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 Dec. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
The Morrison City Council met in Regular Session on November 25, 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, Vernon Tervelt, Matt Tichler, Josh West, and Harvey Zuidema. Other city officials present were Treasurer Margaret Jones and Recreation Services Director Nathan Jacobs.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Cited.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS AND/OR COMMITTEES
Recreational Services Director Jacobs updated the Council on the results of the Turkey Trot, upcoming Bingo Night and other activities.
CA Melton provided a written report and updated the Council on the upcoming alley improvement project and water tower project.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald Zuidema moved to approve City Council, Meeting Minutes, November 25, 2024 and Bills Payable - $46,788.79; seconded by Ald Tichler. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, West, and Zuidema. Nays: Motion passed.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Ald Zuidema moved to approve Purchase Riding Mower w/ trade-in, Grove Hill Cemetery, Sloan Implement $9,799.00; seconded by Ald Bruckner. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Motion passed.
Ald Zuidema moved to approve Purchase Zero-Turn Mower w/ trade-in, Sports Complex, Birkey’s $15,828.75; seconded by Ald Schlegel. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Motion passed.
Ald Schlegel moved to approve Purchase of Backhoe w/ trade-in (December 3, 2024), Public Works, Martin Equipment $143,036.95; seconded by Ald Tichler. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, West, and Zuidema. Nays: Mahaffey. Motion passed.
Ald Schlegel moved to Accept & Approve Strategic Plan, Executive Summary & Full Report; seconded by Ald Tichler. By voice vote, all ayes. Motion passed.
Ald Schlegel moved to approve Payment Request No. 1 & Final – Genesee Street & Lincolnway Project, Twin City Construction, $26,619.00; seconded by Ald Bruckner. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Motion passed.
Ald Zuidema moved to approve Payment Request No. 1 & Final – Academic Sidewalk Project, Fischer Excavating, $51,900; seconded by Ald Bruckner. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Motion passed.
Ald Zuidema moved to open discussion on Awarding Bid, Exterior Painting of Municipal Buildings; seconded by Ald Mahaffey. Approved by unanimous voice vote. Motion passed.
Ald Zuidema moved to Award Bid, Exterior Painting of Municipal Buildings – Walls to Balayti Painting as presented for $39,782.00; seconded by Ald Bruckner. After discussion, Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Motion passed.
Ald Zuidema moved to Award Bid, Exterior Painting of Municipal Buildings – 15947 Lincoln Road, building 2 roof only, to Balayti Painting as presented for $14,791.00; seconded by Ald Bruckner. During discussion, Council expressed the need to inspect the remaining roofs of the municipal buildings. Ayes: Bruckner, Kruse, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, Tichler, West, and Zuidema. Nays: None. Motion passed.
Mayor Vandermyde removed Items 9 & 10: Change Order No. 2 – Hydrant & Catch Basin Project and Payment Request No. 4 & Final – Hydrant & Catch Basin Project.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION & INFORMATION
CA Melton presented additional information of the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC) for the City’s health benefit package for FY2026 beginning on May 1, 2025. Three-year cost estimates were provided to the Council comparing projected costs of IPBC with the current plan.
CA Melton informed Council that the city was awarded $100,000 grant from the Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for “general infrastructure improvements”. Document filing needs to be submitted as soon as possible. CA Melton offered a plan to improve Water Works Park by adding a Pickle Ball Court and amenities to also be used for the Winter Park.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald Kruse moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ald Tichler. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:35 pm with no objection.
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