City of Altamont City Council met Aug. 28.
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 28, 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; Charles Pagel; Steve Stice 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 Rippetoe. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes. (Attachment 1)
Steve Stice informed the Council he had a sinkhole in his back yard, which seems to continue onto the lot behind him.
Council Approved Payment to Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund in the Amount of $216,923.00 for Employer Portion of Early Retirement Incentive on a motion by Commissioner Rippetoe. Commissioner White seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes. Payment serves as completion of the early retirement plan of Terry Hahn and Doug Holman.
Council Approved Ordinance 773-23 Authorizing Execution of Contract for Private Development Pursuant to Redevelopment Plan for TIF Area (Relax Inn) on a motion by Commissioner Walker. Commissioner Rippetoe 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 $5,000 for painting and parking lot improvements.
Commissioner Walker explained the scope of a project lead by the F.I.E.L.D’s group to remove an existing chain link fence on the west side of Gilbert Park entrance and replace with a two rail vinyl fence. Fence openings will replace previous gated areas. The F.I.E.L.D’s group will purchase material and provide all volunteer labor. A liability waiver will be signed daily by participating volunteers. Commissioner Walker motioned to approve the Scope of the Project. Commissioner Polk seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes.
Council Approved Waiving Competitive Bidding for Purchase of Remote Monitoring System as Approved by Council August 14, 2023. Commissioner White 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.
Council Approved Purchase of Playground Equipment from Play Ground Boss in the Amount of $27,757.00 and Waiving Competitive Bid Process. Commissioner Walker motioned for approval. Commissioner Polk seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes. The late Jim Stice bequeathed $10,000 to Gilbert Park playground equipment. The F.I.E.L.D’s group is contributing $5,000.00. The City will pay the remaining balance of $12,757.00. An aged wooden playset and slide will be removed for construction of the new playset by volunteers.
Commissioner White reported at the water treatment plant finish pump #1 has been repaired and reinstalled with the VFD. Finish pump #2 has been pulled for inspection. A replacement cage is being sought for the destratifier. The Sewer Department is preparing for installation of the new monitoring system.
Commissioner Rippetoe reported the Electric Department has replaced four poles and some transformers, removed a tree on North Bond and installed a new service on Sadie Lane.
Commissioner Walker thanked Steve Stice for his father’s donation to Gilbert Park. The light at Klitzing Park has been repaired.
Commissioner Polk reported Street Department has completed street oiling. Division and Edwards was completed with installation of bollards and intersections were shaped. He reminded those present of the Altamont Chamber Back to School Bash on September 3rd from 11:00 am – 11:00 pm.
Mayor Milleville reported attending an Effingham County Chamber meeting and the Southern Illinois Mayors Association meeting.
Clerk Stephen reported electrical improvements are planned at the Municipal Building. During a recent occurrence it was determined the electrical panel is critically outdated. A new unit installation has been ordered at a cost of less than $13,000.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Walker and seconded by Commissioner Rippetoe. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes.
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