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| Havana | | September 2009 | Minutes for September 1, 2009
The City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers; Mayor Dale Roberts called
the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.; City Clerk Ruby Miller called the roll and the following Aldermen answered to their names: Jim Sarnes, Portia Brown, Greg Cox, Harold Palmer, Jim Stroh, Charles Campbell, Brenda Stadsholt & Don Bryant. Absent: None A quorum was present. Meeting taped. Attorney Blake Lindner was in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was repeated by City Officials and Guests.
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TOPIC DISCUSSION ACTION TAKEN
APPROVAL Mayor Roberts asked if there There being none, the minutes
MINUTES were any additions or corrections were approved as written.
AUGUST 18, 2009 to the minutes of AUGUST 18, 2009.
FINANCE Mayor Roberts asked for Motion made by Campbell, seconded
REPORT a motion to approve the Finance by Stroh, to approve the Finance
Report. Report.
Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox, Palmer,
Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant.
Voting No-None
CONSENT Mayor Roberts asked for Stadsholt made a motion, seconded
AGENDA a motion to approve the by Brown, to approve the Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox, Palmer,
Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant.
Voting No-None
MAYOR’S Mayor Roberts noted that the City None
REPORT has participated in the small façade
program with Fred Palin on his
building at 110-112 N Orange
in the amount of $1952.63.
Mayor Roberts reminded Council None
about the upcoming IML
meeting in Chicago.
CITY CLERK’S None None
REPORT
CITY TREASURER’S None None
REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY'S Attorney Blake Lindner reported None
REPORT that he had filed an answer to the
911 lawsuit on 8/26/09—a motion
to dismiss.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REPORT Terry Svob reported that None
he and Ted Bartlett had met
with two different people today
and both of them are going to
go back to work on their
business plans.
PUBLIC WORKS Jewel Bucy reported that None
REPORT it was a busy month. But we
did get a chance to use the small
drum roller to do some asphalt
patching and it does a nice job.
Recommends the City purchase
it from RSC in East Peoria.
FINANCE & Alderman Palmer presented the Motion made by Cox, second
PURCHASING Sue & Don Schaeffer Ec. Dev. Loan ed by Stadsholt, to approve the
request for the purchase & rehabilita- Ec. Dev. Loan request of Sue &
tion of 305 W. Main building for Don Schaeffer for the building
“Ma’s Got a Notion” quilting business at 305 W. Main for $68,000, 7 years,
now operating on N. Schrader, in the 2% interest for Ma’s GotA Notion.
amount of $68,000, 7yrs, 2% interest. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox,
Discussion. Will be both Ec. Dev. Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt,
and USDA funds. & Bryant
Voting No-None
Alderman Palmer presented the Motion made by Palmer, seconded
TIF Real Estate Tax share for Dr. Dan by Cox, to approve the TIF Real
Stephens in the amount of $1,524.74. Estate Tax share to Dr.Dan Stephens
in the amount of $1,524.74.
Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox,
Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt
& Bryant.
Voting No-None
Alderman Palmer presented the refund of Motion made by Palmer, seconded
Qtr. 2 2009 MST, Municipal Sales Tax, by Campbell, to approve the Qtr. 2
to SunRise Ag Service Co. in the amount 2009 MST, Municipal Sales Tax
of $28,538.55. refund to SunRise Ag Service Co. in
the amount of $28,538.55.
Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox,
Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt
& Bryant.
Voting No-None
Alderman Palmer presented the refund of Motion made by Palmer, seconded
Qtr. 2 2009 NHR, Non Home Rule sales by Sarnes, to approve the Qtr. 2
tax, to SunRise Ag Service Co. in the 2009 NHR, Non Home Rule sales
amount of $28,538.57. tax, to SunRise Ag Service Co. in the
amount of $28,538.57.
Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox,
Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt
& Bryant.
Voting No-None
Alderman Palmer asked Jim Sarnes to Motion made by Sarnes, seconded
make the request for a Police vehicle. by Stroh, to approve the purchase
Sarnes said Chief Noble had found of the 2006 Chevy Trailblazer from
a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer with 41,000 Velde in Pekin for $16,657.
miles on it at Velde in Pekin for $16,657. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Stroh,
Has one year bumper to bumper warranty. Stadsholt & Bryant.
Will transfer equipment from the Tahoe. Voting No- Cox, Palmer, Campbell
Vehicle was one owner from Mason City.
Alderman Palmer presented the request Motion made by Stadsholt, seconded
from Chamber of Commerce for a $500 by Brown, to approve the Chamber’s
donation for Oktoberfest Polka Pace request of a $500 donation for
t-shirts. The City’s logo would be Oktoberfest Polka Pace t-shirts.
on the t-shirts. Discussion on changes. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox,
Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt
& Bryant.
Voting No-None
HEALTH & None None
SANITATION
LICENSES Alderman Cox reported that he would None
ORD. & LEGAL have a Committee meeting on 9/15/09
at 5:30 p.m.
Alderman Cox reported that the two Sail None
Homes are up for Sheriff’s auction
on 9/24/09.
PERSONNEL Alderwoman Stadsholt reported that Motion made by Stadsholt,
with regret the City accepts Joel J. seconded by Sarnes, to accept
Poorbaugh’s resignation from the the resignation of Joel J. Poorbaugh
Vol. Fire Dept. effective 8/11/09. from the Vol. Fire Dept. effective
8/11/09.
Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox,
Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt,
& Bryant.
Voting No-None
PLANNING Alderman Bryant reported his None
Committee had met to review the Bike/Walk Trail and the
Park District is willing to pay
the $6,000 additional costs
that the railroad is requiring.
Alderman Bryant reported that None
his Committee had also reviewed
the Broadway project. IDOT is
requiring the City to provide
handicapped access to the
sidewalk intersections along
Broadway. It was determined
that the Public Works Dept.
could handle this work.
Discussion.
PROPERTY & Alderwoman Brown reported the None
ZONING Committee met at the Riverside
Club to view and discuss the
repairs needed to that building.
Perhaps contact George Bridgeway,
a building restoration person. Use
TIF dollars to fix up building
$125,000…..$25,000 per year.
PUBLIC SAFETY Alderman Sarnes asked Council Motion made by Sarnes, seconded
to approve the Chamber’s by Campbell, to approve the use of
use of streets for the Polka Pace streets for the Polka Pace Race on
Race on Sat. 9/12/09 starting Sat. 9/12/09 beginning at 9am.
at 9 a.m. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox, Palmer,
Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant.
Voting No-None
PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Campbell reported None
the drum roller is doing a good
job and recommends the City
exercise the option to purchase
this piece of equipment for
Public Works Dept.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Roberts adjourned the None
meeting at 7:47 p.m.
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Dale Roberts Ruby J. Miller/CMC
Mayor City Clerk
GUESTS:
Terry Svob Blake Lindner Ruth Anne Beaty
Gary Davis Kevin Noble Wendy Martin
Josh Harken John Kachanuk |
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