Recreation Services Director Nathan Jacobs presented a check to the Morrison Food Pantry with the proceeds from its Inaugural Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 25, 2023. | City of Morrison
Recreation Services Director Nathan Jacobs presented a check to the Morrison Food Pantry with the proceeds from its Inaugural Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 25, 2023. | City of Morrison
City of Morrison City Council met June 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
The Morrison City Council met in Regular Session on June 10, 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, and Harvey Zuidema. Absent: Josh West. Other city officials present were Police Chief Kevin Soenksen and Treasurer Margaret Jones.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cited.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Pam Pfister, CEO, Morrison Community Hospital – CEO Pfister presented an update to the Council on the hospital’s upcoming expansion and construction plans. Discussion followed with questions from the Council.
REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS AND/OR COMMITTEES
Chief Soenksen provided a written report to the Council prior to the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald Schlegel moved to approve Council Meeting Minutes for May 28, 2024, Bills Payable - $115,482.25, and Historic Preservation Commission, Meeting Minutes for June 4, 2024; seconded by Ald Mahaffey. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tichler, and Zuidema. Nays: Tervelt. Absent: West. Motion passed.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Ald Schlegel moved to approve Ordinance 24-05 Authorizing Vacating Oakwood Street Located Between Parcels; seconded by Ald Tichler. After discussion, approved by voice vote. No objection.
Ald Schlegel moved to approve Resolution 24-03 Debt & Credit Balance Policy; seconded by Ald Tichler. Ald Mahaffey emphasized that the city would make an effort to reimburse any overpayments. Ald Mahaffey moved to extend the time-period to 90 days which failed due to a lack of second. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, and Zuidema. Nays: Mahaffey. Absent: West. Motion passed.
Ald Schlegel moved to approve Update Video System in City Hall/Police Department, Lectronics Quote $7,884.48; seconded by Ald Bruckner. CA Melton reviewed the current system and need for additional cameras and improved functionality. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Absent: West. Motion passed.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION & INFORMATION
CA Melton discussed the Strategic Plan – Update & Leadership Interview Schedule and reviewed deadlines with Council.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ald Schlegel moved to enter Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters …, and /2(c)(11) Litigation, seconded by Ald Tichler. All ayes by voice without objection. Executive Session began at approximately 6:55 pm. The session was audio recorded.
By consensus, Council moved to exit Executive Session. Regular Session resumed at 7:06 pm.
ACTION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald Schlegel moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ald Tichler. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:07 pm without objection.
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