City of Bushnell Council met Feb. 19.
Here is the minutes 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 - PAld. Jim Miller - PMayor Robin Wilt - PPublic Works Director Justin Griffith - A
Ald. Chuck Howell – P Ald. Christina Steelman - PCity Clerk Tashina Bradford - APolice Chief Joe Fosdyck - A
Ald. Mike Howell – A Ald. Bruce Lorton – PTreasurer Dan Cortelyou - PStreet Superintendent David Raymond - P
Ald. David Norton –P Ald. Brent Glisan – PCity Attorney Elizabeth Duvall - P
Ald. B Lorton made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which include the following items;
1. Approval of Minutes from February 5, 2018
2. Acceptance of January 2018 Financial Report
It was seconded by Ald. Glisan. 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 “A”Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton “aye”Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
1. Budget is waiting on Audit Reconciliation adjustments but will be available soon.
2. Mayor Wilt wishes to meet with Treasurer Cortelyou over her own budget changes.
3. Mayor Wilt also requested Auditor Myers to come speak with City Clerk Bradford.
5:35 pm Chief Fosdyck entered Council Meeting.
Ad hoc
Mayor Wilt is very thankful for Mayor Pro Tem Lorton as well as everyone who stepped up to help out during her illness. She was grateful for the well-wishers and all the attention she received from the community. The doctors may release her in 2 weeks to full duty.
Public Works Director, Justin Griffith, will be back sometime next week but only on a part-time desk work basis. If you need him contact him via Text.
Mayor Wilt was pleased to attend Mothers club at Courtyard Estates.
Mayor Wilt attended a very informative MAEDCO Board of Directors meeting which featured the Dunkin Donuts Owner.
Congratulations to the Spartans for finishing first in their conference 10-0 and to Devin Yocum for winning the 2018 Red O’Flaherty Award. A job well done.
Mayor Wilt was disappointed to have missed the ESDA Director Jeff Rench’s Opioid – Naloxone training. The Opioid Epidemic is a large problem in the US currently. Mayor Wilt would like to help integrate a class in the schools if we can get them back.
Social Services contacted City Hall about an emergency placement which would incorporate landlords in the area. Mayor Wilt wished to have this information available more readily in the future.
Cleanup days will be April 26 & 27th and the fall clean up days will be Sept 13th & 14th. Ald Glisan asked Ald. Miller if the Street and Alley Dept could incorporate a “Yard Waste” pickup at the same time. Ald. Miller said he would look into the idea.
Personnel/Finance/Budget
Next meeting February 22nd at 5 p.m. at City Hall
Public Works – Street/Sewer/Alley, Nothing to report at this time.
Police/Liquor
Ald. Lorton discussed Police & Liquor Meeting held on February 12th.
Outdoor expansion of JoJo’s with guest Travis Hiel
Chief Fosdyck will ask for McDonough County Auxiliary for help for May Play Days and for the Jeep Blitz on May 25th.
Chief Fosdyck was pleased with the Naloxone-Opioid Class and its attendance.
Parking on the 100 block of West Davis Street needs to be amended.
Ald. Steelman requested the Complex for the Webinar sessions.
Earl’s Place/Bowsers license application was presented and discussed.
Ald Lorton made a motion to approve a liquor license to Earl’s Place/Bowsers with Ald Glisan seconding the 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 “A”Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton “aye”Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
ESDA Coordinator expressed his pleasure with the attendance at the Opioid Class but also discussed the possibility of a unused drug drop off dispensary. Opioid Epidemic could be reduced with a safe place to dispose of the old medication bottles.
Parks/Recreation, Nothing to report at this time.
Real Estate
Meeting scheduled for 2/5/2018 at 4pm
Kevin Weihart with WIRC advised a grant coming out in November of 2018 will help demolish properties in town with the proper paperwork in place.
Chief Fosdyck wants the committee to coordinate with Ordinance Officer Bill McDonald to send Letters to miscellaneous properties, who will be fined if no action is taken. Uptown storefronts and businesses were also discussed.
The committee will look into an ordinance for tenant/renters with unsafe housing conditions.
Economic Development
Ald. Steelman is attending the Chamber of Commerce Meeting on March 7th and will invite them to the Webinar which will be March 22 at 2 p.m. at the Bushnell Municipal Complex.
Ald. Coates as well as Mayor Wilt complimented Ald. Steelman for the great job in the paper and on Facebook, introducing new and old businesses to the community again. Very insightful and informative.
Attorney’s Report
City Attorney presented 2018-02 Golf Cart ordinance for first reading, Changes where discussed to identify the differences between UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) and an ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle), as well as an age restriction and vehicle requirements. Council members were asked to review to be discuss at next council meeting.
Amending of parking ordinance was also presented.
Ald. Norton waived second reading of the 2018-03 West Davis Street parking ordinance with Ald. C. Howell seconding the 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 “A”Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton “aye”Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Ald. Lorton made a motion to approve 2018-03 and Ald. Miller seconded the action. 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 “A”Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton “aye”Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Ald. Miller made motion to adjourn.
Ald. Steelman seconded motion.
Meeting was adjourned
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