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City of Lanark City Council met Dec. 3

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City of Lanark City Council met Dec. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER/ROLL CALL-Lanark City Council met in regular session at the Lanark City Hall at 7 p.m. Roll call taken by Marilyn Heller, City Clerk, showed Alderpersons present were Brad Knutti, Ethan Lartz, Justin Rausch, and Lynn Collins. Alderperson Haley Grim was absent.

Mayor Mark Macomber was present and presiding.

Others present were: Trevor Knutti, Darin Stykel, Nate Skarlupka, Clerk Marilyn Heller, Treasurer Deb Throop, Attorney Ed Mitchell, Maintenance Manager Jason Alvarado, and Chief Troy Randall.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-was led by Alderperson Justin Rausch.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES-MOTION-was made by Alderperson Mark Macomber and seconded by Alderperson Brad Knutti to accept the minutes of the November 19, 2024 meeting as presented. Motion carried by 4 aye votes and 1 abstain. Aye votes: Alderpersons Brad Knutti, Ethan Lartz, Justin Rausch, and Mark Macomber. Alderpersons Lynn Collins abstained and Alderperson Haley Grim was absent.

PUBLIC COMMENTS- Darin Stykel with Fehr Graham gave an update on the two pending projects the city has coming up. First, the lead service line replacements project – the city did not get approved for the grants this year but he was able to apply us for the bypass funds. If an approved city declines the funds, Lanark will be one of the first on list to take the funding and start the project. Second, the water main replacement project (Sorenson Funds) – Darin presented the engineer’s opinion of probable costs, broken down into 4 sub projects totaling $1,868,911.00 including construction contingency. The council discussed cutting back some of the plans to lower the total cost and they decided to go through with plans 1, 2, and 3 but keep plan 4 as an alternate. The contract with Fehr Graham to be passed at next council meeting.

DONATION REQUEST – POSSIBLE ACTION – A Motion was made by Alderperson Brad Knutti and seconded by Alderperson Ethan Lartz to approve a 1-time donation of $1,000.00 to NIPCO. Motion carried by 5 aye votes. Aye votes: Alderpersons Brad Knutti, Ethan Lartz, Justin Rausch, Mark Macomber, and Lynn Collins. Alderperson Haley Grim was absent.

457B ENROLLMENT – POSSIBLE ACTION – The personnel Committee held a meeting on Dec. 2 to discuss the three quotes for a 457b plan and the committee recommended going with Empower. A Motion was made by Adperson Justin Rausch and seconded by Alderperson Brad Knutti to choose Empower for the 457b retirement plan. Motion carried by 5 aye votes. Aye votes: Alderperson Justin Rausch, Brad Knutti, Lynn Collins, Ethan Lartz, and Mark Macomber. Alderperson Haley Grim was absent. Alderperson Lynn Collins offered to work with Clerk and empower document writer to put together a Document Plan tailored for the city for the council approval.

DELINQUANT UTILITIES – POSSIBLE ACTION – Clerk shared the current list of 15 residents that received shut off letters for Dec. 30, 2024 unless payment in full is received. One resident on the list did call clerk to ask to pay half of balance this month and the remaining balance in January. The council agreed that the resident would need to come to the next meeting to discuss. No action needed at this time.

TIF ORDINANCE – POSSIBLE ACTION – Attorney handed out ord. # 1010 to approve and authorize the execution of a TIF district redevelopment agreement with Custom BBQ. A Motion was made by Mark Macomber and seconded by Ethan Lartz to approve Ordinance # 1010. Motion carried by four aye votes and 1 abstain. Aye votes: Alderperson Mark Macomber, Ethan Lartz, Brad Knutti, and Justin Rausch. Alderperson Lynn Collins abstained and Alderperson Haley Grim was absent.

STANDING COMMITTEES AND BOARDS-POSSIBLE ACTION - NONE

REPORTS-EMPLOYEES, ATTORNEY, CLERK, TREASURER, ALDERPERSONS AND MAYOR - Chief Troy Randall –shared that Zach Plum will be graduating Dec. 19th and starting work with Chief Randall on Dec 21. Maintenance Manager Jason Alvarado – passed his sewer class but will need to take the exam in Springfield to get certification. He also talked to the supervisor of Dollar General and agreed to extend their backflow inspection deadline to Dec. 23rd. If they don’t comply, Dollar Generals water will be shut off at that time. Lastly, He hired a part – time seasonal employee with a CDL, Kim Sturtevant, at $18.00 to help with snow removal this winter. Attorney Ed Mitchelle – received a letter for the city that Brian Kruse house sold for delinquent taxes. Clerk will send Attorney the current balance on the lien they city has on the property. Clerk Marilyn - will be sending out an email invite to all council members and city employees for Christmas party in January as soon as date and caterers lined up. Alderperson Ethan did inform us that his wife can bake a desert. Alderperson Brad – the letters for the rate increase went out and he has received a few calls and Clerk shared she has as well. Treasurer Deb - emailed out the monthly reports and will continue to email instead of printing. Mayor Mark – Ordered hams from the lions for full time employees. Next meeting Christmas bonuses will be on agenda and only current employees will qualify.

ADJOURNMENT-MOTION -was made by Alderperson Brad Knutti and seconded by Alderperson Mark Macomber to adjourn at 8:48 p.m. Motion carried by 5 voiced aye votes.

https://lanarkil.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/City-Council-Meeting-Minutes-12032024.pdf

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