Martinsville City Council met Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Here are the minutes as provided by Martinsville:
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 11, 2017 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF MARTINSVILLE, ILLINOIS.
Roll call was answered by the following council members and elected officials: Chris Davidson, Herman Davidson, Gordon Crutchfield and David Doran with Mike Cribelar absent. Also in attendance were Mayor Phillip Reeds, Clerk Marlene Wilhoit and Treasurer Melinda Short-Owen. Employees and citizens in attendance are attached to the back of the minutes.
Motion by D Doran 2nd by H Davidson to approve minutes from 12-14-16 council meeting with no committee meeting held in December.
Upon roll call vote all council members present voted for the motion. (4)
Motion by H Davidson, 2nd by G Crutchfield to approve Treasurer’s report as presented. Upon roll call vote all council members present voted for the motion. (4)
Motion by D Doran, 2nd by C Davidson to approve December 2016 bills payable in January 2017 in the amount of $114,335.33.
Upon roll call vote all council members present voted for the motion. (4)
Nick Sibenaller the auditor with Gilbert, Metzger & Madigan presented the FY 2016 audit to council and explained some of the results.
The Illinois Legislature passed public Act 099-0604 that requires all units of local government to pass an ordinance regulating travel, meals and lodging expense reimbursement of its officers and employees. An ordinance has been prepared for council review and council must decide whether to put limits on travel, meal or lodging expenses plus a maximum dollar amount. This will be discussed at committee meeting in January, preparing it to be voted on before March 2, 2017.
A resolution supporting the Illinois Transportation Legislative Initiative was requested by the Clark County Highway Engineer and presented to council for approval and if approved will be forwarded to the Governor, Legislators and the IDOT Secretary. *Motion by C Davidson, 2nd by H Davidson to approve Resolution R2017-1-1 titled; “Illinois Transportation Legislative Initiative Resolution of Support to Benefit the Economy & the Citizens of Illinois”
Upon roll call vote all council members present voted for the motion. (4)
A one year contract agreement between Cody Jones of Woodchucks (Stump Grinding Service) and the City of Martinsville was presented. The agreement would be for stump grinding within the city limits at a cost of $75 per stump with additional charge of $75.00 for removal of debris, back fill and reseeding. This would also apply to any residence within the city limits. This includes a non-compete clause for the City of Martinsville but not to an individual. *Motion by C Davidson, 2nd by D Doran to approve the contract agreement with Woodchucks Stump Grinding Service.
Don Slater was not in attendance to address council with concerns of disturbance of barking dog.
Josh Parcel from the Summer Rec Committee was not present to update council on 2017 Summer Rec program.
A list of tree stumps to be removed was presented for approval. This list will be saved and presented again after the new fiscal year budget has been done.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There is still some concern about dropping off and picking up children at the grade school and different options have been mentioned as possible remedies. The council will discuss this issue at committee meeting as it pertains to traffic control and signage in the school area.
Motion by C Davidson 2nd by G Crutchfield to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM Upon roll call vote all council members present voted for the motion. (4)
Marlene Wilhoit
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