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CITY OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

February 27, 2012

PLEDGE

The City Council meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Dearborn.

CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of City Council was called to order at 7:00 PM on February 27, 2012 by Mayor Dearborn.

ROLL CALL

The following Aldermen were present for Roll Call: Alderman Bumbalough, Bradford, Salazar, Steele, and Bremer.

Also present were Mayor Dearborn, Treasurer Babb, Clerk Worent, and Attorney Tibbs.

Alderman Robbins and Engineer Good were absent.

PRESENTATION OF JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Salazar, to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on February 13, 2012. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Bradford, Salazar, Steele, and Bremer. Nays - none. Motion passed.

Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele to approve the minutes of the executive session held on January 23, 2012. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bradford, Bumbalough, Bremer, Steele, and Salazar. Nays – None. Motion passed.

Alderman Bremer made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to approve the executive session minutes held on February 6, 2012. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Bremer, Steele, Salazar, and Bradford. Nays – none. Motion passed.

Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve the executive session minutes held on February 13, 2012. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Steele, Salazar, Bradford, and Bumbalough. Nays – None. Motion passed. CONFIRMATION AGENDA

Ordinance #802 concerning an intergovernmental agreement.

Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve the ordinance concerning the intergovernmental agreement. Roll Call Vote: Ayes –Alderman Steele, Salazar, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Bremer. Nays – none. Motion passed.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor Dearborn read a letter of resignation from Kevin Wood, electrical inspector, effective March 15th, 2012.

No report.

Treasurer

No Report.

Attorney

Attorney Tibbs explained the difference in wording for the referendum.

Attorney Tibbs reported the owners have been served on the house to be demolished.

City Engineer

Absent.

Communications

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE Water and Sewer - Alderman Bumbalough

Alderman Bumbalough reported that well #6 is online.

Law Enforcement - Alderman Salazar

Alderman Salazar submitted the monthly Police Report for January.

Streets - Alderman Bradford

Alderman Bradford stated he had a copy of a depreciation list on the equipment.

Parks and Public Buildings - Alderman Steele

Alderman Steele discussed a bill for a door spring.

Fire - Alderman Robbins

Absent. No Report.

Finance/Planning - Alderman Bremer

Alderman Bremer made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele, to pay bills totaling: $60,226.95 from General Fund; $0 from Motor Fuel; $12,863.35 from Sewer; $28,408.44 from Water, $0 from Wheel Tax, $0 from Audit; $0 from Insurance Liability, and $0 from savings. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Steele, Bremer, Bumbalough, Bradford, and Salazar. Nays - none. Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS Purchase of new truck for Street Dept. – Alderman Bradford

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bremer to table the purchase of a new truck at a cost of $123,297.00 for the Street Department. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Bradford, Bumbalough, Steele, and Salazar. Nays –none. Motion passed.

Approval of 2011 Motor Fuel Revision – Alderman Bradford

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele to approve the addendum to the 2011 Motor Fuel in the amount of $14,556.65. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bradford, Bumbalough, Steele, Salazar, and Bremer. Nays – none. Motion passed. Resolution #485.

Salary Resolution Amendment – Mayor Dearborn

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Salazar to approve the Salary Resolution Amendment. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Steele, Salazar, Bremer, and Bradford. Nays – none. Motion passed. Resolution #486

Mower Repair – Alderman Bradford

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele to approve the repair of a mower at a cost of $582.19. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Steele, Salazar, Bremer, Bradford, and Bumbalough. Nays – none. Motion passed.

Greg’s Garage Door

Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford, to pay $525.00 to Greg’s Garage Door. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Salazar, Bremer, Bradford, Bumbalough, and Steele. Nays – none. Motion passed.

Storm Water Meeting

Post a storm water meeting for March 19th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Hiring of New Employee

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele to approve the hiring of Linda Buhs at $12.50 per hour. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Bradford, Bumbalough, Steele, and Salazar. Nays – none. Motion passed.

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

None. ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY

Alderman Bremer made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to go into executive session to discuss personnel at 8:45 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bremer, Salazar, Steele, Bradford, and Bumbalough. Nays – none. Motion passed.

Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bremer to adjourn the executive session and return into regular session at 9:05 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Salazar, Steele, Bradford, Bremer, and Bumbalough. Nays - none. Motion passed.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Salazar to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 9:07 p.m. Voice Vote. All Ayes. Motion passed.

______Dana Dearborn, Mayor

______Rick Worent, City Clerk