CITY OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS

TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

August 13, 2012

PLEDGE

The City Council meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Dearborn.

CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:00 PM on August 13, 2012 by Mayor Dearborn.

ROLL CALL

The following Aldermen were present for Roll Call: Alderman Steele, Bumbalough, Robbins, and Bradford.

Also present were Mayor Dearborn, Clerk Worent, Treasurer Babb, Attorney Tibbs, Public Works Director Crum, Police Chief Pentecost, Fire Chief Amundson, and Office Manager Minson.

Alderman Bremer, Alderman Salazar, and Engineer Good were absent.

PRESENTATION OF JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford, to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on August 13, 2012. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Steele, Robbins, Bradford, and Bumbalough. Nays - none. Motion passed.

CONFIRMATION AGENDA

None.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor

Discussion was held regarding the City’s Web Site. Due to inappropriate and false comments being posted on the Guest book page, Mayor Dearborn and Council decided to remove the Guestbook site from the Page.

Clerk

No report from Clerk Worent.

Treasurer

Treasurer Babb stated the Motor Fuel Audit has been completed. He commended Rick Crum for his diligent and accurate record-keeping that made the 6 year audit go smooth for the auditors.

Attorney

No report.

City Engineer

Absent. No report.

Communications

None.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Water and Sewer - Alderman Bumbalough

Alderman Bumbalough reminded Council that in the last three years, the amount of flow through the sewer meter has been cut in half. This is due to the sewer re-linings.

Law Enforcement - Alderman Salazar

Absent. In Alderman Salazar’s absence, Chief Pentecost reported the monthly Police report is on file at the city office.

Streets - Alderman Bradford

No report from Alderman Bradford.

Parks and Public Buildings - Alderman Steele

No report from Alderman Steele.

Fire - Alderman Robbins

Alderman Robbins told council that the monthly Fire report is on file at the city office.

Finance/Planning - Alderman Bremer

In Alderman Bremer’s absence, Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele to approve paying bills totaling: $141,163.28 from General Fund; $0 from Motor Fuel; $13,972.38, from Sewer; $87,241.96 from Water, $34,025.40 from Wheel Tax, $0 from Audit; $0 from Insurance Liability, and $43,248.64 from savings. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Steele, Bradford, and Robbins. Nays - none. Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Water Tower Inspection

Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Robbins to approve inspection of Green Water Tower by Pittsburg Tank & Tower for $1050. Roll Call Votes: Ayes - Alderman Bumbalough, Robbins, Steele, and Bradford. Nays – none. Motion passed.

Approve Purchase of 2 Fire Hydrants and 1 Gate Valve

Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve purchasing 2 Fire Hydrants and 1 Gate Valve from Water Products Company for $4,225. Roll Call Votes: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Bradford, Robbins, and Steele. Nays - None. Motion passed.

Approve Hiring Officer McFall as a Full-Time Police Officer

Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to approve hiring Officer McFall as a full-time Police Officer. Roll Call Votes: Ayes – Alderman Steele, Bumbalough, Robbins and Bradford. Nays - None. Motion passed.

Approve Purchase of Air Compressor Reel and Line

Alderman Robbins made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele to approve the purchase of An Air Compressor Reel and Line from SCBA Company for $1,540. Roll Call Votes: Ayes – Alderman Robbins, Steele, Bumbalough, and Bradford. Nays - None. Motion passed.

Approve Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the Marquette Heights City Code

Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to approve an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the Marquette Heights City Code. Roll Call Votes: Ayes – Alderman Steele, Bumbalough, Bradford, and Robbins. Nays - None. Motion passed. Ordinance # 811.

Approve Ordinance for Seizure and Impounding of Vehicle

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele to table the approval of Ordinance for Seizure and Impounding of Vehicle. Roll Call Votes: Ayes – Alderman Robbins, Bradford, Steele, and Bumbalough.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

None.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 7:18 p.m. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

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Dana Dearborn, Mayor

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Rick Worent, City Clerk