City Council

February 18, 2025 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clinton, Illinois in session in the Council Chambers of City Hall and electronically, Monday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Wise, presiding. On roll call, Commissioners Buchanan and Ballenger were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No public participation Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 10, 2025 be approved as submitted. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger and Buchanan voted “Yes.” The bills and payroll were read. Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger that the bills and payroll be allowed as read and the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer for the several amounts. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan and Wise voted “Yes.” PETITIONS None REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Department of public affairs had no report. REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Commissioner Buchanan mentioned the guys are still busy working on trees and wanted to thank them for working in the cold weather. Commissioner Buchanan also mentioned that some of the election signs are in the right of way, and they need to be moved off of the right of way. REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY Commissioner Wise said there have been a few water main breaks and with the weather changes the fluctuation causes a break. There will be a public hearing next Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for the water extension. At 4:45 there will be a special meeting for the approval of Ordinance to abate taxes with Titan 900 LLC. REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY Commissioner Ballenger thanked Attorney Hoblit for his work. Chief Lowers congratulated Sergeant Jostes from his graduation of Northwestern University School of Police Staff & Command. Chief Page reported the fire department has been busy. Ballenger said the fundraiser for Daytona 500 went well. REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES Department of accounts and finances had no report. Paul Skowron reported put the construction behind at the hospital about 10 days, once it’s finished it will be modernized. OLD BUSINESS Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to approve Tango Tango Radio App for the Fire Department in the amount of $3,553.60. On roll call vote, Commissioner Buchanan, Wise and Ballenger voted “Yes.” Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve Office Renovation/IT Room Configuration for the Police Department, not to exceed $10,000.00. On roll call vote Commissioners Wise, Ballenger and Buchanan voted “Yes.” Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve the purchase of Panasonic Toughbook Mobil Data Computer for the Police Department not to exceed $4,000.00. On roll call vote Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan and Wise voted “Yes.” Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to approve MFT Resolution authorizing funds for Summer Maintenance in the amount of $99,735.20. On roll call vote Commissioners Wise, Ballenger and Buchanan voted “Yes.” Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to approve termination of Real Estate Purchase Agreement for Lots 11 & 12 Park Lane West Subdivision. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger and Buchanan voted “Yes.” Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to approve Resolution 2025-1 a Resolution Terminating Bids for Lots 11 &12. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan and Wise voted “Yes.” NEW BUSINESS On File - Resolution Accepting Offers to Purchase Lots 19 & 20 – Dave Waters - $44,000.00 On File – Supplemental Resolution for S. Jackson Street Project – $1,000,000.00 On File – Line Locator – Sewer Department – Subsurface Solutions - $6,729.00 On File – Metal Locator – Sewer Department – Subsurface Solutions - $1,202.00 On File – Resolution Accepting Offers to Purchase Lot 18 – Melinda Conner - $22,000.00 On File – Changes to City Code Regarding Daily Violation Amounts ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, a motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to adjourn the meeting. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise and Ballenger voted “Yes.” Respectfully Submitted, Kamren Wilford City Clerk