City of Oglesby City Council met Nov. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Present: Commissioners Rivara, Porter, Argubright, Mayor Finley, Attorney Andreoni And City Clerk Mertes. Absent; Zborowski
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to approve the regular meeting minutes from November 5, 2018. AYES: PORTER, RIVARA, ARGUBRIGHT, FINLEY.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to approve the bills as presented Airgas, $4.96; Ameren IP, $159.19; ASK Enterprises, $4,612.90; Call One, $1,925.53; Camenish, Brian, $350.00; Comcast Business, $64.90; Communications Direct, $66.00; Connecting Point, $310.00; Core & Main, $590.00; Corporate Warehouse Supply, $459.75; Daley’s Super Service, $526.13; De Lange Landen Financial Services, $241.20; Efficient Billing Systems, $3,019.77; Emergency Medical Products, $959.35; Evans, Rebecca, $27.04; First Impressions, $4,754.40; Flags USA, $964.00; Ghighi, Robert, $91.35; Grainco FS, $142.64; Grosenbach’s Auto Repair, $401.30; Hawkins, $397.38; Hygienic Institute, $355.55; IMEA, $220,207.84; IMIC, $147,795.00; IML, $450.00; Il Valley Excavating, $11,220.00; Il. Valley Regional Dispatch, $5,586.00; Illini State Bank Mastercard, $2,029.56; Independent’s Service Company, $233.49; Inman Electric Com. $1,287.38; IVCH, $112.00; John Pohjard & Sons, $3,489.15; Johns’s Service and Sales, $113.98; King Tire, $115.00; LaFarge North America, $161.40; LaSalle Office Supply, $496.91; Link Media Outdoor, $660.00; Martin Equipment, $72.93; Mauntino Dist, $12.50; Menards, $951.98; Mertel Gravel, $998.69; Mississippi Valley Pump, $560.00; MTCO, $138.87; Newstribunte, $2,010.55; Oscar’s Automotive, $20.00; Perona, Peterlin, Andreoni, $2,849.00; Physio=Control inc, $3,029.30, Quesse Moving, $245.66; Ragan Communication, $435.00; Rental Pros, $160.00; Republic Services, $400.00; Springfield Electric, $187.24; Billy York Sr. $56.41; Staples Credit Plan, $287.03; Steven’s Service Center, $40.00; Studstill Media, $990.00; TEST, $86.00; Connor Tilley, $7.94; USA Bluebook, $478.81; Wescheler Instruments, $733.10; WLPO/WAJK/WKOT Radio, $768.00; WTH Technology, $81.00. TOTAL $429,981.06 AYES: PORTER, RIVARA, ARGUBRIGHT, 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 ARGUBRIGHT to APPROVE Ordinance 1042-111918, Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance of Property from the City of Oglesby to Michael and Nanette Willand. AYES: PORTER, RIVARA, ARGUBRIGHT, FINLEY
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to APPROVE Ordinance 1043-111918, Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Oglesby and Illinois Valley Community College. AYES: PORTER, RIVARA, ARGUBRIGHT, FINLEY
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to APPROVE the door to door solicitation application from Alec Schwab. AYES: PORTER, RIVARA, ARGUBRIGHT, FINLEY
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT TO PLACE ON FILE the purchase of a 2019 Ford Police Interceptor at a cost of no more than $30,190.00.
Ayes: Porter, Rivara, Argubright, Finley.
Commissioner Porter said that $20,000 of the cost will come from the Impound fund. They will also be trading in an older police car when purchasing this and applying those funds to the total. After delivery of the vehicle it will need a light bar, striping and radios installed. That should cost around $5,000 and will paid out of the drug forfeiture fund.
The Mayor asked for comments from the public there was none.
Commissioners and Mayor’s Report:
Rivara- None
Argubright- None
Porter- Commissioner Porter said the Police Department is accepting monetary donations for the annual Shop with a Cop Program. Officers escort eligible children and their families on a shopping trip where they can purchase items for themselves and their family members. Following the shopping trip they receive a lunch. He said that since the inception of the program they have helped 86 children and 47 families experience a more enjoyable Christmas Holiday.
Mayor Finley- Mayor thanked the Citizens and Businesses of Oglesby for putting on the Vacant Building Tour. He said that many investors came out to look at the buildings. He said they did a great job. Mayor also talked about the upcoming Whobilation on Dec 1st from 1-3. Activities include a Cindy Who Lou look alike contest, cheer chair races, carriage rides and Santa. He suggested people follow our Facebook page for more information.
A MOTION TO ADJOURN WAS MADE AT 7:07 Pm BY ARGUBRIGHT, SECONDED BY RIVARA. AYES: PORTER, RIVARA, ARGUBRIGHT, FINLEY.
Meeting Adjourned.
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