City of Altamont City Council met April 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Council of the City of Altamont met in regular session at 6:00 pm on April 24, 2023, in the Council Room of the Municipal Building. The following members were present: Mayor Jason Rippetoe; Commissioner Mike Walker; Commissioner Dan Milleville; and Commissioner Todd Slingerland. Also present – Mark Hoskins, Altamont News; Nick Taylor, Effingham Daily News; Michael Tappendorf, Milano & Grunloh Engineers; Ryan Spade, Waste Water Treatment Plant Supr; Gale Warner; and Sarah Stephen, City Clerk. Commissioner Tayler Polk was absent.
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; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. (Attachment 1)
Gale Warner addressed the Council concerning the closing of Wurl Lane to thru traffic. He asked Council what was going to happen. He suggested making the street one way for the six individuals who live on the street, the garbage trucks, delivery trucks, and postal carriers. Currently there is not turn around for those who unknowingly turn onto the street from either direction. Commissioner Walker commented that if people don’t honor the current restriction they won’t honor a one way restriction.
Michael Tappendorf reported the northwest sanitary replacement project installation is complete. Line testing and area cleanup will begin tomorrow. The project included minimal sidewalk replacement. More sidewalks were removed than expected. Council was asked if they would like Kieffer Bros to replace the sidewalks for an additional cost. Council will schedule with a different contractor. South Point Subdivision cleanup and testing will be started by Kamadulski. Kieffer Bros do not have a scheduled date for cleanup.
Council approved Request by Altamont Masonic Lodge to Conduct Memorial Day Parade 10:00 am May 29, 2023. Commissioner Slingerland motioned for approval and seconded by Commissioner Milleville. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
Council Approved Payment to Eric & Valerie Behl Pursuant to TIF Agreement (Ordinance 768-23) in the Amount of $10,000. Commissioner Slingerland motioned for approval. Commissioner Walker seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
Council Approved Three Year Labor Agreement between City of Altamont and Illinois Council of Police, Effective May 1, 2023-April 30, 2026. Commissioner Slingerland motioned for approval. Commissioner Walker seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. Contract provides for wage increase of $2.00/hr first year, $1.00 second and third years, an additional 24 hours personal time and an additional holiday for New Year’s Eve.
Commissioner Walker reported the Electric Department handled a storm outage with one pole replacement remaining. Frontier replaced two poles on Madison Ave adjacent to the Catholic Church.
Commissioner Milleville reported mole traps have been reset at Gilbert Park. Scoreboards on diamonds D & B will have new controllers replaced. The Altamont students conducted cleanup efforts in Schmidt
and Gilbert Parks in recognition of Be a Tiffany Day. Roads in Union Cemetery have been weed sprayed.
Mayor Rippetoe had nothing to report.
Commissioner Slingerland reported two individuals will be interviewed to fill a vacancy in the Water Department. Moles continue to be caught at the wastewater treatment plant. He expressed his gratitude to those present for the working relationships, during his time on the City Council. He urged those remaining on the Council to continue improvements to the water system before mandates are received from state authority.
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; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
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