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Editors Note:
I have placed the following Havana City Council
Meeting Minutes below (and all previous minutes) as received on
September 30, 2009 at 12:38:28
P.M. Central Daylight Time and without
any alterations, changes, additions, or deletions. In compliance
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The City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers; Mayor Dale Roberts calledthe meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.; City Clerk Ruby Miller called the roll and the following Aldermen answered to their names: Jim Sarnes, Portia Brown, Greg Cox, Harold Palmer, Jim Stroh, Charles Campbell, Brenda Stadsholt & Don Bryant. Absent: None A quorum was present. Meeting taped. Attorney Blake Lindner was in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was repeated by City Officials and Guests. ________________________________________________________________________ TOPIC DISCUSSION ACTION TAKEN APPROVAL Mayor Roberts asked if there There being none, the minutes MINUTES were any additions or corrections were approved as written. AUGUST 18, 2009 to the minutes of AUGUST 18, 2009.
FINANCE Mayor Roberts asked for Motion made by Campbell, seconded REPORT a motion to approve the Finance by Stroh, to approve the Finance Report. Report. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox, Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant. Voting No-None
CONSENT Mayor Roberts asked for Stadsholt made a motion, secondedAGENDA a motion to approve the by Brown, to approve the Consent Agenda Consent Agenda. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox, Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant. Voting No-None MAYOR’S Mayor Roberts noted that the City NoneREPORT has participated in the small façade program with Fred Palin on his building at 110-112 N Orange in the amount of $1952.63.
Mayor Roberts reminded Council None about the upcoming IML meeting in Chicago.
CITY CLERK’S None None REPORT
CITY TREASURER’S None None REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY'S Attorney Blake Lindner reported None REPORT that he had filed an answer to the 911 lawsuit on 8/26/09—a motion to dismiss.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT Terry Svob reported that None he and Ted Bartlett had met with two different people today and both of them are going to go back to work on their business plans.
PUBLIC WORKS Jewel Bucy reported that None REPORT it was a busy month. But we did get a chance to use the small drum roller to do some asphalt patching and it does a nice job. Recommends the City purchase it from RSC in East Peoria.
FINANCE & Alderman Palmer presented the Motion made by Cox, second PURCHASING Sue & Don Schaeffer Ec. Dev. Loan ed by Stadsholt, to approve the request for the purchase & rehabilita- Ec. Dev. Loan request of Sue & tion of 305 W. Main building for Don Schaeffer for the building “Ma’s Got a Notion” quilting business at 305 W. Main for $68,000, 7 years, now operating on N. Schrader, in the 2% interest for Ma’s GotA Notion. amount of $68,000, 7yrs, 2% interest. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox, Discussion. Will be both Ec. Dev. Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt, and USDA funds. & Bryant Voting No-None
Alderman Palmer presented the Motion made by Palmer, seconded TIF Real Estate Tax share for Dr. Dan by Cox, to approve the TIF Real Stephens in the amount of $1,524.74. Estate Tax share to Dr.Dan Stephens in the amount of $1,524.74. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox, Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant. Voting No-None
Alderman Palmer presented the refund of Motion made by Palmer, seconded Qtr. 2 2009 MST, Municipal Sales Tax, by Campbell, to approve the Qtr. 2 to SunRise Ag Service Co. in the amount 2009 MST, Municipal Sales Tax of $28,538.55. refund to SunRise Ag Service Co. in the amount of $28,538.55. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox, Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant. Voting No-None
Alderman Palmer presented the refund of Motion made by Palmer, seconded Qtr. 2 2009 NHR, Non Home Rule sales by Sarnes, to approve the Qtr. 2 tax, to SunRise Ag Service Co. in the 2009 NHR, Non Home Rule sales amount of $28,538.57. tax, to SunRise Ag Service Co. in the amount of $28,538.57. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox, Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant. Voting No-None
Alderman Palmer asked Jim Sarnes to Motion made by Sarnes, seconded make the request for a Police vehicle. by Stroh, to approve the purchase Sarnes said Chief Noble had found of the 2006 Chevy Trailblazer from a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer with 41,000 Velde in Pekin for $16,657. miles on it at Velde in Pekin for $16,657. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Stroh, Has one year bumper to bumper warranty. Stadsholt & Bryant. Will transfer equipment from the Tahoe. Voting No- Cox, Palmer, Campbell Vehicle was one owner from Mason City.
Alderman Palmer presented the request Motion made by Stadsholt, seconded from Chamber of Commerce for a $500 by Brown, to approve the Chamber’s donation for Oktoberfest Polka Pace request of a $500 donation for t-shirts. The City’s logo would be Oktoberfest Polka Pace t-shirts. on the t-shirts. Discussion on changes. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox, Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant. Voting No-None
HEALTH & None None SANITATION
LICENSES Alderman Cox reported that he would None ORD. & LEGAL have a Committee meeting on 9/15/09 at 5:30 p.m.
Alderman Cox reported that the two Sail None Homes are up for Sheriff’s auction on 9/24/09.
PERSONNEL Alderwoman Stadsholt reported that Motion made by Stadsholt, with regret the City accepts Joel J. seconded by Sarnes, to accept Poorbaugh’s resignation from the the resignation of Joel J. Poorbaugh Vol. Fire Dept. effective 8/11/09. from the Vol. Fire Dept. effective 8/11/09. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox, Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt, & Bryant. Voting No-None
PLANNING Alderman Bryant reported his None Committee had met to review the Bike/Walk Trail and the Park District is willing to pay the $6,000 additional costs that the railroad is requiring.
Alderman Bryant reported that None his Committee had also reviewed the Broadway project. IDOT is requiring the City to provide handicapped access to the sidewalk intersections along Broadway. It was determined that the Public Works Dept. could handle this work. Discussion.
PROPERTY & Alderwoman Brown reported the None ZONING Committee met at the Riverside Club to view and discuss the repairs needed to that building. Perhaps contact George Bridgeway, a building restoration person. Use TIF dollars to fix up building $125,000…..$25,000 per year.
PUBLIC SAFETY Alderman Sarnes asked Council Motion made by Sarnes, seconded to approve the Chamber’s by Campbell, to approve the use of use of streets for the Polka Pace streets for the Polka Pace Race on Race on Sat. 9/12/09 starting Sat. 9/12/09 beginning at 9am. at 9 a.m. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Brown, Cox, Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant. Voting No-None
PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Campbell reported None the drum roller is doing a good job and recommends the City exercise the option to purchase this piece of equipment for Public Works Dept.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Roberts adjourned the None meeting at 7:47 p.m.
_____________________ _______________________________ Dale Roberts Ruby J. Miller/CMC Mayor City Clerk
GUESTS: Terry Svob Blake Lindner Ruth Anne Beaty Gary Davis Kevin Noble Wendy Martin Josh Harken John Kachanuk |
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