City of Altamont City Council Met April 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Council of the City of Altamont met in regular session at 6:00 pm, in the Community Room of the Municipal Building. The following members were present: Mayor Jason Rippetoe; Commissioner Todd Slingerland; Commissioner Dan Milleville; Commissioner Mike Walker; Commissioner Tayler Polk. Also present – Carissa Sitki, Altamont News; Charles Mills, Effingham Daily News; Charles Pagel; Alan Heiens, Altamont Chief of Police; Michael Tappendorf, Milano & Grunloh; and Sarah Stephen, City Clerk.
The Omnibus Vote Agenda comprised of prior meeting minutes and payment of bills, was approved on a motion by Commissioner Polk and seconded by Commissioner Walker. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. (Attachment 1)
Chief Heiens presented the March 2021 Police Activity Reports.
Council approved three roadside fundraising requests in an Omnibus vote. Commissioner Walker motioned for approval. Commissioner Slingerland seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. Roadside fundraisers included Altamont American Legion Poppy Day May 28th, June 04th rain date; Altamont Lions Club Tootsie Pop Day June 12th and Big Brothers Big Sisters August 06th.
Council approved Tax Increment Service Agreement with South Central Illinois Regional Planning and Development Commission in the amount of $17,000. Commissioner Polk motioned for approval. Commissioner Milleville seconded the motion. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. Set up and development of the 23 year TIF District for land being purchased by the City will take approximately six months to complete.
Resolution 2021-04-03; Providing for a Feasibility Study on the Designation of a Portion of the City of Altamont Redevelopment Project was approved on a motion by Commissioner Polk. Commissioner Walker seconded the motion. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
Ordinance SP-1625; 6 Sherman Drive Home Occupation was approved on a motion by Commissioner Slingerland. Commissioner Polk seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. A brass reconditioning business will be launched by Timothy Alig.
Council discussed utilizing Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds, which must be utilized by 20215. Commissioner Polk presented an estimate provided by Milano & Grunloh Engineers for reconstructing North Third Street including sidewalks from Division Street to Washington at an approximate cost of $250,000. Commissioner Polk stated the post office and pharmacy area have decayed over the years, there are no ADA compliant sidewalks and the pedestrian crossings are rough. Commissioner Walker suggested working on Wurl Lane from Rt 128 to Edwards. Michael Tappendorf suggested combining the Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds with ITEP sidewalk funding. Project options will be considered.
Council approved Professional Services Agreement with Milano & Grunloh Engineers for Design and Construction Engineering Services on Proposed Sanitary Sewer Improvements as Detailed in CDAP
Grant Funding. Commissioner Polk motioned for approval. Commissioner Walker seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, abstained; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. Prior to the vote, much discussion was offered regarding replacing vs lining of sanitary mains in the northwest quarter of the City. It was explained the project could be slightly changed from the grant award, but the project area would need to remain the same.
Ordinance 706-21 Authorizing Purchase of Real Property for Utility Purposes 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; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. Action provides for a utility easement at 100 Oak St.
Commissioner Slingerland reported a 2” water service has been installed at the high school for the ball diamond. The EPA permit has been submitted for the sanitary lift station force main.
Commissioner Walker reported the Electric Dept has been working on the lighting installation at Gilbert Park. Two employees attended lineman’s training.
Commissioner Milleville reported Union Cemetery cleanup was completed with a pleasing amount of volunteers. He delivered Meals on Wheels, representing City support of the program. He is progressing in determining who is nurturing specific flower beds in the parks and cemetery.
Commissioner Polk reported Burrow Turf will be installing eleven trees tomorrow. Mayor had nothing to report.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Slingerland and seconded by Commissioner Walker. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
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