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City of Rochelle City Council met Feb. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Morrison City Council met in Regular Session on February 12, 2024, 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 Scott Vandermyde. City Clerk Michael Hemmer recorded the minutes.

ROLL CALL

Alderpersons present on roll call were Sidonna Mahaffey, Greg Kruse, Todd Schlegel, Harvey Zuidema, Josh West, Vernon Tervelt, Matt Tichler and Kevin Bruckner. Absent: none. Other city officials present were City Treasurer Margaret Jones, Police Chief Pedro Valladares, and City Administrator Brian Melton.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Cited.

DECLARATION OF INTENT TO RECORD

None.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Harley Sibley addressed the council regarding Snow Route parking and signage on Market Street and the Municipal parking lot. Mayor Vandermyde informed Mr. Sibley that the city would investigate and follow up on his concerns.

REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS AND/OR COMMITTEES

Recreational Services Director Jacobs reviewed his department's activities.

City Treasurer Jones suggested the council consider sponsoring a table for attending the Morrison Chamber of Commerce's Annual event in the future.

CONSENT AGENDA

Ald Zuidema moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Council Meeting Minutes for January 22, 2024 and Bills Payable - $176,697.57; seconded by Ald Schlegel. Ayes: Mahaffey, Kruse, Schlegel, Zuidema, West, Tervelt, Tichler and Bruckner. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

Ald West moved to approve CodeRed (OnSolve) Renewal - 1 Year ($3,103.70); seconded by Ald Schlegel. CA Melton recommended to council they approve the one-year renewal. Ayes: Mahaffey, Kruse, Schlegel, Zuidema, West, Tervelt, Tichler and Bruckner. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.

Ald Schlegel moved to approve Updated Quote on 2025 2T Dump Truck, Bonnell Industries for additional $8,928.95; seconded by Ald Bruckner. Council discussed protections against future production cost increases. CA Melton advised the alternative would be to rebid the truck. The City has already waited over one year for the truck that is needed now. Rebidding would ultimately further delay the truck's delivery at an expected similar cost. Ayes: Mahaffey, Kruse, Schlegel, Zuidema, West, Tervelt, Tichler and Bruckner. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.

Ald Kruse moved to approve Engagement Letter - FY24 Audit Services, Hopkins & Associates for $20,400; seconded by Ald Zuidema. Ayes: Mahaffey, Kruse, Schlegel, Zuidema, West, Tervelt, Tichler and Bruckner. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION & INFORMATION

None.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Ald Zuidema moved to enter Executive Session Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance ... 2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters; seconded by Mahaffey. All ayes by voice without objection. Executive Session began at approximately 6:46 pm. The session was audio recorded.

Ald Tervelt moved to exit Executive Session, seconded by Ald Kruse. All ayes by voice without objection. Motion passed and Regular Session resumed at 7:38 p.m.

ACTION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

Ald Schlegel moved to table Employment Agreement Revisions, City Administrator; seconded by Ald Tervelt. All ayes by voice without objection.

Ald Kruse moved to approve Memorandum of Understanding with FOP, Vacation Pay & Carry Over; seconded by Ald Tichler. Ald West reconfirmed this was FY24 only. Ayes: Mahaffey, Kruse, Schlegel, West, Tichler and Bruckner. Nays: Zuidema and Tervelt. Absent: None. Motion passed.

ADJOURNMENT

Ald Kruse moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ald Tervelt. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:42 pm without objection.

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