City of Beardstown City Council met March 6.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
Roll Call
The City Council of the City of Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, met in regular session Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Beardstown City Hall, 105 West Third Street at 6:08 p.m. At the above time and place, the following members were present: Mayor Leslie Harris, City Clerk Brian Ruch, Alderpersons Tim Harris, Tracey Price, Ron Culves, Robert Burget, Tom Penwarden, Mary Davis, Gabe Seward and Sally Lael. Absent: none. There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Minutes Approved
Motion by Burget, seconded by Penwarden “That the reading of the minutes of the meeting held February 20, 2018 be dispensed with, that the minutes be approved as published." passed unanimously by voice vote.
Consent Agenda Filed
Motion by Seward, seconded by Lael “That the Consent Agenda be approved." passed unanimously by roll call vote under the Omnibus Vote Designation.
Water Superintendent Report February 2018 May 1-April 30
Gallons Pumped 17,967,698 191,860,701
Police Chief's Report February 2018 May 1-April 30
Calls Answered 748 8609
Criminal Arrests 15 236
Traffic Arrests 30 319
Traffic Stops 63 784
Warrants Served 14 74
City Ordinance Citations 0 10
Verbal Ordinances 20 150
Criminal Damage Reports 4 73
Thefts, Felony 8 44
Thefts, Misdemeanor 9 98
Burglaries 4 46
Batteries 2 49
Disorderly Conduct 3 19
Accidents 26 200
Vacation House Watches 7
Fire Chief's Report February 2018 May 1-April 30
City Fires 9 127
Rural Fires 2 14
Mutual Aid 0 2
Rescue Calls 5 47
Total 16 190
Code Enforcement Report- February 2018
Attached to minutes
Zoning Officer Report-February 2018
No Report Submitted
Disbursements for the period ending March 6, 2018.
Pay Request#1 Beard Street Water Main Project
Motion by Burget, seconded by Penwarden "That Pay Request#1 in the amount of $81,217.80 from Central Subsurface Contracting for the Beard Street Water Main Replacement Project be approved." passed by 8-0 roll call vote. Yea: Burget, Culves, Davis, Harris, Lael, Penwarden, Price and Seward. No: none. Absent: none.
Appointment Police & Fire Commission Board
Motion by Lael, seconded by Penwarden "That the appointment of Randi Kirchner to the Police & Fire Commission Board be approved." passed unanimously by voice vote. City Clerk Ruch administered the Oath of Office to Kirchner.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 6:19 P.M. on the motion by Davis, seconded by Burget.
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