City of Altamont City Council met Feb. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Council of the City of Altamont met in regular session at 6:00 pm on February 10, 2020, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The following members were present: Mayor Jason Rippetoe; Commissioner Dan Milleville; Commissioner Todd Slingerland; Commissioner Mike Walker and Commissioner Tayler Polk. Also present – Shelby Niehaus, Altamont News; Charles Mills, Effingham Daily News; Clarence Pagel; Terry Plowman; 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 Slingerland and seconded by Commissioner Walker. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. (Attachment 1)
Chief Heiens presented the January 2020 Police Activity Report.
Council approved a Roadside Fundraiser Request by Altamont VFW for Poppy Days, May 01, 2020, Rain Date May 08, 2020. Commissioner Walker motioned for approval. Commissioner Slingerland seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
Council discussed enforcement of sign regulations. Council reviewed the current zoning code regarding various types of signage. Mayor Rippetoe stated more temporary signs are being placed within the City. Mayor Rippetoe stated everyone seemed to be in agreement to enforce sign regulations. Terry Plowman asked about signs on the sidewalk. Commissioner Polk stated signs on the sidewalk are in violation because it creates a public safety issue for pedestrians.
Council approved Roof Replacement Bid for 603 West Monroe from Taylor Construction, St Peter, IL, in the Amount of $26,510.04. Commissioner Polk motioned for approval. Commissioner Milleville seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
Council approved Purchase of a Dump Truck/Salt Spreader Not to Exceed $15,000. Commissioner Polk motioned for approval. Commissioner Walker seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
Terry Plowman asked the Council what the cost is to produce 1000 gallons of water. Commissioner Slingerland stated $9.78. Plowman stated he had been gathering information from other communities and water providers about available funding and comparing water rates. He encouraged Commissioner Slingerland to meet with other water providers.
Commissioner Slingerland reported Steven Winter has been hired for the Water Department.
Commissioner Walker reported electric service has been established to the new Jack Flash building.
Commissioner Milleville reported everyone is getting ready for dry weather projects. Commissioner Polk reported he is pleased to see all departments are working well together. Mayor Rippetoe had nothing to report.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Walker and seconded by Commissioner Milleville. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
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