West Central Reporter

City of Waverly City Council met June 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. 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 Alderwoman Robinette. Alderman Nagel was not present,

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Comments from the Floor

Tracy Shafer and Jeannie Pasley appeared on behalf of the Waverly Picnic Committee to request the City’s assistance with payment for trash containers, port-a-potties and to close a portion of East State Street, as has been done in the past. Alderman Baines moved, second by Cleveland to approve the request. All present voted aye.

Barry Austin appeared before the Council to request information and approval for a boat dock. The Clerk will provide Mr. Austin with the necessary application to begin the process.

Eric Colvin appeared before the Council to request approval to close a small portion of West Tanner Street during his fireworks display on July 4th for approximately3 hours (8:00 pm – 11:00 pm) to allow persons to sit and/or stand in the street to watch. Alderman Campbell moved, second by Alderman Cleveland to approve the request. Four alderman voted aye, with one Alderman voting no.

4. Approve Open Meeting Minutes from the May 3, 2022 Meeting

Alderman Campbell moved, second by Alderman Baines to approve the minutes of the May 3, 2022, City Council meeting. All present voted aye.

5. Approve the Reports of Clerk, Collector, Bookkeeper and Treasurer

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

6. Pay May Bills Due in June 2022

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

7. Municipal

Discussion and possible action regarding the Illinois Department of Transportation, State Route 104 Project. On-going discussion. Mayor Duewer reported that a grant prepared by the City of Franklin was not approved and discussion will continue with Jamie Headen of Benton & Associates regarding our next moves with the project.

8. Finance

The Council conducted the second reading of the FY23 Appropriations Ordinance. One change was suggested which will be implemented and presented for final reading at July Council Meeting.

9. Parks, Lakes, and Recreation

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

10. Police

Chief Johnson’s report listed hours worked by officers and number of incidents for the month of May. Nothing out of the ordinary to report. Cameras are set up at the Lake and are operational.

11. Streets and Alleys

No discussion items.

12. Utilities

Work continues with regard to the Gas Project (seven main gas valves) to bring the City into compliance.

13. Zoning

No discussion items.

14. Committee Reports

Alderwoman Robinette will replace former Alderman Durako with regard to committee assignments.

15. 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-going discussion.

Mayor Duewer has been approached by Royell Communications concerning fiber optics. The issue will continue to be discussed.

Alderman Baines moved, second by Alderman Campbell to approved Ordinance 22-04 (amended Ordinance 2005-03 and 16-09 NUISANCES). The main change is the setting of a restriction of “unnecessary and/or unnatural noise: between the hours of 11:00 pm until 7:00 pm, as well as a process for nuisance abatement. All present voted aye.

16. New Business

The City Council approved July 2, 3 and 4 as approved dates for fireworks displays by persons who have approved permits issued by the City.

Alderman Baines moved, second by Alderman Cleveland to approved Ordinance 22-05 – Purchase of Property at 398 West Tremont. All present voted aye.

17. Executive Session:

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. Alderman Cleveland moved, second by Alderman Robinette to enter Executive Session at 8:05 pm to discuss employment of summer workers. Alderman Cleveland moved, second by Alderman Campbell to re-enter Op0en Session at 8:38 pm.

18. New Business (contd.)

Alderman Gray moved, second by Alderman Cleveland to hire Jordan Treece and Hunter Jennings as summer help for the City of Waverly. All present voted aye.

19. Adjourn:

Alderman Cleveland moved, second by Alderwoman Robinette to adjourn at 8:43 pm. All present voted aye.

https://www.waverlyil.com/minutes