West Central Reporter

City of Waverly City Council met April 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Call to Order and Roll Call.

Mayor Duewer called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Present were: Alderman Baines, Alderman Campbell, Alderman Cleveland, Alderman Gray and Alderman Nagel. Alderman Durako was not present,

Pledge of Allegiance

Comments from the Floor

Darla Stewart, Waverly Public Library - status report regarding Waverly Public Library tuck pointing project. Alderman Baines moved, second by Alderman Cleveland to approve payment to the Library to complete the tuck pointing project which is to begin in May 2022. All present voted aye.

Jason Shumaker, Waverly Volunteer Fire Department – request for equipment/funding assistance. Chief Shumaker presented a list of items which are needed by the WVFD/Rescue Squad to update their services. Chief Shumaker was asked to provide a specific listing of items, as well as the number of each at the Council meeting in May 2022.

Larry Dalby – 511 North Miller – drainage issues. Mr. Dalby presented an initial proposal to assist with drainage issues at his property. The Council asked that he present his final proposal when completed to the Council.

Approve Open Meeting Minutes from the March 1, 2022 Meeting

Alderman Nagel moved, second by Alderman Cleveland to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2022, City Council meeting. All present voted aye.

Approve the Reports of Clerk, Collector, Bookkeeper and Treasurer

Alderman Cleveland moved, second by Alderman Nagel to approve all reports presented. All present voted aye.

Pay March Bills Due in April 2022

Alderman Cleveland moved, second by Alderman Nagel to approve payment of the March bills. All present voted aye.

Municipal

Discussion and possible action regarding the Illinois Department of Transportation, State Route 104 Project. On-going discussion. There was no new information to report at the April meeting.

Finance

Discussion and possible action regarding past due City Utility accounts. The Clerk will prepare a listing of those accounts which require immediate action and present to the Council prior to the May Council Meeting.

Parks, Lakes, and Recreation

Status report regarding Waverly Jr. Women’s Club Playground proposal. There was no new information to report at the April meeting.

Rip Rap at Lake for Al & Trudy Long residence. This item will remain as an on-going agenda item.

Police

Chief Johnson’s report listed no unusual activities for the month.

Streets and Alleys

No discussion items.

Utilities

Alderman Campbell complimented John Lyons and Mark Lowder for their work with a recent sewer issue.

Zoning

Discussion and possible action regarding plan to address properties in disrepair and need of clean-up. The three most urgent properties are being addressed and a status report will be presented at the May Council meeting.

Committee Reports

No reports.

Old Business:

Discussion and possible action regarding utilization of the State of Illinois Non-Entitlement Units (NEU) funds from ARPA’s Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery (“CLFR”) funds. On-going discussion in Finance Committee. The Clerk will continue to keep the Council updated on changes to approved items of use for the funds.

Discussion and possible action regarding letter to Raffle License holders addressing report requirements related to Ordinance 18-7: Regulating the Licensing of Raffles. First reading of revised Ordinance 18-7. The final version of the Ordinance will be presented at the May Council meeting.

Discussion and possible action regarding additional staff for the City. The Council will continue to work with John Lyons on this issue in preparation for the continued provision of gas service to the residents of Waverly.

New Business

Discussion and possible action regarding pay increase for gas certification. This will remain as an on-going agenda item.

Discussion and possible action regarding Golf Carts, Side-by-Side, UTV’s, etc. driving after dark. Ordinance 22-01 (revision of Ordinance 13-05). Alderman Gray moved, second by Alderman Cleveland to approve the addition of night driving during the times of 6:00 am – 11:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and 6:00 am to 12:00 am (midnight) Friday and Saturday. Three (3) Alderman voted aye, two Alderman (2) voted no.

Mayor Duewer read and accepted the resignation of Evan Durako as Ward 2 Alderman.

Discussion and possible action regarding selection of Alderman/Alderwoman. Alderman Cleveland moved, second by Alderman Baines to appoint Stacy Robinette as Alderwoman for Ward 2. All present voted aye.

Discussion and possible action regarding Climate Smart application for a project led by Western Illinois University to support the USDA-NCRS Project entitled “Partnership for Adopting Climate Smart Covercress and Cereal Rye Grain.” The Clerk will prepare the final letter for the Mayor Duewer’s signature.

Executive Session:

Alderman Cleveland moved, second by Alderman Nagel to enter Executive Session at 8:15 pm to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel of the public body to determine its validity. All present voted aye.

Alderwoman Robinette moved, second by Alderman Nagel to return to Open Session at 8:39 pm. All present voted aye.

Adjourn:

Alderwoman Robinette moved, second by Alderman Cleveland to adjourn at 8:40 pm. All present voted aye.

https://www.waverlyil.com/minutes