City of Monmouth City Council met May 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor 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 Tony Cook, Alderwoman Susan Twomey (remotely), Aldermen Jim Conard, Juan Pinedo, Alderwoman Mary Kelly and Alderman John VanVleet Absent: Aldermen Justin Thomas and Brian Daw Also Present: Mayor Rod Davies, City Clerk Susan S. Trevor, City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher, Building and Zoning Director Joe Clark, Communications Director Ken Helms, MFD Chief Casey Rexroat, MPD Chief Joe Switzer and Woodard & Curran Area Manager Greg Frieden Also Absent: City Attorney Marcum Spears and Woodard and Curran
Public Works Director Andy Jackson
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of April 18, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes
It was moved by Alderman Cook and seconded by Alderman VanVleet to approve the April 18, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
AYE: Aldermen Cook, Conard, Pinedo, Alderwoman Kelly and Alderman VanVleet
NAY: none PASS: Alderwoman Twomey (remotely),
ABSENT: Aldermen Thomas and Daw
MOTION CARRIED.
IV. PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL
A. Presentations or Citizen Inquiries
There were none to be considered.
B. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Bills
It was moved by Alderman Cook and seconded by Alderman Conard to approve the bills as presented.
AYE: Aldermen Cook, Alderwoman Twomey (remotely), Aldermen Conard, Pinedo, Alderwoman Kelly and Aldermen VanVleet
NAY: none
ABSENT: Aldermen Thomas and Daw
MOTION CARRIED.
V. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
A. Building and Zoning April Report – Director Clark
✓ In the next few weeks, the City will be working to utilize the Strong Communities Grant that is in place to demolish four properties.
✓ Open Projects: Airport Hangar, the Methodist Church, Monmouth Townhomes, OSF Helipad and Park District Office
✓ A Certificate of Occupancy was issued to OSF Holy Family New Emergency Addition.
✓ The Hirschbach infrastructure project has been placed on hold due to supply issues.
B. Woodard and Curran March Report – Written only
Greg Frieden, Woodard and Curran Area Manager, introduced himself to the Council and explained that he will be filling in while Andy is absent. He will not necessarily be present in Monmouth every day, but will be available by phone when he is not in the Monmouth office.
C. Approval of FOP Contract
Administrator Steinbrecher reviewed the main points of the FOP contract that was ratified by the Union on April 19th. It is a three-year contract with salary increases of 2.25% the first year; 2.25% the second year and 5% the third year. The City was also able to add to the contract a 5% employee contribution for a single person covered under the City’s insurance plan. The Administration is recommending approval of the FOP Contract. It was moved by Alderman Conard and seconded by Alderman Pinedo to approve the FOP Contract as presented.
AYE: Alderwoman Twomey (remotely), Aldermen Conard, Pinedo, Alderwoman Kelly, Aldermen VanVleet and Cook
NAY: none
ABSENT: Aldermen Thomas and Daw
MOTION CARRIED.
VI. ORDINANCES
A. 1st Reading
1. 22-014, Amending Chapter 123.09, Monthly Airport Hangar Fees
Mayor Davies said that the Council approved increasing the monthly hangar rental fees from $60 to $100 and directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to amend the increase in monthly rental fees. The Administration is recommending approval of the ordinance increasing the monthly rental fees.
AYE: Aldermen Conard, Pinedo, Alderwoman Kelly, Aldermen VanVleet, Cook and Alderwoman Twomey (remotely).
NAY: none
ABSENT: Aldermen Thomas and Daw
MOTION CARRIED.
2. 22-015, Zoning Change from R-2 Medium Density Residential to B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District – 906 S. 1st Street
Director Clark explained that the Plan Commission met on April 25th to consider a zoning change from R-2 Medium Density Residential to B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District for 906 S. 1st Street. It was passed unanimously and it comes to Council with recommendation for approval. It was moved by Alderman Cook and seconded by Alderman Pinedo to follow the recommendation of the Plan Commission and approve the zoning change for 906 S. 1st Street.
AYE: Aldermen Conard, Pinedo, Alderwoman Kelly, Aldermen VanVleet, Cook and Alderwoman Twomey (remotely).
NAY: none
ABSENT: Aldermen Thomas and Daw
MOTION CARRIED.
3. 22-016, Zoning Change from B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District to B-3 Service Commercial District – 420 N. Main Street and Lot South of 420 N. Main Street
Director Clark said that this was the second request considered at the April 25th Plan Commission meeting with a request to change from B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District to B-3 Service Commercial District – 420 N. Main Street and the lot South of 420 N. Main Street.
The Plan Commission passed it unanimously and it come to Council with recommendation for approval.
AYE: Alderman Pinedo, Alderwoman Kelly, Aldermen VanVleet, Cook, Alderwoman Twomey (remotely) and Alderman Conard
NAY: none
ABSENT: Aldermen Thomas and Daw
4. 22-017, Declaration of MFD Surplus Property
Chief Rexroat said that all the equipment listed in Exhibit A is old and has been replaced with newer equipment. Tower 22, the old ladder truck is also listed as surplus with the intent of being able to sell or donate it to another department. It was moved by Alderwoman Kelly and seconded by Alderwoman Twomey (remotely) to declare the list of MFD equipment and the ladder truck as surplus property.
AYE: Alderwoman Kelly, Aldermen VanVleet, Cook, Alderwoman Twomey (remotely), Aldermen Conard and Pinedo
NAY: none
ABSENT: Aldermen Thomas and Daw
MOTION CARRIED.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
City Clerk Trevor informed the Council that 5, 310 pounds of paper were collected on the City Shred Day held at Citizens Lake with Confidential Security this past Saturday.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Alderman Cook and seconded by Alderman VanVleet to adjourn the May 2, 2022 meeting at 6:15 p.m. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote with the exception of Aldermen Thomas and Daw, who were absent.
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