The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on July 19, 2010, 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 Prather, Sancken, Waters, Meares, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, and Hinthorne. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; Marilyn Walter, City Clerk; Anne Sandvik, City Administrator; Rusty Klaus, Supervisor of Street and Maintenance; and Chief Eric Luckey.  

Moved by Hinnen, second by Meares, to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2010, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Meares, Prather, Sancken, Waters, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, and Hinthorne 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 Kupfer, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $73,865.61. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Kupfer, Prather, Sancken, Meares, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, and Hinthorne all voting Aye.

Moved by Meares, second by Hinthorne, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented for the month ending June 30, 2010. Passed on roll call vote with Meares, Hinthorne , Prather, Sancken, Waters, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, and Hinnen all voting Aye.

Moved by Meares, second by Hinnen, to move into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(21) to review semi-annually review closed session minutes and 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee. Passed on roll call vote with  Meares, Hinnen, Prather, Sancken, WatersKupfer, Zeltwanger, and Hinthorne all voting Aye.

Moved by Hinnen, second by Kupfer, to reconvene from Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) to review semi-annually review closed session minutes and 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Kupfer, Prather, Sancken, Waters, Meares, Zeltwanger, and Hinthorne all voting Aye.

Let the record show that the semiannual review of executive (closed) session minutes was discussed in Executive Session. The following minutes were reviewed and approved for release:
            Public Safety Committee, January 5, 2010 and February 4, 2010
            Administration Committee, January 25, 2010 and February 4, 2010
            Enterprise Committee, February 6, 2010

Moved by Hinnen, second by Meares, to release the minutes of executive (closed) session committee meetings  listed above. Passed on roll call vote with Prather, Sancken, Waters, Meares, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, and Hinthorne all voting Aye.

Moved by Sancken, second by Prather, to authorize Chief Luckey to fill the Police Officer position effective July 28, 2010. He will use the candidate pool established earlier this year when applicants were interviewed to fill a vacant position. Passed on roll call vote with Sancken, Prather, Waters, Meares, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, and Hinthorne all voting aye.

Moved by Hinnen, second by Meares, to approve the employment of a part-time Park employee who is the Mayor’s half brother. This is to fill the position vacated by Don Hutson.  Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Meares, Prather, Sancken, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, and Hinthorne all voting Aye. Waters voted Nay.

Committee Reports:
Chairman Waters of the Budget Committee:  This Committee met with the auditors tonight. They will return on August 2 to report to the Council.

Chairman Meares of the Administration and Personnel Committee: The Committee had a meeting earlier this evening which was reported during the Council meeting.

Chairman Hinnen of the Enterprise Committee:  Met tonight and the report was included in this Council meeting

Chairman Waters of the Maintenance Committee: Rusty reported that the water projects will start tomorrow and street work will begin in a week.

Chairman Zeltwanger of the Public Safety Committee: This Committee met tonight and was included in this Council meeting. Chief Luckey received approval from the State for reimbursement for the training of Officer Jones. Check not received yet, however. Chief thanked Rusty for coordinating the Community Service participants who cleaned up the squad cars. There is continued vandalism at the Park. They are still trying to find a good place for the surveillance cameras.

Chairman Hinnen of the Park and Recreation Committee: No report

Chairman Sancken of the Economic Development Committee: No report

Chairman Mayor Punke of the Liquor Committee:  No report

New Business: Alderman Kupfer asked why Klaus & Sons is being paid for parts and service to the City. Rusty explained that this is only done when the employees are in a pinch and need a part. Alderman Waters asked that the Administration Committee meet to set up a clear policy.

Alderman Prather stated that our Zoning Inspector Mark Maloney doesn’t have the certification needed to inspect plumbing and should not be doing it. We should call the State for inspections. Anne will talk to Mark.

Public Comments: None

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Marilyn Walter, City Clerk