City of Altamont City Council met Aug. 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Council of the City of Altamont met in regular session at 6:00 pm on August 14, 2023, in the Council Room of the Municipal Building. The following members were present: Mayor Dan Milleville; Commissioner Tayler Polk; Commissioner Jason Rippetoe; Commissioner Mike Walker and Commissioner Terry White. Also present – Mark Hoskins, Altamont News; Nick Taylor, Effingham Daily News; Michael Tappendorf, Milano & Grunloh Engineers; Alan Heiens, Altamont Police Chief, Ryan Spade, Sewer Dept Supr; 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 White. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes. (Attachment 1)
Chief Heiens presented the July 2023 Police Activity Report.
Michael Tappendorf, Milano & Grunloh Engineers, reported the northwest sanitary project is on hold. The contractor for the Third Street sidewalk is obtaining bonding.
Council approved a Multi-Agency Special Response Team Interagency Agreement on a motion by Commissioner Rippetoe. Commissioner Walker seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes. Other agencies involved include Effingham City and Effingham County. Chief Heiens stated it is a mid-level swat team to be utilized for warrants and special responses. The fee of $500 per officer will not be charged at this time. Officer Chris Carpenter will represent Altamont on the team.
Ryan Spade, Waster Water Department Supervisor, presented a remote monitoring system for the sanitary plant locations. The system will provide an upgrade to the current out dated alarm system; data logging and reporting; monitors many pieces of equipment including pumps and generators. The unit would eliminate the need for employees to check the plants on weekends. Additional enhancement modules can be purchased at a later date. Ryan Spade proposed installing the system in phases, with the south sewer plant being the first. Commissioner Rippetoe suggested purchasing the complete system.
Commissioner Walker motioned to purchase the Remote Monitoring System for Wastewater Treatment Plants from Hydro-Kinetics for an amount not to exceed $44,000.00. Commissioner Rippetoe seconded the motion. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes.
Council Approved Ordinance 712-23 Authorizing Execution of Contract for Private Development Pursuant to Redevelopment Plan for TIF Area (Whistle Stop) on a motion by Commissioner Polk. Commissioner Walker seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes. TIF funding will provide 50% of the project, not to exceed $4,000.
Council Approved Resolution 2023-08-07 Authorizing Sale of Surplus Real Estate (312A North Eight Street). Commissioner Rippetoe motioned for approval. Commissioner White seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes. The empty residential lot will be sold for $7,000.
Council Approved Grant Services Agreement with South Central Regional Planning & Development for DCEO Water Grant in the Amount of $35,000. Commissioner Walker motioned for approval. Commissioner White seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes.
Council Approved Contract with S&K Concrete for Third Street Sidewalk Replacement in the Amount of $67,092.79 with the Condition Required Bonding is Provided. Commissioner Polk motioned for approval. Commissioner Walker seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes.
Commissioner White reported he attended with Hydro-Kinetics demonstration. Water condition complaints have minimized. The Effingham County Fairgrounds water service was flushed at the beginning of the fair, which corrected the discolored water conditions.
Commissioner Rippetoe reported the Electric Department has been fighting small outages. A bunk of new poles have been ordered, delivery is expected in 4-6 weeks. Replacing one pole a day is the priority.
Commissioner Walker reported he met with the FIELD’s group. Fence materials have been ordered. Installation in Gilbert Park is planned for October 2023.
Commissioner Polk reported Street Department has been repairing a water leak on Ewing Street. A culvert replacement was installed on West Jefferson. Completion of traffic control posting of the storm drain project at Division and Edwards was discussed.
Mayor Milleville had nothing to report.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Commissioner White and seconded by Commissioner Walker. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes.
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