City of East Dubuque City Council met July 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
1. 23-0701 Call to Order – Mayor Digman
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier, Alderperson Robey, Mayor Digman and Attorney Hess
2. 23-0702 Recognition of City Attorney Kurt for Years of Service in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / City Manager Herrig
Recognition of 25 years working with the City of East Dubuque. Mayor Digman presented and read the plaque.
Attorney Kurt – Was September 1990 when he got the call to ask if he would represent the City of East Dubuque. He enlightened us with the story of his first meeting and as he says that was how the story began. One of his mottos is always leave it better than the way you found it.
No action required.
3. 23-0703 Staff Reports
a. City Manager Report
b. Mayor Report
Wanted to thank everyone that took part in the Independence Day Celebration. Had a great turn out. Wanted to also give a shout out to public works for getting everything set up and break down for them. The Fire Department had their people present walking through the crowd and that was appreciated. Desiree gets a big shout out for coordinating with the Police Department to get the lights off since the fish flies decided it was a good night to come out. Talked with some of the business owners and they were happy with the turnout.
c. Alderperson Report
i. Belken
Welcomed Galena Gazette back.
ii. Burgmeier
310 Greenwood was supposed to clean up behind garage. Knows Luke went up to let them know that they needed to clean it up. Would like to see that they get this cleaned up also.
iii. Degenhardt
iv. Fluhr
v. Meier
vi. Robey
Need to address burn ban with as dry as it is.
Chief Heim – we do not have anything this has to come from the state. The City might be able to an ordinance? The Fire Department cannot do a ban themselves.
Large flames above her house.
Chief Heim – Just need to call the Fire Department. They are required to put out when there is a complaint. Regular fires there is a set back from buildings.
Car parked on Clarendon, Sherwood and down on Wisconsin Ave.
d. City Attorney, Susan Hess
e. Police Chief, Luke Kovacic
f. Public Works Director, Mark Fluhr
Will be working on pressure reducing valves next week will need to get letters out. Will talk with the ladies to get that written up. Should take a week but might be a couple.
g. Fire Chief, Joe Heim
i. Chemical Plant Donation
They are going to fund the SCVA Compressor which costs almost $50,000.00. Do have a loaner compressor and are good to go now.
In September we have Insurance Services Offices going to be here for inspections for our fire rating so working on that stuff.
Thanks to Mark and the city works for getting the hydrants tested for them.
4. 23-0704 Speakers from the Floor
Tony Keppler – St. Mary’s school will be making some changes one the daycare moves out at the end of the summer. They are going to remove the south wing, basement reception area, main will be Parish offices with top floor open.
Alderperson Degenhardt – Tony called to explain what is going on. School is not for sale but not to say for the right amount would not completely rule it out.
Mayor Digman – Will share the information of office space on the top floor.
Alderperson Belken – Rough estimate to renovate. Looking at about 2 to 2.5 million.
5. 23-0705 Consent Agenda (City Council Minutes 06/19/23, Public Safety Report(s), Warrants, Zoning Minutes and Correspondence)
Motion by Alderperson Burgmeier to Approve Consent Agenda (City Council Minutes 06/19/23, Public Safety Report(s), Warrants, Zoning Minutes and Correspondence) second by Alderperson Belken ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey Motion carried Absent – Alderperson Fluhr
NEW BUSINESS:
6. 23-0706 Discussion and Approval to Accept City Manager Loras Herrig’s Resignation from Current Contract Dated April 18, 2022 in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Digman
Motion by Alderperson Degenhardt to Table City Manager Loras Herrig’s Resignation from Current Contract Dated April 18, 2022 second by Alderperson Robey ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey Motion carried Absent – Alderperson Fluhr
7. 23-0707 Discussion and Approval of New Contract Dated July 10, 2023 for City Manager Loras Herrig in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Digman, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderperson Degenhardt to Table New Contract Dated July 10, 2023 for City Manager Loras Herrig second by Alderperson Robey ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey Motion carried Absent – Alderperson Fluhr
8. 23-0708 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve an Amendment for East Dubuque Fire Station Engineering Agreement in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Digman, City Manager Herrig
Replaces the original contract. New contract will have to do code searches with updating existing blueprints. Will pay hour for code search and then for update. IBC and Energy code have upgrades. Would like to get this all submitted before the rate changes on the first of October. Drawings do not need to go out till November.
Alderperson Robey – Reason this sat on a shelf for 2 years. Trying to reduce the cost of both stations. Also, Illinois unemployment was above 5% so would not have been able to use contractors from out of state. The chance is good to make by October 1st just need the financial feasibility information. Then out to bid by November.
Motion by Alderperson Belken to Approve an Amendment for East Dubuque Fire Station Engineering Agreement second by Alderperson Degenhardt ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey Motion carried Absent – Alderperson Fluhr
9. 23-0709 Discussion and Possible Action to Appoint Robin Pearson and Justin Taylor to the Zoning Board in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Digman, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderperson Robey to Appoint Robin Pearson and Justin Taylor to the Zoning Board second by Alderperson Meier ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey Motion carried Absent – Alderperson Fluhr
10. 23-0710 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Purchase of New Copy Machine for City Hall in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Digman, City Manager Herrig
The agreement is till November and would like to see other quotes from different companies.
Motion by Alderperson Belken to Table Purchase of New Copy Machine for City Hall second by Alderperson Robey ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey Motion carried Absent – Alderperson Fluhr
11. 23-0711 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve IEPA Loan 17-4205 Disbursement #14 in the amount of $20,326.50 Including Caldwell Tanks Pay Application #8 in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Digman, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderperson Degenhardt to Approve IEPA Loan 17-4205 Disbursement #14 in the amount of $20,326.50 Including Caldwell Tanks Pay Application #8 second by Alderperson Belken ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey Motion carried
12. 23-0712 Executive Session: 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Personnel Matters / Mayor Digman, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderperson Burgmeier to Go into Executive Session second by Alderperson Belken ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey Motion carried
Motion by Alderperson Belken to Leave Executive Session second by Alderperson Robey ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey Motion carried
13. 23-0713 Discussion and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Digman, City Manager Herrig
Terminate the current contract for City Manager Loras Herrig for just cause.
Motion by Alderperson Robey to Terminate for Just Cause under Absenteeism and Insubordination second by Alderperson Burgmeier ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey Motion carried
14. 23-0714 Adjourn
End Time: 7:13 p.m.
Motion by Alderperson Belken to Adjourn second by Alderperson Robey ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey Motion carried
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