East Central Reporter

City of Altamont City Council met Feb. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Council of the City of Altamont met in regular session at 6:00 pm on February 12, 2024, in the Council Room of the Municipal Building. The following members were present: Mayor Dan Milleville; Commissioner Mike Walker; Commissioner Jason Rippetoe; Commissioner Tayler Polk and Commissioner Terry White. Also present – Mark Hoskins, Altamont News; 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)

Council Approved Ordinance 783-24; Authorizing Lease of Real Estate. Commissioner Walker motioned for approval. Commissioner Rippetoe seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes. The agreement was entered into with Spencer Hammer to cash rent approximately 3.5 acres near Union Cemetery for grain production in the annual amount of $700.00.

Council Approved Ordinance 784-24; Amending 627-17, Water Supply Agreement Between City of Altamont & EJ Water. Commissioner White 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 amendment corrected the incorrect pipe size documented in the original agreement.

Council Approved Ordinance 785-24; Amending Solar Avoided Cost Rate was approved on a motion by Commissioner Rippetoe and seconded by Commissioner Walker. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes. The avoided cost rate, which is refunded the customer, was reduced from .1007 kWh to .0543 per kWh for solar units placed in service after April 01, 2022.

Commissioner White reported bids will be advertised for a 360 foot water main replacement near I70. The new truck for the water department was purchased from A&H, $3500 under budget. The reservoir has gained 27”.

Commissioner Rippetoe reported parking lot lighting at Gilbert Park is under construction. Improvements at the generation plant are being planned.

Commissioner Polk reported the street light near Kremer Pharmacy will be moved across the street near the Post Office drop box. The move will allow even better accessibility to the handicap ramp.

Commissioner Walker discussed improvements at Gilbert Park consisting of covering the existing canopy at Diamond A with metal roofing, replacing plywood sheeting as needed, replacement of facia boards and facia metal covering. Work is planned to being the 1st of March.

Mayor Milleville reported he attended an IMEA Zoom presentation regarding the electric purchase agreement. He and Cory Harris, Street Supr, reviewed drainage needs.

Clerk Stephen presented the 2022 IDOT motor fuel audit.

On a motion by Commissioner Polk and seconded by Commissioner Walker Council entered into Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Personnel Matter 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes.

No action was taken as a result of Executive Session.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Polk 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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