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Council
Minutes
June 28, 2010
STATE OF ILLINOIS
COUNTY OF WHITESIDE
CITY OF MORRISON
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
The Morrison City Council met in a Work
Session on June 28, 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, Gus Hayenga, Pat Zuidema, Sarah Thorndike, Jim Blakemore, Barb
Bees and Bob Snodgrass.
Alderman Dave Rose was absent.
Other City Officials present included City
Administrator Tim Long, City Attorney Lester Weinstine, Chief of Police
Brian Melton, Director 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.
Alderman Bees moved to
approve payment of the bills payable in the amount of $120,868.68,
seconded by Alderman Hayenga. On a roll call vote of 6 ayes (Hayenga,
Zuidema, Blakemore, Bees, Snodgrass, Connelly) and 1 nay (Thorndike),
the motion carried.
Administrator Long
presented his report:
1)
The auditors are in the process of completing their field work.
Administrator Long thanked the office staff for their efforts assisting
with the audit.
2)
Toters are at Odell Library. Residents are encouraged to stop by
to try them out. Comment cards are at the library for residents to
indicate their opinion. An online survey should be ready June 29th.
3)
There has been some activity on thecity1.com Forum lately.
Administrator Long encouraged the council to check it out.
4)
Administrator Long has emailed available dates for budget work
sessions. He requests that everyone contact him with their preference.
Items for Discussion:
1)
The Council discussed the two estimates received for conducting
an environmental study for demolishing the water plant. The matter will
be forwarded to the July 12, 2010 Council meeting.
2)
Administrator Long presented a revised version of the Sports
Complex Director’s job description. Administrator Long proposes that
the Sports Complex Director report directly to the Director of Public
Works. It was also recommended to change the following language: “…a
primary liaison with any concessions contractor”. The matter
will be forwarded to the July 12, 2010 Council Meeting.
3)
At Mayor Drey’s request, Director of Public Works, Gary
Tresenriter presented estimates regarding brick streets vs. asphalt.
Director Tresenriter recommends overlaying the existing exposed brick
streets (at least Wall and Main Streets) with asphalt for the time
being. Additional discussions on the matter will be held at the budget
work sessions.
4)
The Council needs to set up a special meeting regarding placing
101 and 103 West Main Street up for sale. Council discussed possible
dates. The meeting will be held July 6, 2010 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
5)
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce has submitted a Request for
Street Closure to close the 200 block of East Main Street for a Corn
Boil to be held on August 7, 2010. Proof of insurance with the City
listed as additional insured has been provided. The matter will be
placed on the July 12, 2010 Council agenda.
6)
Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (11), Alderman Bees moved to
enter Executive Session to discuss matters of Personnel and Litigation,
seconded by Alderman Connelly. On a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Zuidema,
Thorndike, Blakemore, Bees, Snodgrass, Connelly, Hayenga) and 0 nays,
the motion carried. Executive Session began at 7:43 p.m.
7)
Regular Session resumed at 8:58 p.m. There was no action as a
result of Executive Session.
Other Business:
1)
Budget work sessions will be held at City Hall on July 7 at 6:30
p.m. and July 14 at 6:30 p.m.
2)
There being no further business, Alderman Zuidema moved to
adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Thorndike.
Mayor
Drey adjourned the meeting 9:03 p.m.
Approved:
Roger K. Drey, Mayor
Melanie T. Schroeder, City Clerk
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