City of Altamont City Council met July 25.
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 Mike Walker; Commissioner Todd Slingerland; and Commissioner Tayler Polk. Also present – Nick Taylor, Effingham Daily News; Mark Hoskins, Altamont News; Jennifer Milleville; Corey Pals; Robert Durbin; Sarah Stephen, City Clerk. Commissioner Dan Milleville was absent.
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 Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. (Attachment 1)
Council approved Ordinance 745-22; Annual Appropriation FYE 2023 on a motion by Commissioner Polk. Commissioner Slingerland seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. Annual appropriation $9,832,395.00.
Mayor Rippetoe stated the proposed Gilbert Park Agreement regarding signs and field and dugout sponsorship was received and reviewed by the City attorney. The attorney had several concerns about the agreement such as specified terms. However, the main issue was Altamont Youth F.I.E.L.D.S. not being incorporated and registered with the State of Illinois. The City is regulated by Illinois State Statute, which prohibits the City from entering into an agreement with an unincorporated entity. He also referred to a letter received from the City auditor stating funds must be held in an account with the proper internal controls. Jennifer Milleville asked if AYF could continue to hold fundraisers. Council explained fundraising with the names of the City of Altamont or Gilbert Park could not be conducted. Commissioner Polk asked for an explanation of the benefit to depositing funds with the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation. Jennifer Milleville explained the money raised could only be disbursed in accordance with the AYF mission statement, rather than Council determining how the money is spent, and they would assist with grants. Mayor Rippetoe explained after they were incorporated, the City would have an agreement written by the City attorney. Commissioner Slingerland motioned to deny the agreement until legal obligations are met. Commissioner Walker seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
Council Approved Resolution 2022-07-11; Authorizing Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract; Sanitary Sewer Improvements (NW Section) in the Amount of $698,708.85. Commissioner Slingerland motioned for approval. Commissioner Walker seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. The contract was awarded to Keiffer Bros Construction.
Council Approved City to Pay Cost Difference of SDR26 to SDR21 Pipe Only for South Point Subdivision Water Infrastructure; Estimated Cost $2,300.00 on a motion by Commissioner Slingerland and seconded by Commissioner Polk. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. Commissioner Slingerland explained SDR26 is unavailable at this time and the cost increase is still considerably below the next higher bid.
Council Approved Payment to R&H Plumbing & Heating in the Amount of $29,950.00 for Demolition of 301 South Edwards & 301 North Main on a motion by Commissioner Walker. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Slingerland. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
Commissioner Slingerland reported IDOT was provided water to wash equipment in return for grindings from Rt 40 and 128. The grindings are planned for the reservoir roads, boat ramp and when timber harvesting resumes. The south wastewater treatment plant grinder is out of service. A $2,300 estimate has been received to repair a pit leak.
Commissioner Walker explained the bucket truck inspection determined hydraulic hoses and fittings need replaced, which is a sizeable cost. In the future Council will need to determine investment of repairs versus replacement.
Commissioner Polk had nothing to report.
Mayor Rippetoe reported sewer line installation has begun in South Point Subdivision.
Commissioner Polk motioned to enter into Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Personnel Matter 5 ILCS 120/2 (c ) (1). Commissioner Slingerland Second. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
No action was taken as a result of Executive Session.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Slingerland and seconded by Commissioner Walker. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
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