East Central Reporter

City of Olney City Council met April 27.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

AGENDA #1 “CALL TO ORDER” The April 27, 2020, meeting of the Olney City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Olney City Hall located at 300 S. Whittle Avenue, Olney, Illinois, with Mayor Mark Lambird presiding.

AGENDA #2 “PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG-PRAYER” Council members and visitors joined in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mayor Lambird led the group in prayer.

AGENDA #3 “ROLL CALL” The following Council members were physically present: Mark Lambird, John McLaughlin, Morgan Fehrenbacher, and Greg Eyer. Also physically present were City Manager Allen Barker, City Clerk Kelsie Sterchi, City Treasurer Jane Guinn, City Engineer Mike Bridges, and Street Department Supervisor Tyler Kocher. Section 6 of Governor Pritzker’s COVID-19 Executive Order No. 5 allowed for attendance to take place via video, audio, and/or telephonic means. Attending by video and audio were Councilwoman Belinda Henton and City Attorney Bart Zuber.

AGENDA #4 “PRESENTATION OF CONSENT AGENDA”

4-A “Approve Minutes of the Council Meeting on April 13, 2020”

4-B “Approve and Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable April 28, 2020” Pooled Cash $118,373.44, Manual Pooled Cash $2,657.18, Utility Refunds $933.18, Police Pension $1,933.65, EDA Sequestered $140,536.43, EDA $88,088.43, Tourism $1,368.75

4-C “Removal of No Parking from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. Signage at Nine Locations Near S. Whittle Avenue, Main Street, York Street, and N. Walnut Street”

AGENDA #5 “REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA” No items were requested for removal from the consent agenda.

AGENDA #6 “CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA” Councilman McLaughlin moved to approve the items on the consent agenda, seconded by Councilwoman Fehrenbacher. A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

AGENDA #7 “CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA” No consideration was necessary since no items were removed from the consent agenda.

AGENDA #8 “PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ETC.”

8-A “Discussion/Possible Action: Policies & Procedures Related to Direct Public to Employee Contact” On April 23, 2020, Governor Pritzker announced that a modified Stay at Home Order would be in place through the end of May, 2020. Additionally, State Representative Darren Bailey had filed suit against the Governor, and was granted a personal Temporary Restraining Order against the extended Stay at Home Order. Representative Bailey’s goal was to completely overturn the order. Because of these facts, it was difficult to determine how the month of May would unfold in regard to COVID-19 and any mandates from the State.

Regardless, Mr. Barker recommended that the lobby of City Hall be closed two more weeks past whatever date the Stay at Home Order actually ended.

Councilman McLaughlin recommended keeping City buildings closed to the public until the next Council meeting on May 11, 2020. He felt more information would be received by that point. Councilman Eyer and Councilwoman Fehrenbacher agreed.

Councilman McLaughlin moved to keep City building lobbies closed through May 11, 2020, seconded by Councilwoman Fehrenbacher. A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

8-B “Discussion/Possible Action: Closure of Parks, Recreational Sites, and Leased Ground” Also due to State mandates related to COVID-19, playgrounds were directed to be closed through April 30, 2020, and events on public property were also cancelled through the end of April. The Governor’s plan for a modified Stay at Home Order through the end of May would be making no changes to the playground closures or gathering restrictions.

Councilwoman Fehrenbacher moved to keep playgrounds closed through May 11, 2020, and to cancel events on public property through May 11, 2020, seconded by Councilman Eyer. A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

The Council would also evaluate future action based on the Bailey versus Pritzker issue.

Mr. Barker added that the Council would also need to make decisions regarding the Musgrove Aquatic Center at the May 11, 2020, Council meeting.

8-C “Discussion/Possible Action: Permitting the Sale of Boat Stickers to Individuals Residing Outside of Richland County” The Council had previously taken action to suspend boat permit sales to individuals residing outside of Richland County until further notice. Mr. Barker requested that the Council decide whether or not to extend that restriction into May.

Councilman McLaughlin stated he had no problem with lifting the restriction on boat permit sales, especially since the Governor was opening up some State parks. He then asked Mr. Zuber if Representative Bailey’s legal case in Clay County should have any effect on this evening’s decisions.

Mr. Zuber replied that the legal ruling in Clay County was in favor of Representative Bailey himself. No other citizens were included. This meant that at this moment, the current Stay at Home Order was still in effect, and the modified Stay at Home Order scheduled for May would still be valid. Ultimately, only Representative Bailey would not need to follow the Olney City Council’s decisions in regard to State orders relating to COVID-19.

Mr. Zuber felt that making decisions that extended through May 11, 2020, would be advisable as more legal guidance is received.

Councilman Eyer moved to continue the restricting the sale of boat permits to individuals residing outside of Richland County through May 11, 2020, seconded by Councilwoman Fehrenbacher. A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

8-D “Discussion/Possible Ordinance: Waiver of Late Fees and/or Water Disconnection Due to Non-Payment” The Council had also taken previous action to waive late fees and disconnects for non-payment in the month of April. The Council would need to decide whether or not to extend this waiver into May, especially because late fees were set to be applied the day after water bills come due.

Councilwoman Fehrenbacher felt it was time to start figuring out a way that customers could start paying.

Mrs. Sterchi was asked how much was currently past due. Mrs. Sterchi could not recall the total number of accounts, but everything past due at this point totaled over $52,000.00, and was by far the highest in past due amounts that the City of Olney had ever seen.

Councilwoman Fehrenbacher asked what the current process was to be eligible for disconnect, and what payment options were available. Mrs. Sterchi replied that currently, past due amounts $40.00 and over were eligible for disconnect. Customers could pay down their balance under $40.00 to be excluded from disconnect. Some customers also had the option for a Deferred Payment Plan. Customers would be eligible for this if they had not been on disconnect nor had a Deferred Payment Plan in the past six months. If eligible, the customer would sign a form, pay at least 25% of the past due balance, and make arrangements to pay the remainder before the next month’s bill was due.

Councilman Eyer agreed that it was time for customers to start paying on the past due balances. He would be in favor of requiring a set dollar amount to be paid.

Mr. Barker pointed out that a portion of the past due balances included $11.50 per month for trash service. Regardless, the City of Olney still had to pay Republic Services each month for residential trash service.

Councilman McLaughlin felt it would be difficult to disconnect service while the government was still telling some people that they could not open businesses and/or work. He also was not in favor of adding any late fees during this difficult time.

Councilwoman Fehrenbacher was also in favor of waiving late fees for May, but strongly felt that some payment should be required.

Councilman McLaughlin also pointed out that the City could not reasonably believe that $52,000.00 in past due payments would be paid off as soon as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. He felt that the Council could make a decision on this matter at the May 11, 2020, Council meeting.

Councilwoman Fehrenbacher asked what the date for disconnect was set for in May. Mrs. Sterchi replied that if late fees were assessed, those would be applied on May 7, 2020. Past due payments would be due by the end of the day on May 26, 2020, for disconnect on May 27, 2020.

Even though some people were out of work, Councilwoman Fehrenbacher pointed out that unemployment should be received. Councilman McLaughlin indicated that several individuals had filed, but had not yet received unemployment payments.

Councilman McLaughlin asked what options the Utility Billing Department had in regard to flexibility on utility payments. Mrs. Sterchi replied that the employees were bound by policies and action taken by the City Council. The employees could not arbitrarily make exceptions.

A few members of the Council felt that disconnect for non-payment in May should be reinstated. Deferred Payment Plans seemed like the most reasonable option.

For clarification, Mrs. Sterchi had several questions. She asked if the Council was suggesting that late fees for May be waived. A majority of the Council confirmed.

Mrs. Sterchi then asked if past due balances $40.00 and over would be eligible for disconnect, or if the Council wished to set a different balance threshold. A majority of the Council believe that past due balances of $40.00 would be eligible for disconnect.

Mrs. Sterchi then asked if Deferred Payment Plans for May would be opened up to all accounts, or only those that had not been disconnected or had a Deferred Payment Plan for the past six months. A majority of the Council indicated that all accounts should be eligible for a Deferred Payment Plan in May.

Mrs. Sterchi wondered if the Council wished to require a payment of 25% of the past due balance for the Deferred Payment Plan, or a different percentage. Most of the Council indicated that 25% would be desirable, but that they would be in favor of flexibility in regard to how much was put down on the Deferred Payment Plan, as well as how long the customer had to pay. If a customer absolutely could not pay the remainder by the next bill’s due date, they should contact City Hall to request an extension.

Mrs. Sterchi pointed out that there would be individuals that would make no attempts to make an extension or honor an extension. Because of this, those individuals’ services would then be disconnected.

Mrs. Sterchi then wondered if the Council wanted these provisions for May to apply to both commercial and residential accounts. A majority of the Council confirmed.

Councilwoman Henton stressed flexibility on this topic. Mrs. Sterchi added that if this evening’s provisions were not working well or were too flexible, then the Council could make appropriate changes in the future.

Previously, the Council had taken action that disconnects for non-payment were also being waived for non-sufficient funds. Mrs. Sterchi asked if that was continuing, or if disconnects under this scenario should take place. A majority of the Council indicated that non-sufficient fund payments that were not taken care of in an appropriate time frame should also be disconnected.

Councilman McLaughlin moved to waive late fees for May, resume disconnects for non- payment, temporarily open up eligibility for a Deferred Payment Plan to all customers in the month of May, allow for flexibility in the Deferred Payment Plan, and to resume disconnects for non- sufficient funds, seconded by Councilwoman Fehrenbacher. A majority affirmative voice vote was received. Ordinance 2020-10 would be created without the need to include resuming disconnects for non-sufficient funds.

8-E “Discussion/Possible Resolution: Restrict Non-Essential Business Travel for City of Olney Employees” In March, the Council approved a resolution to suspend non-essential business travel for City employees through May 1, 2020. The Council would need to consider whether or not to extend that time frame.

Mr. Barker indicated that no travel was currently on the schedule, but travel to another town to pick up items such as parts or equipment may still be necessary.

The Council took no action on this item.

8-F “Ordinance: Authorize the Sale of Items of Personal Property Owned by the City of Olney- Scrap Metal from the Park Department” The Council was provided with a proposed ordinance that would authorize the sale of scrap metal from the Park Department to Scrap Daddy Inc., of Olney, Illinois.

Councilwoman Fehrenbacher moved to approve Ordinance 2020-11, seconded by Councilman Eyer. A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

8-G “Resolution: Authorize a Representative to Sign Loan Documents for the Addition of UV Disinfection at the Wastewater Treatment Plant” The Council was provided with a proposed resolution that would authorize a representative to sign loan documents for the addition of UV disinfection at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Mr. Barker stated that the resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign loan application forms and supporting documents for the UV Disinfection Project. The City was applying for a loan in the amount of $589,887.00 from the IEPA Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund for this project. Mr. Barker expected forgiveness of approximately 30% of that loan. The interest rate was set at 1.8%.

Councilman McLaughlin moved to approve 2020-R-25, seconded by Councilwoman Fehrenbacher. A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

8-H “Resolution: Authorize the Execution of a Preliminary Engineering Agreement Between the City of Olney and CSX Transportation Inc., for the Elliott Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project” The Council was provided with a proposed resolution that would authorize the execution of a preliminary engineering agreement with CSX Transportation Inc., for the Elliott Street Rehabilitation Project. The Council was also provided with of the proposed preliminary engineering agreement.

Mr. Barker explained that in conjunction with the Elliott Street Bridge rehabilitation, CSX engineers would need to review the proposed plans prepared by Charleston Engineering. The fee for providing the review would be $16,390.00. The agreement would establish the fee and the scope of work.

Councilman McLaughlin moved to approve 2020-R-26, seconded by Councilman Eyer. A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

8-I “Resolution: Amend the City of Olney Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 for Capital Expenditures” The Council was provided with a proposed resolution that would amend the fiscal year 2019-2020 budget for capital expenditures.

Mrs. Guinn explained that a few capital improvement line items had come in slightly over budget. There were enough funds in the Contingency line item to amend the budget for those purchases.

Additionally, the Together We Play Park resurfacing had been completed earlier than expected, so that expense would be taken out of the proposed fiscal year 2020-2021 budget. Enough funds remained in the Contingency line item to also pay for this project. That project totaled about $29,000.00.

Councilman McLaughlin moved to approve 2020-R-27, seconded by Councilwoman Fehrenbacher. Mayor Lambird, Councilmen Eyer, McLaughlin, Councilwomen Fehrenbacher and Henton voted yes. There were no opposing votes. The motion carried.

8-J “Resolution: Designate Funds for Capital Expenditures in the Water Fund” The Council was provided with a proposed resolution that would designate $100,000.00 for capital expenditures in the Water Fund, and a fund balance transfer sheet prepared by Mrs. Guinn.

Mrs. Guinn reminded the Council that at the end of each budget year, funds were usually set aside into various funds for capital expenditures. The effects of COVID-19 would likely require the City to tighten its belt, so Mrs. Guinn only recommended setting aside funds in the Water Fund in order to keep it healthy.

Councilwoman Fehrenbacher moved to approve 2020-R-28, seconded by Councilman Eyer. A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

8-K “Resolution: Approve Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Budget” The Council was provided with a proposed resolution that would approve the budget for fiscal year 2020-2021.

Mrs. Guinn noted that the only change made since the last meeting was the removal of the line item for the Together We Play Park resurfacing since that project was completed early, and the Council had just authorized a budget amendment to take care of that bill during the current fiscal year.

Councilman McLaughlin wondered if Mrs. Guinn had yet received information to help predict how much the City would be losing in tax revenues related to COVID-19. Mrs. Guinn had not yet received any guidance, but her opinion was that the City could likely lose about $1,200,000.00. The City’s operating budget for General was about $6,000,000.00.

Mr. Barker added that a “hold” column was added for purchases and projects that could be held off for a while. Regardless, the Council would need to approve or deny any such expenditure before it was made.

Mrs. Guinn then stated that if 15% was cut out of some other expenses, the General budget would still be short about ($400,000.00), and Reserves could help offset that difference. She felt that the City’s cash balances were large enough that the City would be fine for a while.

If some projects related to grants were cancelled, Councilman McLaughlin wondered if the State would penalize the City, or if the City’s grant eligibility would be affected for the future.

Mr. Barker pointed out that even though about $1,400,000.00 had been identified for some projects, funds had already been restricted over time to pay for some of those.

Mrs. Guinn also added that the OSLAD grant for improvements at the City Park would likely be a two year project, so the City would not spend the full amount in the coming fiscal year.

Mayor Lambird felt that if the City was going to be resuming water shutoffs for non-payment during the COVID-19 crisis, then some additional items should be removed from the budget. He then asked for totals on the proposed Elliott Street Bridge Project.

Mrs. Guinn replied that the project was expected to cost about $638,000.00. Grant funds should be received in the amount of $251,000.00. Mr. Bridges indicated that some more funds would likely be needed for curb and gutter work.

Mayor Lambird then asked if the bridge would need to be removed if it was not repaired as planned. Mr. Bridges replied that the bridge would not need to be removed yet, but it would continue to deteriorate and its ratings would continue to drop.

Mayor Lambird felt that the project was awfully expensive when drivers would only need to travel a couple of blocks to re-route in order to not utilize the bridge crossing.

Councilman Eyer agreed that the Council should consider if the repair was still a cost effective option. Councilman McLaughlin felt that the bridge should be repaired as he knew several people that utilized it, especially when St. Joseph School was in session.

Councilman McLaughlin moved to approve 2020-R-29, seconded by Councilwoman Fehrenbacher. Councilwomen Henton, Fehrenbacher, Councilmen McLaughlin and Eyer voted yes. Mayor Lambird voted no. The motion passed.

8-L “Resolution: Authorize Solicitation of Requests for Qualifications for Engineering Services Related to the Jasper & Lincoln Street 10” Waterline Replacement Project” The Council was provided with a proposed resolution that would authorize the solicitation of Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services related to the Jasper and Lincoln Street 10” Waterline Replacement Project. The Council was also provided with a copy of the RFQ.

Mr. Barker reminded the Council that the City was awarded a grant from the Illinois DCEO to be used on this waterline project. The City would need an engineer of record in order to fulfill grant requirements.

Councilwoman Fehrenbacher moved to approve 2020-R-30, seconded by Councilman McLaughlin. A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

8-M “Adoption of a Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code” The Council was provided with a proposed IDOT resolution that would appropriate money necessary for the Summer Road Maintenance Program. The Council was also provided with a map of proposed streets, and a list of roads that will be tilled, shaped, and sealed. Some roads would only be oiled and chipped.

Mr. Bridges told the Council that he and the Street Department Supervisor had completed an evaluation of streets to be included in the Summer Road Maintenance Program for 2020. The total estimated cost of the program was $200,292.95 with $160,000.00 of that total coming out of MFT funds.

Councilman McLaughlin asked if MFT funds would likely be lower due to COVID-19. Mr. Barker and Mr. Bridges believed so. Mr. Bridges estimated a 25% decrease in funds.

Councilman McLaughlin wondered if the City should scale back its 2020 MFT program. Mr. Kocher indicated that originally, an amount of $175,000.00 worth of MFT funds was proposed to be used, but they had scaled that number back to $160,000.00. Some parts of the proposed program could be deleted if necessary.

Mrs. Guinn pointed out that if the Silver Street repair work was not completed in 2020-2021, those budgeted funds could be transferred to MFT. She believed the City had plenty of money to move forward with the program as proposed.

Councilman Eyer moved to approve the adoption of a Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code, seconded by Councilman McLaughlin. A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

8-N “Review/Discussion: Four Proposed Minor Subdivisions to be Located Within the South Olney Redevelopment Project Area” The Council was provided with plans of four proposed minor subdivisions to be located within the South Olney Redevelopment Project Area.

Mr. Bridges explained that the Council would need to decide on subdivision names and approve moving forward with a layout of lots on the proposed Herman, Radio Tower, and Whittle plats. The Scherer plat was included for the Council’s information, but would not require any decisions because the City did not own that land.

The current names on the plans were placeholders and listed as such because of the roads they were near.

Councilman McLaughlin asked if the Council could make changes in the future. Mr. Bridges replied that the Council could make changes, but the process would have to start again from the beginning. Mr. Bridges added that the subdivisions were needed to qualify for designation as a TIF District.

Councilman McLaughlin moved to approve the layouts and names of the subdivisions, as proposed, seconded by Councilwoman Fehrenbacher.

Councilman Eyer pointed out that there was a typo on each of the plans in the signature block for the Fire Chief. Mr. Bridges would make the corrections.

A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

8-O “Resolution: Designating a Developer for Redevelopment of Certain Property Being Considered for a Tax Increment Redevelopment Project & Declaring an Intent to Reimburse Certain Redevelopment Project Costs” The Council was provided with a proposed resolution that would designate a developer for redevelopment of certain property being considered for a Tax Increment Redevelopment Project, and that would declare an intent to reimburse certain redevelopment costs.

Mr. Barker reminded the Council that Love’s Travel Stop and Country Store planned to redevelop property in the future South Olney TIF District in the southwest quadrant of the IL Route 130 and N. Gentry Road intersection. Love’s was seeking this inducement resolution to help recoup some TIF-eligible costs related to the project.

Councilman Eyer was concerned that the document did not have any wording related to how much of a reimbursement that Love’s would be seeking. Councilman McLaughlin replied that even if Love’s ended up requesting a substantial amount, it would still be up to the Council as to how much would actually be agreed upon.

Councilwoman Fehrenbacher wondered why such an inducement resolution should be approved when the new TIF District had not even yet been approved. Councilman McLaughlin indicated that if the new TIF District was never created, the City would not be held to anything and this evening’s resolution would be moot.

Mayor Lambird stated that Love’s would likely begin vertical construction within the near future. With the current economic climate, he felt the City should be as hospitable as possible for such a venture that would bring about 40 to 50 new jobs. He also saw no reason that the new TIF District would not be approved.

Mayor Lambird then asked Mr. Zuber to speak to Councilwoman Fehrenbacher’s question. Mr. Zuber stated that the proposed inducement resolution was a good faith gesture. If passed, Love’s would be eligible to be reimbursed up to a certain percentage of TIF-eligible costs retroactive to the date of this evening’s meeting. A redevelopment agreement with Love’s was not guaranteed, but if one was entered into in the future, this evening’s inducement resolution would support reimbursement on costs retroactive to April 27, 2020.

Councilman McLaughlin pointed out that Love’s would also be the only entity paying into the TIF once it was created, until other development began.

Alex Fuller, Project Manager for Love’s, requested to speak via Zoom. Mr. Fuller indicated that Love’s was working hard on their TIF application. He agreed that the inducement resolution would allow for Love’s to continue working towards a redevelopment agreement.

Councilwoman Henton asked what percentage of reimbursement Love’s had been discussing. Mr. Fuller stated that Love’s was still working on a solid number, but pointed out they would be making a total investment of about $9,000,000.00 to $11,000,000.00. He felt that the cost estimates related to TIF funds would likely be around $1,000,000.00 to $1,200,000.00. He added that most of those costs would be associated with public improvements such as relocating water and sewer lines, expanding and improving the highway, curb and gutter work, and improvements to Gentry Road.

Mr. Zuber made a point that the City of Olney had not discussed with nor had led Love’s to believe that any certain percentage would be approved.

Councilman Eyer wondered when future information would be received regarding a proposed redevelopment agreement. Mr. Zuber replied that the earliest date that the Council could take action would be June 8, 2020. The completed TIF application would be received well in advance of that date. The Council would be able to review the documents prior to the Council meeting where action would take place.

Mayor Lambird asked Mr. Fuller what Loves’ timeline of construction was looking like. Currently, Mr. Fuller believed that construction could begin on July 27, 2020.

Councilman McLaughlin moved to approve 2020-R-31, seconded by Councilwoman Henton. Councilwomen Henton, Fehrenbacher, Councilmen McLaughlin, Eyer, and Mayor Lambird voted yes. There were no opposing votes. The motion carried.

AGENDA #9 “REPORTS FROM ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS”

9-A “Status Report-City Manager” Mr. Barker told the Council that the Street Department had been helping the Park Department complete a few small projects. Also, Bower Park would be

seeing some upgrades to the grass and grounds due to a significant contribution.

9-B “RCDC Report” Mr. Yockey was not present so there was no report.

9-C “Chamber of Commerce Report” Councilwoman Fehrenbacher told the Council that the Chamber’s Annual Meeting scheduled for May had been cancelled due to COVID-19. Discussions were also taking place on the futures of the 2020 Golf Outing and Bicycling Classic.

9-D “Parks & Recreation Board Report” The Board had not met for the month, so there was no report.

9-E “Tourism Board Report” Councilwoman Henton reported that the Fall edition of the Tourism Times would not be published because the future for any Fall events was unknown. Instead, the ILLINOISouth Tourism Bureau was beginning work on the Holiday Tourism Times.

Tourism Bureau staff continued to work from home, and they were developing a monthly newsletter for social media that would highlight different outdoor activities.

AGENDA #10 “PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS” No one from the public wished to speak.

AGENDA #11 “CLOSED SESSION: SALE OR LEASE PRICE OF REAL PROPERTY; ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY; APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, AND PERFORMANCE OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES” Councilman McLaughlin moved to adjourn to closed session to discuss sale or lease price of real property; acquisition of real property; and appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees, seconded by Councilwoman Fehrenbacher. A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

The meeting adjourned to closed session at 8:11 p.m.

AGENDA #12 “RECONVENE OPEN SESSION” Councilman McLaughlin moved to enter back into open session, seconded by Councilwoman Fehrenbacher. A majority affirmative voice vote was received. Open session resumed at 8:32 p.m.

12-A “Resolution: Health Insurance Premium Allocations for Non-Bargaining Employees” The Council was provided with a proposed resolution that would establish health insurance premium allocations for non-bargaining employees.

Mr. Barker stated that the renewals were originally proposed at an 11.26% increase, but the City was able to negotiate the renewal increase down to 6.81%.

Councilman McLaughlin moved to approve 2020-R-31, seconded by Councilwoman Fehrenbacher

AGENDA #13 “ADJOURN” With no further business to discuss, Councilwoman Fehrenbacher moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Eyer. A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

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