Metro East Sun

Madison City Council met June 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Hamm at 6:30 p.m. followed by a request for roll call. Present were Alderpersons Bridick, Vrabec, Hampsey, Foley, Riskovsky, Gardner and Haynes. Absent: Alderwoman Jenkins.

All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

It was moved by Alderman Haynes, seconded by Alderman Bridick, to approve the minutes of the regular meetings held on May 30, 2017. Voice vote as follows: seven (7) ayes; no nays. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Bridick, to approve the presentation of Claims. Voice vote as follows: seven (7) ayes; no nays. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Hampsey, to approve Claims as presented in the amount of $297,573.00 for the period covering 5-31-2017 thru 6-13-2017. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Haynes, to approve the Comptroller's Report as presented. Voice vote as follows: seven (7) ayes; no nays. Absent: One. Motion carried.

There were no appointments by Mayor Hamm.

Wanda Carson addressed the Council on three areas of concern and asked the Council to allow citizen involvement in finding solutions to problems plaguing the City of Madison. She distributed copies of the “Bridge' newsletter. Mayor Hamm informed Ms. Carson that the NAACP hosted a meeting with the City of Madison and its citizens addressing the issues. Donald Turner informed the Council that he appreciated the City's attendance at the recent NAACP Town Hall meeting. He made note that he did not want to see duplication or repetition of efforts in the City. Mark Crochrell noted that the “Peacekeepers” will host a cleanup project on Saturday, July 15, 2017 with activities for kids and the community. Mayor Hamm stated that he will contact Mr. Crochrell to determine the best way to impact the City. Mr. Crochrell inquired about cameras in the City and the Mayor explained that it costs about $3,000 per camera and that it is a very expensive undertaking. Mayor Hamm commented that he has spoken with leaders of the other communities about their concerns. He invited the citizens to attend the Council meetings every other Tuesday to voice their concerns. After much discussion Mayor Hamm agreed to allow Ms. Carson and the Bridge group to bring their ideas to the City for review.

Alderman Vrabec thanks Health Inspector Shelby for the report he gave at the last meeting. Police Chief Burns reported that background checks will be completed this week for potential police candidates and that he would be getting recommendations to the Council. There being no other reports of Department Officers, it was moved by Alderman Haynes, seconded by Alderman

Riskovsky, to accept the reports of the Department Officers. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: City Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Hampsey, to approve motion to place the following certain personal property owned by the City of Madison as surplus: 2001 Ford Taurus, 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007 Crown Ford Victoria, 2004 Ford F-150, 2004 Transcraft Trailer, Red Trailer and 1971 Massey Ferguson Red Tractor with no minimum bid. Voice vote as follows: seven (7) ayes; no nays. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Hampsey, seconded by Alderman Bridick, to open and consider all bids for leases of real property (north Borrow property). One bid was received by Gateway Sand & Gravel. Voice vote as follows: seven (7) ayes; no nays. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Hampsey, seconded by Alderman Gardner, to refer motion to Committee to draw up contract with Gateway Sand & Gravel. Voice vote as follows: seven (7) ayes; no nays. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved that a Committee meeting as a whole be held at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at City Hall to draw up a lease for Gateway Sand & Gravel. Voice vote as follows: seven (7) ayes; no nays. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Hampsey, seconded by Alderman Vrabec, to approve a motion to concur with Building Inspector to condemn the following unsafe and dangerous properties: 1134 Reynolds, 1030 Greenwood, 1018 Grand, 823 Grand, 821 Madison, 1115 McCambridge, 2132 Collinsville and 16466"Street. Voice vote as follows: seven (7) ayes; no nays. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Foley, seconded by Alderman Bridick, to concur with the recommendation of Police Chief Burns on the hiring of Samuel Stone as part-time Telecommunicator for the City of Madison. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried.

There was no old business needing to be addressed and no Attorney presentation of Petitions, Resolutions and Ordinances and no report by Attorney John Papa.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Hampsey, to approve “Resolution #17-21 Authorizing the Sale/disposal of Certain Personal Property' owned by the City of Madison as listed: 2001 Ford Taurus, 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007 Crown Ford Victoria, 2004 Ford F-150, 2004 Transcraft Trailer, Red Trailer and 1971 Massey Ferguson Red Tractor. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Hampsey, to approve "Resolution #17-22 providing for the Demolition or Repair of a Dangerous and Unsafe Building Commonly Known as 823 Grand Avenue.” Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Hampsey, to approve “Resolution #17-23 providing for the Demolition or Repair of a Dangerous and Unsafe Building Commonly Known as 1030 Greenwood Avenue.” Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Hampsey, to approve “Resolution #17-24 providing for the Demolition or Repair of a Dangerous and Unsafe Building Commonly Known as 1018 Grand Avenue.” Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Hampsey, to approve "Resolution #17-25 providing for the Demolition or Repair of a Dangerous and Unsafe Building Commonly Known as 2132 Collinsville Avenue.” Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Hampsey, to approve “Resolution #17-26 providing for the Demolition or Repair of a Dangerous and Unsafe Building Commonly Known as 821 Madison Avenue.' Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Hampsey, to approve “Resolution #17-27 providing for the Demolition or Repair of a Dangerous and Unsafe Building Commonly Known as 1 115 McCambridge Avenue.” Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Hampsey, to approve “Resolution #17-28 providing for the Demolition or Repair of a Dangerous and Unsafe Building Commonly Known as 16466" Street.” Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Hampsey, to approve “Resolution #17-29 providing for the Demolition or Repair of a Dangerous and Unsafe Building Commonly Known as 1134 Reynolds Street.” Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried.

Mayor Hamm reported that several demos are coming as reported above. Mayor recommended the Council not attend the 2017 IML Conference.

Madison County passed a resolution returning the old fire station/City Hall to the City of Madison.

Mayor updated the Council on the status of the ice house which is to be delivered on June 10" and operational by June 17".

There being no other business, it was moved by Alderman Haynes, seconded by Alderman Riskovsky to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m. The next Council Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Madison City Hall.

http://www.cityofmadisonil.com/Minutes/06-13-17.pdf