City of Pittsfield City Council met Dec. 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, was held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the City Council room at 215 North Monroe Street. The following officers were present: Mayor John Hayden, City Clerk Ann Moffit, and Aldermen Bill Grimsley, Kevin Ketchum, Ed Knight, Paul Lennon, Robert Ritchart, Robert Wilson, Kevin Wombles, and Robert Wood.
Mayor Hayden presided.
Alderman Ketchum moved to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2019 Council meeting. Alderman Ritchart seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Yea: Grimsley, Ketchum, Knight, Lennon, Richart, Wilson, Wombles, Wood (8)
Nay: None (0)
The motion carried.
Alderman Wood moved to approve the November 2019 Treasurer Report.
Alderman Ketchum seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Yea: Grimsley, Ketchum, Knight, Lennon, Richart, Wilson, Wombles, Wood (8)
Nay: None (0)
The motion carried.
Alderman Wilson moved to accept the Ordinance Committee’s recommendation to allow the sale of cannabis; subject to the approval of zoning by the Ordinance Committee.
Alderman Ketchum seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Yea: Grimsley, Ketchum, Knight, Lennon, Richart, Wilson, Wombles, Wood (7)
Nay: Lennon (1)
The motion carried.
Joe Petty was unable to attend the meeting. Mayor Hayden stated that Mr. Petty would like to request the City’s assistance with the sidewalk repair in front of the Whitetail Properties location on Washington Street, he would also like to request an ornamental street light that the City has provided in other areas around the downtown area. No action was taken on the sidewalk repair request.
Alderman Wombles moved to approve the request of Joe Petty to have an ornamental street light at the entrance of the Whitetail Property location on Washington Street.
Alderman Lennon seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Yea: Grimsley, Ketchum, Knight, Lennon, Richart, Wilson, Wombles, Wood (8)
Nay: None (0)
The motion carried
Don Swartz De-Annexation was tabled.
Alderman Wood moved to accept the bid from Central Tank Coating for the West Water Tower for $268,500 and also accept the alternate #1 bid for $12,000.00 for a total of $280,500.00.
Alderman Ketchum seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Yea: Grimsley, Ketchum, Knight, Lennon, Richart, Wilson, Wombles, Wood (8)
Nay: None (0)
The motion carried.
Alderman Ritchart moved to accept the proposal of $40,121.25 for the Well Project as required by the Illinois EPA.
Alderman Grimsley sconded the motion.
Roll Call: Yea: Grimsley, Ketchum, Knight, Lennon, Richart, Wilson, Wombles, Wood (8)
Nay: None (0)
The motion carried.
Alderman Ritchart moved to approve the Finance Committee Report and the Clerk be directed to issue the claims thereon.
Alderman Ketchum seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Yea: Grimsley, Ketchum, Knight, Lennon, Richart, Wilson, Wombles, Wood (8)
Nay: None (0)
The motion Carried.
Demetrius Welch addressed the Council about his concerns for a fix or flatten property owned by Micah White. Mr. Hollahan stated that he has not completed his duties in reference to this property and that he is meeting with Mr. Reinhardt tomorrow and they will address this property; he will update the council at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Max Middendorf completed a dam inspection and stated that everything looks good. He also advised that maintenance on the dam has been very good.
Mayor Hayden indicates that several committee meetings will need to be scheduled. There will need to be an Airport Committee meeting to discuss hanger rental agreements; a Wasterwater Committee meeting to discuss lagoon issues; and a Finance meeting to discuss West Watertower financing.
Mayor Hayden stated that the Economic Development Director has sent the redevelopment agreement to McDonalds, the redevelopment agreement with Square 1838 has not yet been signed by the developer, and that the Pikeland School Board will meet this week and execute their TIF agreements and return the executed copies to City Hall.
Alderman Lennon and Alderman Wood wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Max Middendorf, on behalf of the Historical Preservation Committee, thanked City Clerk, Ann Moffit for her assistance to the Committee.
Alderman Wood moved to enter into closed session at 6:24 p.m.
Alderman Ketchum seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Yea: Grimsley, Ketchum, Knight, Lennon, Richart, Wilson, Wombles, Wood (8)
Nay: None (0)
The motion carried.
Alderman Ketchum moved to enter into open session at 6:29 p.m.
Alderman Wilson seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Yea: Grimsley, Ketchum, Knight, Lennon, Richart, Wilson, Wombles, Wood (8)
Nay: None (0)
Alderman Ritchart moved to promote Dan Williams to Sargent effective 12/20/19 with a six (6) month probation period.
Roll Call: Yea: Grimsley, Ketchum, Knight, Lennon, Richart, Wilson, Wombles, Wood (8)
Nay: None (0)
The motion carried.
Alderman Knight moved to adjourn this meeting at 6:30 p.m.
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