City of Madison City Council met Oct. 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor John Hamm at 6:00 p.m., followed by a motion by Alderperon Bridick, seconded by Alderperson Vrabec for Sue Beatte to sit in as City Clerk in place of Pat Howard Voice vote as follows: six (6) ayes; no nays. Absent: Two. Motion carried. Followed by a request for roll call. Present were Alderpersons Jenkins, Bridick, Vrabec, Hampsey, Haynes and Gardner. Absent: Crochrell, Riskovsky
All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
It was moved by Alderman Bridick, seconded by Alderman Haynes, to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held on October13, 2020. Voice vote as follows: six (6) ayes; no nays. Absent: Two. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderperson Bridick, to approve the presentation of the Comptroller's Report as submitted and that bills be allowed as drawn on the treasury and presented to the Council, unless there are any questions of the Summary of Expenses for the period of October 13, 2020 through October 26, 2020 in the amount of $571740.12. The Comptroller's Report was accepted as presented, to be placed on file. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Vrabec, Hampsey, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: Two. Motion carried.
There was appointment by Mayor Hamm to appoint Clayton Jakul Probationary Fireman. Clayton was on the fire department but moved away and now has returned.
Dee Miller gave an update of the houses being built in the City of Madison. Dee is uncomfortable with the rumors that are circulating around the City about the project. Dee has met with qualified applicants and even picked out lot locations. He will hand deliver plans to these applicants this week. Dee went on to explain that 360 Group has spent a lot of money on getting this project off the ground and he wants to make sure he has the full backing of the City Council and the Mayor. Alderperson Bridick asked if there is anything the council can do to push back against the noise. Dee responded just to stay in partnership with 360 and to have a positive attitude about the houses. Alderperson Jenkins asked are we waiting for more applications and Dee responded that we are 11 that have been approved with other that are in the first stages of getting approved and that we are not waiting any longer for more. Orders will be submitted for building materials and process will begin. Dee wanted to emphasize how important it is to stop of the noise about the houses. Someone in the community has been calling the banks and asking questions about the projects with 2 people even saying that are part of the group when they were not and asking for a line of credit themselves. A motion was put on the floor by Alderperson Bridick, seconded Alderperson Vrabec to show a vote of confidence in the project. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Vrabec, Bridick, Hamspey, Haynes, and Gardner (with a commit) Nays: None. Absent Two Motion Carried.
Alderperson Gardner commit was that the moving of the dates makes it difficult to keep the rumors from happening. Dee Miller replied that he has met with the Council on several occasions letting them know of the progress and if there are any delays. Dee requested that the Council and the Mayor stay positive when speaking with the public.
Police Commissioner Donald Turner reported that they are on the second phase of the orientation which is running behind but will be completed on November 1st. There being no other reports to come before the Council, it was moved by Alderman Haynes, seconded by Alderman Vrabec accept the reports of Department Officers. Voice vote as follows: six (6) ayes; no nays. Absent:
Two. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Bridick, to approve a donation of $500.00 to the City of Venice for the John R. Ervin, Sr. Memorial Fund. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Vrabec, Hampsey, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: Two. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Bridick, to approve quotes to purchase from Utilitra to upgrade network/security/firewall for a total of $2725.15. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkin, Bridick, Vrabeck, Hampsey, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: Two. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Vrabec, seconded by Alderperson Haynes, to approve quote and purchase from Utilitra eight (8) new computers totaling $5,853.68. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkin, Bridick, Vrabeck, Hampsey, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: Two. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Vrabec, seconded by Alderperson Haynes, to concur with Mayor
st bid from Bruck Concrete for road repair at the end of Industrial Drive for $19367.00. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkin, Bridick, Vrabeck, Hampsey, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: Two. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Hamspey, seconded by Alderperson Bridick, to approve Resolution 20-32 “Authorizing the City to Make Certain Payments of Redevelopment Project costs & take action with payments" in the amount of $301,297.06 Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkin, Bridick, Vrabeck, Hampsey, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: Two. Motion carried
Mr. Motil wanted to update the Council and the Mayor that he has filed litigation to tear down "the old Dave's movie and More Building” located at 1245 Madison Avenue.
It was moved by Alderpeson Vrabec with Thanks, seconded by Alderperson Haynes to place on file a letter received from Mrs. Fennoy from the Long Bernard School thanking Mr. Hamm and Mrs. Beatte for coming to the trunk or treat and supporting the students. Voice vote as follows: six (6) ayes; no nays. Absent: Two. Motion carried.
Alderperson Bridick wanted clarification on Trick and Treating on Halloween the hours were determined to be between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on October 31, 2020.
There being no executive session of no other business to come before the council, it was moved by Alderperson Haynes, seconded by Alderman Vrabec to adjourned to meeting. Voice vote as follows: six (6) ayes; no nays. Absent: Two. Motion carried.
https://www.cityofmadisonil.com/Minutes/2020-10-26.pdf
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