City of Bushnell Council met Jan. 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Robin Wilt called the meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given.
Roll Call
Ald. Donna Coates - P Ald. Jim Miller - P Mayor Robin Wilt - P Public Works Director Justin Griffith - P
Ald. Chuck Howell – P Ald. Christina Steelman - P City Clerk Tashina Bradford - P Police Chief Joe Fosdyck - A
Ald. Mike Howell – A Ald. Bruce Lorton – A Treasurer Dan Cortelyou - P Street Superintendent David Raymond - P
Ald. David Norton –P Ald. Brent Glisan – P City Attorney Elizabeth Duvall - P
Ald. Lorton arrived at 5:32pm
Ald. Norton made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which include the following items;
1. Approval of Minutes from December 18, 2017
2. Approval of November 2017 Financial Report
3. Accept and pay December 2017 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 “aye “
Ald. M. Howell “Absent” Ald. Lorton “aye”
Ald. Norton “aye” Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Robin Wilt declared the motion carried.
Attorney’s Report
1. City Attorney, Liz Duvall, presented Ordinance 2018-01 Adopting a Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment for the City of Bushnell.
Ald. Norton made a motion to approve Ordinance 2018-01 Prohibiting Sexual Harassment.
Ald. Glisan seconded motion. 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 “aye “
Ald. M. Howell “Absent” Ald. Lorton “aye”
Ald. Norton “aye” Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Robin Wilt declared the motion carried.
Ald. Coates made a motion to Enter Executive Session
c) The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, pursuant to Sec. 2(c) (5) of the Open Meetings Act.
d)The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body, pursuant to Sec. 2(c) (6) of the Open Meetings Act.
Ald. Lorton seconded motion and we entered Executive Session at 5:42pm
Returned from executive session at 6:04pm
Treasurer’s Report
1. Treasurer Cortelyou reviewed our 2017 Audit findings
2. Cortelyou advised there will be 2018/2019 budget discussions the first week in February Ad Hoc (Mayors Report)
1. Food Pantry will not be moving into the Recreation and Cultural Center, as they do not believe there is enough space. Wilt suggested the Historical Society to be allowed the space.
2. Council Table will be fixed, Justin has purchased everything needed to repair the table.
3. Wilt has had a few citizens ask for a trash can in the East Park.
4. Wilt gave kudos to the Street Department for the snow removal.
5. Alderperson Norton will work on obtaining a large wall calendar for the council room.
Personnel/Finance/Budget
1. Committee met last Thursday and discussed budget short falls as well as the consolidation of phone and internet.
Public Works – Street/Sewer/Alley
1. Committee agreed upon the job description for the Public Works Director
a. discussion was had to add the word “preferred” in Minimum “preferred” qualifications before approval.
Ald. Miller made a motion to approve the job description for Public Works Director with the addition of the word “preferred” before qualifications.
Ald. Norton seconded motion. 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 “aye “
Ald. M. Howell “Absent” Ald. Lorton “aye”
Ald. Norton “aye” Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Robin Wilt declared the motion carried.
2. Meter Reader position is still open. The application deadline is January 11 th. Havens is still working both positions until the Meter Reader position is filled.
3. Next meeting is January 4 th at 4pm
Police/Liquor
1. Police Activity Report was submitted for November.
2. Next meeting will be January 8 th at 4pm at the Complex
Parks/Recreation
1. Parks and Recreation will hold meeting regarding the Reid Brewer Memorial Splash Pad
January 9 th at 3pm at the Recreation center.
2. Once the ground starts to warm, there will be further discussions regarding a permanent location for the Santa House.
Real Estate
1. Next meeting to discuss dilapidated properties will be January 11 th at 3pm at City Hall Economic Development
1. Ald. Steelman watched the first webinar for Saving Your Town and advised there is a lot of great information. Steelman is planning a meeting to watch the webinars together.
2. Next meeting January 25 th at 2pm at City Hall
MAEDCO
1. Next meeting January 9 th
Engineering Report
1. Eric Moe with McClure Engineering asked if the Street/Alley Department could meet to make decisions on Motor Fuel Tax with Oil and Chipping.
Ald. Lorton made motion to adjourn.
Ald. Steelman seconded motion.
Meeting was adjourned
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