City of Morrison City Council met June 26.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Morrison City Council met in Regular Session on June 26, 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 Administrator Brian Melton recorded the minutes.
Alderpersons present on roll call were Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, Bruckner and Tichler. Absent: West. Other city officials present were City Administrator Melton, City Treasurer Jones, Police Chief Valladares, and Recreational Services Director Jacobs. City Clerk Hemmer was absent.
DECLARATION OF INTENT TO RECORD
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS AND/OR COMMITTEES
Chief Valladares provided a written report and also reported that his department has been busy with Calls for Service and are preparing for the annual Whiteside County Fair.
Rec Services Director Jacobs reported that Tee Ball opening night occurred recently with 94 kids, the Outdoor Adventure Series No. 2 is later this week and he is working on additional sponsorships for the Sports Complex and the Frisbee Golf Course.
Treasurer Maggie Jones, in addition to her regular report presented in the Consent Agenda, complimented Rec Services Director Jacobs on the job he is doing. The Sports Complex is a busy place this summer!
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald Kruse moved to approve the Consent Agenda which included approving Council Meeting Minutes for June 12, 2023 (with four corrections), Bills Payable in the amount of $34,563.15, May Treasurer's Report and Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes for June 20, 2023; seconded by Ald Zuidema. Ayes: Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, Bruckner and Tichler. Nays: None. Absent: West. Motion passed.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Ald Zuidema moved to approve Resolution 23-03 - Resolution for Improvement (IDOT) for 2023 Street Improvement Projects as presented, seconded by Ald Schlegel. Ayes: Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, Tichler and Bruckner. Nays: None. Absent: West. Motion passed.
Ald Tervelt moved to approve Pay Request No. 6, Core and Main LLC for $22,572.95 as presented, seconded by Ald Mahaffey. Ayes: Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, Tichler and Bruckner. Nays: None. Absent: West. Motion passed.
Ald Zuidema moved to approve Change Order No. 6, Core and Main LLC for an increase of $1,420.00 as presented, seconded by Ald Tichler. Ayes: Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, Tichler and Bruckner. Nays: None. Absent: West. Motion passed.
Ald Tervelt moved to approve Pay Request No. 4 & Final, Martin & Company Excavating Inc for $44,218.77 as presented, seconded by Ald Zuidema. Ayes: Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, Tichler and Bruckner. Nays: None. Absent: West. Motion passed.
Ald Schlegel moved to approve Change Order No. 3, Martin & Company Excavating Inc for an increase of $1,511.80 as presented, seconded by Ald Zuidema. Ayes: Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, Tichler and Bruckner. Nays: None. Absent: West. Motion passed.
Mayor Vandermyde removed the action item regarding Alley Closure from the Agenda as the proposed resolution has yet to be prepared.
OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION & INFORMATION
Voting Wards - Mayor Vandermyde provided a brief update on redistricting the wards as he continues to gather information from various sources regarding this task.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Open Meetings Act / Exceptions, Open Meetings Act / Exceptions, 5 ILCS 120/2(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 Mahaffey moved to enter Executive Session; seconded by Ald Tervelt. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: West. Motion passed and Executive Session began at approximately 6:50 pm. The session was audio recorded.
Ald Kruse moved to exit Executive Session, seconded by Ald Zuidema. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: West. Motion passed and Regular Session resumed at approximately 7:17 pm.
ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ald Tervelt moved to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 722, May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2026 as presented, seconded by Ald Bruckner. Ayes: Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, Tichler and Bruckner. Nays: None. Absent: West. Motion passed.
Ald Schlegel moved to approve the Street Foreman Job Description as presented, seconded by Ald Bruckner. Ayes: Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Zuidema, Tervelt, Tichler and Bruckner. Nays: None. Absent: West. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald Zuidema moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ald Tervelt. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:24 pm. without objection.
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