City of Bushnell City Council met July 1.
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 Ebbert - P Police Chief Joe Fosdyck - P
Ald. Mike Howell -A Ald. Bruce Lorton – P Treasurer Dan Cortelyou - P Street Superintendent David Raymond –A
Ald. David Norton –P Ald. Brent Glisan – P City Attorney Nicole Humbert – A
City Clerk Teresa Ebbert swore in new 4th ward alderman Greg Yocum.
Mayor Wilt recognized Davann Cadwalder of 690 W. Hail. Davann wanted an update on the sewage issue, water backing up in her house when it rains. She had a quote from Batson’s on a sewer ejector, and wanted to know if the City could help with that. Mayor Wilt turned it over to the Public Works Committee and they will discuss it at their next meeting.
Mayor Wilt recognized Joyce Koontz of 173 S. Rile she has an issue with the weeds from the next door neighbor. Mayor Wilt will check into it and get back with her on what can be done.
Treasurer Cortelyou advised that the Economic Development committee made a recommendation on a development loan to Vaughan & Bushnell; the request was for a $500,000, 10 yr. loan with 3% interest for the first 5 years and variable prime for the next 5. The funds would come out of the gas funds and was already approved by the Utility board. A general consensus was made and we will move forward on the loan.
Ald.Lorton made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which include the following items.
1. Approval of June 17, 2019 minutes.
2. Approve May 2019 Financial Report.
3. Accept & pay June bills.
It was seconded by Ald. Coates. A roll call vote was taken and the results of that vote are as follows:
Ald. Coates“aye” Ald. Allen“aye”
Ald. C. Howell“aye” Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton“aye” Ald. Glisan“aye”
Ald. Yocum“aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Ad Hoc (Mayor’s Report)
1. Mayor Wilt asked for a moment of silence for Fulton County Deputy Troy Chisum whose End Of Watch was 6/25/19. City Police officer Jake Ellis attended the funeral in representation of Of Bushnell.
2. Mayor Wilt met with U of I extension office representatives, Tessa Hobbs Curley and Carrie McKillip. Bushnell will be part of a pilot program on Community Development.
A committee will be formed in late August.
3. Mayor Wilt advised that fireworks would be Wednesday night July 3rd at Dusk. Addison Coates will be singing the National anthem.
4. Mayor Wilt stated that Community Service Night at the Fall Festival will be Thursday & Friday nights from 6:00 to 9:00.
Personnel/Finance/Budget
*Ald. Norton advised the next meeting for Union Negotiations would be Wednesday, July 3 starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Complex.
Public Works –Street/Sewer/Alley
*Ald. C Howell stated that the meeting from June 27 was postponed to Thursday, July 11 @ 3:00
*Ald. C Howell advised that the utility board was talking about getting remote meters for the Utilities. There was discussion on how to split the cost between Utility and City. They are going to send it to committee to discuss.
Police/Liquor/ESDA
*Police Activity Report was submitted for June.
*Ald. Lorton advised that Jo Jo’s had a new manager, Jordon Tyson, he has passed The background tests and submitted an up to date liquor license application.
Ald. Lorton made a motion to approve Jordon Tyson as the new manager of Jo Jo’s. Ald.Norton seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the results of that vote are as follows:
Ald. C Howell“aye” Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton“aye” Ald. Glisan“aye”
Ald. Yocum“aye” Ald. Coates“aye”
Ald. Allen“aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Parks/Recreation
*Ald. Glisan reported that the ad for the Janitor at the Recreation Center will run in the paper starting this week. Anyone interested should come to City Hall and submit their name.
Real Estate
*Ald. Coates stated the next meeting will be Tuesday, July 9th at 3:15 at the City Hall.
MAEDCO
*Executive Director Kim Pierce advised that the Housing Authority of McDonough County is looking for a new executive director. They have had over 30 applicants and will start with phone interviews on July 23rd.
*MAEDCO board meeting will be July 9th at 7:30 at McDonough District Hospital.
*3rd quarter Enterprise Zone meeting will be held July 18th, at 4:00 at MAEDCO.
*Pierce advised that starting July 1, there will be a fee of.05% charge on building materials over $5000.00 for applicable projects through Enterprise Zone.
Eric Moe
*Moe brought in maps for the oil & chip program.
*Moe stated that they had shot some elevations on Harrison St. of the storm sewer, where there was some standing water. They also did elevations of the pond where the Sewer runs into and the pond’s elevation is higher than the sewer. That issue needs to be addressed and see what steps need to be taken.
*Permit for the Deep Well project will be going in this week.
Attorney’s Report/Ordinances & Resolutions
*Attorney Chuck Laegeler sat in for Nicole Humbert.
*Laegeler stated that Humbert had started the petition for abandonment on the 455 W. Main property. He said she would have to have a board motion to follow through with the petition.
Ald. Norton made a motion to approve going on with the petition and Ald. Lorton seconded it.
A roll call vote was taken and the results of that vote are as follows:
Ald. Norton“aye” Ald. Glisan“nay”
Ald. Yocum “aye” Ald. Coates“aye”
Ald. Allen“aye” Ald. C Howell“nay”
Ald. Lorton“aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
*Laegeler stated that the Sullivan property will be due in court next Thursday.
*Laegeler stated that Humbert was working on the Tower lease.
Ald. Allen made a motion to adjourn
Meeting was adjourned
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