City of Oglesby City Council met December 3.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
A Regular Meeting of the Oglesby City Council was Held on Monday, December 3, 2018, at City Hall. The Meeting was Called to Order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Rivara, Porter, Argubright, Zborowski, Mayor Finley, Attorney Eattoni and City Clerk Mertes.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to approve the regular meeting minutes from November 19, 2018. AYES: PORTER, RIVARA, ZBOROWSKI, ARGUBRIGHT, FINLEY.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY ZBOROWSKI to approve the bills as presented Heartland Bank And Trust, $615,531.25; A&B Garage, $191.23; Ackerman, Marilyn, $190.77; Altorfer Industries, Inc, $901.16; Ameren, $2,160.82; Anixer, $450.00; Aqua Smart, $5,116.68; Benefit Planning Consultants, $247.00; Chamlin & Associates, $3,245.94; Comcast, $195.55; Comcast, $1,037.02; Core & Main, $2,758.00; De Lage Landen Finanicial Service, $482.40; Dinges Fire Company, $1,843.00; Double M Trucking, $525.00; Fastenal Company, $363.07; Fence Speciaties, $2,850.00; Ficek Electric, $82.00; Hawkins Inc, $790.40; Health Care Service Corp, $ 36,992.38; Hy-Vee, $40.06; Il Public Risk Fund, $4,486.00; Il Valley Area Chamber Of Comm, $99.00; Il Valley Excavating, $2,566.00; Il Valley Regional Dispatch, $5,586.00; Illini State Bank Police Cc, $635.05; Imua, $75.00, Inman Electric Co Inc, $1,734.29, Ivch, $12.36; Jd’s Lock And Key, $136.00; John Deere Financial, $290.41; John’s Service And Sales, $187.50; Kendrick Pest Control, $185.00; Kittleson’s Garage, $2,066.94; Klien Thorpe And Jenkins, $78.00; Knoblauch Advertising, $305.00; Lafrage North America, $714.81; Mautino Distributing, $12.50; Mcs Advertising, $75.00; Menards, $669.95; Service Master, $2,283.51; Sieg, Adam, $252.06; Smart Source, $2,100.84; Standard Insurance, $394.38; T.E.S.T. Inc, $16,530.34; Technology Management, $539.30; Unline, $623.12; Universal Asphalt & Excavating, $1,200.00; Usa Bluebook, $96.62; Utica Fire Department, $3,545.35; Vickers Consulting Services, $100.00; Western Aggregates, $309.85; Wex Fleet Services, $3,933.48; Wilson, Alisha, $140.59 TOTAL $727,957.98. AYES: PORTER, RIVARA, ZBOROWSKI, ARGUBRIGHT, 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 ARGUBRIGHT TO APPROVE the purchase of a 2019 Ford Police Interceptor at a cost of no more than $30,190.00. AYES: PORTER, RIVARA, ZBOROWSKI, ARGUBRIGHT, FINLEY.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT TO PLACE ON FILE Ordinance 1045-121718, Tax Levy. AYES: PORTER, RIVARA, ZBOROWSKI, ARGUBRIGHT, FINLEY.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY ZBOROWSKI TO PLACE ON FILE Ordinance 1046-121718, Abating Tax GO Refunding Bond. AYES: PORTER, RIVARA, ZBOROWSKI, ARGUBRIGHT, FINLEY.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ARGUBRIGHT, SECONDED BY PORTER TO PLACE ON FILE Ordinance 1047-121718, Abating Tax GO Refunding Bonds 2010A. AYES: PORTER, RIVARA, ZBOROWSKI, ARGUBRIGHT, FINLEY.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ARGUBRIGHT, SECONDED BY ZBOROWSKI TO PLACE ON FILE Ordinance 1048-121718, Abating Tax GO Refunding Bonds 2010B. AYES: PORTER, RIVARA, ZBOROWSKI, ARGUBRIGHT, FINLEY.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED ZBOROWSKI to move forward with Senica Square and to seek bids to find the cost of the project. AYES: PORTER, ZBOROWSKI, ARGUBRIGHT, FINLEY. NAY: RIVARA
Prior to a motion being made on the above a discussion occurred. Rivara said he thinks we should have a discussion about it and hear what people think. He said that he understands the concept but doesn’t understand our business, marketing or operational plan. He wanted to know where the money is coming from of the estimated $960,000+ project. Mayor said that we have already held two public meetings and the public had time to comment and look over the plan. Zborowski said that we had a company come in and told us this is what we should do. Mayor said that the funds would come from TIF 1. Rivara said that we had other projects in the TIF zone that would better suite the usage of funds. He said that there is an underground electric system on Walnut St that is held together with bubblegum and tape. Zborowski said that we could do both and that some of that work is included in the Senica Square plan.
The Mayor asked for comments from the public
Jason Curran said that at the public meeting on Senica Square that the City went over in good detail how it would be paid for. He said that the questions unanswered was who’s going to do the upkeep on it and the marketing for it. Mayor responded that the Parks dept would and TEST.
Another question was asked about the liability of the water feature. Mayor said it’s already covered under our current insurance plan.
Wanda Lent asked when we would be doing sidewalk updates. Mayor said we are going to apply for a grant through the State to hopefully update the sidewalks from downtown to Cindy’s. He also mentioned that we have a sidewalk program if any residents are interested.
Commissioners and Mayor’s Report:
Rivara- Commissioner Rivara asked about the location of the dispatch center
Argubright- Commissioner Argubright said last week the lights flickered and the equipment worked as planned; all is well.
Porter- None
Zborowski- None
Mayor Finley- Mayor talked about the book, game and puzzle drive at City Hall, the Lighting contest that has a registration deadline of 12/7/18, and the Micro pantry needing continual donations. He also thanked everyone that helped to make the Whobilation a great success. He estimated over 800 people attended.
A MOTION TO ADJOURN WAS MADE AT 7:30 pm BY ARGUBRIGHT, SECONDED BY PORTER. AYES: PORTER, RIVARA, ZBOROWSKI, ARGUBRIGHT, FINLEY.
Meeting Adjourned.
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