The Regular meeting of the
Carthage City Council was held on
Motion was made by Alderman
Walker, seconded by Fleming to approve the meeting minutes of
Motion was made by Alderman
Walker, seconded by Fleming to approve the December Budgetary report. All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.
Brenda Pyatt, Community
Development Director, reported that the low-income housing grant for $380,000
has been verbally approved. There will be 10 homes that will be awarded
improvements. There will be a community meeting in February discussing the
program. The Western Illinois Regional Council will be the organization who
manages the program with the City’s input. The financial aspects of the program
will still be managed by the City.
Brenda also reported that
there is a “sign” committee, which is currently working to design a “
The Tif district has requested
each council member identify properties within the City borders. This was
completed and Clerk Graham will give the information to Brenda Pyatt to deliver
to the managers of this program.
Mayor Nightingale reported
that he had a meeting with Rees Construction and Patrick Engineering. Rees has
to order a few items within the next week to 10 days to winterize the landfill
area. Patrick Engineering will be picking up these costs of $2840.00 The current bill to Patrick was paid with that $2840.00
deducted.
Patrick Engineering will be on
site in the near future to walk the City employees through
the loading process of the landfill fluids and the required inspection forms
for the EPA.
Mayor Nightingale reported
that the landfill construction costs were under budget from one contractor by
approx. $9000.00, the second contractor will be approx. at the agreed budget
price. The cost overruns will be primarily engineering costs.
We are awaiting the estimated
costs for next year’s budget now from Patrick Engineering. Current estimate is
$35 to $40,000/year for testing, hauling, etc. once the construction is
completed.
Rees Construction has approx.
$8000 worth of materials at the landfill site, which will be utilized when the
downshoot is constructed. The City will reimburse Rees for these costs, since they will most
likely not be the ones constructing this final phase.
Mayor Nightingale reported
that the School Reorganization would be on the ballot on March 21st.
Attorney Glidden reported no
response from Dollar General Corporate regarding their delinquent bill. Keokuk
Junction Railroad is scheduled for small claims court next week for their
delinquent fire run bill. Kurt Neff is scheduled for court on Jan 19th
for failure to clean up the property on Buchanan.
There were complaints of two
additional properties on
Alderman Smith reported that
the Police Department is experiencing mechanical problems with all the patrol
cars. One is having transmission problems, one with an oxygen sensor and one
with the service engine light. Patrolman Kost obtained the state bid costs for
a new patrol car. The state currently offers a bid price on the Ford Crown
Victoria or a Chevy Impala. The Impala is lower priced than the Crown Victoria.
Alderman Smith requested bids from the local dealers. Carl Motors was the only
responder and their bid was $800.00 more than the state bid.
If the City orders the car now
at Miles Chevrolet under the State bid price versus in May; there is a $570.00
savings.
The Police Department has
applied for a $20,000 grant. If awarded we are required to spend $4000.00. This
amount would be spent on necessary accessories, if we were awarded the grant.
If we are not awarded the money, the current accessories would be removed from
the current squad cars and placed in the new one.
Motion was made by Alderman
Smith, seconded by Duffy to purchase the Chevy Impala Police Car from Miles
Chevrolet at the State bid price, including no delivery fee, of $17,184.66 with
payment occurring after May 1st All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.
There was discussion at the
Safety committee about the twenty-two parking tickets issued on
Motion was made by Alderman
Smith, seconded by Duffy to enforce the parking tickets as written. All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Smith reported that
Che Humphrey would be a new part time police officer.
There is ongoing investigation
into the tornado siren damage. Alderman Smith will email pictures of the
damaged product to the company. Clerk Graham will investigate insurance
coverage if warranty is not applicable.
Angelini’s Pizza has requested
the City place a ramp from the street through the steps on the curb to allow
easier access for their deliverymen.
Discussion was that the
deliveries could be made utilizing the alley or the
Motion was made by Alderman
Smith, seconded by Bentzinger to not change the curb configuration. All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.
Police Chief Waddell and Bud
Wear will work together to determine where the Air Brake ordinance signs should
be placed, and then will work with the state to get approval for placement.
Motion was made by Alderman
Walker, seconded by Bentzinger to pay the December bills. All six Aldermen
voted “yes”.
There were three bills from
Andrews Plumbing and Lamont Lee that Hardees and Dairy Queen will be billed
for.
Motion was made by Alderman
Fleming seconded by Smith to approve the MFT resolution for $115,000.00. The
streets involved are
Motion was made by Alderman
Fleming, seconded by Bentzinger to approve replacement of 18 steps at the Sewer
plant with stainless steel steps from Awerkamp. The cost is $1080 and the
budgeted amount was $1800. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
Motion was made by Alderman
Fleming, seconded by Neally to approve PSBA engineering agreement which is
included in the $115,000 overlay construction cost in the MFT resolution above.
All six aldermen voted “yes’.
Brenda Pyatt reported that
there is a real estate agent in
Motion was made by Alderman
Walker, seconded by Duffy to adjourn at
Katherine Graham
City Clerk