EUREKA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Hall
128 North Main Street

Eureka, Illinois 61530

7:30 P.M., June 18, 2007

Honorable Scott Punke, Mayor  

Mr. Milt Hinnen, Ward I
Mr. Steve Kupfer, Ward II
Mr. Nathan Zeltwanger, Ward III
Mr. Jim Meares, Ward IV
Marilyn Walter, City Clerk

Mr. Richard Waters, Ward I
Mr. Virgil Punke, Ward II
Mr. Bob Prather, Ward III
Mrs. Diane Hinthorne, Ward IV
Mrs. Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer

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Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Approval of Minutes from the June 4, 2007 Council meeting.

Public Comments on any action to be taken on Agenda items.

Approval of semi-monthly bills.

Treasurer’s Report (2nd monthly meeting). 

Consideration of approval of the roadway dedication from Jerald Yoder to the City of Eureka.  The City requires the dedication of the roadway prior to any MFT maintenance work being performed.  Mr. Waters

Recommendation from the Administration Committee to approve the transfer of a portion of the City property located behind the Middle School on the west side of Walnut Creek from the sewer plant lagoons to the School District with Unit #140 assuming all cost associated with the transfer of the property.  Mr. Meares

Recommendation from the Park Committee to trade the Park equipment not used or needs replacement due the age and condition of the equipment by the City; a Disc Mower, Flex Mower, Seeder, Aerator and Rear Blade at a trade-in allowance of $7,935 for a new sickle mower and a rear Discharge finish mower at a cost of $7,935.  This is an even trade and will not have an effect on the current budget.  Mr. Hinnen

Recommendation from the Economic Development Committee to approve the Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) loan request from Corner Stone Restaurant in the amount of $50,000 at three percent interest (3%) for ten years with the approval of Resolution R 07-07 -Authorizing the CDAP Loan.  A check for $750 to be written to the Peoria Area Economic Development Council for the Grant review and recommendation and $49,250 written to the Corner Stone, Mike and Donna Sweeney.  Mr. Kupfer 

Recommendation from the Enterprise Committee to approve the purchase of two portable barrel scales as required by the EPA after the Plant inspection at a cost of $1,295 each plus shipping cost.  Mr. Hinnen

Consideration of the contract award to Ray’s Concrete Construction for $10,441.25 as lower bidder on the Non MFT Street Work which is the Callender Street curb and street repair.  Mr. Waters
                                    R.A. Cullinan                        $29,862.36
                                    Knapp Concrete Const.            $11,290.00
                                    Ray Concrete                        $10,441.25

"Closed Session pursuant to section 2(c)(2) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/1 et seq) for purposes of considering collective negotiating matters between the City of Eureka and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees."

Committee Reports.
Budget Committee – Mr. Waters
Administration and Personnel Committee - Mr. Meares
Enterprise Committee – Mr. Hinnen
Maintenance – Mr. Waters
Public Safety – Mr. Punke
Park & Recreation Committee – Mr. Hinnen
Economic Development & Tourism – Mr. Kupfer
Liquor Commission – Mayor Punke
Communication Committee – Mrs. Hinthorne

New business to come before the council.

Public comments or Questions.

Adjournment

 
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