COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday April 26, 2016
City Hall Council Chambers
The Council of the City of Oregon met Tuesday April 26, 2016, 5:30 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers.
Present: Mayor Ken Williams
Commissioner Jim Barnes
Commissioner Terry Schuster
Commissioner Thomas E. Izer
Commissioner Kurt Wilson
Chief Darin DeHaan
City Clerk/Treasurer Charlene Ruthe
City Attorney Paul Chadwick
Chief Darin DeHaan started the pledge of allegiance.
Public Comment
Otto Dick wanted to make a positive comment about how helpful the City Workers are, the Street Department employees helped him haul a stomp away from the cemetery and Police Officers have always been helpful.
Charlie Perrine, of Charlie’s Family Restaurant and More, wanted to address his Liquor License application being denied. Mayor Ken Williams said he would meet with him at a later time to discuss.
Commissioner Thomas E. Izer moved to approve the April 12, 2016 minutes, Seconded by Commissioner Terry Schuster.
Roll Call: Barnes, Izer, Schuster, Wilson, Williams. No Nays.
Commissioner Terry Schuster moved to approve the payroll in the amount of
$ 43,968.52 and warrants as listed:
42 Tech Solutions, Inc., $18.75
Aaron Kleinmaier, $40.00
Bobcat of Rockford, $134.05
Brad Cash, $40.00
Butitta Bros., $48.00
Byron Bank, $3,167.83
Carreno Landscaping, $1,275.00
Casper’s Home Inspection, LLC, $1,350.00
City of Oregon, $48,900.00
City of Oregon, $5,000.00
Comcast, $104.90
ComEd, $46.64
Debit Card, $77.73
Dustin Runyon, $138.50
Ehmen, $497.74
Euclid Managers, $1,633.36
First National Bank & Trust, $1,973.35
First National Bank & Trust, $661.79
First National Bank, $935.77
Frontier, $145.19
Grainger, $219.00
Grover’s Services LLC., $7,800.00
Joseph Brooks, $40.00
Kunes Country Auto Group, $109.16
Lacal Equipment, Inc., $3,399.11
Matt Kalnins, $40.00
McGyver Small Engine Repair, $33.07
Mike Bowers, $46.44
Mobotrex, $65.00
Moring Disposal, $14,963.20
Morton salt, Inc., $10,481.61
NICOR, $593.64
Northern Illinois University, $300.00
Northstar Flags, $963.32
NW Police Academy, $30.00
NW Illinois Criminal Justice Commission, $655.64
Ogle County Clerk & Recorder, $50.00
Ogle County Clerk & Recorder, $58.00
Ogle County Drug Traffic Prevention Fund, $395.00
Oregon Snyder, $10.89
PAB Concrete Cutting Services, $350.00
Personnel Concepts, $251.04
Polo Cooperative Assoc., $3,364.50
Postmaster, $571.20
Quill, $274.17
Randy Cropp, $40.00
Rock River Outfitters, Inc., $500.00
Shawn Melville, $40.00
Staff Tool Systems, Inc., $25.00
Steve Benesh & Sons, $548.40
Tad Dominski, $40.00
Teska Associates, Inc., $182.50
US Cellular, $96.20
Utility Dynamics, $4,950.00
Verizon Wireless, $411.91
Village of Progress, $774.60
Visa, $560.94
Waste Water Management of Northern Illinois, $19,400.00
Welsh Bros. Belvidere, Inc., $7,697.10
Zarnoth Brush Works, $469.25
Seconded by Commissioner Kurt Wilson.
Roll Call: Barnes, Izer, Schuster, Wilson, Williams. No Nays.
Mayor Ken Williams received a request to modify the Coliseum Policy to allow food on the first floor under limited circumstances. Donna Mann & Don Griffin both spoke for changing the policy. They feel that the building is an asset to the community and could be utilized more if changed. Don Griffin worked at the Park District when they refinished the gym floor with a grant from Exelon and the Park District. The floor is protected and in good shape now. Commissioner Jim Barnes what to know under limited circumstances who would decide. Commissioner Kurt Wilson suggested getting a tarp for the floor to protect it when used. Mayor Ken Williams said this was for discussion only no vote will take place tonight; however, would like to discuss further at the next meeting.
Commissioner Terry Schuster moved to approve the year end transfers as follows:
From Public Affairs to:
Social Security $150.00
Crossing Guards $4,200.00
Police Department $553,000.00
Street Lighting $17,000.00
Street Department $254,000.00
Group Insurance $272,000.00
Total $1,100,350.00
Discussion: The transfers were six hundred and fifty dollars less than last year.
Seconded by Commissioner Jim Barnes.
Roll Call: Barnes, Izer, Schuster, Wilson, Williams. No Nays.
Mayor Ken Williams moved to approve Municode to provide City Code update and review, Seconded by Commissioner Jim Barnes.
Discussion: Three bids were turned in: Municode $11,450.00, Sterling Codifier $9,800.00 also charged by additional pages needed, and American Legal $9,250.00 they would take up to sixty days to review and wanted a five-year contract signed. Both had additional fees for set up and Attorney fees that would be added when needed. Which could dive the price up even more. Mayor felt it was best to stay with Municode.
Roll Call: Barnes, Izer, Schuster, Wilson, Williams. No Nays.
Commissioner Terry Schuster announced that the State of Illinois has over paid taxing bodies for Personal Replacement Tax. The amount the City has to pay back is $9,000.00 dollars. The Depot Foundation Board has ordered benches, new lighting, material for viewing stand, and bicycle tools. In the next week he will be taking pictures to put on the new city website.
Commissioner Jim Barnes has been working with City Engineer Cory Buck to put in a handicapped ramp at the Coliseum.
Mayor Ken Williams announced that at the May 17th Plan Commission meeting they will be having a Public Hearing for the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Terry Schuster moved to adjourn the meeting, Seconded by Commissioner Thomas E. Izer.
Roll Call: Barnes, Izer, Schuster, Wilson, Williams. No Nays
Adjourn: 6:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Charlene Ruthe, City Clerk Ken Williams, Mayor