Hamilton City Council 1010 Broadway St. August 18, 2014 7:00pm
The Hamilton City Council met in regular session at 7:00pm with Mayor Lowman, Eddings, Bierbaum, Johnson, Boone, Schlatter, and Summers answering roll call.
Mayor Lowman led everyone in the “Pledge of Allegiance”.
Mayor Lowman asked for a motion to approve the Minutes of the August 4, 2014 meeting. Eddings made a motion to approve the Minutes. Boone seconded the motion. Roll was called with Eddings, Bierbaum, Johnson, Boone, Schlatter and Summers voting aye. Motion carried with 6 aye votes and no nay votes.
Mayor Lowman welcomed visitor Jim Tucker. Mr. Tucker talked with the Mayor and Council regarding what needed to be done to accept their road to allow him to make a subdivision. Jim Arthur was also present as his property attaches to Mr. Tucker’s property. They would put enough gravel as required for the City’s requirements. He presented City Attorney, Stan Tucker with a copy of the plat map that has been signed and sealed by an Engineer. Mayor Lowman stated that the plans for the subdivision would have to be approved by the Council. Stan will contact Poepping, Stone and Bach and will report back.
FINANCE & APPROPRIATIONS
Eddings made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Bierbaum seconded the motion. With no further discussion, roll was called with Bierbaum, Johnson, Boone, Schlatter, Summers, and Eddings voting aye. Motion carried with 6 aye votes and no nay votes.
Eddings reported that the City had received the following deposits: $1,324.25 Circuit Clerk Fines, $16,613.15 State Income Tax, $14,354.32 State Sales Tax and $3,725.75 Reimb and Restitution.
Eddings noted that the State of Illinois still owes for July and August for a total of $43,534.85.
PUBLIC WORKS & BUILDNGS
STREETS Bierbaum reported that the Public Works Committee held a meeting on August 14th. He noted that the Committee discussed the following items: Streets are ready to chip and seal Received first allotment 50 tons of salt Due to cost of the sidewalk bids, we will contact local contractors and repair wheelchair ramps at Dr. Sowlles corner only at this time WIRC checking on grant money for sidewalks Will be contacting an individual that is interested in purchasing the Ford Trucks
1 Bierbaum made a motion to approve rejecting the bid that was previously received for the sidewalk replacements. Johnson seconded the motion. Roll was called with Johnson, Boone, Schlatter, Summers, Eddings, and Bierbaum voting aye. Motion carried with 6 aye votes and no nay votes.
Bierbaum made a motion to finance the new street truck as we have in the past. We will pay for half and finance the balance. Johnson seconded the motion. Roll was called with Boone, Schlatter, Summers, Eddings, Bierbaum and Johnson voting aye. Motion carried with 6 aye votes and no nay votes.
WATER & SEWER Schlatter reported the Public Works Committee meeting continued with the discussion on the following items: Installing new Flight Brand Pump at 9th Street Lift Station quoted at $15,098.00 Pump removed and new pump installed at the sewer plant and is running well River is now at low level and adjustments made Replaced water pump and new anti-freeze in 94 Ford Eric Moe still has CDAP easements to be signed Hoppe Construction will be doing sludge hauling
Schlatter made a motion to approve purchasing the new pump for the 5th Street Lift Station at a cost of $15,098.00. Bierbaum seconded the motion. With no further discussion, roll was called with Schlatter, Summers, Eddings, Bierbaum, Johnson, and Boone voting aye. Motion carried with 6 aye votes and no nay votes.
BUILDING & GROUNDS Johnson had nothing new to report at this time.
Schlatter noted that he had looked at the wiring at the street barn and authorized them to replace the junction boxes and separate the lights into a couple different circuits.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Summers reported that the Health and Safety Committee held a meeting on August 14th. She noted the committee discussed the following items: Committee did not approve the request from the Police Department to look into moving to a new location with the Hancock County EMS. Look into doing something different with the Police evidence room Noted that we are losing two part time police employees so we will be replacing them Sold the 2002 Ford Taurus that was seized for $800 Discussed dilapidated buildings and asking Stan work on
Summers made a motion to approve depositing the monthly fines into the City Ordinance Account. Eddings seconded the motion. Roll was called with Summers, Eddings, Bierbaum, Johnson, Boone, and Schlatter voting aye. Motion carried with 6 aye votes and no nay votes.
2 Summers submitted the following re-issue building permit: 30’L x 25’H x 35’W New Home to Tom Boone at 1760 Laurel. Summers made a motion to approve the permit as submitted. Schlatter seconded the motion. Roll was called with Eddings, Bierbaum, Johnson, Schlatter and Summers voting aye. Motion carried with 5 aye votes and no nay votes. Boone abstained.
Summers submitted the following building/demolition permits: 12’L x 8’H x 8’6”W Storage Shed to J.R. McMahan at 1541 Broadway, Demolition of 60’L x 8’H x 12’WCabin to Oron Henkle at 285 W Spring Island, and Demolition of 20’L x 12’W Garage and 14’L x 7’W Porch to Joe Giampolo at 1255 Walnut. Summers made a motion to approve the permits as submitted. Schlatter seconded the motion. With no further discussion, roll was called with Bierbaum, Johnson, Boone, Schlatter, Summers, and Eddings voting aye. Motion carried with 6 aye votes and no nay votes.
Summers asked City Attorney what needed to be done to take over the property on Main Street to demolish. Stan Tucker reported that he would need the physical address along with the name of owner and his mailing address and he would write him about turning over the deed to the property.
Summers also noted that the Police Department has been contacting people regarding the weeds around town. She noted that several of them are in foreclosures and is hard to get ahold of the people to clean up the property. It was noted that as a City we only have so many rights. We are not allowed to go onto private property, such as the lumber yard, and mow.
There being no further business to discuss Lowman entertained a motion for adjournment. Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 pm. Boone seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
______Mayor
______Approved
Attest: ______City Clerk
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