City of Lanark City Council met June 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER/ROLL CALL-Lanark City Council met in regular session at the Lanark City Hall at 7 p.m. Roll call taken by Marilyn Heller, City Clerk, showed Alderpersons present were Kevin Barnes, Brad Knutti, Ed Stern, Mark Macomber, and Lynn Collins. Alderperson Haley Grim was absent.
Mayor Ken Viglietta was present and presiding.
Others present were: Eric LaRue, Kimberly Hilleman, Keenan Dickman, Robb Groharing, Tammy Mount, Jay Mount, James Eckburg, Lana Eckburg, Dave Day, Ann Day, Tammy Burkholder, Joel Harms, Maintenance Manager Jason Alvarado, Attorney Ed Mitchell, Chief Matt Magill, and Clerk Marilyn Heller.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-was led by Alderperson Mark Macomber.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES-MOTION-was made by Alderperson Kevin Barnes and seconded by Alderperson Mark Macomber to accept the minutes of the June 6, 2023 meeting as presented. Motion carried by 5 aye votes. Aye votes: Alderpersons Kevin Barnes, Brad Knutti, Ed Stern, Mark Macomber, and Lynn Collins. Alderperson Haley Grim was absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS- NONE
SPECIAL USE PERMIT – POSSIBLE ACTION – Eric LaRue went over some issues about having the pizza take-out and delivery business in a residential zone area that were brought up at the Public Hearing. Starting with his hours of operation would be Thursday through Sunday from 4pm to 8pm. And they would produce minimal traffic and garbage as there will be no dine in. Chief Magill went over that the Health Department sign off on everything in the building but a plumbing inspection will need to be done upon getting a permit. A MOTION was made by Alderperson Brad to approve the special use permit with of the Health Department approving the plumbing and the hours of operation being 4pm to 8pm Thursday through Sunday. Motion failed from lack of a second. Tabled for next council meeting.
RESOLUTION OF FUNDS/APPROPRIATIONS 105% LIMITATION – ACTION REQUIRED – Attorney Ed Mitchell handed out the Resolution to Determine Estimate of Funds Needed for 2023-2034 Fiscal Year. He then went over the City’s limit is $228,076 and the library’s is limit is $37414.00 totaling $265,490.00 together at the 105% maximum. A MOTION was made by Alderperson Mark Macomber and seconded by Alderperson Brad Knutti to approve 264K in total. Motion carried by 5 aye votes. Aye votes: Alderpersons Kevin Barnes, Brad Knutti, Ed Stern, Mark Macomber, and Lynn Collins. Alderperson Haley Grim was absent.
LANARK POLICE DEPARTMENT JOB DESCRIPTION – POSSIBLE ACTION – Attorney Ed Mitchell handed out the Job Description that included the 3 changes requested at the last meeting. The council discussed that this motion would need a majority vote, so there would have to be 4 aye votes to pass. Mayor Kens votes was needed to get 4 aye votes. A MOTION was made by Alderperson Brad Knutti and seconded by Alderperson Lynn Collins to approve the Lanark Police Department Job Description as presented. Motion carried by 4 aye votes and 2 nay votes. Aye Votes: Alderpersons Kevin Barnes, Brad Knutti, Lynn Collins and Mayor Ken Viglietta. Nay votes: Alderpersons Mark Macomber and Ed Stern. Alderperson Haley Grim was absent.
STANDING COMMITTEES AND BOARDS-POSSIBLE ACTION- None
REPORTS-EMPLOYEES, ATTORNEY, CLERK, TREASURER, ALDERPERSONS AND MAYOR - Maintenance Manager Jason Alvarado – had a surprise visit from the EPA and there were zero violations. He has received the locator and will be starting training in the next month. The detention pond needs cleaned out and he has received two quotes; Fisher $11,148.06 and Chris Morgan Excavating, who did it last time, for $2,500. The council asked if Chris does it, to have a completion date noted in the contract. Lastly, Jason shared that he passed his state water license test and will be sending out his paper work to get license. Alderperson Lynn asked if we have volunteers for weeding the plaza before OSD. Mayor Ken answered that Connie Stern and grandson volunteered and maintenance will work on getting mulch down. Chief Magill – reported that Fehr Graham did an exterior inspection of the Schrader building. They recommended the city notify and require the owner to repair the issues listed. The council discussed negligence and liability. The council gave Matt consent to proceed with the next step, sending the notice. Lastly, he shared that if no response is given from a mowing notice the city can have it done and bill the owner. He has one property he is waiting to hear from. Mayor Ken discussed the letter from the Fox property attorney requesting more information so Ken will be sending pictures of falling tree. Attorney Ed Mitchell – followed up of the comfort station tax buyer that was discussed at the last meeting. The library held a meeting and made resolution to not act on buying this building at this time and to wait if it comes on the market. Clerk Marilyn – shared Mather’s realtor and auctioneer information that was requested by the council at the meeting Mather attended. There are about 40 lead service line surveys left to collect. Lastly, Marilyn gave a summary of the meeting her and mayor Ken had with Chase from Carroll Service. The invoice from the fire will be covered by their insurance and Chase just wanted to keep the city up to date. there are about 12 entities requesting payment form them and some have taken legal action. Attorney Ed Mitchell will reach out to states attorney to get an update on this and asked to have this on the next agenda. Mayor Ken - sent an official request letter to DCEO to release the funds with the help from State Rep. Tony McCombie. Lastly, the new owners of the meet locker have asked for two reserved parking signs in front of their building. Matt will go talk with them further on this matter. Alderperson Mark Macomber – met with JoCarroll Energy briefly and will be having a little committee meeting to discuss this further and bring to the next council meeting. Alderperson Ed Stern – Eckburgs called him asking for the Alderpersons contact information to be added on the city web site. Matt will work in getting it put up.
ADJOURNMENT-MOTION-was made by Alderperson Mark Macomber and seconded by Alderperson Brad Knutti to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Motion carried by 5 voice aye votes.
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