East Central Reporter

City of Altamont City Council met March 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Council of the City of Altamont met in regular session at 6:00 pm on March 25, 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; Lee Beckman, Milano & Grunloh Engineers; Larry Taylor 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)

Lee Beckman, Milano & Grunloh Engineers reported March 11th a walk thru was conducted of the water main replacement project. Project is awaiting receipt of the DCEO grant agreement. Third Street sidewalk seeding is done. ITEP sidewalk project is waiting progress of the water line replacement.

Council awarded a Contract to R&H for Installation of a Water Main at I70 Overpass, in the Amount of $137,900.00. 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.

Council Awarded 2024 Mowing Bids to Precision Lawn Care and Jon Berg 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. Berg will be mowing Municipal Building, Frog Pond, and wastewater treatment plant lagoons. Precision Lawn Care will mow Union Cemetery, Gilbert, Schmidt & Heritage parks.

Commissioner Polk motioned to Approve Dirty Boys Construction to Replace Foundation of Street Department Storage Building Not to Exceed $18,000 to be Completed in Fiscal Year 2025, to be Paid by Street Department. Commissioner Walker seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes.

Council Approved Ordinance 786-24; Amending Established Fees for Organized Leagues & Tournaments Utilizing Gilbert Park. 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 fee increases from $200 per league/tournament to $500.00. Commissioner Walker stated funds will be used for minimal expenses and simple repairs at Gilbert Park.

Council Approved Payment to MJ Remodeling for Gilbert Park Roofing in the Amount of $12,000.00. 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.

Commissioner Polk had nothing to report.

Commissioner Walker reported Union Cemetery cleanup was held Saturday, March 17th. 17 high school volunteer students helped. The roller playground equipment at Schmidt Park will be removed, due to deteriorated condition. There is no plan for a replacement. He met with Luke Easton & representatives

of South Central IL Regional Planning & Development concerning an OSLAD grant for Gilbert Park. He will be moving forward with a grant application to possibly include restroom improvements, fencing, and lighting.

Commissioner Rippetoe reported Electric Department has been tree trimming, pole replacement & JULIE locates.

Commissioner White reported the destratifier will arrive tomorrow. IDOT is entertaining an agreement to utilize the south wastewater treatment plant for sewage disposal from the I70 rest area. The connection will be paid in full by the State. A transfer switch was repaired at the south treatment plant.

Mayor Milleville had nothing to report.

Commissioner Polk motioned to move in Executive Session for the Purpose of Business Matters ILCS 2 (c )(23) and Setting Price for Sale of Property ILCS 2 (c ) (6). Commissioner Walker seconded. 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 Rippetoe. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Walker, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Mayor Milleville, yes.

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