City of Oglesby City Council met April 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ARGUBRIGHT, CULLINAN, CURRAN, MAYOR RIVARA, ATTORNEY BARRY AND CITY CLERK EITUTIS.
Public comments on agenda items only:
Greg Stein of Oglesby states that he was disappointed to see that the ordinance involving electrical work within the city died for lack of a vote. He also stated that he is in favor of a dog park.
A MOTION IS MADE BY CURRAN, SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to approve the minutes from the March 20th, 2023 regular meeting. AYES: ARGUBRIGHT, CULLINAN, CURRAN, RIVARA.
A MOTION IS MADE BY ARGUBRIGHT, SECONDED BY CURRAN to approve bills in the amount of $143,460.32 as presented for payment. AYES: ARGUBRIGHT, CULLINAN, CURRAN, RIVARA. (see attached invoice register at the end).
A MOTION IS MADE BY CURRAN, SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to approve the proclamation declaring the week of April 9th – 15th, 2023 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. AYES:ARGUBRIGHT, CULLINAN, CURRAN, RIVARA.
A MOTION IS MADE BY CURRAN, SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to approve the lane striping quote from Universal Asphalt & Excavating, Inc. AYES: ARGUBRIGHT, CULLINAN, CURRAN, RIVARA.
A MOTION IS MADE BY CURRAN, SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to approve going out for bid to sell the 2000 Ford F600 (diesel) model AT37G small Electric Department bucket truck. AYES: ARGUBRIGHT, CULLINAN, CURRAN, RIVARA.
A MOTION IS MADE BY CURRAN, SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to place on file bids for fire hydrant replacement. AYES: ARGUBRIGHT, CULLINAN, CURRAN, RIVARA.
A MOTION IS MADE BY CURRAN, AND SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to approve 1212-040323
Ordinance Revising Section 14.06.120 of the City’s Municipal Code Regarding Fencing. AYES: ARGUBRIGHT, CULLINAN, CURRAN, RIVARA.
A MOTION IS MADE BY CURRAN, AND IS SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to approve 1213-040323
Ordinance Revising Section 14.11.19 of the City’s Municipal Code Regarding Building Permits. AYES: ARGUBRIGHT, CULLINAN, CURRAN, RIVARA.
A MOTION IS MADE BY CURRAN, AND IS SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to approve 1214-040323
Ordinance Revising Section 14.11.20 of the City’s Municipal Code Regarding Letters of Occupancy. AYES: ARGUBRIGHT, CULLINAN, CURRAN, RIVARA.
A MOTION IS MADE BY CURRAN, AND IS SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to approve 1215-040323
Ordinance Regulating the Installation of Stationary Electrical Generators in the City of Oglesby, LaSalle County, Illinois. AYES: ARGUBRIGHT, CULLINAN, CURRAN, RIVARA.
A MOTION IS MADE BY CURRAN to approve 1217-040323 Ordinance Establishing a Test Program for the Installation of Sewer Check Valves in the City of Oglesby, LaSalle County, Illinois. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
A MOTION IS MADE BY CURRAN, AND IS SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to approve 040323R a Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Oglesby to execute an ARPA subrecipient agreement by and between La Salle County, Illinois and the City of Oglesby for the City’s sewer separation project. AYES: ARGUBRGHT, CULLINAN, CURRAN, RIVARA
A MOTION IS MADE BY CURRAN, AND IS SECONDED BY ARGUBRIGHT to approve 040323R1 a Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Oglesby to execute an ARPA subrecipient agreement by and between La Salle County, Illinois and the City of Oglesby for the City’s fire department tender truck. AYES: ARGUBRGHT, CULLINAN, CURRAN, RIVARA
A MOTION IS MADE BY ARGUBRIGHT, AND IS SECONDED BY CURRAN to place on file ordinance 1218-042023 approving and authorizing the execution of a redevelopment agreement between the City of Oglesby and Rita Arteaga DBA Mr. Salsa’s. AYES: ARGUBRGHT, CULLINAN, CURRAN, RIVARA.
Old Business: None
Public Comments:
Drew Merriman of Oglesby references military personnel and his friend who served in Viet Nam.
Greg Stein of Oglesby asked a question to clarify the word “test” in the ordinance regarding check valves. He also asked if the sewer had been separated or if there were items getting into the sanitary sewer through the storm sewer. Greg inquired about an ordinance (1216) that had been discussed at the prior meeting, stating that he feels that ordinance was heavy handed and makes it difficult for owners of older buildings to make repairs on their own.
Argubright: None
Eutis: Absent
Cullinan: If people are interested in a memorial tree or stone, they can contact the Parks Department at 815-883-8121. The Mayor’s Day Parade will be held on May 6 and will end at Memorial Park girls softball field.
Summer recreation sign-ups begin next week and will be available for online registration. Jim stated that he would like to apologize to the Park Board after the meeting that was held 3/30/2023. He had not acknowledged that the meeting was being held so close to an election and apologizes for that. He states that this has been an ongoing discussion and feels that is has been opposed by the mayor since that time. Jim states that he has seen other spending happening in parks without seeking the Park Board’s approval.
Curran: Street sweeping has begun as well as pot hole repairs. Fire hydrant flushing will begin the week of the 10th. A new system is due to be installed at the West Walnut St lift station. In regards to the Electric Department, the Oglesby electric employees were able to respond to two different mutual aid calls for assistance from Peru and Batavia.
Mayor: Governor Pritzker has extended his disaster proclamation through April 29th
A MOTION TO ADJOURN IS MADE BY ARGUBRIGHT, AND SECONDED BY CURRAN. AYES: ARGUBRIGHT, CULLINAN, CURRAN, RIVARA.
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