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City of Rochelle City Council met July 22.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

The Morrison City Council met in Regular Session on July 22, 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, Sidonna Mahaffey, Todd Schlegel, Matt Tichler, Vernon Tervelt, Josh West, and Harvey Zuidema. Absent: Greg Kruse. One other city official present was Treasurer Margaret Jones.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Cited.

PUBLIC COMMENT - None.

PRESENTATIONS - None.

REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS AND/OR COMMITTEES

Chief Soenksen submitted a report in advance to Council.

CONSENT AGENDA

Ald Bruckner moved to approve Council Meeting Minutes for July 8, 2024; Bills Payable - $75,949.63; and Treasurer’s Report – June (CY 06, FY 02), seconded by Ald Schlegel. Ayes: Bruckner, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Absent: Kruse. Motion passed.

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

Ald Schlegel moved to approve Resolution 24-04 Appropriating MFT Funds to Engineering Services for Bridge Replacement; seconded by Ald Mahaffey. Ayes: Bruckner, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Absent: Kruse. Motion passed.

Ald Mahaffey moved to approve Resolution 24-05 Easement for Water Utility Lines – Gerald & Linda Schlegel; seconded by Ald Tichler. Ayes: Bruckner, Mahaffey, Tervelt, Tichler, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Abstain: Schlegel. Absent: Kruse. Motion passed.

Ald Schlegel moved to award bid to Color Star Painting, $105,015.00. - Public Works Buildings Exterior Painting Project; seconded by Ald Tervelt. Discussion followed. Ayes: Schlegel. Nays: Bruckner, Mahaffey, Tervelt, Tichler, West, and Zuidema. Absent: Kruse. Motion failed.

Ald Bruckner moved to approve Request for Proposals – Community Room Flooring to be published; seconded by Ald Mahaffey. After discussion, motion passed by voice vote with no objection, Kruse absent.

Ald West moved to establish a Business Checking Account (No Fees, No Interest) with TBK Bank, Signatories being Mayor Scott Vandermyde, City Administrator Brian Melton and Accounting Manager Shelli Davis – For DCEO/CDBG Grant (Sewer Lining) Project; seconded by Ald Zuidema. Ayes: Bruckner, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Absent: Kruse. Motion passed.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION & INFORMATION

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

CA Melton discussed USG Water Solutions for water tower maintenance. Chad Johnson of USG Water Solutions presented the maintenance plan and agreement for the water tower to Council. Discussion followed.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Ald Zuidema moved to enter Executive Session at 7:25 pm pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, seconded by Ald Tervelt. Motion passed by voice vote with no objection, Kruse absent.

Ald Mahaffey moved to exit Executive Session at 7:49 pm, seconded by Ald Zuidema. Motion passed by voice vote with no objection, Kruse absent.

NO ACTION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

Ald Tervelt moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ald Zuidema. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:49 pm with no objection, Kruse absent.

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