The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on March 5, 2007, 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 Aldermen Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Meares, Hangartner, Weidner, Hinnen, and V. Punke. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; Marilyn Walter, City Clerk; Anne Sandvik, City Administrator; Jim Lehman, Public Works Director; and Chief Al Misener.
Moved by Meares, second by V. Punke, to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2007, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Meares, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Hangartner, Weidner, and Hinnen 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 Hinnen, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $37,519.71. Passed on roll call vote with Weidner, Hinnen, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Meares, Hangartner, and V. Punke all voting Aye.
Moved by Waters, second by Hangartner, to approve the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee to hire Scott Wilson as a part-time officer to work under the Eureka College contract. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Hangartner, Eckert, Chambliss, Meares, Weidner, Hinnen, and V. Punke all voting Aye. Mr. Wilson was sworn in as a part-time officer by Mayor Punke.
Moved by Hinnen, second by Meares, to approve the recommendation from the Economic Development Committee and the Eureka Planning Commission to annex the Alpha Park Mobile Estates with the Annexation Agreement and Ordinance 07-02. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Meares, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Hangartner, Weidner, V. Punke, and Mayor Punke all voting Aye.
Moved by Meares, second by Hinnen, to approve the recommendation from the Administration Committee to hire Heinold Banwart LTD to perform the Fiscal Year 06-07 audit at a cost of $9,500 and $600 to prepare and file the Annual Financial report required by the State of Illinois. Passed on roll call vote with Meares, Hinnen, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Hangartner, Weidner, and V. Punke all voting Aye.
Moved by Waters, second by V. Punke, to approve the recommendation from the Public Safety Committee to order the 2007 police vehicle at a cost of $21,000 before the deadline date and to pay for it after the Fiscal Year 07-08 budget is approved. The last day to order this vehicle is the end of this week. There was a question concerning what happens if the budget doesn’t pass and if the order can be canceled. Discussion followed. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Hangartner, Weidner, and Hinnen all voting Aye. Meares voted Nay.
Moved by Weidner, second by Hangartner, to approve the recommendation from the Enterprise Committee to increase the water and sewer rates by one and a half percent (1½%) effective with the May 1, 2007 billing. Water will increase eight cents (8¢) per one thousand (1,000) gallons and sewer will increase five cents (5¢) per one thousand (1,000) gallons. The minimum billing for two thousand (2,000) gallons or less will be $18.06, the prior minimum billing was $17.80, a twenty-six cent (26¢) increase. There was no increase last year. Passed on roll call vote with Weidner, Hangartner, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Meares, Hinnen, and V. Punke all voting Aye.
Moved by Hinnen, second by V. Punke, to approve filing the “No Further Remediation” letter acknowledging the City has completed the site remediation program DRM-1 (Brownfield Grand) for the property at 925 W. Center Street (formerly Rivinius; now National Wheel-o-Vator). Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Meares, Hangartner, and Weidner all voting Aye.
Committee Reports:
Chairman Chambliss of the Budget Committee: The next meeting is Monday, March 12, at 6 p.m. to review the Fiscal Year 07-08 budget figures.
Chairman Meares of the Administration and Personnel Committee: The committee has met twice since the last council meeting. Tonight the group reviewed the recycle program contract with Roger Miller of Eureka Disposal.
Chairman Weidner of the Enterprise Committee: No report
Chairman Chambliss of the Maintenance Committee: The committee met to discuss the budget and to proceed to fill one of two positions vacant for some time. A citizen asked for a large sign for a deaf child. The committee is asking IDOT to supply the signs to be installed.
Chairman Waters of the Public Safety Committee: The next meeting is Tuesday, March 20, at 4:30 p.m.
Chairman Eckert of the Park and Recreation Committee: No report
Chairman Hinnen of the Economic Development Committee: No report
Chairman Mayor Punke of the Liquor Committee: No report
Chairman Meares of the Communications Committee: No report
New Business: None
Public Comments: Mayor Punke read a card from the Goodfield State Bank that is now open at 1805 South Main Street. He welcomed them to Eureka.
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Marilyn Walter, City Clerk
