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City of Lanark City Council met Feb. 6.

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, Lynn Collins, Brad Knutti, and Ed Stern. Alderperson Haley Grim was absent.

Mayor Mark Macomber was present and presiding.

Others present were: Maintenance Manager Jason Alvarado, Chief Troy Randall, Attorney Ed Mitchell and Clerk Marilyn Heller.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-was led by Alderperson Lynn Collins.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES-MOTION-was made by Alderperson Brad Knutti and seconded by Alderperson Kevin Barnes to accept the minutes of the January 23, 2024 meeting as presented. Motion carried by 5 aye votes. Aye votes; Alderpersons Kevin Barnes, Lynn Collins, Mark Macomber, Brad Knutti, and Ed Stern. Alderperson Haley Grim was absent.

PUBLIC COMMENTS- None

IMRF- Possible Action – Alderperson Lynn spoke with city auditor Dan Rowe to learn that the city cannot contribute more that the 3% into simple retirement plan we currently have. She will talk more with Adam Ludwig for other retirement options that the city can contribute more into. Tabled

BUDGET – Possible Action – Tabled until first meeting in March.

TIF APPLICATION – Possible Action – Clerk will contact TIF committee to check on status of TIF Application.

ZONING BOARD/OFFICER – Possible Action – Alderperson Ed Stern discussed the two options the council has to revise the zoning ordinance structure; keep as is with the chief as the zoning officer or change it to the clerk/council.

Alderpersons Ed and Lynn will hold a Zoning/Ordinance Committee Meeting next Tuesday at 6pm to discuss further. Tabled

Chief Randall will ask the current pending zoning application holder to attend the next council meeting to discuss plans.

PAID LEAVE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES – Possible Action – Alderperson Kevin presented the updates to the PTO in the employee hand book from the Personnel Committee Meeting. A Motion was

made by Alderperson Lynn Collins and seconded by Alderperson Mark Macomber to approve the PTO previsions provided in amendment to our employee hand book effective April 1, 2024. Motion carried by 5 aye votes. Aye votes; Alderpersons Kevin Barnes, Lynn Collins, Mark Macomber, Brad Knutti, and Ed Stern. Alderperson Haley Grim was absent.

TREASURER POSITION – Possible Action – A Motion was made by Alderperson Lynn Collins and seconded by Alderperson Kevin Barnes to accept Debra Throop for Treasurer, starting February 8, 2024. Motion carried by 5 aye votes. Aye votes; Alderpersons Kevin Barnes, Lynn Collins, Mark Macomber, Brad Knutti, and Ed Stern. Alderperson Haley Grim was absent.

DUMP TRUCK PURCHASE – Possible Action – Maintenance Manager Jason presented two dump Trucks quote to replace the orange 2018 truck. First quote is for a Peterbilt for $241,838.92, this is a larger truck with a two-year wait. Second quote is for a 750 for $194,684.70. The 750 is a step down from the Peterbilt and $101,059.95 of the quote will be for the accessories needed: including box, mirrors, etc. This truck has a 6 month wait with 8 months wait for the accessories. Jason recommended going with the 750 truck as city can pay now for the accessories and lock in the price. Both trucks price can change by the time they come in. Jason went over how he intends to cover the accessories in the budget using all funds in line-item equipment purchases from water/ sewer and streets, then the remaining out of maintenance line-item. A Motin was made by Alderperson brad Knutti and seconded by Alderperson Mark Macomber to approve the quote for the replacement of the orange truck with the ford 750 and to pay now the accessories for this new equipment. Motion carried by 5 aye votes. Aye votes; Alderpersons Kevin Barnes, Lynn Collins, Mark Macomber, Brad Knutti, 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 – has been working on service line shut off so he has been able to confirm that 3 suspected lead lines are copper. Chief Troy – first ordinance citation issued. Attorney Ed Mitchell - gave an update on Sue on Franklin St. she will have until March 15 to clean up. The council discussed the maintenance crew cleaning it up at that time and having Chief Randall and Alderperson Ed present. Also, he received a notice of tax delinquency on 107 Parker Ct. due to the utility’s lien. Clerk Marilyn – health insurance renewal has no price increase. IML is holding webinars this month on implementing the new PTO laws. Lastly, donation requests will be on next agenda along with annual mowing contract. Alderperson Ed – spoke with Roger Burkholder about his feelings on the councils’ dealings with the Limesand property. Council stated that he will need to attend a meeting to discuss and that Roger has not followed through with the agreed plan for that property. Alderperson Ed will also talk with Ardena about a few updates on her annual mowing contract that was presented.

ADJOURNMENT-MOTION-was made by Alderperson mark Macomber and seconded by Alderperson Brad Knutti to adjourn at 8:56 p.m. Motion carried by 5 aye votes.

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