconded by Ald Bruckner. Following discussion; Ayes: Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, West, Bruckner and Tichler. Nays: None. Motion passed.
OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION & INFORMATION
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Open Meetings Act / Exceptions, Open Meetings Act / Exceptions, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) "The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees..." and 2(c)(2) "Collective negotiating matters ..." and 2(c)(5) "To discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body ...", Ald Tervelt made a motion to enter Executive Session; seconded by Ald Zuidema. All ayes. Motion passed and Executive Session began at approximately 7:20 pm. The session was audio recorded.
Ald Kruse moved to exit Executive Session, seconded by Ald Zuidema. Ayes: Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, West, Bruckner and Tichler. Nays: None. Motion passed and Regular Session resumed at 8:18 p.m.
Ald Kruse moved to approve Non-Bargaining Unit Employee Compensation FY24 for King and Davis to increase 7% or $25.68 per hour; CA Melton's salary would increase 3% or $92,680 p.a. on his one-year anniversary date on 10/1/2023. Increases for Recreational Services Director Jacobs and Police Chief Valladares will be considered by council upon their anniversary dates of 01/12/2024 and 02/1/2024 respectively. Motion seconded by Ald Zuidema. Ayes: Ayes: Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, West, Bruckner and Tichler. Nays: None. Motion passed.
Adjournment. Ald Zuidema moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ald Mahaffey. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:20 pm, without objection.
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