West Central Reporter

Carlyle City Council met May 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The meeting of the Carlyle City Council was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Mike Burton on Monday, May 8, 2017, in the Maddux Community Room at Case-Halstead Library.

The following aldermen were present: Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson, Don Perez, Scott Diekemper, Jeremy Weh, Jeff Taylor, Jason Edwards, and Judy Smith.

City employees present: JoAnn Hollenkamp, Joe Heiligenstein, Joe Behrman, John Hodapp, Larry Peppenhorst, Andy Wennerstrom, Andy Brackett, Jeff Miller, and Chad Holthaus.

Others present: Mark Hodapp, Doris Elling, Ray Elling, Bill Ross, Wilson Brown, John Jones, Carolyn Sue Jones, Eugene Van Dorn, Barry Osborne, Debbie Taylor, William Leith, Jean Engelhardt, Shannon Petrea, Frank Smith, Henry Hollenkamp, Brad Hoffman, Kelly Ross, Eric Nordike, and Alicia Nordike.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

A motion was made by Alderman Don Perez to approve minutes from April 24, 2017, as presented. The motion was seconded by Alderman Scott Diekemper and unanimously approved by voice vote.

A motion was made by Alderman Jason Edwards to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. The motion was seconded by Alderman Jeremy Weh and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Aye – Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson, Don Perez, Scott Diekemper, Jeremy Weh, Jeff Taylor, Jason Edwards, and Judy Smith; nay – none.

A motion was made by Alderman Jason Edwards to approve claims as presented. The motion was seconded by Alderman Scott Diekemper and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Aye – Brenda Johnson, Don Perez, Scott Diekemper, Jeremy Weh, Jeff Taylor, Jason Edwards, Judy Smith, and Kent Newkirk; nay – none.

Alderman Jeremy Weh reported that the Park Board met on Tuesday, May 2nd. They decided to remove the playground equipment at Maple Hill Park. He noted that it probably does not meet code.

Joe Behrman reported that they have finished flushing hydrants.

John Hodapp gave a report on storm damage from last Saturday. He said a crew from the city of Breese came over to help out. He also reported that there are 300 free LED light bulbs available at city hall for the first 300 people who want them.

Larry Peppenhorst reported that they have finished cleaning up from the storm. They will be chipping and oiling June 26 and June 30. The cost for doing an alley is $450, and it must be paid by June 1. Clean-up week went as planned

John Hodapp thanked the Street and Alley Department and the Water Department for helping with storm damage.

Andy Brackett reported that registration for camps and swim lessons is available on line. He also stated that tickets for Carlyle night at Busch Stadium on June 25 went on sale today. If they sell all 300 tickets, everyone will be allowed to parade around the stadium prior to the game.

Jeff Miller reported on work being done at the pool.

Clerk Ehlers installed Judy Smith as the newly elected mayor.

Mayor Smith presented a plaque to Mike Burton for his years of service to the city.

Re-elected aldermen Kent Newkirk, Scott Diekemper, Jeremy Weh, and Jason Edwards were installed by Clerk Ehlers.

Reappointments were presented for approval.

A motion was made by Alderman Don Perez to approve the reappointment of Andy Brackett as Park Director. The motion was seconded by Alderman Jeremy Weh and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Aye – Don Perez, Scott Diekemper, Jeremy Weh, Jeff Taylor, Jason Edwards, Kent Newkirk, and Brenda Johnson; nay – none.

A motion was made by Alderman Kent Newkirk to approve the reappointment of Keith Housewright as Librarian. The motion was seconded by Alderman Scott Diekemper and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Aye – Scott Diekemper, Jeremy Weh, Jeff Taylor, Jason Edwards, Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson, and Don Perez; nay – none.

A motion was made by Alderman Don Perez to approve the reappointment of Mark Pingsterhaus as Chief of Police. The motion was seconded by Alderman Jeremy Weh and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Aye – Jeremy Weh, Jeff Taylor, Jason Edwards, Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson, Don Perez, and Scott Diekemper; nay – none.

A motion was made by Alderman Kent Newkirk to approve the reappointment of Joe Heiligenstein as City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Alderman Don Perez and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Aye – Jeff Taylor, Jason Edwards, Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson, Don Perez, Scott Diekemper, and Jeremy Weh; nay – none.

A motion was made by Alderman Kent Newkirk to approve the reappointment of JoAnn Hollenkamp as City Administrator. The motion was seconded by Alderman Scott Diekemper and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Aye – Jason Edwards, Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson, Don Perez, Scott Diekemper, Jeremy Weh, and Jeff Taylor; nay – none.

Item #12 (Election of Mayor Pro Tem) was tabled.

Mayor Smith asked the Council to approve the appointment of Eric Nordike as Ward 4 Alderman to fill her seat for the remaining 2 years of her term.

A motion was made by Alderman Don Perez to approve the appointment of Eric Nordike as Ward 4 Alderman as presented. The motion was seconded by Alderman Jason Edwards and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Aye – Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson, Don Perez, Scott Diekemper, Jeremy Weh, Jeff Taylor, and Jason Edwards; nay – none.

Eric Nordike was sworn in by Clerk Ehlers.

Mayor Smith told the audience that she feels Carlyle is a great place to live and we have a superb city staff. Her 4-year goal is to make it the town where people want to come and raise their families. She said we need to work together as a community to accomplish that goal.

Bill Leith thanked city employees for the job they do.

Brad Hoffman congratulated Mayor Smith. He also stated that he appreciates the job everyone is doing, and he has high hope for what will be done over the next 4 years.

JoAnn presented the revised fair parade resolution. She said there is no change to the information; but the state changed the form, so it has to be resubmitted on the new form. Alderman Edwards noted that Carlyle is misspelled and needs to be corrected.

A motion was made by Alderman Jeremy Weh to approve the revised 2017 Fair Parade Resolution as correctted. The motion was seconded by Alderman Scott Diekemper and unanimously approved by voice vote.

A motion was made by Alderman Kent Newkirk to approve the Herzing Zoning Ordinance as presented. The motion was seconded by Alderman Don Perez and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Aye – Brenda Johnson, Don Perez, Scott Diekemper, Jeremy Weh, Jeff Taylor, Jason Edwards, Eric Nordike, and Kent Newkirk; nay – none.

A motion was made by Alderman Kent Newkirk to approve the Buchele Zoning Ordinance as presented. The motion was seconded by Alderman Scott Diekemper and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Aye – Don Perez, Scott Diekemper, Jeremy Weh, Jeff Taylor, Jason Edwards, Eric Nordike, Kent Newkirk, and Brenda Johnson; nay – none.

A motion was made by Alderman Don Perez to approve the ordinance for the sale of the dump truck to Heinzmann for $5,050. The motion was seconded by Alderman Jeremy Weh and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Aye – Scott Diekemper, Jeremy Weh, Jeff Taylor, Jason Edwards, Eric Nordike, Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson; and Don Perez; nay – none.

A motion was made by Alderman Jason Edwards to approve the ordinance allowing camping in the city park as presented. The motion was seconded by Alderman Jeremy Weh and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Aye – Jeremy Weh, Jeff Taylor, Jason Edwards, Eric Nordike, Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson, Don Perez, and Scott Diekemper; nay – none.

With no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Alderman Don Perez and seconded by Alderman Jeremy Weh. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, and the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

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