City of Altamont City Council met March 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Council of the City of Altamont met in regular session at 6:00 pm on March 11, 2019, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The following members were present: Mayor Jason Rippetoe; Commissioner Richard Frailey; Commissioner Dan Milleville; Commissioner Todd Slingerland; Commissioner Jason Williams. Also present – Shelby Niehaus, Altamont News; Charles Mills, Effingham Daily News; Clarence Pagel; Taylor Polk; Anna Solan; Mark Workman; Alan Heiens, Altamont Police Chief and City Clerk Sarah Stephen.
The Omnibus Vote Agenda comprised of prior meeting minutes and payment of bills, was approved on a motion by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Milleville. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Frailey, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Williams, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. (Attachment 1)
Altamont Chief of Police, Alan Heiens, presented the February 2019 Police Activity Report.
Nick Burrus, Milano & Grunloh, was not present to report. Mayor Rippetoe stated the West Division Street project will be submitted to IDOT tomorrow.
Council approved purchase of Police Department in car cameras in the amount of $6700.00 on a motion by Commissioner Frailey. Motion seconded by Commissioner Williams. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Frailey, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Williams, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. The cost is to be reimbursed from a grant recently received.
Commissioner Slingerland reported repairs to the clear well will begin Wednesday.
Commissioner Frailey reported the Electric Department responded to only one outage during recent high winds.
Commissioner Williams reported he would like to proceed with repairs to a 16x30 section of street near the Post Office and improvements to the ADA ramp. S&K provided a quote of $7,145.00. Council members expressed no opposition to proceeding.
Commissioner Milleville had nothing to report.
Mayor Rippetoe reported final details of the Wortman TIF agreement should soon be completed. A TIF Agreement regarding property on the South end of the City will be ready for approval at the next meeting. Annexation documents for property south of I70 are being signed by the property owners.
Mark Workman addressed the Council concerning modifications to his business, The Whistle Stop. He explained he recently purchased the parking area to the west of the current building. He described the west side proposed improvements as a patio area with surrounding 8 foot stone wall and a drive up entrance from Adams Street leading to the south with patrons exiting to the west via the existing alley. The existing chain link fence would be removed. The improvements would require electric poles and a street light be moved. He plans to resurface the parking area. Workman will be obtaining a property survey to ensure the boundaries.
Council entered into Executive Session for the Purpose of Closed Session Minute Approval & Minute Review 5 ILCS 120, Section 2, (c ) (21) and Sale Price for Sale or Lease of Property 5 ILCS 120, Section 2 (c) (6). Commissioner Milleville motioned to enter in Executive Session. Commissioner Williams seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Frailey, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Williams, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
Upon returning to open session. Commissioner Williams motioned to approve Resolution 2019- 03-02; Authorizing Destruction of Closed Session Minutes Recordings. Commissioner Milleville seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Frailey, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Williams, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. (Attachment 2)
Commissioner Milleville motioned to approve Resolution 2019-03-03; Authorizing Release of Closed Session Minutes. Commissioner Slingerland seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Frailey, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Williams, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. (Attachment 3)
Clerk Stephen reported to the Council that credit card fees are costing the City approximately $7,000 annually, due to an increase of debit and credit card payments. Three companies have been researched to process card payments in which the customer would absorb the fee. The company would provide a service from a remote location 24/7 via a website or calling center. She explained if such a change occurs, customers would be educated about the new fee, allowing them time to establish other methods of payment. Such a process would also eliminate the liability of credit card numbers compromised via the City data.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Slingerland and seconded by Commissioner Frailey. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Frailey, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Williams, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
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