City of Oglesby City Council met January 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
A Regular Meeting Of The Oglesby City Council Was Held On Monday, January 15,2018, At City Hall. The Meeting Was Called To Order At 7:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Carey, Rivara, Porter, Mayor Finley, Attorney Andreoni And City Clerk Mertes.
A Motion Was Made By Porter, Seconded By Carey to approve the regular meeting minutes from January 2, 2018. Ayes: Carey, Porter, Rivara, Finley.
A Motion Was Made By Rivara, Seconded By Carey to approve the bills as presented. IV Cellular, $1,330.97; IV Food Pantry, $40.00; Ficek Electric, $618.00; Il Municipal Retirement Fund, $21,997.60; AEA, $2,600.00; Aflac, $35.90; Air One Equipment, $275.50; Airgas USA, $150.63; Anixter, $1,823.52; Apple Press, $146.85; ASK Enterprises, $299.00; Bound Tree Medical, $261.60; BrownLee Data Systems, $490.00; Carus Corporation, $850.41; Central Region Senior Baseball, $2,500.00; City of Peru, $1,859.00; Civic Systems, $2,751.00; Clear Gov Inc., $1,750.00; Comcast Business, $516.94; Comcast Cable, $129.80; Communications Direct, $495.00; Connecting Point, $310.00; De Lage Landen Financial Services, $117.14; Dollar General, $9.70; Econo Signs, $281.84; Cathie Edens, $23.22; Efficient Billing Systems, $2,902.15; Emergency Medical Products, $104.75; Feece Oil, $2,730.42; First Impression, $1,343.00; Terry Flores, $195.07; Halm’s Auto Parts, $301.92; Hygienic Institute, $711.10; IMEA, $234,399.89; IV Regional Dispatch, $6,334.00; Illini State Bank-Visa, $617.31; Illinois Secretary of State Police, $101.00; Illinois Valley Excavating, $1,202.50; IV Food and Deli, $28.03; John Senica Jr., $508.53; Kittilson’s Garage, $1,224.09; LaSalle Office Supply, $80.68; Mautino Distributing, $6.25; Menards, $143.69; MTCO, $160.87; News Tribune, $2,262.60; Oscar’s Automotive, $397.61; Pavers and More, $386.00; Perona Peterlin Andreoni and Brolley, $4,921.00; Peru Greenhouse, $235.00; Republic Services, $18,630.00; Revere Electric, $2,542.09; St Margaret’s Health, $311.00; Staples Credit, $337.06; Test, $96.00; Toedter Oil Co., $1,092.85; Universal Inc., $1,052.16; Verizon, $167.40; Vickers Consulting Services, $850.00; Water Products Co., $246.54 Tota $328,286.18
Ayes: Carey, Porter, Rivara, Finley.
The Mayor opened the floor to comments from the public on agenda items only. There were none.
A Motion Was Made By Rivara, Seconded By Carey to Appoint Eric Zborowski as the new Commissioner of the Streets, Water & Wastewater department. Ayes: Carey, Porter, Rivara, Finley.
City Clerk Mertes Swore Commissioner Eric Zborowski in.
A Motion Was Made By Porter, Seconded By Carey to approve Ordinance 976-011518, Authorizing the Hiring of an Economic Developer/Tourism Coordinator. Ayes: Carey, Porter, Zborowski, Finley. Nays: Rivara
A Motion Was Made By Rivara, Seconded By Porter to approve Resolution IMRF Form 2.20-011518, Appointing Stacie Mertes IMRF Authorized Agent. Ayes: Carey, Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Finley.
A Motion Was Made By Porter, Seconded By Carey to approve Ordinance 977-011518, Annexing certain territory to the City of Oglesby (Giordano/WorldTronics Property). Ayes: Carey, Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Finley.
Attorney Andreoni added that this agreement was passed years ago but was never officially adopted. This ordinance would finish the process that wasn’t completed.
A Motion Was Made By Rivara, Seconded By Porter to place on file Ordinance 978-020518, Authorizing the borrowing of up to $700,000 from Illini State Bank. Ayes: Carey, Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Finley.
A Motion Was Made By Porter, Seconded By Zborowski to table the request from Dave Weiden for a 3 mile run/walk event dated June 16, 2018. Ayes: Carey, Porter, Zborowski, Finley. Pass: Rivara. Commissioner Porter said that the council needed more information from Dave Weiden like what City resources he would need. Commissioner Zborowski said that he had some concerns with the run/walk interfering with other activities that were taking place that day.
A Motion Was Made By Rivara, Seconded By Carey to approve a donation request for Central States Baseball Tournament of $2,500. Ayes: Carey, Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Finley.
A Motion Was Made By Porter, Seconded By Zborowski to approve the building inspectors report for the 4th quarter for $500,732.00. Ayes: Carey, Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Finley.
The Mayor asked for comments from the public. There were none.
Commissioner and Mayor’s Report:
Commissioner Rivara said that IMUA has a scholarship program available. Applications will be available at City Hall. He said that the City has had 4 students receive the $500 scholarship in that past and urged students to apply.
Commissioner Carey: none
Commissioner Zborowski said Thank you for the opportunity to be Commissioner and he looks forward to working with the council.
Commissioner Porter: none
Mayor: None
A Motion Was Made At 7:10 pm By Porter Seconded By Zborowski to go into executive session to discuss “pending or probable litigation against, affecting or on behalf of the public body…”; “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body …”; and “the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body …” Ayes: Carey, Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Finley.
A Motion Was Made At 8:29 Pm By Porter Seconded By Rivara to enter back into regular meeting. Ayes: Carey, Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Finley.
A Motion To Adjourn Was Made At 8:30 pm By Porter, Seconded By Rivara. Ayes: Carey, Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Finley. Meeting Adjourned.
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