West Central Reporter

Carlyle City Council met July 10.

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 Judy Smith on Monday, July 10, 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 Eric Nordike.

City employees present: Larry Peppenhorst, Mark Pingsterhaus, Andy Wennerstrom, Andy Brackett, Rita Jurgensmeyer, Jeff Miller, John Hodapp, JoAnn Hollenkamp, Danny Brammeier, Chad Holthaus and Joe Heiligenstein.

Others present: Eugene VanDorn, Mark Hodapp, Shannon Petrea, Tony Petrea, Chad Hunt, Jennifer Carpenter, Tina Henson, Travis Henson and Kelly Ross.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

A motion was made by Alderman Don Perez to approve minutes from June 26, 2017, as presented. The motion was seconded by Alderman Jeremy Weh and unanimously approved by roll call vote. Voting Aye: Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson, Scott Diekemper, Don Perez, Jeff Taylor, Jeremy Weh, Jason Edwards and Eric Nordike. Voting Nay: None.

A motion was made by Alderman Jason Edwards to approve the June Treasurer’s Report. It was seconded by Alderman Scott Diekemper and approved unanimously by roll call vote. Voting Aye: Brenda Johnson, Scott Diekemper, Don Perez, Jeff Taylor, Jeremy Weh, Jason Edwards, Eric Nordike and Kent Newkirk. Voting Nay: None.

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

Alderman Brenda Johnson reported that the library will be having Clinton County Queen Madeline to host a story hour. There will be a program for the summer reading kids to paint t-shirts which they will be wearing in the Clinton County Fair Parade. They will also be showing the moving Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Larry Peppenhorst reported that oiling is 70% finished and that they will finish up on August 24th. They are currently working on striping and painting curbs.

John Hodapp reported that they will be doing the IMEA surge test.

Andy Brackett reported that the obstacle course for the pool has brought in an increase to the pool attendance.

Jeff Miller reported that the softball tournament last weekend went well and that they have started putting metal on the pavilions.

In public comments Danny Brammeier approached the mayor and council concerning Larry Peppenhorst’s retirement. He asked the mayor and council to consider him for Larry Peppenhorst’s replacement.

Tony Petrea and Chad Hunt from the Bird Dog Mafia presented a donation of $525.00 to Mayor Smith for the dog park.

Mayor Smith asked for a motion to appoint Jenny Beckmann Carpenter to the zoning board.

A motion was made by Alderman Don Perez and was seconded by Alderman Scott Diekemper. The motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote. Voting Aye: Don

Perez, Jeff Taylor, Jeremy Weh, Jason Edwards, Eric Nordike, Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson and Scott Diekemper.

Alderman Kent Newkirk made a motion to approve the ordinance for the variance at 1281 13th Street. This was approved at the June 26, 2017 meeting but an ordinance had not been prepared. Alderman Don Perez seconded the motion which was approved unanimously by roll call vote. Voting Aye: Jeff Taylor, Jeremy Weh, Jason Edwards, Eric Nordike, Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson, Scott Diekemper and Don Perez. Voting Nay: None

Agenda Item #15 – FY 18 Budget Appropriation was tabled due to the changes discussed at the Public Hearing.

JoAnn Hollenkamp explained that the City Progress Committee would like to hang banners on the poles to advertise city events. Organizations can purchase banners and the city would hang them at no charge. The City would go out for bids for the banners so that they would all be uniform. The low bidder would get the contract for a year or two. JoAnn is looking for a motion now to purchase the brackets from the Beckemeyer-Wade Fire District for $15.00 each and to purchase up to 50 brackets. The motion was made by Alderman Brenda Johnson and seconded by Alderman Jeff Taylor. It was unanimously approved by roll call vote. Voting Aye: Jeremy Weh, Jason Edwards, Eric Nordike, Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson, Scott Diekemper, Don Perez and Jeff Taylor. Voting Nay: None

Agenda Item 17 – Coupon Booklets was tabled.

A motion was made by Alderman Kent Newkirk and seconded by Alderman Scott Diekemper to approve the final payment to Haier Plumbing for $19,189.37. This is for the Franklin and Washington Street Sewer Replacement. It was unanimously approved by roll call vote. Voting Aye: Jason Edwards, Eric Nordike, Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson, Scott Diekemper, Don Perez, Jeff Taylor and Jeremy Weh. Voting Nay: None.

JoAnn Hollenkamp explained that the Consent of Assignment to Carlyle Realty LLC for Mariner’s Village is a lease transfer that the council has already approved. Joe Heiligenstein explained some language changes in the current document. Alderman Brenda Johnson made a motion to approve the Consent of Assignment to Carlyle Realty LLC for Mariner’s Village. The motion was seconded by Alderman Don Perez. It was unanimously approved by roll call vote. Voting Aye: Eric Nordike, Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson, Scott Diekemper, Don Perez, Jeff Taylor, Jeremy Weh and Jason Edwards. Voting Nay: None.

Joe Heiligenstein went on to explain the Consent Agreement for Carlyle Realty LLC and First National Bank. The council has previously approved this sort of agreement. Alderman Brenda Johnson made the motion to approve the Consent Agreement for Carlyle Realty LLC and First National Bank. Alderman Jeff Taylor seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote. Voting Aye: Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson, Scott Diekemper, Don Perez, Jeff Taylor, Jeremy Weh, Jason Edwards and Eric Nordike. Voting Nay: None.

At 7:19 p.m. Alderman Don Perez made a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel. It was seconded by Alderman Scott Diekemper and approved unanimously by roll call vote. Voting Aye: Brenda Johnson, Scott Diekemper, Don Perez, Jeff Taylor, Jeremy Weh, Jason Edwards, Eric Nordike and Kent Newkirk. Voting Nay: None.

At 7:52 the City Council returned to open session.

Alderman Kent Newkirk made a motion to appoint John Hodapp to assist, at no cost, Larry Peppenhorst in the Street and Alley Department until Larry’s retirement. After Larry’s retirement John will then take the temporary position of Street & Alley Department Head at the rate of $3.00 per hour. The motion was seconded by Alderman Don Perez. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote. Voting Aye: Don Perez, Jeff Taylor, Jeremy Weh, Jason Edwards, Eric Nordike, Kent Newkirk, Brenda Johnson and Scott Diekemper. Voting Nay: None.

At 7:54 p.m. a motion to adjourn was made by Kent Newkirk and seconded by Don Perez. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

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