The regular meeting of the
Carthage City Council was held
Motion was made by Alderman
Walker, seconded by Fleming to approve the meeting minutes of
Motion was made by Alderman
Walker, seconded by Smith to approve the June Budgetary Report. All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.
Clerk Graham read a Resolution
recognizing Katelyn Bastert for her running career including State Champion for
two consecutive years in the 1600 and 3200 meter races. Mayor Nightingale
presented two keys to the City, recognizing each accomplishment. She received a
standing ovation from all in attendance.
Adam Derbyshire from
DerbyTech, Inc. and John Huston addressed the Council on behalf of
They are requesting permission
from the Council to construct an antenna on the Water Tower in order to offer
this service. Additionally the city
would pay for the minimal amount of electricity required to operate it.
Motion was made by Alderman
Smith, seconded by Bentzinger to allow DerbyTech, Inc. to install an antenna on
the Water Tower, and have the City pay for the
electricity required to operate it. DerbyTech will agree to provide wireless
Internet service to all City buildings and the Library in exchange for this
service. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
Mayor Nightingale reported on
the Landfill meeting with the contractors and Patrick Engineering July 11th.
There was agreement on a start date of August 15th. It is estimated
to take the general contractors 2 months and one month for the horizontal
drillers.
Motion was made by Alderman
Walker, seconded by Duffy to allow the Mayor to sign an agreement supplement to
addendum 1 from IDOT. This agreement concerns the already agreed upon transfer
of IL 94 connector, IL 94 from TR 211B to US 136 and the sewage treatment road,
and the installation of a 36” sanitary sewer and 2” water service line. All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.
Motion was made by Alderman
Smith, seconded by Neally to allow the Police Department to purchase a budgeted
new computer from Computing Made Easy for $1149.00 All
six Aldermen voted “yes”.
City Attorney Glidden reported
on follow up to complaints on various properties in town. The City has received
payment on almost all uncollected Fire Runs, with the exception of two.
Additional follow up on these is occurring now.
Alderman Smith reported that a
new Taser Policy for the Police Department was reviewed at the recent Safety
Committee. Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Neally to adapt a
revision to the Police Policy Manual on Taser use. All six Aldermen voted
“yes”.
The Animal Control Officer
reported to the Safety Committee that he had trapped 29 raccoons and was in
need of an additional trap for approximately $50.0
The Council agreed upon this
expenditure.
Alderman Smith indicated that
the use of the Fire Department to fill swimming pools has been much higher this
year than past. It was determined that the Legislative Committee would discuss
this matter and determine future policy.
Alderman Smith reminded the
council of the appreciation dinner for the Fire Department on Sunday, July 17th
at
There is some dispute in the
Police Department regarding the vacation policy. This will also be addressed at
the Legislative Meeting.
Following discussion, a motion
was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Neally to approve the June bills. All
six Aldermen voted “yes”.
The bill for the Air Evac
coverage arrived today. There is a significant increase in coverage expense.
Last year there was a discounted rate for all emergency responders, i.e. police
and firemen and their families. Without that discount the rate has doubled.
This expense will be discussed at the future legislative meeting.
Motion was made by Alderman
Fleming, seconded by
Alderman Fleming reported that
the Marine Bank project has several unresolved issues. They will request the
Project Superintendent attend the next Public Works meeting on the 26th.
Motion was made by Alderman
Fleming, seconded by
Motion was made by Alderman
Fleming, seconded by Bentzinger to open bids for the
Mayor Nightingale reported
that he would be meeting on August 9th at
Motion was made by Alderman
Walker, seconded by Duffy to adjourn at
Katherine Graham
City Clerk