<p> CITY OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS</p><p>September 14 , 2009</p><p>PLEDGE </p><p>The City Council meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Little.</p><p>CALL TO ORDER</p><p>The regular meeting of City Council was called to order at 7:02 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2009.</p><p>ROLL CALL</p><p>The following Aldermen were present for Roll Call: Ayes - Alderman Bradford, Bumbalough, Dearborn, Steele, and Welton.</p><p>Also present were Mayor Little, Deputy Clerk Haller, Treasurer Robbins, and Attorney Tibbs.</p><p>Absent: Alderman Babb, Engineer Good, and Clerk Coltrin. </p><p>PRESENTATION OF JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS</p><p>Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Dearborn, to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on August 24, 2009 Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bradford, Bumbalough, Dearborn, and Welton. Nays - none. Alderman Steele abstained. Motion passed. </p><p>Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Welton, to approve the Executive Session minutes on August 24, 2009 Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bradford, Bumbalough, Dearborn, and Welton. Nays - none. Alderman Steele abstained. Motion passed. </p><p>Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Dearborn, to table the Executive Session minutes on September 8, 2009 until corrections can be made. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bradford, Bumbalough, Dearborn, Steele, and Welton. Nays - none. Motion passed. </p><p>CONFIRMATION AGENDA</p><p>None.</p><p>REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS</p><p>Mayor</p><p>Mayor Little reported that code letters will be sent out this week. McCamy’s needs to be in compliance by September 19th. </p><p>There will be a planning meeting with IDOT in Peoria at the Becker Building, 9th floor. The meeting is at 1:00 pm on September 24, 2009 and needs to be posted. </p><p>Clerk</p><p>No Report.</p><p>Treasurer</p><p>No Report.</p><p>Attorney</p><p>No Report.</p><p>City Engineer</p><p>A letter of substantial completion was submitted to the attorney for review. Attorney Tibbs approved.</p><p>Communications</p><p>None.</p><p>CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL William McDonald, 1017 Lincoln Road, received a letter that he has to pay for water while away for the winter. He feels that $14.76 per month is too much.</p><p>Richard Smith, 125 Calumet, is asking for a variance for a fence in the front yard only of his residence. He has 5 kids, some are special needs.</p><p>REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE</p><p>Water and Sewer - Alderman Bumbalough</p><p>There will be an open house at the new water plant on November 1, 2009 at the water plant.</p><p>Law Enforcement - Alderman Dearborn</p><p>No Report.</p><p>Streets - Alderman Welton</p><p>No Report.</p><p>Parks and Public Buildings - Alderman Bradford</p><p>No Report.</p><p>Fire - Alderman Steele</p><p>Alderman Steele submitted the August report. FF BJ Ingles was firefighter of the month.</p><p>The council was reminded of the pork chops and rib eyes at the garage sales on the 19th.</p><p>Finance/Planning - Alderman Babb Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele, to pay bills totaling: $45,130.87 from General Fund; $46,344.36 from Motor Fuel; $17,911.11 from Sewer; $46,134.88 from Water, $6,722.88 from Wheel Tax, and $867.00 from savings. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bradford, Dearborn, Steele, and Welton. Nays - none. Alderman Bumbalough abstained. Motion passed.</p><p>OLD BUSINESS</p><p>NEW BUSINESS</p><p>Approve Tibbs Construction to repair pavilion roof</p><p>Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to approve Tibbs construction to repair pavilion roof for $9170.00 from Parks savings. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Welton, Bradford, Bumbalough, Dearborn, and Steele. Nays - none. Motion passed.</p><p>Approve $1000 for the wiener roast</p><p>Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Welton to approve $1,000 for the wiener roast. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Dearborn, Steele, Welton, and Bradford. Nays - none. Motion passed.</p><p>Approve $7,200 to Laser Electric for auto-dialer</p><p>Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele to approve $7,200 to Laser Electric for auto-dial for emergencies at the lift stations. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Dearborn, Welton, and Steele. Nays – Alderman Bradford. Motion passed.</p><p>Approve appointment of FOI Officer</p><p>Alderman Dearborn made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford to approve the appointment of the Deputy Clerk, Angel Haller, as the FOI Officer. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Dearborn, Welton, Bradford, and Steele. Nays – None. Motion passed</p><p>Approve $1750 for the Fire Dept. Incentive Fund Alderman Steele made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to approve $1750 for Fire Dept. Incentive Fund. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Bradford, and Steele. Nays – None. Alderman Welton and Dearborn abstained. Motion passed.</p><p>Approve approx. $2,500 out of Wheel Tax for sealcoat patchwork</p><p>Alderman Welton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to pay approx. $2,500 out of Wheel Tax to Midwest Asphalt for sealcoat patchwork. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Dearborn, Welton, Bradford, and Steele. Nays – None. Motion passed.</p><p>Approve $928 plus shipping to Rydin Decal for 2010 Wheel Tax Stickers</p><p>Alderman Welton made a motion, seconded by Alderman Steele to approve $928 plus shipping to Rydin Decal for 2010 Wheel Tax Stickers. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Dearborn, Welton, Bradford, and Steele. Nays – None. Motion passed.</p><p>Approve zoning variance for 125 Calumet, Richard Smith</p><p>Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to table until modifications are brought back. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Dearborn, Welton, Bradford, and Steele. Nays – None. Motion passed.</p><p>Discussion: House drawing was not at an angle, very small back yard. Maybe it should be offset off the sidewalk. </p><p>Approve zoning variance for Jeff Young, Ordinance 768</p><p>Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to approve zoning variance for 113 Calumet, Jeff Young. Ordinance #768. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Dearborn, Welton, Bradford, and Steele. Nays – None. Motion passed </p><p>CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL</p><p>None.</p><p>ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO THE CITY A certificate of substantial completion must be signed so that we can take possession of the new water plant building and the insurance can take over. </p><p>Alderman Bumbalough made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bradford, to authorize signature on the certificate of substantial completion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Alderman Bumbalough, Dearborn, Welton, Bradford, and Steele. Nays – None. Motion passed</p><p>ADJOURNMENT</p><p>Alderman Bradford made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bumbalough to adjourn the regular City Council meeting at 7:38 p.m. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed.</p><p>______Steve Little, Mayor </p><p>______Angel Haller, Deputy Clerk</p>