City of Bushnell City Council met October 1.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
Mayor Wilt called the meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given.
Roll Call
Ald. Donna Coates - P Mayor Robin Wilt - P
Ald. Chuck Howell – P City Clerk Tashina Bradford - A
Ald. Mike Howell – A Treasurer Dan Cortelyou - P
Ald. David Norton –P City Attorney Nicole Humbert - P
Ald. Jim Miller - P Public Works Director Justin Griffith - A
Ald. Christina Steelman - A Police Chief Joe Fosdyck - P
Ald. Bruce Lorton – P Street Superintendent David Raymond - P
Ald. Brent Glisan – P
Ald. Lorton made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which include the following items;
1. Acceptance of September 17, 2018 Minutes
2. Approval of August 2018 Financial Report
3. Accept and approve to pay Septembers bills
It was seconded by Ald. Miller. A roll call vote was taken and the results of that vote are as follows:
Ald. Coates “aye” Ald. Miller “aye”
Ald. C. Howell “aye” Ald. Steelman “A “
Ald. M. Howell “A” Ald. Lorton “aye”
Ald. Norton “aye” Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Treasurer's Report
1. Treasurer Cortelyou advised after the final numbers are in, he will begin the tax levy.
2. Treasurer Cortelyou also will be looking into the AD grant for future street work.
Recognition of Guest
Kim Pierce with MAEDCO entered at 5:40 p.m.
Ad Hoc (Mayor’s Report)
1. Mayor Wilt was pleased to announce the school board has coordinated with McDonough County Housing and have found a way to have a bus for those elementary school children.
2. Mayor Wilt attended Fire Chief Larry James’ retirement party and his successor will be Brent Bentzinger.
Personnel/Finance/Budget
Next meeting will be Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. to accept and approve bills, review vendor contracts – Waste Management, Aramark, etc.
Public Works – Street/Sewer/Alley
Ald. Miller, with the assistance of City Gas Superintendent Robert Rhodes, advised that the utility board made the recommendation to Accept the West Davis street Gas Main project bid from USDI (Utility Safety Design Incorporated) in the amount of $154,461.00 with a 20% increase or decrease depending on hard it is to get the main installed in the alley for the project. Well under projected bid by BHMG. The project will begin by the 3rd or 4th week of October. It was seconded by Ald. Coates. A roll call vote was taken and the results of that vote are as follows:
Ald. Coates “aye” Ald. Miller “aye”
Ald. C. Howell “aye” Ald. Steelman “A “
Ald. M. Howell “A” Ald. Lorton “aye”
Ald. Norton “aye” Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Ald. Miller also made a motion to accept the utility board’s recommendation to obtain USDI as the City’s Gas Engineering firm for the Gas Department only, maintaining BHMG as the electric Engineers since that department is in complete compliance with ICC. It was seconded by Ald. C. Howell with the basis of a corrected retainer agreement. A roll call vote was taken and the results of that vote are as follows:
Ald. Coates “aye” Ald. Miller “aye”
Ald. C. Howell “aye” Ald. Steelman “A “
Ald. M. Howell “A” Ald. Lorton “aye”
Ald. Norton “aye” Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried. City Attorney Nicole Humbert will draft the letter on behalf of the City to BHMG notifying them of our plan to discontinue Gas Engineering services.
Phone system meeting was held in September but the change over will take some time.
Police/Liquor/ESDA
1. Ald. Lorton advised next Police/Liquor meeting will be October 8, 2018 at 4:00pm
2. Ald. Lorton presented the monthly report for September
3. Animal control position has several applicants and a recommendation will be brought to council at the next meeting. ACO Chris Martin has decided to stay on a couple of weeks to help the City through the process.
4. ESDA coordinator Jeff Rench reported that Medication Drop Box drop box has been heavily used and will soon be emptied by two police offices. Chief Fosdyck reported that the Medication is bagged, weighted and stored in the evidence locker until they can dispose of later with a full furnace per protocol on all finalized evidence. Needles used and unused may be turned into the Health department in Macomb.
Parks/Recreation
Ald. Glisan advised the Bushnell Recreational and Cultural Center rates have changed with only 2hour blocks available. The Kitchen will be $40 for 2 hours or $80 for 4 hours, Dining room $30 for 2hour or $60 for 4 hours, Gymnasium $40 for 2hours or $80 for 4 hours. The Gymnasium flea market/yard sale increase to $150 for 8 hours. As yet no other price changes will apply and all premade arrangements prior to this date are at the price previously quoted or grandfathered in. Rotary, American legion, card
club will remained as is. Bushnell Historical Society is not included in any of the rental rates or areas. Access to this area must be acquired from the Bushnell Historical Society. YMCA is responsible for all fitness Center rates/memberships. Ald Lorton made a motion to accept the rate base as the Parks/Rec Committee presented, Ald. Norton seconded it. A roll call vote was taken and the results of that vote are as follows:
Ald. Coates “aye” Ald. Miller “aye”
Ald. C. Howell “aye” Ald. Steelman “A “
Ald. M. Howell “A” Ald. Lorton “aye”
Ald. Norton “aye” Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Real Estate
Economic Development
MAEDCO
1. Next meeting October 18, 2018
2. Kim Pierce wished Mayor Wilt a Happy Birthday.
3. Kim Pierce presented a petition for signatures toward a new preforming Arts Center at WIU. In cooperation with WIU, the State of Illinois and private donors, the money is available and with the petition they can request a release of funds.
4.MAEDCO presented the City with Certificate of Good standings as a premier member.
5. Kim Pierce liked to remind everyone it is October, Manufacturing appreciation month.
Engineering Report
Attorney’s Report
Ald. Miller made motion to adjourn.
Ald. Lorton seconded motion.
Meeting was adjourned
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