East Central Reporter

City of Altamont City Council met Feb. 22.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Council of the City of Altamont met in regular session at 6:00 pm on February 28, 2022, in the Council Room of the Municipal Building. The following members were present: Mayor Jason Rippetoe; Commissioner Dan Milleville; Commissioner Mike Walker; Commissioner Todd Slingerland (late entrant); Commissioner Tayler Polk. Also present –Charles Mills, Effingham Daily News; Mark Hoskins, Altamont News; Michael Tappendorf, Milano & Grunoh Engineers; Alan Heiens, Altamont Police Chief 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 Walker and seconded by Commissioner Milleville. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. (Attachment 1)Chief Alan Heiens presented the January 2022 Police Activity Report.

Council approved Ordinance 726-22; Purchase of Utility Easement (Chris Tappendorf) on a motion by Commissioner Walker. Motion seconded by Commissioner Polk. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.

Council Approved a Roadside Fundraiser Request by American Legion Post 512 for April 22, 2022 American Poppy Day. Commissioner Milleville motioned for approval. Commissioner Walker seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.

Commissioner Slingerland entered the meeting at this time.

Council approved Payment to BHMG in the Amount of $29,800 for Water Department SCADA Replacement on a motion by Commissioner Polk. Commissioner Walker seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.

Michael Tappendorf presented infrastructure plans for South Point Subdivision. Installation of a 1150 foot 6” water main is planned. Sewer infrastructure consists of 1145 foot 8” main, 1666 foot 4” force main and a lift station. Oil and chip streets with gutters and storm sewer infrastructure are also planned.

No Council approval was needed at this time, as plans are not 100% complete.

Commissioner Slingerland reported IEPA has released that inspections for lead and copper are to be completed by June 2023. The inspection must include the service beginning at the meter and ending 18’ into the customer’s structure. The City can be fined if inspections are not completed. The excess water usage issue seems to be resolved.

Commissioner Walker reported outages were minimal during the recent snow storms. The digger truck is inoperable at this time. Purchasing a new unit should be considered for next fiscal year.

Commissioner Milleville reported Gilbert Park improvements are progressing in preparation for the baseball season.

Commissioner Polk reported the recent rains increased the water, drainage and sanitary sewer issues.

Mayor Rippetoe had nothing to report.

Clerk Stephen reported more revenue from water reservoir timber sales was received. The total now stands at $49,998.68. She briefed the Council on requirements of the new Statement of Economic Interest forms.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Polk and seconded by Commissioner Milleville. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.