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Council
Minutes
March 22, 2010
STATE OF ILLINOIS
COUNTY OF WHITESIDE
CITY OF MORRISON
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
The Morrison City Council met in a Work
Session on March 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 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, Dave Rose, Sarah Thorndike, Jim Blakemore, Barb Bees and Bob
Snodgrass.
Aldermen absent were Gus Hayenga and Pat
Zuidema.
Other City Officials present included City
Administrator Tim Long, City Attorney Lester Weinstine, Chief of Police
Brian Melton, Superintendent of Public Services Gary Tresenriter,
Community Development Director Robert Wood and Code Inspector Pete
Whiting.
Mayor Drey led the
recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Drey presented a
Certificate of Recognition to Mark McDonnell who received 2nd
Place in the IHSA State Wrestling Finals, 140 lb. class. The Council
congratulated Mark on his achievement.
Discussion Items:
1)
Morrison Business Advisory Group Chairman Bob Vaughn presented
the Group’s Quarterly Report, which included their Completed Tasks,
Pending Matters, Recommendations and Consensus Commentary. The Group
has created a sub-committee who will become involved in the Route 30
realignment study.
2)
The Council reviewed the Request for Proposal for Solid Waste,
Recycling and Yardwaste Collections. Some modifications are needed.
Several additional options were recommended.
Administrator Long will
schedule a meeting with Alderman Snodgrass and Alderman Blakemore to
review and finalize the document.
3)
Chamber of Commerce Director Corinne Bender presented information
regarding an Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition Interpretive Mural
Project. She has researched themes for the mural and has been
attempting to find a location for the mural. Possible locations at this
time are either the east-facing walls at either the Fire Station or City
Hall. Several questions arose, including who pays for erection and
maintenance of the sign. Director Bender will gather additional
information and report back to the Council.
4)
Council reviewed a revised City of Morrison Organizational Chart
and modifications were acceptable. The matter will be forwarded to the
April 12, 2010 Council meeting.
5)
Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) and (1), Alderman Snodgrass moved
to enter Executive Session to discuss matters of Litigation and
Personnel, seconded by Alderman Blakemore. On a roll call vote of 6
ayes (Rose, Thorndike, Blakemore, Bees, Snodgrass, Connelly) and 0 nays,
the motion carried. Executive Session began at 8:00 p.m.
6)
Regular Session resumed at 8:21 p.m. There was no action as a
result of Executive Session.
Other Business:
1)
There being no further business, Alderman Snodgrass moved to
adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Blakemore.
Mayor
Drey adjourned the meeting 8:22 p.m.
Approved:
Roger K. Drey, Mayor
Melanie T. Schroeder, City Clerk
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