The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on July 2, 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 Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, Waters, V. Punke, and Kupfer. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; Marilyn Walter, City Clerk; Jim Lehman, Director of Public Works; Chief Al Misener; and Anne Sandvik, Acting City Administrator.
Kupfer pointed out that the last motion of the June 18 minutes has incorrect information about the vote. Kupfer voted No and Hinthorne voted Present. Moved by Hinnen, second by V. Punke, to approve the amended minutes of the June 18, 2007, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, V. Punke, Zeltwanger, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, Waters, and Kupfer all voting Aye.
The Mayor asked for public comments on any action to be taken on Agenda items. There were none.
Moved by Waters, second by Meares, to approve and pay the bills for expenses of the City’s obligation in the amount of $30,253.94. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Meares, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Hinthorne, Prather, V. Punke, and Kupfer all voting Aye.
Moved by V. Punke, second by Waters, to approve Resolution R-07-09 recommended by the Public Safety Committee. This is an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and Eureka City Council to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Eureka Police Department and the Community Unit School District #140 for the continuation of the School Resource Officer. Passed on roll call vote with V. Punke, Waters, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, and Kupfer all voting Aye. The School Board now has to approve the Ordinance.
Moved by V. Punke, second by Waters, to approve the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee to hire one full-time police officer to fill a vacated position and, if needed, two part-time police officers to fulfill the Eureka College contract. Passed on roll call vote with V. Punke, Waters, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Hinthorne, Prather, and Kupfer all voting Aye. Meares voted No.
Items IX and X have been resolved. These items were regarding the air-conditioning in the City Building. Hinrichsen Plumbing and Hearing will start the work on Monday.
Moved by Waters, second by Hinnen, to accept the contract award to H. J. Eppel & Co., Inc. for $139,395.90 (low bidder) for the Motor Fuel Tax street work. The engineers estimate was $177,168. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Hinnen, Zeltwanger, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, V. Punke, and Kupfer all voting Aye.
Treasurer Lynn Hinnen was available to answer questions concerning the Annual Treasurer’s Report. There were no questions. Moved by Meares, second by V. Punke, to accept the Annual Treasurer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. This report will be filed with the Woodford County Treasurer and publicized in the Woodford County Journal. Passed on roll call vote with Meares, V. Punke, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Hinthorne, Prather, Waters, and Kupfer all voting Aye.
Moved by Waters, second by Meares, to move into Closed Session pursuant to section 2(c)(2) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) et seq) for purposes of considering the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Meares, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Hinthorne, Prather, V. Punke, and Kupfer all voting Aye.
Roll call following Closed Session: Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, Waters, V. Punke, and Kupfer were all present.
Let is be known that a tabled matter concerning an employee was discussed in Closed Session
Moved by V. Punke, second by Prather, to remove the item that was tabled due to availability of additional information. The information is now available. No disciplinary action will be considered. Passed on roll call vote with V. Punke, Prather, Waters, Meares, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Hinthorne, and Kupfer all voting Aye.
Committee Reports:
Chairman Waters of the Budget Committee: No report. There will be a meeting with the auditors at 8 a.m. on July 13.
Chairman Meares of the Administration and Personnel Committee: A meeting is scheduled on July 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Chairman Hinnen of the Enterprise Committee: No report.
Chairman Waters of the Maintenance Committee: No report.
Chairman V. Punke of the Public Safety Committee: No report.
Chairman Hinnen of the Park and Recreation Committee: There have been more incidents of vandalism at the Park. This is being monitored.
Chairman Kupfer of the Economic Development Committee: No report.
Chairman Mayor Punke of the Liquor Committee : No report. Will be setting up a meeting soon to go over the percent of alcohol sales.
Chair Hinthorne of the Communications Committee: Diane has permission to put a pamphlet holder at Cornerstone Restaurant.
New Business:
1. Eureka Community Hospital has been operating the Woodford County Health Department. The Hospital is now turning this over to the County.
2. There have been problems at the brush pile with people dumping mattresses, tires, lumber, etc. It costs taxpayer money for our employees to remove these items. Notices have been posted and we are keeping a watch on it.
3. Diane has a packet of information from the conference for new city officials that she attended last week.
4. The City float for the 4th of July parade will be decorated tomorrow night, July 3. Please come to help.
Public Comments or Questions: None
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Marilyn Walter, City Clerk
