CITY OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS

TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

March 24, 2008

PLEDGE

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

CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2008.

ROLL CALL

The following Aldermen were present for Roll Call: Ayes - Alderman Babb, Bradford, Bumbalough, Dearborn, Steele, and Welton.

Also present were Mayor Little, Clerk Worent, Deputy Treasurer Avery, Engineer Good and Attorney Tibbs.

Treasurer Therry and Alderman Dearborn were absent.

PRESENTATION OF JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

Alderman Babb made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele, to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on March 10, 2008. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Alderman Babb, Bradford, Bumbalough, Steele, and Welton. Nays - none. Motion passed.

Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Babb, to approve the minutes of the Executive Session held on March 17, 2008. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Alderman Babb, Bradford, Bumbalough, Steele, and Welton. Nays - none. Motion passed.

CONFIRMATION AGENDA

1.  Approve the Purchase of a New Weather Siren

Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Welton, to approve the confirmation agenda in its entirety. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Alderman Bradford, Bumbalough, Steele, Welton, and Babb. Nays - none. Motion passed.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor

The Mayor received the deed for the Logan Rd. property. It was filed with the clerk.

The Mayor read a document from the Arbor Day Foundation.

The Attorney has finished the 1st draft for the agreement on the new building at Independence Park, being built by the Men’s Club.

Clerk

Clerk Worent informed the Council of the appointment of Angel as Deputy Clerk.

Treasurer

Deputy Treasurer Avery submitted the monthly report in Treasurer Therry’s absence.

Attorney

No report.

City Engineer

Engineer Good reported that has been no word on the EPA loan for the water plant. Randolph and Assoc. has merged with Devonshire.

Communications

Clerk Worent read cards of thanks from the Smith and Redfield families.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

Dave Ihben, 119 Calumet, spoke on incident with the Police Department. He is unhappy with how it was handled.

Jayme Hunt, 211 Radisson, spoke on problem with her neighbor and the fence between their properties.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Water and Sewer - Alderman Bumbalough

The Illinois Department of Health awarded the Water Department on their 15yr achievement.

Law Enforcement - Alderman Dearborn

Alderman Bradford reported in Alderman Dearborn’s absence.

The 2009 Tobacco grant is complete. The new cameras have been installed in the squad cars.

Streets - Alderman Babb

No Report.

Parks and Public Buildings - Alderman Welton

No Report

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Fire - Alderman Bradford

Alderman Bradford submitted the February Fire Report.

Finance/Planning - Alderman Steele

Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to pay bills totaling: $41,404.81 from General Fund; $0 from Motor Fuel; $0 from Wheel Tax; and $8,229.27 from Water. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Alderman Bumbalough, Dearborn, Steele, Welton, and Babb. Nays - none. Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Approval Resolution for ITEP Grant/LaSalle Blvd. Improvements – Alderman Babb

Alderman Babb made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele to approve the Resolution for ITEP Grant/LaSalle Blvd. Improvements. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Alderman Steele, Welton, Babb, Bradford, and Bumbalough. Nays – none. Motion passed.

Resolution No. 458

Approval Resolution for the sale of the Physio Control Lifepak 500 Defibrillator – Alderman Bradford

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to Approve the Resolution for the sale of the Physio Control Lifepak 500 Defibrillator for $1.00 to Meadowbrook Fire Department. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Alderman Steele, Welton, Babb, Bradford, and Bumbalough. Nays – none. Motion passed

Resolution No. 459

Approval to Purchase New Phone System for $10,100.00 – Alderman Welton

Alderman Welton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to Approve the Purchase of a New Phone System for $10,100.00. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Alderman Babb, Bradford, Bumbalough, Steele, and Welton. Nays – none. Motion passed

Approval Resolution for Street Maintenance from MFT for 2008– Alderman Babb

Alderman Babb made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to Approve the Resolution for Street Maintenance from MFT for 2008. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Alderman Babb, Bradford, Bumbalough, Steele, and Welton. Nays – none. Motion passed

Resolution No. 460

Approval to Midwest Asphalt Spray Patch – Alderman Babb

Alderman Babb made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve Midwest Asphalt to spray patch not to exceed $4,250 per day. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Alderman Bradford, Bumbalough, Steele, Welton, and Babb. Nays – none. Motion passed

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

None.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY

Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Babb to approve ordinance to amend ordinance #714. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Steele, Welton, Babb, and Bradford. Nays – none. Motion passed

Ordinance No. 742

Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele to approve water plant to go out for bids when paperwork is finished. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Alderman Steele, Welton, Babb, Bradford, and Bumbalough. Nays – none. Motion passed

Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to go into Executive Session for review and consideration of release of Executive Minutes. Motion passed.

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele to end Executive Session. Motion passed

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Bradford made a motion seconded by Alderman Steele to adjourn the regular City Council meeting at 8:17 p.m. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.

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Steve Little, Mayor

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Rick Worent, City Clerk