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City of Morrison City Council met June 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

The Morrison City Council met in Regular Session on June 24, 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, Todd Schlegel, Vernon Tervelt, Josh West, and Harvey Zuidema. Absent: Sidonna Mahaffey and Matt Tichler. Other city officials present were Police Chief Kevin Soenksen, Recreation Services Director Nathan Jacobs, and Treasurer Margaret Jones.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Cited.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS AND/OR COMMITTEES

Chief Soenksen provided a written report to the Council prior to the meeting. Chief acknowledged Officer Moon’s 7-year anniversary and Officer Simmons obtaining his Instructor’s Certification.

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

CA Melton provided an update on the reapplying of a DNR grant for playground equipment, Tractor Supply signage variance request and his submission of the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Report which will be reviewed and approved in a future council meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA

Ald Schlegel moved to approve Council Meeting Minutes for June 10, 2024, Bills Payable - $128,150.77, Treasurer’s Report for May 2024 (CY Month 5, FY Month 1), and Highway Sign Request – IDOT Award Sign Program; seconded by Ald Bruckner. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Schlegel, Tervelt, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Absent: Mahaffey and Tichler. Motion passed.

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

Ald West moved to approve Resolution 24-04 Appropriating MFT Funds to Engineering Services for Bridge Replacement; seconded by Ald Schlegel. Despite funds already disbursed in 2020, IDOT requested this procedural formality. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Absent: Mahaffey and Tichler. Motion passed.

Though discussed, Alley Maintenance Quote – Waive Formal Bidding Process Pursuant to Purchasing Policy & Illinois Municipal Code 65 ILCS 5/8-9 and Alley Maintenance Quote – Porter Brothers, up to 16,062 square yards or $98,620.68 ($6.14/square yard) items died to lack of motion.

Ald Zuidema moved to approve Payment Request No. 3 to Porter Bros. $87,097.55 (Hydrant & Catch Basin Project); seconded by Ald West. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Absent: Mahaffey and Tichler. Motion passed.

Ald West moved to approve Request for Proposals – Exterior Painting of Municipal Buildings; seconded by Ald Bruckner. After discussion, approved by voice vote. No objection.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION & INFORMATION

CA Melton reminded Council of the Strategic Plan Workshop is Monday, August 19, 2024 at 4:00 pm.

Shane Osborn, Superintendent of Utilities, reviewed for Council the Hydra-Stop Equipment & Training Quote for the Water Department. Osborn discussed what the city’s procedures and equipment were currently and why this proposal would save the department time and money in the future. Council members asked several questions. Council will vote on this proposal at a future session.

Osborn continued by reviewing the USG Water Solutions – Water Tower Maintenance and why it was necessary. As the water tower’s last maintenance was in 2012, using a third party to review and maintain the water tower was in the city’s long-term interest. Council members asked several questions. The Council will vote on this proposal at a future session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Ald Zuidema moved to enter Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters, seconded by Ald West. All ayes by voice without objection. Executive Session began at approximately 7:35 pm. The session was audio recorded.

Ald Kruse moved to exit Executive Session, seconded by Ald Zuidema. All ayes by voice without objection. Regular Session resumed at 8:08 pm.

ACTION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Ald Zuidema moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ald West. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:08 pm without objection.

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