City Council

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 2, 2018 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag was given by those present. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Gottman called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Vandalia City Council to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Aldermen present were: Lester, yea; B. John Clark, yea; Hubler, yea; Crawford, yea; Hobler, yea. MINUTES: A motion was made by Hobler and seconded by B. John Clark approving the minutes from the June 18, 2018 meeting as presented. Motion carried. A motion was made by Hubler and seconded by Crawford approving the Special City Council Meeting Minutes from June 25, 2018 as presented. Motion carried. REGULAR BILLS: A motion of was made by Hobler and seconded by B. John Clark approving the regular bills as presented. Motion carried. SPECIAL BILLS: A motion was made by B. John Clark and seconded by Hobler approving the Special Bills as presented: Fay. Co Treasurer in the amount of $2,640.75 for third quarter animal control; New Wave Communications in the amount of $3,114.55 for internet services for Police Department & Tourist Information Center; Ameren Illinois 1  in the amount of $1,885.15 for street lights; Land of Lincoln Credit Union in the amount of $9,990.79 for payment on the fire truck; Illinois South Tourism in the amount of $4,000.00 for annual membership dues; Vandalia Asphalt Service in the amount of $3,534.24 for chip mix; Direct Energy in the amount of $15,883.33 for electric; Duffy & Associates, Inc. $43,365.40 for TIF reimbursement; U.S. Bancorp in the amount of $14,781.19 for water meters; Illinois EPA in the amount of $22,787.56 for payment for the drinking water project; Litho Specialists in the amount of $2,360.00 for window envelopes; Schulte Supply in the amount of $3,519.44 for supplies for the City Garage; Missouri Machinery in the amount of $14,781.00 for installation of peerless pump; Brenntag Mid South Inc. in the amount of $4,654.44 for chemicals; Hawkins, Inc. in the amount of $4,424.15 for chemicals; CedarChem, LLC in the amount of $10,987.50 for 40,000 lbs. of CedarClear. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF LAKE COMMITTEE A motion was made by Hobler and MEETING MINUTES FROM MAY 12, seconded by Hubler approving the 2018: Lake Committee Meeting Minutes from May 12, 2018 as presented. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #2018-7-2-A: A motion was made by B. John Clark CREATING SECTION 3.28.045 and seconded by Lester approving SERVICE PROVIDER FEES Ordinance #2018-7-2-A,Creating Section 3.28.045 Service Provider Fees. NewWave shall pay an annual service provider fee to the City in an amount equal to 2% of annual gross revenues derived from the provision of cable 2  or video service to subscriber households located within the City. The twelve (12) month period for the computation of the service provider fee shall be a calendar year. Roll Call vote: Hubler, yea; B. John Clark, yea; Lester, yea; Hobler, yea; Crawford, yea; Stunkel, Barker and Rebbe were absent. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #2018-7-2-B: A motion was made by B. John Clark AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE and seconded by Hubler adopting BETWEEN THE CITY OF VANDALIA Ordinance #2018-07-2-B, Approving A AND THE TRUSTEES OF THE lease Between The City of Vandalia VANDALIA LAKE CLUB, INC. And The Trustees Of The Vandalia Lake Club, Inc. Roll Call: Clark, yea; Hubler, yea; Hobler, yea; Crawford, yea; Lester, yea; Barker, Stunkel & Rebbe were absent. Motion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO REPAIR FLYGT A motion was made by Hobler and PUMP AT TERMINAL LIFT STATION: seconded by Crawford authorizing the repair of the Flygt pump at the terminal lift station in the amount of $12,224.55.Vandevanter Engineering plan to use some parts from a different pump that was replaced earlier. Motion carried. CITY CLERK’S REPORT: Clerk Bowen stated that she received a letter from the IML Risk Management Association letting us know that due to solid financial decisions the IMLRMA (RMA) will not increase our rates for the upcoming 2019 year. This includes auto liability and comprehensive general liability, inland marine, property coverage and worker’s comp. in the amount of $164,238.00. Bowen reported that Doty Sanitation will run their regular route on Wednesday 4TH of July. 3 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS: B. John Clark mentioned how amazed he was and how efficient our Public Works Director Marlin Filer is. The city had an incident happen where a student driver was driving on Main Street just east of Sloan Implement. She approached the bridge at the same time as a semi-truck and did not know that the bridge was too narrow for the both of them. They managed to pass each other safely, but felt that a sign was necessary. The family “thanked” Mr. Filer for the prompt attention and the improvement that have already been made to that area. “Good job” Marlin! Crawford said that the Water/Sewer Committee Meeting that was scheduled for this evening was cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Ken Huber reported that last week he sent a letter to Fayco Recycling & Fayette County Soil & Water Conservation Office requested their presence at the upcoming Cemetery & Landfill Meeting on July 16th at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers to discuss the recycling agreement between the City & FAYCO & SWCD. He asked that they present a financial report from the last twelve months. Hobler announced that the Lake Committee will meet tomorrow, July 3rd at 4:00 pm in the council chambers. CAPITOL VIEW STEAKHOUSE: Mayor Gottman said that he spoke with the owners of the Capitol View Steakhouse this evening. The owners are working to get the site cleaned up quickly. 4 R Mayor Gottman attended the Illinois Liquor Commission Seminar in Springfield last week. Mayor Gottman said that it was a very good seminar with a lot of changes in the liquor law. Attorney Ryan Connor also attended the meeting stating that it was well presented. The Illinois Liquor Commission appeared with very good updates. REPORT ON THE OLD WAL-MART Mayor Gottman mentioned that work is BUILDING: underway at the former Wal-Mart building. They are preparing the building for asbestos removal scheduled for the middle of the month with demolition to start the end of the month. ADJOURNMENT: There being nothing further to discuss a motion was made by Hobler and seconded by B. John Clark to adjourn. ____________________ CITY CLERK 5