MINUTES OF THE EUREKA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 1, 2009

The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on June 1, 2009, 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, Hinthorne, Prather, Sancken, Waters, Meares, and Kupfer. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; Marilyn Walter, City Clerk; Anne Sandvik, City Administrator; Chief Al Misener, and Jim Lehman, Public Works Director.

Moved by Hinnen, second by Meares, to approve the amended minutes of the May 18, 2009, regular meeting of the City Council. The correction in the sixth paragraph concerning the Beer Tent at the Sesquicentennial Celebration is to delete the words “to check IDs.” Those operating the tent will check IDs. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Meares, Zeltwanger, Hinthorne, Prather, Sancken, 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 as the City’s obligation in the amount of $69,597.99. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Meares, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Hinthorne, Prather, Sancken, and Kupfer all voting Aye.

Moved by Waters, second by Kupfer, to approve the recommendation from the Maintenance Committee to accept the bid from Eppel Construction in the amount of $103,434.62 for the 2009 Motor Fuel Tax street work. The engineers estimate was $108,169.77. Passed on roll call vote with Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Hinthorne, Prather, Sancken, Waters, Meares, and Kupfer all voting Aye.

Moved by Waters, second by Kupfer, to approve the recommendation from the Maintenance Committee to accept the bid from Midwest Asphalt Repair, Inc. in the amount of $10,282.90 for 2009 Motor Fuel Tax spray patch work. The budgeted amount is $9,999.10. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Hinthorne, Prather, Sancken, and Meares all voting Aye. Kupfer voted Nay.

Moved by Hinnen, second by Sancken, to approve the agreement presented by the Enterprise Committee for connection to the City municipal water system by Mr. Brandon Bressner, 624 Webster Avenue, Eureka. Discussion was held on both sides of the issue. Mr. Bressner also spoke. Failed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Sancken, Zeltwanger, Prather, Waters, and Meares all voting Nay. Hinthorne and Kupfer voted Aye.

Moved by Hinnen, second by Meares, to approve the reimbursement of $3,127.38 for installation of the water service line to Mr. Bressner and the return of the $475 paid for connection to the City water system and a meter. This is recommended by the Enterprise Committee. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Meares, Zeltwanger, Hinthorne, Prather, Sancken, Waters, and Kupfer all voting Aye. The City will pay for capping the water line by a licensed plumber. Mr. Bressner is to present the bill to the City Council for approval.

Moved by Waters, second by Hinthorne, to approve the replacement of the culvert on Mitchell Drive which has developed a cavity beneath the road surface. This is recommended by the Maintenance Committee. Jim Lehman explained the problem on Mitchell Drive. The road has been closed for safety reasons. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Hinthorne, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Prather, Sancken, Meares, and Kupfer all voting Aye.

Moved by Hinnen, second by Hinthorne, to approve the replacement and upgrade of the water main that runs under or next to the culvert on Mitchell Drive (in the above motion) with necessary shut-off valves and backstops to perform the work. This is recommended by the Enterprise Committee. The estimate for 110 feet  Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Hinthorne, Zeltwanger, Prather, Sancken, Waters, Meares, and Kupfer all voting Aye.

Moved by Waters, second by Hinnen, to grant permission to Lynn Hinnen, City Treasurer, to move the Enterprise Sewer Fund accounts from IPTIP (Illinois Funds) to a local bank that is offering a higher interest rate. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Hinnen, Zeltwanger, Hinthorne, Prather, Sancken, Meares, and Kupfer all voting Aye.

Committee Reports:
Chairman Waters of the Budget Committee: No report.

Chairman Meares of the Administration and Personnel Committee: We have received two resignation letters: Public Works Director Jim Lehman will be retiring on November 20, 2009, and Chief Al Misener will be retiring on December 4, 2009. Jim has been with the City for 36 years. Al has been Chief in Eureka for 13 years and has worked in law enforcement for 43 years.

Chairman Hinnen of the Enterprise Committee: No report.

Chairman Waters of the Maintenance Committee: The junk day for Ward I will be June 8.

Chairman Zeltwanger of the Public Safety Committee: No report

Chairman Hinnen of the Park and Recreation Committee: No report.

Chairman Kupfer of the Economic Development Committee: No report.

Chairman Mayor Punke of the Liquor Committee: No report

Chair Hinthorne of the Communications Committee: Fourth of July Celebration will be here soon. A meeting will be held soon. Volunteers are needed. The Mayor stated that the annual city-wide garage sale on May 30 was successful. The weather was great. Thanks to all who had sales and who helped organize this event.

New Business: None

Public Comments: None

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Marilyn Walter, City Clerk