CITY OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS
TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
March 26, 2007
PLEDGE
The City Council meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Redfield.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2007.
ROLL CALL
The following Aldermen were present for Roll Call: Ayes Alderman Babb, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Little.
Also present were Mayor Redfield, Clerk Worent, Treasurer Therry, Attorney Tibbs, and Engineer Bryant.
Alderman McLouth was absent.
PRESENTATION OF JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
Alderman Babb made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford, to approve the minutes as corrected of the Regular City Council meeting held on March 12, 2007. Roll Call Vote: Alderman Babb, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Little. Nays none. Motion passed.
Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to approve the executive session minutes of March 12, 2007. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bradford, Bumbalough, Little, and Babb. Nays – none. Motion passed.
CONFIRMATION AGENDA
1. Approval to have attorney indemnify and defend GIC – Alderman Little/Bumbalough
2. Acceptance of Officer Shelton’s Resignation – Alderman McLouth/Little
Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Little to approve the confirmation agenda in its entirety. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bradford, Bumbalough, Little, and Babb. Nays – None. Motion passed.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor
Mayor Redfield submitted the January Building Inspector’s Report.
Clerk
Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Babb to approve spending up to $1200.00 for a shredder. Cost will be split between the office and the police department. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Babb, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Little. Nays – none. Motion passed.
Treasurer
Treasurer Therry stated he would be on vacation next week.
Attorney
No Report.
City Engineer
Engineer Good updated the Council on the water plant plans stating all the paperwork has been completed and sent to the E.P.A.
Communications
Clerk Worent read a thank you card to Officer Bush from the Cub Scouts for attending their meeting.
CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
Dexter Mosier asked the Council about his building permit variance. That will be discussed under new business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
Water and Sewer Alderman Little
Alderman Little informed the Council that there is a meeting on Tuesday with Creve Coeur concerning the sewer rates.
Law Enforcement Alderman McLouth
Absent.
Chief Pentecost reported that the February monthly report is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
Chief Pentecost also informed the Council that the department received a $2,000 donation from Caterpillar for computers and also received 3 laptops which were donated by the Peoria Police Department.
Streets Alderman Bumbalough
No Report.
Parks/Public Buildings Alderman Bradford
No Report.
Fire Alderman Babb
No Report.
Finance/Planning –
Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Babb to approve paying bills totaling: $7,245.00 from General fund; and $7,789.38 from Water Department. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Little, Babb, and Bradford. Nays – none. Motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Zoning Variance Ordinance – Alderman Bradford
Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to approve the Ordinance granting a variance to the property at 900 LaSalle Blvd. After discussion, Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Babb to withdraw his motion and table this until the next meeting. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Little, Bradford, and Babb. Nays – Alderman Bumbalough. Motion passed
Resolution in Support of Safe Sidewalk Program – Alderman Bumbalough
Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Babb to approve the resolution in support of the Safe Sidewalk Program. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bradford, Babb, Bumbalough, and Little. Nays – none. Motion passed.
Resolution No. 447
Resolution Making Certain Executive Session Minutes Public – Alderman McLouth
Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Babb to approve the resolution making certain executive session minutes public. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Babb, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Little. Nays – none. Motion passed.
Resolution No. 448
Approval to Promote Officer Bush to Sergeant – Alderman McLouth
Alderman Little made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to promote Officer Bush from patrolman to Sergeant with a $1,000 salary increase. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Bradford, Little, and Babb. Nays – none. Motion passed.
CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
Dexter Mosier addressed the Council again concerning his request for a variance, asking the Council to consider approving the variance due to his limited space being on a corner lot.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Little made a motion seconded by Alderman Bradford to adjourn the regular City Council meeting at 7:27 p.m. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.
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David Redfield, Mayor
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Rick Worent, City Clerk