City of Beardstown City Council met May 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Roll Call
The City Council of the City of Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, met in regular session Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Beardstown City Hall, 105 West Third Street at 6:34 p.m. At the above time and place, the following members were present: Mayor Leslie Harris, City Clerk Brian Ruch, Alderpersons Gabe Seward, Ron Culves, Robert Burget, Mary Davis, Tom Penwarden, Tim Harris and Sally Lael. Absent: Tracey Price.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order.
Public Comment
Dawn Seward addressed the City Council regarding the process for issuing tickets for code enforcement violations. Alderwoman Lael requested reports be provided by the Code Enforcement officer. Public Works Director Hamilton informed the landlords need to be held responsible for code enforcement violations on their rental property.
Minutes Approved
Motion by Penwarden, seconded by Burget “That the reading of the minutes of the meeting held April 16, 2019 be dispensed with, that the minutes be approved as published.” passed unanimously by voice vote.
Consent Agenda Filed
Motion by Davis, seconded by Lael "That the Consent Agenda be approved." passed unanimously by roll call vote under the Omnibus Vote Designation.
Water Superintendent Report Gallons Pumped
April 2019 May 1-April 30 21,653,174 262,991,916
April 2019
904
May 1-April 30
9,364 272 576
536
93
Police Chief's Report Calls Answered Criminal Arrests Traffic Arrests Traffic Stops Warrants Served City Ordinance Citations Criminal Damage Reports Thefts, Felony Thefts, Misdemeanor Burglaries Batteries Disorderly Conduct Accidents
55 123
10 380
April 2019
May 1-April 30
123 29
Fire Chief's Report City Fires Rural Fires Mutual Aid Rescue Calls
Total
TON
Disbursements for the period ending May 7, 2019.
Ordinance Yield Signs 7th Street & Humboldt Street
Motion by Burget, seconded by Penwarden "That an Ordinance Authorizing the Erection of Yield Signs at the Intersection of 7th Street and Humboldt Street be adopted." passed by 7-0 roll call vote. Yea: Burget, Culves, Davis, Harris, Lael, Penwarden and Seward. No: none. Absent: Price.
Ordinance Parking Prohibited Sixth Street Wall Street to Humboldt Street
Motion by Burget, seconded by Lael “That an Ordinance Amending the Beardstown City Code, Chapter 12, Motor Vehicles and Traffic; Article II, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Division I, Generally. (Parking Prohibited on North Side Sixth Street between Wall Street & Canal Street; Oak Street & Humboldt Street) be adopted." passed by 7-0 roll call vote. Yea: Burget, Culves, Davis, Harris, Lael, Penwarden and Seward. No: none. Absent: Price.
Ordinance Regulating Floodplain Areas
Motion by Penwarden, seconded by Burget "That an Ordinance Regulating Development in Floodplain Areas be adopted." passed by 7-0 roll call vote. Yea: Burget, Culves, Davis, Harris, Lael, Penwarden and Seward. No: none. Absent: Price.
Agreement OSLAD Grant#OS19-1982
Motion by Lael, seconded by Seward “That the Grant Agreement with the State of Illinois, Department of Natural Resources and the City of Beardstown for OSLAD Grant# 19-1982 be approved." passed by 7-0 roll call vote. Yea: Burget, Culves, Davis, Harris, Lael, Penwarden and Seward. No: none. Absent: Price.
Engineering Agreement Marina Dredging
Motion by Burget, seconded by Seward "That an Engineering Agreement with Hutchison Engineering Inc. for Development of Marina Dredging Plans be approved." passed by 7-0 roll call vote.
Yea: Burget, Culves, Davis, Harris, Lael, Penwarden and Seward. No: none. Absent: Price.
Proposal FYE 2019 Audit
Motion by Culves, seconded by Davis "That a proposal not-to-exceed
$19,900.00 from Myers & Myers CPA's to conduct the FYE2019 audit be approved." passed by 7-0 roll call vote. Yea: Burget, Culves, Davis, Harris, Lael, Penwarden and Seward. No: none. Absent: Price.
Donation Cass County Food Pantry
Motion by Davis, seconded by Burget “That a donation in the amount of $250.00 to the Cass County Food Pantry be approved." passed by 7-0 roll call vote. Yea: Burget, Culves, Davis, Harris, Lael, Penwarden and Seward. No: none. Absent: Price.
Appointment Police & Fire Commission Board
Motion by Burget, seconded by Lael "That the appointment of Brian Deloche to the Police & Fire Commission Board for a 3 year term ending April 30, 2022 be approved." passed by 7-0 roll call vote. Yea: Burget, Culves, Davis, Harris, Lael, Penwarden and Seward. No: none. Absent: Price.
Appointment TIF Advisory Committee
Motion by Penwarden, seconded by Lael “That the appointment of Missy Meyer to the TIF Advisory Committee be approved." passed by 7-0 roll call vote. Yea: Burget, Culves, Davis, Harris, Lael, Penwarden and Seward. No: none. Absent: Price.
Solicit Street Corners
Motion by Harris, seconded by Seward “That a request from the Cass County Generals travel team to solicit on the street corners on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, 2019 be approved." passed unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Harris thanked the volunteers for their service during this time of high river stage.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned Sine Die at 7:05 P.M. on the motion by Davis,
seconded by Burget.
Oath of Office
City Clerk Brian Ruch administered the Oath of Office to the following newly elected officials:
Sally Lael Tim Harris Gabe Seward Missy Meyer
Alderman 1st Ward Alderman 2nd Ward Alderman 3rd Ward Alderman 4th Ward
Roll Call
The City Council of the City of Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois resumed regular session at 7:08 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Leslie Harris, City Clerk Brian Ruch, Alderpersons Mary Davis, Tim Harris, Ron Culves, Sally Lael, Robert Burget, Missy Meyer, Gabe Seward and Tom Penwarden. There being a
quorum present, the meeting was called to order.
Oaths Accepted and Filed
Motion by Davis, seconded by Burget "That the Oaths of Office for the newly elected officials be accepted and filed." passed unanimously by voice vote.
Committee Assignments
Motion by Seward, seconded by Lael “That the committee assignments be approved." passed unanimously by voice vote.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:11 P.M. on the motion of Lael, seconded by Burget.
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