Mayor and City Council | City of Effingham Website
Mayor and City Council | City of Effingham Website
City of Effingham City Council met Sept. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. OPENING
1.1 Mayor Schutzbach Called the Meeting to Order
Time: 5:00
1.2 Roll Call
Present: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Micenheimer, Moeller, and Stephens
Absent: Commissioner Gillenwater
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
2. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA
2.1 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (08/20/2024) - City Clerk Nosbisch
Resolution: Approve
2.2 Treasurer's Report (July 2024) - City Treasurer Polk
2.3 Ordinance No. 085-2024, An Ordinance Authorizing Acquisition of a Temporary Use Permit for Utility Purposes - 105 W. Mt. Vernon Avenue - Agustin Angel - City Engineer Thoele
Resolution: Pass
2.4 Ordinance No. 087-2024, An Ordinance Authorizing Acquisition of a Temporary Use Permit and the Purchase of an Easement for Utility Purposes at 206 W. Jaycee Ave - David A. and Sharon D. Shields - City Engineer Thoele
Resolution: Pass
2.5 Resolution No. 099-2024, A Resolution Accepting an Agreement for Evergreen Avenue Generator Project - Public Works Director Heuerman
Resolution: Adopt
2.6 Resolution No. 101-2024, A Resolution Granting Permission to Effingham Sunrise Rotary to have a Halloween Parade on October 27, 2024 - Tourism Director Thoele
Resolution: Adopt
2.7 Resolution No. 104-2024, A Resolution Accepting Proposal for 2024 South Banker Street Sidewalk Replacement Project - City Engineer Thoele
Resolution: Adopt
2.8 Resolution No. 105-2024, A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 031-2024, A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Bid for 2024 Pavement Preservation Program - City Engineer Thoele
Resolution: Adopt
2.9 Resolution No. 106-2024, A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 051-2023, A Resolution Accepting Proposal for the Ford Avenue Extension Section 21-00146-01-PV - City Engineer Thoele
Resolution: Adopt
2.10 Certificate of Project Completion and Release of Bonding - 2024 Demolition at 1401 & 1403 N. 4th Street - City Engineer Thoele
Resolution: Approve
2.11 2024 South Banker Street Sidewalk Replacement Proposals - City Engineer Thoele
2.12 Omnibus Vote Agenda Approval
Resolution: Approve
Motion to approve by Commissioner Moeller, second by Commissioner Micenheimer Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 4-0
Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Moeller, Micenheimer, and Stephens
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Employee of the Quarter Award - City Administrator Miller
City Administrator Miller presented Water Operator Russ Leppin as Employee of the Quarter.
3.2 Citizen Service Citation - Police Chief McFarland
Police Chief McFarland presented Steve Bone with a Citizen Service Citation Award. Commissioner Gillenwater entered at 5:05 PM
3.3 Introduction of New Police Officer - Police Chief McFarland
Police Chief McFarland introduced new police officer Alex Larch.
4. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Ordinance No. 080-2024, An Ordinance Amending Appointment Ordinance No. 014- 2024 for Fiscal Year 2025 - Deputy City Administrator Presley
Deputy City Administrator Presley stated this ordinance amends the Fiscal Year 2025 Appointment Ordinance, approving the appointment of Tayler Polk as Building Official. Polk fills the remainder of the 2024-2025 term, vacated by the resignation of Chris Roedl.
Motion to pass by Commissioner Stephens, second by Commissioner Moeller
Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 5-0
Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Moeller, Micenheimer, Gillenwater, and Stephens
4.2 Building Official Oath of Office - City Clerk Nosbisch
Tayler Polk took his Oath of Office for the position of Building Official in the City of Effingham.
4.3 Resolution No. 108-2024, A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 088-2024, A Resolution Granting Permission to Allow Village Wine & Spirits to have Downtown Cruise Night in Downtown Effingham and to Allow Certain Temporary City Street Closures for Said Public Event - Tourism Director Thoele
Tourism Director Thoele stated this resolution amends Resolution No. 088-2024, granting permission to close city streets and parking lots for Cruise Night, Village Wine & Spirits Block Party and Car Show.
Motion to adopt by Commissioner Gillenwater, second by Commissioner Micenheimer
Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 5-0
Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Moeller, Micenheimer, Gillenwater, and Stephens
5. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Bills and Requisitions
A. Payroll Check Register dated 08/23/2024 $ 350,290.71 B. Check Register dated 09/03/2024 $ 1,002,578.34
Motion to approve by Commissioner Micenheimer, second by Commissioner Moeller
Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 5-0
Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Moeller, Micenheimer, Gillenwater, and Stephens
6. DISCUSSION
6.1 Resolution No. 100-2024, A Resolution Approving the Job Descriptions of Lead Mechanic and Lead Electrician in the Public Works Department - Deputy City Administrator Presley
Deputy City Administrator Presley stated this resolution approves the creation of the job descriptions of Lead Mechanic and Lead Electrician in the Public Works Department.
There were no objections to bring this item back to a future City Council Meeting.
6.2 Resolution No. 103-2024, A Resolution Authorizing Investment of Monies in The Illinois Funds - City Treasurer Polk
City Treasurer Polk stated this resolution authorizes the City, via City Treasurer Polk, to invest City funds in the Illinois Funds investment pool.
Following Council discussion, Mayor Schutzbach recommended bringing the item back to the next City Council Meeting as discussion and approval.
6.3 Resolution No. 107-2024, A Resolution Granting Permission to Allow a Portion of City Streets to be Temporarily Closed for Oktoberfest - Tourism Director Thoele
Tourism Director Thoele stated this resolution grants permission to close city streets for Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
There were no objections to bring this item back to a future City Council Meeting.
6.4 Tax Increment Finance Housing Rehabilitation Program (Meinhart) - Economic Development Director Hull
Economic Development Director Hull stated the owner of 205 W. Kagay is requesting funds through the Tax Increment Financing Housing Rehabilitation Program. should be 205 W. Kagay.
There were no objections to bring this item back to a future City Council Meeting.
6.5 Downtown Southtown TIF Rehabilitation Project (McGuire) - Economic Development Director Hull
Economic Development Director Hull stated John McGuire is requesting funds for a rehabilitation project at 1009 Vine Street.
There were no objections to bring this item back to a future City Council Meeting.
6.6 Downtown/Southtown TIF Rehabilitation Project (Downtown Lounge) - Economic Development Director Hull
Economic Development Director Hull stated The Downtown Lounge is requesting funds for a rehabilitation project at 102 North Main Street.
There were no objections to bring this item back to a future City Council Meeting.
6.7 Tax Increment Financing Housing Rehabilitation Program (Stephens) - Economic Development Director Hull
Economic Development Director Hull stated the owner of 216 Clark Street is requesting funds through the Tax Increment Finance Housing Rehabilitation Program.
There were no objections to bring this item back to a future City Council Meeting.
6.8 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Real Estate (713 Park Street, Effingham, Illinois 62401) - City Administrator Miller
There were no objections to bring this item back to a future City Council Meeting.
7. QUARTERLY REPORTS
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
8.1 Reports from Commissioners
8.2 Reports from Staff - City Administrator Miller; Deputy City Administrator Presley; Public Works Director Heuerman; Economic Development Director Hull; Fire Chief Yochum; Police Chief McFarland; City Engineer Thoele; Tourism Director Thoele; City Treasurer Polk; City Clerk Nosbisch
8.3 Public Participation
9. RECESS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
9.1 Recess into Executive Session For the purpose of consideration of the following subjects, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c); Personnel- Section 2 (c) (1); Collective Bargaining- Section 2 (c) (2); Purchase or Lease of Real Estate - Section 2 (c) (5); Sale or Lease of Property - Section 2 (c) (6); Litigation - Section 2 (c) (11); and Review of Executive Session Minutes - Section 2 (c) (21). (If the Council desires to recess into executive session, the Council shall specifically indicate the desired topic of discussion for public record.)
Motion to recess into executive session by Commissioner Moeller, second by Commissioner Micenheimer
Time: 5:46 PM
Purpose: Purchase or Lease of Real Estate - Section 2 (c) (5) and Litigation - Section 2 (c) (11); Sale or Lease of Property - Section 2 (c) (6); Review of Executive Session Minutes - Section 2 (c) (21)
Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 5-0
Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Moeller, Stephens, Gillenwater, and Micenheimer
9.2 Roll Call
Present: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Micenheimer, Stephens, Gillenwater, and Moeller
10. ADJOURNMENT
10.1 Adjournment
Time: 6:27 PM
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Stephens, second by Commissioner Micenheimer
Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 5-0
Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Moeller, Stephens, Gillenwater, and Micenheimer
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