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City of Altamont City Council met Nov. 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 November 25, 2024, in the Council Room of the Municipal Building. 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; Lee Beckman, Milano & Grunloh Engineers; Gale Warner; Richard Finn; Dan Milleville 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 White. Members voted as follows: Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Walker, yes.
Lee Beckman, Milano & Grunloh Engineers reported the water main replacement bid openings are scheduled for January 23, 2025 at 2 pm in the Council Chambers.
Council Approved Ordinance 805-24; Amending Water Capital Infrastructure Fee. 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. The amendment provides a 3% rate increase to the Water Capital Infrastructure Fee which equals a monthly customer increase of 29 cents effective January 1, 2025.
Ordinance 807-24; Disconnecting Certain Property from the City of Altamont (South Point Subdivision) was approved on a motion by Commissioner Polk. Commissioner Rippetoe seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Walker, yes.
Ordinance 808-24; Authorizing the Sale of Real Estate (Disconnected Real Estate – Tract 1) was approved on a motion by Commissioner Rippetoe. Commissioner Polk seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Walker, yes.
Ordinance 809-24; Authorizing the Sale of Real Estate (Disconnected Real Estate – Tract 2) was approved on a motion by Commissioner Rippetoe. Commissioner Polk seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Walker, yes.
Ordinance 810-24; Authorizing the Sale of Real Estate (Disconnected Real Estate – Tract 3) was approved on a motion by Commissioner Polk. Commissioner Rippetoe seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Walker, yes.
The Amended FYE 2025 Appropriation was announced. The appropriation is lowered by $476,105. The change is largely a result of projects not expected to be completed in the fiscal year.
The Estimated Levy was announced in the amount of $278,000 a 4.14% increase.
The 2025 Holiday Schedule was approved on a motion by Commissioner White. Seconded by Commissioner Rippetoe. Members voted as follows: Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Walker, yes.
Resolution 2024-11-08; Establishing 2025 Meeting Schedule was approved on a motion by Commissioner Rippetoe. Commissioner White seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Walker, yes. Meetings will remain at 6 pm on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
Commissioner Rippetoe reported Christmas light will be displayed soon.
Commissioner White reported the depth of the water line under the I70 overpass has been determined. IDOT will be dropping the pavement 12” to gain clearance. IDOT had instructed the City to relocate the existing water line. In a meeting today IDOT determined the line would not need to be moved. The contracted sanitation company has been instructed to remove containers and contents placed curbside except the issued DBS totes.
Commissioner Polk had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Walker Ho Ho Land display will go live Friday November 29th. Anyone was to volunteer can contact Steve Long.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Rippetoe and seconded by Commissioner Polk. Members voted as follows: Commissioner White, yes; Commissioner Polk, yes; Commissioner Rippetoe, yes; Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Walker, yes.
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