General
Regular MeetingMarion, IL · July 8, 2024
Agenda
City of
RION
MICHAEL W. ABSHER, MAYOR
Public Affairs
COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS
DOUG PATTON JIM WEBB
Accounts & Finances Streets & Public Improvements
JOHN STOECKLIN JOHN M. BARWICK, JR.
Public Property Public Health & Safety
AGENDA FOR July 8, 2024 Marion City Council Meeting
Marion City Hall at 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC RECOGNITION
A. Ed Davis, Veterans on Parade
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE TO VISITORS (Subject to Ordinance No. 3128 as amended by
Ordinance No. 3134)
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. INVOICES
1) Discuss/Approve Zenner USA, Inc invoice for $19,295.70 for hosting services and system
maintenance.
2) Discuss/Approve Blue Valley Public Safety, Inc invoice for $15,489.00 for outdoor warning siren system
contract maintenance for 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2025.
3) Discuss/Approve payment of IEPA Division of Water Pollution Control Annual NPDES Fee of $17,500
for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
B. EMPLOYMENT
1) HUB RECREATION CENTER
Approve the recommendation of the Genreral Manager to hire Jacob Miller as part-time Lifeguard
$15.50/hour, pending results of pre-employment requirements.
Approve the recommendation of the General Manager to hire Suri Toledo Zavala as part-time Lifeguard
$15.50/hour, pending results of pre-employment requirements.
C. MINUTES
1) Discuss/Approve minutes from the June 24, 2024 council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
6. POLICE DEPARTMENT
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A. Discuss/Approve the recommendation of Commissioner Barwick and Chief Fitts to hire Trever Williams as a
dispatcher at the probationary 1 pay rate per the collective bargaining agreement. Williams' start date will
be July 16th, 2024.
B. Discuss/Approve the recommendation of Commissioner Barwick and Chief Fitts to hire Valerie Naeger as a
dispatcher at the probationary 1 pay rate per the collective bargaining agreement. Naeger's start date will
be July 17, 2024.
C. Discuss/Approve the recommendation of Commissioner Barwick and Chief Fitts to hire Danielle Petrie as a
dispatcher at the probationary 1 pay rate per the collective bargaining agreement. Petrie's start date will be
July 23, 2024.
7. CEMETERY
A. Discuss/Approve bid for resealing the streets and parking areas in Rose Hill Cemetery; a budgeted item.
8. STREET DEPARTMENT
A. Discuss/Approve the recommendation of Commissioner Webb and Superintendent Phillips to fill the lead
man vacancy with Dillon Peebles effective July 1, 2024 per the Collective Bargaining Agreement following
Zack Odum's resignation.
B. Discuss/Approve the recommendation of Commissioner Webb and Superintendent Phillips to hire Johanna
Bramlett to fill a vacant laborer's position per terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement effective July 8,
2024.
9. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MUNICIPAL PLANNING
A. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3966 a Hub TIF redevelopment agreement with Randy & Jill Lewis.
B. Discuss/Approve Resolution 2024-13 a TIF XX Inducement Agreement with DB Group, LLC.
C. Discuss/Approve FY25 TIF Grant Applications received through July 5, 2024.
10. PUBLIC AFFAIRS
A. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3967 Amending Regulations Concerning Canvassers and Solicitors in the City
11. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
12. MISCELLANEOUS
13. CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NEEDED) LITIGATION, PROPERTY, PERSONNEL.
14. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT
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