City of Bushnell City Council met June 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 - P Mayor Robin Wilt - P Public Works Director Justin Griffith -A
Ald. Chuck Howell – P Ald. Stacey Allen - P City Clerk Teresa Ebert - P Police Chief Joe Fosdyck - P
Ald. Mike Howell –P Ald. Bruce Lorton – P Treasurer Dan Cortelyou - A Street Superintendent David Raymond - P
Ald. David Norton –P Ald. Brent Glisan – P City Attorney Nicole Humbert - P
Ald. M. Howell made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which includes the following items:
1. Approval of Minutes from June 3, 2019
2. Accept May 2019 Financial Report
It was seconded by Ald.Lorton. A roll call vote was taken, and the results are as follows:
Ald. Coates“aye” Ald. Allen“aye” Ald. C. Howell“aye Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. M. Howell“aye” Ald. Glisan“aye” Ald. Norton“aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Ad Hoc (Mayor’s Report)
1. Mayor Wilt advised that the city received notification today of a Grant approval of $125,000.00 for “Roadway Improvements”. This was a grant that the city applied for through Rep. Norine K. Hammond’s office last year. This will be used on roadwork on Davis Street along with sales tax dollars.
2. Mayor Wilt advised that the firework money has all been sent in for the 7/3/2019 firework Display.
3. Mayor Wilt advised there would be city wide yard sales on 8/16/2019 & 8/17/2019.
4. Mayor Wilt stated the Fall Festival Committee will be meeting this week to determine Festival theme, etc.
5. Mayor Wilt advised that Midwest Control/Steinjager have acquired assets of CSE Unlimited Of New York. This is an online business selling aftermarket accessories as well as a major Distributor for Rothco Military clothing and accessories. Niall McIlvenny from New York will Be relocating to Bushnell to manage the business.
6. Mayor Wilt advised that Lakelawn’s-Sunrise and Lakeview roads will be closed 7/24/19 for 24 to 48 hrs. for repair, weather permitting. All residents have been notified either in person or With written tags about the closure.
Personnel/Finance/Budget
1. Ald. Norton stated that they were continuing to discuss employee compensation.
Public Works –Street/Sewer/Alley
1. Ald. C. Howell stated the next meeting was tentatively set for 6/27/19 at 3:00.
Police/Liquor/ESDA
1. Ald. Lorton presented the minutes from the June 10, 2019 meeting.
2. Next meeting will be July 8, 2019 at 4:00 at the Police Complex.
3. Ald. Lorton advised the committee recommends approving a video gaming
Liquor license be approved for the Wash & Win location.
Ald. Lorton made a motion to approve the video gaming liquor license to Wash & Win. Ald. C. Howell
Seconded. A roll call vote was taken and the results are as follows:
Ald. C. Howell“aye” Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. M. Howell“aye” Ald. Glisan“aye”
Ald. Norton“aye” Ald. Coates“aye”
Ald. Allen“aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Attorney’s Report/Ordinances & Resolutions
1. City Attorney Humbert stated she is trying to get the burn out property into city’s name.
2. Humbert stated she hoped to have the sewer ordinance draft at the next meeting.
3. Humbert advised that they are still working on resolutions with the Frontier pole rental.
Ald. Lorton made a motion to enter into executive session at 5:48 to discuss section a)Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, pursuant to Sec. 2(c) (1) of the Open Meetings Act. b) Collective Bargaining matters between the public body and its employees or representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees, pursuant to Sec. 2 (c) (2) of the Open Meetings Act. Motion was seconded by Ald. Norton. A roll call vote was taken and the results are as follows:
Ald. M. Howell“aye” Ald. Glisan“aye”
Ald. Norton“aye” Ald. Coates“aye”
Ald. Allen“aye” Ald. C. Howell“aye”
Ald. Lorton“aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Ald. Norton and seconded by Ald. Lorton to return to regular session. A roll call vote was taken and the results are as follows:
Ald. Norton“aye” Ald. Coates“aye”
Ald. Allen“aye” Ald. C Howell“aye”
Ald. Lorton“aye” Ald. M Howell“aye”
Ald. Glisan“aye”
Entered back into regular session at 6:01.
Mayor Wilt stated that Greg Yocum will be appointed 4th Ward Alderman and will be sworn in at the July 1, 2019 meeting.
Ald. Allen made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting was adjourned.
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