East Central Reporter

City of Altamont City Council met Nov. 13.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Council of the City of Altamont met in regular session at 6:00 pm on November 13, 2024, in the Council Room of the Municipal Building. The November 12, 2024 meeting was rescheduled to November 13, 2024. The following members were present: Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Mike Walker; Commissioner Tayler Polk; Commissioner Terry White; Commissioner Jason Rippetoe. Also present – Mark Hoskins, Altamont News; Charlie Pagel; Janet Voelker; Larry Taylor; Alan Heiens, Altamont Police Chief and Sarah Stephen, City Clerk. One vacant Council position remains.

The Omnibus Vote Agenda comprised of prior meeting minutes and payment of bills, was approved on a motion by Commissioner Polk and seconded by Commissioner Rippetoe. Members voted as follows:

Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Walker, yes. (Attachment 1)

Chief Heiens presented the October 2024 Police Activity Report. Commissioner White suggested the police department monitor traffic on South Main Street.

Council Approved Curry & Associates Proposal for Engineering Services, North Wastewater Treatment Berm in the Amount of $26,500. Commissioner White motioned for approval. Commissioner Rippetoe seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes;

Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Walker, yes. Commissioner White indicated the berm slope would be changed to mow and keep algae from growing. The City saved money by previously recovering dirt to utilize on the project.

Clerk Stephen presented the 2023 Motor Fuel Compliance Review. IDOT conducted the compliance review and found no discrepancies. The amount expended in 2023 totaled $66,075.04.

Ordinance 805-24; Amending Water Capital Infrastructure Fee was presented. The ordinance was written in 2020 with a provision to increase the infrastructure fee each year 3% following the audit review. To date, the fee has not been increased. Council will take action at the November 25th meeting. The monthly increase would be 29 cents per customer. Commissioner White stated a slower rate increase to plan for future infrastructure maintenance to sustain the water system is easier than a large increase.

Commissioner Rippetoe had nothing to report.

Commissioner White reported the south wastewater treatment plant generator is leaking. He approved renovations. Review of the water taste issue continues.

Commissioner Polk reported foundation repairs are completed at the Street Department building. Doors will be rearranged in the future. Leaf pickup has begun.

Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Walker reported the footings are set for the Schmidt Park restroom rebuild.

Clerk Stephen read a letter of resignation from Jeff Simpson, Zoning Board Chairman, effective immediately. There are now three vacancies on the board.

Council entered into Executive Session for the Operation of Municipal Utility on a motion by Commissioner Polk. Motion seconded by Commissioner White. . Members voted as follows:

Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Walker, yes.

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