The Morrison Rotary Club welcomed two new members today. Scott Vandermyde was sponsored by his father Dick and Kevin Kuehl was sponsored by Mark Schuler. Pictured here is Rotary President Mick Welding, Scott and Kevin | Rotary Club of Morrison District 6420
The Morrison Rotary Club welcomed two new members today. Scott Vandermyde was sponsored by his father Dick and Kevin Kuehl was sponsored by Mark Schuler. Pictured here is Rotary President Mick Welding, Scott and Kevin | Rotary Club of Morrison District 6420
City of Morrison City Council met Oct. 28.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Morrison City Council met in Regular Session on October 28, 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 remotely. 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, Vernon Tervelt, Matt Tichler, and Harvey Zuidema. Absent: Josh West. Other city officials present were Police Chief Kevin Soenksen and Recreation Services Director Nathan Jacobs.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Cited.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS AND/OR COMMITTEES
Chief Soenksen submitted a written report in the council packet.
Recreational Services Director Jacobs informed Council of upcoming programs: flag football, soccer (which added sixth graders), Glow in the Dark Disc Golf, 5K Turkey Trot (benefitting the Morrison Food Pantry), and Youth Wrestling. Alderman Trevelt suggested adding Youth League Volleyball.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald Bruckner moved to approve Council Meeting Minutes for October 15, 2024; Bills Payable - $35,981.21; Treasurer's Report - September 2024 (FY 05, CY 09); and Proclamation --- November 9, 2024 as Arnie 'The Farmer' Beswick Day; seconded by Ald Tichler. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Absent: West. Motion passed.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Ald Bruckner moved to approve Bid Proposals - Public Works Buildings Exterior Painting; seconded by Ald Tichler. CA Melton highlighted changes made to the RFB including changing "proposal" to "bid", segregated building costs and various options, the City would retain the right to remove some buildings according to its priorities and work would be for Spring 2025, Discussion followed. Ald Zuidema moved to amend RFB to include only painting 1-4 buildings, painting roofs on buildings 2-3, excluding Norrish Road buildings (2) and buildings 1 and 4 roofs; seconded by Ald Tervelt. Ayes: Kruse, Tervelt, and Zuidema. Nays: Bruckner, Mahaffey, Schlegel (pass/aye), and Tichler. Absent: West. Motion failed. Returning to original motion: Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, and Tichler. Nays: Tervelt, and Zuidema. Absent: West. Motion passed.
Ald Schlegel moved to approve Renovation Plan - Public Works Building; seconded by Ald Bruckner. CA Melton reviewed changes, updates and reasoning for modifications. Discussion followed. Ald Mahaffey asked why there were no provisions for a visitor's or woman's bathroom in the plan. CA Melton said the facility was only for Public Works and that the bathroom/locker room would have locks for privacy, be ADA compliant and unisex. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Absent: West. Motion passed.
Ald Tichler moved to approve Capital Improvement Plan for Streets; seconded by Ald Bruckner. CA Melton discussed various funding sources and anticipated resources over the next three years. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Tervelt, Tichler, and Zuidema. Abstain: Mahaffey. Present: Schlegel. Absent: West. Motion passed.
Ald Kruse moved to approve Axon Taser Upgrade, 5-Year Plan; seconded by Ald Zuidema. Chief Soenksen's reviewed the material submitted in his report and highlighted its payment schedule. A grant proposal was submitted and funding awarded by the Illinois Associations of Chiefs of Police for five Taser 10 units. Needing 8 units, the City would need to purchase an additional three units. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Absent: West. Motion passed.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION & INFORMATION
CA Melton discussed the Property Tax Levy Ordinance and Worksheet, the "Truth in Taxation” limit of 5% increase, and the difference between tax year, payable year and fiscal year. The tax levy must be filed with the County Clerk by the end of December 2024.
CA Melton continued discussing the City's Strategic Plan and its Ranked Goals from recent strategy sessions. The draft final report is being reviewed for future consideration and action by the council.
CA Melton reviewed with council the revised Community Room Rental & Policy Agreement and fee structure. Future discussions will include making any updates in the kitchen that may be necessary to obtain certification from the Health Department.
Chief Soenksen's reviewed Police Vehicle Camera System Replacement, Axon Fleet 3, 5-Year Plan included in his report. Current vehicle cameras are being phased out. Axon leads the market, automates camera engagement when multiple units are nearby and automatically turns on when their tasers are drawn. Units offer a seamless transfer of videos to the State's Attorney's Office for prosecution. The bid is good until December 31, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald Tervelt moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ald Zuidema. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:49 pm with no objection, West was absent.
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