East Central Reporter

City of Altamont City Council met April 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Council of the City of Altamont met in regular session at 6:00 pm, 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; Commissioner Tayler Polk. Also present –Charles Mills, Effingham Daily News; Mark Hoskins, Altamont News; Michael Tappendorf, Milano & Grunloh Engineers; Amanda Miller; Cody Miller; Terry Hahn; Dillon Meier, Electric Dept. Supervisor; Alan Heiens; Police Chief; Ashley Ruholl, Patrol Officer 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 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. (Attachment 1)

Chief Heins presented the March 2022 Police Activity Report. He introduced Ashley Ruholl, newly hired Altamont Police Officer.

Michael Tappendorf of Milano & Grunloh Engineers provided an update of the current projects. He presented a new water main replacement plan in the area of Third Street, Rt 40 to Washington and Madison Avenue, Ninth St to Third Street. The project may be expanded to receive the full grant potential.

Council approved Ordinance 735-22; Authorizing Purchase of Real Property for Utility Purposes (Heartland/Altamont LLC – Sewer Force Main) on a motion by Commissioner Slingerland. Motion seconded by Commissioner Milleville. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.

Council approved Ordinance 736-22; Employer Pick-up of Member Contributions Required for Purchase of Extra Service Under the IMRF Early Retirement Incentive. Commissioner Walker motioned for approval. Motion seconded by Commissioner Slingerland. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.

Council approved Resolution 2022-04-03; Authorizing Execution of Intergovernmental Agreement with DCEO for Sanitary Sewer Replacement on a motion by Commissioner Slingerland. Motion seconded by Commissioner Milleville. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.

Council approved Resolution 2022-04-04; Approving Infrastructure Plans of South Point Subdivision, Bid Advertising of Projects and Project Cost Funding on a motion by Commissioner Polk. Motion seconded by Commissioner Walker. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.

Council approved CliftonLarsonAllen Engagement Letter for FYE 2022 Audit in the Amount of $32,500 on a motion by Commissioner Milleville. Commissioner Slingerland seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.

Council approved Payment to Utility Pipe Sales in the Amount of $17,815.80 for Sewer Force Main Materials on a motion by Commissioner Slingerland. Commissioner Milleville seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.

Commissioner Slingerland reported the South Force Main project will begin when weather allows. A connection will be installed for future sewer main placement to serve South Point Subdivision. The North Wastewater Lagoon will have a check valve replaced. The sanitary main from the Grade School to South Oaks Subdivision has needed more cleaning and is a priority for lining. He provided documentation regarding water produced vs water sold which indicated progress in decreasing water loss.

Commissioner Walker reported SCADA upgrade is in progress. Engineers are mapping the City to match and monitor for targeting electrical failures.

Commissioner Milleville reported all park facilities are open to the public. Cleanup programs at Gilbert Park and Union Cemetery were well attended with much accomplished. He greatly appreciated all the volunteers.

Commissioner Polk reported he has determined it is not feasible to spend $30-$50 thousand dollars for installation of gutters and resurfacing of Wurl Lane between Main and Edwards. If the street is made one way, east bound traffic is the most reasonable. Council discussed discontinuing thru traffic on the Street by installing barriers in the appropriate location of the street.

Mayor Rippetoe reported electric infrastructure is being designed for South Point Subdivision with plans to present at the next Council meeting. Power to the subdivision will be overhead leading to underground along Wildcat Way within the subdivision.

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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