The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on October 15, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Scott Punke called the meeting to order and led The Pledge of Allegiance and then directed the Deputy City Clerk to call the roll. Present were Aldermen Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, Waters, and V. Punke. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; J.J. Davis, Deputy City Clerk; Anne Sandvik, City Administrator; Jim Lehman, Public Works Director; and Chief Al Misener.
Moved by Hinnen, second by Meares, to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2007, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, Waters, and V. Punke 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 V. Punke, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $68059.96. Passed on roll call vote with Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, Waters, and V. Punke all voting Aye.
Moved by Meares, second by Hinthorne, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented for the month ending September 30, 2007. Passed on roll call vote with Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, Waters, and V. Punke all voting Aye.
Moved by Meares, second by Prather, to approve Mayor’s proclamation P-07-07 proclaiming the Illinois Teacher of the Year in Eureka, Matthew O’Hanlon and the week of October 15th as a time to celebrate the commitment and dedication of the teachers of Unit School District 140. Passed on roll call vote with Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, Waters, and V. Punke all voting Aye.
Moved by Hinnen, second by Meares, to move into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (5) for the purpose of discussing the purchase or lease of real property for use of the public body. Passed on roll call vote with Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, Waters, and V. Punke all voting Aye.
Returning from Executive Session, all Council Members were present. Mayor Punke reported that the possible purchase of property on Bullock for a Park was discussed. No decision was made at this time.
Committee Reports:
Chairman Waters of the Budget Committee: We received another $4300 credit from Ameren. No other report.
Chairman Meares of the Administration and Personnel Committee: No Report
Chairman Hinnen of the Enterprise Committee: No Report
Chairman Waters of the Maintenance Committee: There was a maintenance committee meeting last week. Discussed were future needs and current issues.
Chairman V. Punke of the Public Safety Committee: No Report
Chairman Hinnen of the Park and Recreation Committee: No Report
Chairman Kupfer of the Economic Development Committee: The plaque for the bridge is in process and there is going to be a sesquicentennial meeting Wednesday, October 24, 2007 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Chairman Mayor Punke of the Liquor Committee: No Report
Chair Hinthorne of the Communications Committee: No Report
New Business: Council needs to review Code Books. If the find any changes, highlight changes and give to Anne. All corrections need to be done before November 30.
Mayor Punke announced that Trick-Or-Treat hours are from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.
Public Comments: None
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jennifer Davis, Deputy City Clerk
