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City of Oglesby City Council met April 2.

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City of Oglesby City Council met April 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Present: Commissioners Rivara, Porter, Zborowski, Mayor Finley, Attorney Andreoni And City Clerk Mertes.

A Motion Was Made By Porter, Seconded By Zborowski to approve the regular meeting minutes from March 19, 2018. Ayes: Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Finley.

A Motion Was Made By Rivara, Seconded By Porter to approve the bills as presented Linda Walzer, $100.00; United States Postal Service, $702.57; Roger Brooks International, $12,500.00; Hannah Fox, $50.00; Ameren, $169.06; Arrow International, $380.15; Benefit Planning Consultants, $347.00; BHMG Engineers, $457.64; Bob’s Business, $62.67; BSN Sports, $432.94; Chamlin and Associates, $2,175.00; CMS LESO, $300.00; Comcast Cable, $64.90; Connecting Point, $52.50; De Lage Landen Financial, $327.11; Evan Duttlinger, $119.84; Econo Signs, $72.36; Emergency Medical Products, $1,173.14; Fastenal Company, $68.10; Ficek Electric, $3.75; Flags USA, $459.00; Grainco FS, $32.64; Hawkins, $859.10; Healthcare Service Corp., $31,732.69; Holloway’s Portable Restrooms, $75.00; Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology, $539.30; Illinois Public Risk Fund, $5,732.00; Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch, $5,320.00; Illinois Prosecutor Services, $150.00; Impact Networking, $2.26; ITRON, $792.19; Joan’s Trophy and Plaque, $27.10, John Deere Financial, $103.89; John Senica Jr., $15.99; John’s Service and Sales, $3,233.14; Kendrick Pest Control, $185.00; King Tire, $115.00; Kool Master, $38.25; Mautino Distributing, $12.50; MCS Advertising, $397.00; Menards, $377.39; Mississippi Valley Pump, $18,274.67; Motorola, $259.38; News Tribune, $282.83; On Site Repair Services, $652.35; OSF St Francis, $152.50; Michael Padilla, $102.10; Republic Services, $26,163.00; SD Meyers, $4,998.00; Smart Source, $4,768.07; Standard Insurance-life, $732.48; Stevens Service Center, $40.00; TEST, $16,578.33; University of Illinois $573.00; USA Bluebook, $107.09; Venturelli’s Appliance, $677.45; WEX Fleet Services, $2,595.83; Witmer Public Safety Group, $316.85; Zoll Medical Corp., $688.32 Total $147,720.42 Ayes: Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Finley.

The Mayor opened the floor to comments from the public on agenda items only. There were none.

A Motion Was Made By Porter, Seconded By Zborowski to approve Appointment of Thomas Argubright as new Commissioner of Electric Dept. Ayes: Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Finley.

City Clerk Mertes Swore Commissioner Thomas Argubright in.

A Motion Was Made By Zborowski, Seconded By Porter to place on file Ordinance 1010-041618, Amending Ordinance No. 998-022018 Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Oglesby, LaSalle County to Correct a Scrivener’s Error. Ayes: Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Argubright, Finley.

A Motion Was Made By Porter, Seconded By Zborowski to place on file Ordinance 1011-041618, Establishing Terms of Employment, Including the Wage Structure for the Oglesby Chief of Police Ayes: Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Argubright, Finley.

A Motion Was Made By Porter, Seconded By Zborowski to place on file Ordinance 1012-041618, Contractors License & Building Permit. Ayes: Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Argubright, Finley.

A Motion Was Made By Porter, Seconded By Zborowski to place on file the bids for the replacement of the Dickinson House roof. Ayes: Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Argubright, Finley.

A Motion Was Made By Zborowski, Seconded By Rivara to approve seeking bids for the Second and Third Street Improvement Project. Ayes: Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Argubright, Finley.

The Mayor asked for comments from the public. Sarah Cudlip asked the council about garbage cart placement in the winter after snow. Commissioner Porter stated that residents should do their best to get the carts properly placed.

Commissioner and Mayor’s Report:

Commissioner Argubright thanked the Mayor, Commissioner and the City of Oglesby for the opportunity of being Commissioner. He said he was excited for the position.

A Motion To Adjourn Was Made At 7:11 pm By Porter, Seconded By Argubright. Ayes: Porter, Rivara, Zborowski, Argubright, Finley.

Meeting Adjourned.

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