CITY OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS
TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
DATE: May 23, 2011
PLEDGE
The City Council meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance led by Acting Mayor Dearborn.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of City Council was called to order at 7:00 PM by Acting Mayor Dearborn.
ROLL CALL
The following Aldermen were present for Roll Call:
Ayes - Alderman Bumbalough, Bradford, Bremer, Salazar, Robbins and Steele.
Also present were Clerk Coltrin, Treasurer Babb, Attorney Tibbs, Office Manager Haller, Chief Pentecost, Chief Amundson
Absent: Engineer Good
PRESENTATION OF JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough, to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on May 9, 2011. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Robbins, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Steele. Nays - none. Motion passed.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor
Dave Amundson has accepted an appointment to Zoning Board.
Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Robbins, to accept the appointment of Dave Amundson to the Zoning Board. Roll Call Vote: Ayes—Alderman Bremer, Robbins, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Steele. Nays—none. Motion passed.
Clerk
No report.
Treasurer
No report.
Attorney
No report.
City Engineer
No report.
Communications
None.
CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
None.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
Water and Sewer - Alderman Bumbalough
No report.
Law Enforcement - Alderman Salazar
April monthly report is on file in Clerk’s office.
Streets - Alderman Bradford
No report.
Parks and Public Buildings - Alderman steele
No report.
Fire - Alderman Robbins
No report.
Finance/Planning - Alderman Bremer
Alderman Bremer made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough, to pay bills totaling: $30,067.89 from General Fund; $0 from Motor Fuel; $18,785.32 from Sewer; $21,627.94 from Water, $0 from Wheel Tax, $0 from Audit; and $0 from savings. Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Robbins, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Steele. Nays - none. Motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to approve the MFT Maintenance Program $55,031.25. Roll Call Vote Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Robbins, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Steele. Nays - none. Motion passed.
Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Robbins to approve the advertising for MFT Seal Coat $35,826.00 (Engineer’s Estimate) Roll Call Vote Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Robbins, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Steele. Nays - none. Motion passed.
Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Robbins to approve the scarification from Wheel Tax Funds and Intergovernmental Agreement with East Peoria for $10,517.76.
Roll Call Vote Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Robbins, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Steele. Nays - none. Motion passed.
Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded by Alderman Robbins to approve the purchase of mosquito chemical to Clarke Mosquito Control for $2,286.10. Roll Call Vote Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Robbins, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Steele. Nays - none. Motion passed.
Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele to approve the purchase of tires for the water service truck to $819.24 to Tommy House. Roll Call Vote Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Robbins, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Steele. Nays - none. Motion passed.
Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to approve bi-annual bridge inspection MFT $500.00 Engineer Design Solutions. Roll Call Vote Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Robbins, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Steele. Nays - none. Motion passed.
Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to approve new committee appointments. Roll Call Vote Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Robbins, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Steele. Nays - none. Motion passed.
Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to approve the variance at 1504 Lincoln Rd, MH for Gary Ergle. Roll Call Vote Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Robbins, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Steele. Nays - none. Motion passed. . Ordinance # 789
Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve the appointment of Joshua Shelton as Lieutenant. Roll Call Vote Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Robbins, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Steele. Nays - none. Motion passed.
Council went into Executive Session at 7:25 PM for specific personnel.
Council came out of Executive Session at 8:37 PM and back into regular session.
Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded by Alderman Robbins to approve the appointment of Dan Nelson to Sergeant. Roll Call Vote Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Robbins, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Steele. Nays - none. Motion passed.
Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Robbins to approve the $14.79 an hour salary increase to Dan Nelson for position of Sergeant. Roll Call Vote Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Robbins, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Steele. Nays - none. Motion passed.
CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
None.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Robbins to adjourn the regular City Council meeting at 8:40 p.m. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Dana Dearborn, Acting Mayor
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Ami Coltrin, City Clerk