The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on June 5, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Punke called the meeting to order and led The Pledge of Allegiance and then directed the City Clerk to call the roll. Present were V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Hangartner, Weidner, and Hinnen. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; Marilyn Walter, City Clerk; and Anne Sandvik, Acting City Administrator. Alderman Meares was absent.
Moved by Hinnen, second by Eckert, to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2006, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Eckert, V. Punke, Chambliss, 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 V. Punke, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $133,950.30. Passed on roll call vote with Weidner, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Hangartner, and Hinnen all voting Aye. Treasurer Lynn Hinnen asked how the $8,000 for the skate park should be handled. She was directed to pay the City’s portion first then the public donations.
Moved by Hinnen, second by Weidner, to consider the recommendation from the Economic Development Committee to approve the Annexation Petition and Agreement with the owners of the West Side Business Park to annex 4.73 acres along Route 24 West. A public hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. this evening. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Weidner, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, and Hangartner all voting Aye.
Moved by Weidner, second by Hangartner, to consider the recommendation from the Enterprise Committee to approve the quote from Hoerr Construction to place three new fire hydrants along Lake Road at the corners of East View Circle, Century Drive, and Oak Drive at a cost of $14,970. Passed on roll call vote with Weidner, Hangartner, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, and Hinnen all voting Aye.
Moved by V. Punke, second by Hinnen, to consider the recommendation from the Administration Committee to approved the Health Insurance Contract with the Illinois Municipal League Local Governmental Health Plan from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008. The City group tier has improved to an A+ and experienced a 5.7 percent increase from last year. After questions about the negotiations, Punke withdrew his motion and Hinnen withdrew his second. V. Punke then moved to table this item until the next Council meeting so we can check with the attorney to see if we can do this during negotiations. Hangartner seconded. Passed on roll call vote with V. Punke, Hangartner, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Weidner, and Hinnen all voting Aye.
Moved by V. Punke, second by Chambliss, to consider the recommendation from the Administration Committee to approve the agreement for zoning administrator services for fiscal year 2006-2007. The agreement is the same as last year with ninety percent (90%) of the building permit fees being paid to Mark Maloney for his services and ten percent (10%) going to the City for administrative costs. Passed on roll call vote with V. Punke, Chambliss, Eckert, Waters, Hangartner, Weidner, and Hinnen all voting Aye.
Moved by Eckert, second by Chambliss, to consider the recommendation from the Park Committee to contribute to Eureka College the budgeted amount of $5,000 toward the construction of six new tennis courts and resurfacing of the current tennis courts. A letter was received on or about May 11 from Coach Schuster stating that the tennis courts will be available to the public Monday through Sunday with the exception of official practices or match times of the College teams which are in March and April. Passed on roll call vote with Eckert, Chambliss, V. Punke, Waters, Hangartner, Weidner, and Hinnen all voting Aye.
Committee Reports:
Chairman Weidner of the Enterprise Committee: The committee is working with the College and Mr. Litwiller to get a tighter handle on the budgeted figures for the lift station to service the homes being built east of the College. The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13.
Chairman Chambliss of the Maintenance Committee: The bid opening for work on streets in the City using Motor Fuel Tax Funds will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16.
Chairman Waters of the Public Safety Committee: The new cars for the Police Department will be picked up this week. They are having trouble getting the light bars at this time. The Click It or Ticket campaign just ended last night so no figures on number of tickets written are available at this time. Mayor Punke asked about the storm sirens. The sirens are tested the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. All six are in good working order. It was pointed out that if the City doesn’t have power, the sirens do not work. This word needs to be communicated to the public.
Chairman Eckert of the Park and Recreation Committee: This Saturday the concrete slab will be poured for the Skate Park. Another $1,400 in donations was received making the total donations $9,434. Dick Bown stated that more volunteer labor would be appreciated.
There was no new business or public comments.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Marilyn Walter
City Clerk
