City of Monmouth City Council met Feb. 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rod Davies called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 East Broadway at 6:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
II. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Susan S. Trevor called the roll and those answering Present were: Aldermen Justin Thomas, Tony Cook, Robert Wells, Dan Heatherly and Alderwoman Mary Kelly Absent: Aldermen Brian Daw, Juan Pinedo and Alderwoman Susan Twomey Also Present: Mayor Rod Davies, City Clerk Susan S. Trevor, City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher, City Attorney Marcum Spears, MFD Chief Casey Rexroat, MPD Chief Joe Switzer, Woodard and Curran Public Works Director Andy Jackson, Community Engagement-IT Director Ken Helms and Building and Zoning Director Joe Clark.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of January21, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes
It was moved by Alderman Cook and seconded by Alderman Wells to approve the January 21, 2020 Minutes as presented. AYE: Aldermen Cook, Wells, Heatherly and Alderwoman Kelly NAY: none PASS: Alderman Thomas ABSENT: Aldermen Daw, Pinedo and Alderwoman Twomey MOTION CARRIED.
IV. PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL
A. Presentations or Citizen Inquiries (all inquiries are limited to 3 minutes per City Ordinance)
Mike Sheid addressed the Council to thank the City for all the assistance and support that he and his wife had received in their remodeling and restoration of the old Cort Cigar store at 226 S. Main Street. The inside remodeling is complete and the projected opening of their store is in June. He also thanked the Zoning and Public Works departments for their assistance with Midwest Pet Foods construction project and road work at their location.
B. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Bills
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Wells to approve the payment of the bills as presented. AYE: Aldermen Thomas, Cook, Wells, Heatherly and Alderwoman Kelly ABSENT: Aldermen Daw, Pinedo and Alderwoman Twomey NAY: none MOTION CARRIED.
V. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
A. Building and Zoning January Report – Director Clark
✓ The department is continuing with rental inspections
✓ With the installation of temporary heat, the Y.M.C.A. bath house interior is nearing completion.
✓ OSF Holy Family has completed their renovation of their new sterilization room.
✓ Midwest Pet Foods has completed their plumbing and electrical work along with the installation of the evaporators and condensers for their cold storage and mixing facility.
✓ Arby’s has poured the footings for their new building and should start putting up walls this next week.
✓ Complete Auto is nearing completion of their building addition.
✓ The demolition of the airport hangars and the residential property on North Main has been completed and all requirements were met.
✓ The plans for Loves Travel Stop have been submitted and reviewed. There will be a ZBA meeting on February 12th to consider a sign height variance for the truck stop.
✓ The materials have been delivered to Strom Center for the replacement of the roof in the Spring.
✓ The department is investigating a grant for the demolition of the house to the South of Complete Auto.
B. Woodard and Curran December Report – Director Jackson
➢ The City has received the EPA permit for constructing the water main on West 11th Avenue to the Loves Travel Stop site, but has still not received the sewer permit.
➢ The CSO Phase II is 12% complete at the North Plant.
➢ The City has received a CDBG grant for the water main replacement on East Euclid from North Main to North 6th Street.
➢ The bid opening for upgrades at the North Plant is February 6th at 10:00 a.m. here at City Hall.
C. Community Engagement Report – Director Helms
Mayor Davies participated in a ribbon cutting for the opening of a new bakery, The Flourpot, at 61 Public Square.
Director Helms said that he is working with the Chamber on the M.O.V.E. Committee to hold an event on March 8th that will be making presentations to ethnic groups to orient them to City services.
VI. RESOLUTIONS
A. 20-002, Release of Executive Session Minutes
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Wells to approve the release of Executive Session Minutes in the time frame beginning February 1, 2016 and ending October 21, 2019 with the exception of the minutes Of October 15, 2018 and June 17, 2019, which are not to be released at this time. AYE: Aldermen Wells, Heatherly, Alderwoman Kelly, Aldermen Thomas and Cook NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Daw, Pinedo and Alderwoman Twomey MOTION CARRIED.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. 1st Reading
1. 20-003, Variance – 1130 East Broadway, Barber Shop
Due to the lack of a 2/3 majority to pass Ordinance 20-003 on 1st Reading, it was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Cook to accept the recommendation of the ZBA for approval of the variance listed in Ordinance 20-003 and bring it back for a 2nd Reading. AYE: Alderman Wells, Heatherly, Thomas and Cook NAY: Alderwoman Kelly ABSENT: Aldermen Daw, Pinedo and Alderwoman Twomey MOTION CARRIED.
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Per Illinois Statute 5ILCS 120/2 to consider Sale of Property
1. It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Cook to go into Executive Session at 6:15 p.m. to consider Sale of City owned Property.
AYE: Aldermen Wells, Heatherly, Alderwoman Kelly, Aldermen Thomas and Cook NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Daw, Pinedo and Alderwoman Twomey MOTION
CARRIED.
2. It was moved by Alderman Cook and seconded by Alderman Wells to return to Regular Session at 6:25 p.m. AYE: Alderman Heatherly, Alderwoman Kelly, Aldermen Thomas, Cook and Wells NAY: none ABSENT: Aldermen Daw, Pinedo and Alderwoman Twomey MOTION CARRIED.
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
There was none to consider.
X. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Alderman Heatherly and seconded by Alderman Wells to adjourn the February 3, 2020 meeting at 6:26 p.m. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote with the exception of Aldermen Daw, Pinedo and Alderwoman Twomey, who were absent.
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