East Central Reporter

City of Villa Grove City Council met June 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER—ROLL CALL

The City Council of the City of Villa Grove met in regular session in Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Blaney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call found the following members present: Alderman Blaney, Johnson, Cheely, Hooker, Pangburn, Garrett. City Administrator Athey, Clerk Osborne, Public Works Supervisor Lake, Police Chief Rea, were also present. Mayor Eversole-Gunter was absent. Council followed all COVID 19 protocols for social distancing.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—The Mayor Pro Tem stood and led all attendees in The Pledge of Allegiance.

CONSENT AGENDA—Alderman Garrett motioned to approve the following Consent Agenda and a second was given by Alderman Johnson. Roll Call: Blaney, yea, Cheely, yea, Hooker, yea, Garrett, yea, Pangburn, yea. Motion passed.

1. Minutes of the last regular City Council meeting, held May 10, 2021

2. Minutes of the last Closed Session of the regular City Council meeting, held May 10, 2021

3. Minutes of the last regular Committee of the Whole meeting, held May 24, 2021

4. Minutes of the last Closed Session of the last regular Committee of the Whole meeting, held May 24, 2021

5. Authorization For the Payment Of Bills

6. Financial Reports for the Month Ending April 30, 2021

7. Cash Balance Report for the Month Ending May 31, 2021

8. Public Works purchase of stump grinder

9. Change Order No. 1 for McCoy water main re-routing

PUBLIC COMMENTS—Bruce Allen was present to speak on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. He gave updates on their recent activities such as the Children’s Fishing Derby held at John Leon Park in May. The derby was very well attended, and everyone had fun. The next big event is the Villa Grove Ag Days coming up on August 6-7, 2021.

REPORTS

DEPARTMENT REPORTS—Chief Rea reported from the Police department: the body cameras are still not working properly, and the vendor is trying to resolve the issues. The police department officers are also enforcing the new parking ordinance, of which Chief Rea reports a change in the fees for fines should be considered. They have also had an officer resign.

Public Works Director Lake reported: Pothole repairs were done last week and continue. The McCoy work continues while they are waiting on some supplies and additional EPA approval for a change order that is needed.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT—Jacki Athey reported: The Clean Up Days went great and they were very pleased with the support that Waste Management gave for the entire time. Tire disposal cost was $200. The office has been short staffed. FastSigns will be the vendor being used for the donor wall plaques at the new Community Center. The bids for the building should go out this week. Ken Beth and Keith Moran met for the Phase 3 Pheasant Point, and conclusion of that is they want to reopen the bidding for that.

MAYORAL REPORT—The Mayor Pro Tem Blaney reported: Funds from the government ARP program were received. She encouraged the council members to be more proactive in the Committee meetings and please come with ideas and suggestions on how to complete the ideas. Everyone stated they would like to move back to the regular council chamber starting with the next meeting.

BUSINESS

1. Approval of the 2021-26 Garbage Franchise Agreement—Alderman Pangburn motioned to approve the final garbage contract with Waste Management. Alderman Johnson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Blaney, yea, Johnson, yea, Cheely, yea, Hooker, yea, Garrett, yea, Pangburn, yea. Motion passed.

2. Resolution 2021-R01 - Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code (MFT 2021)— Alderman Hooker motioned to approve the Resolution for the MFT 2021 funds. Alderman Cheely seconded the motion. Roll Call: Blaney, yea, Johnson, yea, Cheely, yea, Hooker, yea, Garrett, yea, Pangburn, yea. Motion passed.

3. Accept resignation of officer Tyler Drake—Alderman Hooker motioned to accept the resignation of the School Resource Officer and full time patrolman Drake from the Villa Grove Police Department. Alderman Cheely seconded the motion. Roll Call: Blaney, yea, Johnson, yea, Cheely, yea, Hooker, yea, Garrett, yea, Pangburn, yea. Motion passed.

4. Approval to continue consideration of cost of the RFP deadline to July 9—Alderman Hooker motioned to continue the RFP deadline to July 9, 2021. Alderman Johnson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Blaney, yea, Johnson, yea, Cheely, yea, Hooker, yea, Garrett, yea, Pangburn, yea. Motion passed.

5. Approval to contract with ArchiveSocial for web services—Alderman Garrett motioned to approve a contract for archiving the social media for the City. Alderman Johnson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Blaney, yea, Johnson, yea, Cheely, yea, Hooker, yea, Garrett, yea, Pangburn, yea. Motion passed.

6. Approval for Ag Days use of City property—Bruce Allen was present to ask for the council to allow usage of city property as in the past for the Ag Days events, for this year’s festival on August 6-7, 2021. Alderman Hooker motioned to approve the use of city property. A second was given by Alderman Pangburn. Roll Call: Blaney, yea, Johnson, yea, Cheely, yea, Hooker, yea, Garrett, yea, Pangburn, yea. Motion passed.

CLOSED SESSION—No Closed Session was needed.

ADJOURNMENT—With no further business, Alderman Garrett motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:51 p.m. Alderman Cheely seconded the motion. Roll Call: Blaney, yea, Johnson, yea, Hooker, yea, Cheely, yea, Garrett, yea, Pangburn, yea. Motion passed.

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