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City of Morrison City Council met May 13.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

The Morrison City Council met in Regular Session on May 13, 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 pm by Mayor Scott Vandermyde. City Clerk Michael Hemmer recorded the minutes. Meeting was offered to the public via Zoom and video recording to be available at https://www.youtube.com/@CityofMorrisonIL

ROLL CALL

Alderpersons present on roll call were Kevin Bruckner, Greg Kruse, Sidonna Mahaffey, Todd Schlegel, Matt Tichler, Vernon Tervelt, Josh West, and Harvey Zuidema. Absent: None. Other city officials present were Police Chief Kevin Soenksen, Treasurer Margaret Jones, and Recreation Services Director Nathan Jacobs.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Cited.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

PRESENTATIONS

None.

REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS AND/OR COMMITTEES

Chief Soenksen provided an update on his department’s acquisition of Level 4 bullet proof vests. He applied for an equipment grant that covered the costs of three vests.

Recreational Services Director Jacobs reviewed Parks and Recreation’s activities. CONSENT AGENDA

Ald Zuidema moved to approve Consent Agenda consisting of Council Meeting Minutes for April 29, 2024; Bills Payable - $139,739.88; and Parade Permit – Morrison American Legion for May 27, 2024; seconded by Ald Mahaffey. After discussion: Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tichler, Tervelt, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

Ald Schlegel moved to approve Ordinance 24-04 Enterprise Zone Addition of Territory; seconded by Ald West. After discussion, approved by voice vote. No objection.

Ald Schlegel moved to approve Change Order No. 1 for Hydrant & Catch Basin Project, increase $31,844.76; seconded by Ald Bruckner. After discussion: Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tichler, Tervelt, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.

Ald Zuidema moved to approve Payment Request No. 2 to Porter Bros. $94,103.77 (Hydrant & Catch Basin Project); seconded by Ald West. After discussion: Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tichler, Tervelt, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.

Ald Schlegel moved to approve Change Order No. 8 for Water Meter Replacement Project, increase of $44,948.92; seconded by Ald Bruckner. Ald Schlegel suggested that the City might enlarge the contingency allowances in future budgeting. After discussion: Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tichler, Tervelt, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.

Ald Schlegel moved to approve Pay Request No. 7 to Core and Main, LLC $106,848.21; seconded by Ald Mahaffey. After discussion: Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tichler, Tervelt, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION & INFORMATION

CA Melton provided an update on the progress of the Strategic Plan. Letters to all residents for the survey have been sent out. Surveys can be completed online or mailed. Multiple Focus Group sessions are scheduled for May 14.

ADJOURNMENT

Ald Zuidema moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ald Tichler. The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:52 pm without objection.

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