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City of Morrison City Council met June 9.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

The Morrison City Council met in Regular Session on June 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Morrison Community Room, 307 South Madison Street, Morrison, Illinois. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Vandermyde. City Clerk Mike 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, Seth Buckwalter, Sidonna Mahaffey, Todd Schlegel, Vernon Tervelt, and Matt Tichler. Absent: None. Vacancies: Ward 1 and Ward 3. Other city officials present were Interim Police Chief Michael Moon and Recreation Services Director Nathan Jacobs. City Administrator Brian Melton was absent.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Cited.

PUBLIC COMMENT - None.

REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS AND/OR COMMITTEES

Interim Police Chief Moon informed the Council that his department received a $42,000.00 grant for retention of current officers. Rec. Director Jacobs provided an update on upcoming events and recent event turnouts.

CONSENT AGENDA

Ald Tervelt requested to remove Pay Request No. 2, Public Works Exterior Painting Project, Balayti Painting, $14,181.00.

Ald Tichler moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of City Council, Meeting Minutes, May 27, 2025; Bills Payable - $124,066.09; Historic Preservation Commission, Meeting Minutes, June 3, 2025; HPC Building Improvement Program Pay Request, April House, $5,000 [Refer to HPC Meeting Minutes]; Pay Request No. 7, Water Loop Project – Holt Property, Miller Trucking & Excavating, $15,030.82; and Pay Request No. 4, Public Works Interior Renovation Project, Daxon Const., $796.50; seconded by Ald Mahaffey. Ayes: Bruckner, Buckwalter, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, and Tichler. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

Ald Bruckner moved to approve Pay Request No. 2, Public Works Exterior Painting Project, Balayti Painting, $14,181.00; seconded by Ald Buckwalter. Ald Tervelt stated that the paint job was poor and that numerous things needed to be done/redone, nowhere near 90% complete, and that the hired helpers were inexperienced. Ald Mahaaffey asked about the pay requests vs the bid. It was determined that roughly 25% of bid amount was requested to date. Ald Bruckner recognized Ald Tervelt’s concerns but the Council expected the city administrator to get the job done to the City’s satisfaction. Mayor Vandermyde suggested an amendment to the motion to include that “Council has concerns about the quality of work and progress to date. The CA should convey these concerns (to vendor), monitor the progress and quality of the work going forward”. Ald Mahaffey moved to approve the stated amendment; seconded by Ald Tichler. All ayes by voice vote but Ald Tervelt opposed. Council moved to approve pay request with added amendment: Ayes: Bruckner, Buckwalter, Mahaffey, Schlegel, and Tichler. Nays: Tervelt. Absent: None. Motion passed.

Council discussed Cemetery Building – Design-Build Contract; Municipal Design-Build Authorization Act (65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-15 & 20) – Request for Proposals. No action taken. Voting moved to June 23 session.

The Council discussed DRAFT Ordinance 25-06: Sidewalk Cafes – Main Street. Ald Schlegel said the ordinance was borrowed from other cities. He felt Council should establish guidelines for the type of furniture that would be used outside. Ald Mahaffey asked about the width of the

existing sidewalks, ADA requirements and stated clearances in the ordinance. Ald Tichler suggested bench seating where the backrest could flip into a table. Ald Buckwalter suggested that the furniture should be standardized. No action taken.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Ald Schlegel moved to enter Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/ 2(c)(1) Appointment, employment and compensation of specific employees; seconded by Ald Tervelt. Ayes: Bruckner, Buckwalter, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, and Tichler. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion passed. Executive Session began at 6:57 pm.

Ald Mahaffey moved to exit Executive Session; seconded by Ald Buckwalter. Ayes: Bruckner, Buckwalter, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, and Tichler. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion passed. Executive Session ended at 7:06 pm.

ACTION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

Ald Mahaffey moved to appointment Michael Moon as Chief of Police; seconded by Ald Schlegel. Ayes: Bruckner, Buckwalter, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, and Tichler. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.

Ald Schlegel moved to approve Employment Agreement – Chief of Police Michael Moon; seconded by Ald Mahaffey. Ayes: Bruckner, Buckwalter, Mahaffey, Schlegel, Tervelt, and Tichler. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.

ADJOURNMENT

Ald Schlegel moved to adjourn the meeting without objection. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:10 pm.

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