Galesburg Reporter

City of Monmouth City Council met Oct. 17.

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: Alderwoman Susan Twomey, Aldermen Brian Daw, Jim Conard, Juan Pinedo and Alderwoman Mary Kelly

ABSENT: Aldermen Justin Thomas, Tony Cook and John VanVleet

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, Woodard and Curran Public Works Director Andy Jackson Also Absent: City Attorney Marcum Spears

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Approval of October 3, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes

It was moved by Alderman Conard and seconded by Alderwoman Twomey to approve the October 3, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

AYE: Alderwoman Twomey, Aldermen Daw, Conard, Pinedo and Alderwoman Kelly

ABSENT: Aldermen Thomas, Cook and VanVleet

NAY: none

MOTION CARRIED.

IV. PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL

A. Presentations or Citizen Inquiries

1. Presentation of Plaque

Mayor Davies presented a plaque of appreciation for her service to the City of Monmouth to Administrative Assistant Danielle Cox, who is running unopposed for Warren County Treasurer and will be elected in the General Election on November 8th

. B. Consent Agenda

1. Approval of Bills

It was moved by Alderman Daw and seconded by Alderwoman Twomey to approve the bills as presented.

AYE: Alderwoman Twomey, Aldermen Daw, Conard, Pinedo and Alderwoman Kelly

NAY: none

ABSENT: Aldermen Thomas, Cook and VanVleet

MOTION CARRIED.

V. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

A. MFD September Report – Chief Rexroat

Chief Rexroat was unable to be present to give his report orally, but it is posted on the website.

B. MPD September Report – Chief Switzer

• In the month of September there were 52 arrests, 121 ordinance violations, 132 calls and 2,500 Dispatch calls.

• As Chief, I met with Monmouth College to discuss the use of auxiliary police during home games.

• The department was present during Prime Beef Festival parade and event as well as the Heritage Festival and encountered no incidents.

• Two new dispatchers have been hired and are in training.

• There were mechanical issues in several squad cars. The two new squad cars still have not been received.

C. Woodard and Curran Engineering Agreement for Public Square Water Main Administrator Steinbrecher explained that this agreement is formalizing the engineering agreement with Woodard and Curran that was approved by Council at the September 19th meeting for the replacement of the water main in the downtown square. It is part of a 3 million grant that is funded with ARPA funds. The cost of the services provided in the engineering agreement is $212,229. The Administration is recommending approval of the agreement with Woodard and Curran.

It was moved by Alderman Daw and seconded by Alderwoman Kelly to accept the Administration’s recommendation and approve the Engineering Agreement with Woodard and Curran for the Public Square Water Main replacement.

AYE: Alderwoman Twomey, Aldermen Daw, Conard, Pinedo and Alderwoman Kelly

NAY: none

ABSENT: Aldermen Thomas, Cook and VanVleet

MOTION CARRIED.

VI. OTHER BUSINESS

There was none to be considered

VII. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Alderman Daw and seconded by Alderwoman Twomey to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote with the exception of Aldermen Thomas, Cook, and VanVleet who were absent.