City of Bushnell Council met Sept. 17.
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 - P
Ald. Chuck Howell – PAld. Christina Steelman - PCity Clerk Tashina Bradford - PPolice Chief Joe Fosdyck - P
Ald. Mike Howell – P Ald. Bruce Lorton – PTreasurer Dan Cortelyou - PStreet Superintendent David Raymond - P
Ald. David Norton –P Ald. Brent Glisan – PCity Attorney Nicole Humbert - P
Ald. Lorton made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which include the following items;
1. Acceptance of September 4, 2018 Minutes
2. Acceptance of August 2018 Financial Report
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 “aye”Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton “aye”Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Treasurers Report
1. Treasurer Cortelyou advised that the amended budget is ready for council approval and recommended a motion to approve the budget.
Ald. Lorton made a motion to waive 2nd reading of the Amended Budget 2018-8. The motion 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 “aye”Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton “aye”Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Ald. M. Howell made a motion approve the Amended Budget 2018-8. The motion was seconded by Ald. Coates.. 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 “aye”Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton “aye”Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
2. Treasurer Cortelyou advised the council that there was a Motor Fuel Tax Auditor from the State of Illinois that came in to audit our Motor Fuel Tax account. Cortelyou advised that the auditor would like to see more detail and suggested some work on Excel spreadsheets. Cortelyou will meet with department heads as well as anyone that uses the Motor Fuel Tax monies to create new habits. Mayor Wilt also pointed out that the Motor Fuel Tax auditor shared some great information concerning sidewalk funding for the safe route to school sidewalks.
3. Treasurer Cortelyou reached out to Josh Mercer to speak to him concerning the Economic Grant but hasn’t heard back from Mr. Mercer yet.
Recognition of Guest
1. Jerry Ebert was recognized as a guest. Ebert voiced his concern with his neighbor’s new puppy that is housed in a crate in the garage 60ft from Ebert’s bedroom window. Ebert expressed that the 8 month old St. Bernard puppy barks constantly at night and he can’t sleep. Ebert would like the neighbor’s to close the garage door to help block the noise, but they never answer the door when he has been over to talk to them about the barking. Police Chief Fosdyck advised that he is aware of the situation and it is being handled.
Ad Hoc (Mayor’s Report)
1. Mayor Wilt advised that she was able to sit in with David Raymond and speak to the Motor Fuel Tax auditor. Wilt expressed her gratitude to be able to sit in on that meeting. She advised that the auditor, Debra Baxter, shared some great ideas and was patient and explained the Motor Fuel Tax process better.
2. Mayor Wilt and Clerk Bradford attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting last week.
3. Mayor Wilt advised she was able to give a proclamation for Assisted Living Week at Courtyard Estates last week.
4. Mayor Wilt and Chief Fosdyck met with Animal Control and the Humane Society last week.
5. Mayor Wilt met with Justin and the Gas Department last Friday.
6. Mayor Wilt discussed the Homecoming Parade last Friday and announced that the football team lost in double overtime. Mayor Wilt expressed that the team had nothing to be upset about.
7. Mayor Wilt has a Maedco meeting tomorrow 9/18.
8. Mayor Wilt and Public Works Director Griffith will be meeting with Logonix Thursday.
Personnel/Finance/Budget
1. Next meeting will be September 27th at 5pm. Will be held at City Hall.
Public Works – Street/Sewer/Alley
1. Ald. Miller asked Justin to explain the acceptance of the West Davis St. Gas Main Project bid. Public Works Director Griffith explained that there was only one bid and the bid is non- responsive. Griffith will discuss in further detail in executive session.
2. Ald. Miller turned to Street Superintendent Raymond to discuss the sewer repair at 2000th St. Raymond advised that Batson’s had been roto rooting and asked the City to take a look at the sewer issued at the corner of 1900thRd.and 2000th St. Raymond and his crew found one tap that wasn’t reopened and appeared to be capped. Raymond advised they worked with Hoerr Construction to open the liner and look for the sewer tap. They were unable to find the connection, so Raymond advised that the issue will be back on the homeowner at this point.
Police/Liquor/ESDA
1. Next Meeting will be October 10th at the Police Complex at 4pm.
2. Chief Fosdyck advised Animal Control has resigned and will be working until the end of the month.
3. Chief Fosdyck advised that the storm siren at the Recreation Center is working.
Parks/Recreation
1. Ald. Glisan advised that the committee is looking at updating rental rates at the Recreation Center.
2. Glisan advised Christmas is being planned.
3. Park District would like to utilize the tables and chairs. Glisan is recommending that the council approves the tables and chairs to be used by the taxing bodies in the city limits, Park District, Fire Department, School and Library with the understanding that they are liable for damages.
Ald. Glisan made a motion to approve the Park District to use the Recreation Center tables and chairs. The motion was seconded by Ald. M. Howell.. 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 “aye”Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton “aye”Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
4. Next Meeting will be October 25th at 3:30pm. Discussion on Rates and Christmas planning will take place at that meeting.
Real Estate
1. Coates advised she is still researching Landlord and Tenant responsibilities. Coates is looking to meet with Macomb City’s Code Enforcer to work on an ordinance. Attorney Humbert advised she is working on this as well as has spoken to the Macomb City attorney and has gotten a packet of information that Humbert is going through to draft some baseline ordinances.
Engineering Report
1. Eric Moe advised he was working with David Raymond on the 1900th Rd. and 2000th St. sewer issue and stuck around for the meeting.
Ald. Lorton made a motion to enter Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Ald. Norton.. 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 “aye”Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton “aye”Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Entered Executive Session at 5:51pm
Ald. Lorton made a motion to enter Regular Session. The motion 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 “aye”Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton “aye”Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Entered Regular Session at 6:07pm
Ald. Miller made motion to adjourn.
Ald. Steelman seconded motion.
Meeting was adjourned
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