Council Minutes

March 24, 2008
STATE OF ILLINOIS
COUNTY OF WHITESIDE
CITY OF MORRISON
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

The Morrison City Council met in regular session on March 24, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 200 West Main Street.  Mayor Roger Drey called the meeting to order.  City Clerk Melanie T. Schroeder recorded the minutes.

Aldermen present on roll call were Scott Connelly, Gus Hayenga, Dave Rose, James Blakemore, Barbara Bees, and Bob Snodgrass.  Alderman Patricia Zuidema and Alderman Ann Slavin were absent on roll call.

Other City Officials present included City Administrator Tim Long, City Attorney Lester Weinstine, Chief Ernie Huling, Superintendent of Public Services Gary Tresenriter and Code Inspector Pete Whiting.

Mayor Drey led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Alderman Rose moved to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on March 10, 2008, seconded by Alderman Blakemore.  On a voice vote, the motion carried.

Alderman Snodgrass moved to approve the February 2008 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Alderman Rose.  On a roll call vote of 6 ayes (Hayenga, Rose, Blakemore, Bees, Snodgrass, Connelly) and 0 nays, the motion carried.

Alderman Bees moved to authorize payment of the bills payable as published in the amount of $293,435.80, seconded by Alderman Hayenga. On a roll call vote of 6 ayes (Rose, Blakemore, Bees, Snodgrass, Connelly, Hayenga) and 0 nays, the motion carried.

Mayor Drey opened the meeting to public comment.  There was none.

Superintendent of Public Services Tresenriter presented his report:

1)      Alderman Bees asked if flags could be placed on the speed limit signs on High Street in preparation for the bicycle lanes, which will be painted this summer.

The March 4, 2008 Historic Preservation Commission minutes were included in the packet.

City Administrator Long presented his report:

1)      Administrator Long requested the Council enter into Executive Session later in the meeting to discuss pending litigation.

2)      Administrator Long thanked Superintendent Tresenriter for scheduling the Public Services safety training.

3)      A final draft of the new Treasurer’s Report format is nearly ready.  Administrator Long explained the new format and answered questions.

Agenda Action Items:

1)      Alderman Snodgrass moved to create line items for donations to the Avenue of Flags, seconded by Alderman Rose.  On a roll call vote of 6 ayes (Blakemore, Bees, Snodgrass, Connelly, Hayenga, Rose) and 0 nays, he motion carried.

2)      Alderman Blakemore moved to authorize Mayor Drey to write a letter of support for the Jo-Carroll Energy plant, seconded by Alderman Bees.  On a roll call vote of 6 ayes (Bees, Snodgrass, Connelly, Hayenga, Rose, Blakemore) and 0 nays, the motion carried.

3)      Alderman Bees moved to enter into executive session to discuss pending litigation, seconded by Alderman Snodgrass.   On a roll call vote of 6 ayes (Snodgrass, Connelly, Hayenga, Rose, Blakemore, Bees) and 0 nays, the motion carried.  Executive session began at 7:14 p.m.

4)      Regular session resumed at 7:30 p.m.  There was no action as a result of executive session.

There being no further business, Alderman Snodgrass moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Blakemore.  On a voice vote, the motion carried. 

Mayor Drey adjourned the meeting at 7:31p.m.

Approved: 

Roger K. Drey, Mayor 

Melanie T. Schroeder, City Clerk