West Central Reporter

City of Waverly City Council met Sept. 3.

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 Nagel, Alderwoman Robinette and Aldermen Smith. Alderman Lyons was absent.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Comments from the Floor

Conxxus Fiber Optic Company – representative did not attend.

David Scott – T-Mobile for Government – representative did not attend.

Tom Palliser – replacement of trees in Miller Park – Mr. Palliser did not attend.

Trish Dewitt – City-wide event for Community Angels – Ms. Dewitt did not attend.

Russ Walls gave a status report on the status of his roof repair, prior to his next court date. Mr. Walls also offered his assistance to another property owner with their roof repairs. Chief Berola report that the property owner has also been given several ideas for assistance.

4. Approve Open Meeting Minutes from the August 06, 2024 Regular Meeting

Alderman Campbell moved, second by Alderwoman Robinette to approve the minutes as approved. All present voted aye.

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

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

6. Pay August Bills Due in September 2024

Alderman Nagel moved, second by Alderwoman Robinette to pay all bills as presented. All present voted aye.

7. Municipal

On-going discussion. Discussion and possible action regarding the Illinois Department of Transportation, State Route 104 Project. On-going discussion. As of August 2022, IDOT is responsible securing easement signatures. UPDATE: the City has reached out to State Senators and the Governor’s Office to get funding assistance. NO NEW MOVEMENT.

Discussion and possible approval of port-a-potties and garbage dumpster for the Fall Festival on October 12, 2024. Alderwoman Robinette moved, second by Alderman Campbell to provide payment for the port-a-potties and a ten (10) yard dumpster. All present voted aye.

Discussion and possible approval of Fall City Wide Clean-Up Day on either October 26 or November 2, 9:00 am – 12:00 am. The issue was tabled for discussion at the October meeting,

8. Finance

Discussion concerning utilities (Billy Houchins). Alderman Campbell moved, second by Alderman Smith to relieve Mr. Houchins of the responsibility for past due amounts incurred by the previous owner. All present voted aye.

Discussion and approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit completed performed by Estes, Bridgewater & Ogden. Alderman Nagel moved, second by Alderman Baines to approve the FY24 Audit as presented. All present voted aye.

9. Parks, Lakes, and Recreation

On-going discussion. Discussion and possible action regarding the IDNR, Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant process. Benton and Associates were approved to begin the OSLAD Grant Application in July 2023. This is an on-going project for one (1) to nine (9) years.

**NOTE: Greg Hillis, Benton and Associates submitted our grant application on September 15, 2023. The City of Waverly was NOT awarded the OSLAD grant for this year (2024)

On-going discussion. Discussion and possible approval of the 319 Grant for the Waverly Lake TMDL & Watershed Plan Implementation. Paperwork has been submitted David Souther, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). We have been approved to received $90,000. The process has begun, the Clerk will provide updates as they are received. The project is moving forward.

G&H Marine will visit Waverly Lake to look at the areas in question and work will begin shortly thereafter, with a completion date of October 15, 2024.

10. Police

Chief Berola monthly reports. New radios will be delivered soon and the body cameras are still in processing, due to so may orders being received. Several letters regarding possible ordinance violations have been sent out.

Police hiring / increases (under New Business)

11. Utilities, Streets and Alleys

John Lyons – monthly report. The City has been busy replacing gas values and during the process some minor leaks have been found and repaired.

Discussion and final approval of Ordinance 24-03 – Increase Water / Sewer Rates. Alderman Baines moved, second by Alderwoman Robinette to approve Ordinance 24-03 has presented. All present voted aye.

12. Committee Reports

Police, Lights and Fire Committee – the committee recommendations were acted upon under New Business.

13. Zoning

Discussion and possible action regarding revision to the City of Waverly Fencing Regulations and Zoning Chairman. Alderman Smith moved, second by Alderman Nagel to approve the revisions to the Fencing Regulations as presented by Mr. Houchins of the Zoning Committee. All present voted aye.

Letter of Resignation. Alderman Baines moved, second by Alderman Nagel to accept the resignation of Tony Miller as Zoning Chairman and appoint Billy Houchins as the new Chairman. All present voted aye.

14. Old Business

None

15. Executive Session: (i) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the City; and (ii) Pending or threatened litigation affecting the City.

Alderman Nagel moved, second by Alderman Smith to enter Executive Session at 7:50 pm. All present voted aye.

Alderman Nagel moved, second by Alderman Campbell to re-enter Open Session at 8:25 pm. All present voted aye.

16. New Business

Discussion and possible approval regarding an increase in officer rates, and setting the annual increase date as May 1.

Alderman Nagel moved, second by Alderman Baines to approve the new police officer pay scale. All present voted aye.

Discussion and possible approval of an update to Ordinance 16-13, Regulation of Travel Expenses. Alderwoman Robinette moved, second by Alderman Nagel to approve Ordinance 24-04 Regulations of Travel Expenses as presented. All present voted aye.

Discussion and possible action regarding Ordinance 05-03 Nuisances. The discussion was tabled until the October meeting with possible revisions being presented.

Discussion and possible action regarding Ordinance 16-12 Billing and Collection Procedures. The discussion was tabled until the October meeting with possible revisions being presented.

Discussion and possible action regarding a change of linen service (Aramark to Alsco). Alderman Nagel moved, second by Alderman Campbell to terminate the contract with Aramark/Vestis and replaced with ALSCO Linen Service. All present voted aye.

17. Adjourn

Alderman Smith moved, second by Alderwoman Robinette to adjourn at 8:53 pm. All present voted aye.

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