The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on January 16, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Scott Punke called the meeting to order and led The Pledge of Allegiance and then directed the City Clerk to call the roll. Present were Hinnen, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Meares, Hangartner and Weidner. Also present were Director of Public Works Jim Lehman, Acting City Administrator Anne Sandvik, City Treasurer Lynn Hinnen, Chief Al Misener, and City Clerk Marilyn Walter.
Moved by Meares, second by Chambliss, to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2006, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Meares, Chambliss, Hinnen, V. Punke, Eckert, Waters, Hangartner, and Weidner all voting Aye.
The Mayor asked for public comments on any action to be taken on Agenda Items. There were none.
Moved by Weidner, second by Meares, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $147,393.59. Passed on roll call vote with Weidner, Meares, Hinnen, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, and Hangartner all voting Aye.
Moved by Hinnen, second by Meares, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented for the month ending December 31, 2005. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Meares, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Hangartner and Weidner all voting Aye.
Matthew Smith was sworn in as a part-time police officer for the City of Eureka by City Clerk Marilyn Walter.
Moved by Hinnen, second by Chambliss, to consider Mr. Hinnen’s recommendation from the Economic Development for approval to purchase eleven planters with irrigation systems, five benches, and one garbage receptacle for the intersection downtown plaza at a cost of $9,829 ($15,365 minus $5,540 from sale of brick pavers). Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Chambliss, V. Punke, Eckert, Waters, Meares, Hangartner and Weidner all voting Aye.
Moved by V. Punke, second by Hangartner, to consider Mr. Water’s recommendation from the Public Safety Committee to approve the Intergovernmental Mutual Aid Agreement between Central Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies for the C.I.E.R.T. (Central Illinois Emergency Response Team). Cost will be a maximum of $150 per year. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Meares, Hangartner and Weidner all voting Aye.
Moved by Waters, second by Weidner, to consider Mr. Water’s recommendation from the Public Safety Committee to approve the Resolution R-06-01 Authorizing Execution of Mutual Aid Agreement. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Weidner, Hinnen, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Meares, and Hangartner all voting Aye.
Moved by Chambliss, second by Eckert, to consider Mayor Scott Punke’s recommendation from the Liquor Commission to approve the issuance of a Class G liquor license to Eureka College for February 6, 2006. Passed on roll call vote with Chambliss, Eckert, Hinnen, V. Punke, Waters, Meares, Hangartner and Weidner all voting Aye.
