Troy City Council met Sept. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
1. Regular City Council Meeting-7:30 p.m.
A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance:
The meeting was held in the Council Chambers in the City Municipal Building, 116 East Market Street, Troy, Illinois, 62294 and was called to order by Mayor Allen Adomite at 7:30 p.m.; immediately following was the Pledge of Allegiance. There was a moment of silence for Thom Layden.
B. Roll Call in Alphabetical Order: Present: Aldermen Nathan Henderson, Sam Italiano, Dan Jackson, Bonnie Levo, Matt Thompson, Troy Turner and Jeff Zarzecki. Other Officials Present: Mayor Allen Adomite, City Treasurer David Roady, City Administrator Jeff Soland, Building and Zoning Administrator Keith Frey, Chief of Police Brad Parsons, City Engineer Tom Cissell, City Attorney Fred Keck and City Clerk Jamie Myers. Absent: Alderman Douglas Partney.
C. Reading and Approval of Minutes:
1. September 05, 2017 City Council Public Hearing Minutes-
Motion: To Approve the September 05, 2017 City Council Public Hearing Minutes as Presented. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Turner. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Partney.
2. September 05, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes-
Motion: To Approve the September 05, 2017 City Council Minutes as Presented. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Turner. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Partney.
D. Communications, to be provided by the City Clerk:
Clerk Myers had nothing to report.
E. Citizen Participation, limited to three (3) minutes per Person: None.
F. Mayor’s Comments:
1. Paul Simon Sign Dedication-10:30 am, Saturday, September 23, 2017-
Mayor Adomite announced the dedication for the Paul Simon Sign on September 23, 2017.
2. Chamber Recycling & Citywide Cleanup Day-Saturday, September 23, 2017--
Mayor Adomite announced the recycling and citywide cleanup day event.
G. City Administrator & Attorney Comments:
1. City Administrator’s Comments-
City Administrator Soland updated the council that an internal job posting has gone up for a new street/water employee. After two (2) weeks, the job will be posted externally.
2. City Attorney Comments-
City Attorney Keck had nothing to report.
H. Consent Agenda, including Administrative Reports and other items to be voted collectively with one roll call vote:
1. Treasurer’s Report for August 2017 2. Building Administrator’s Report for August 2017
3. Business Registrations for August 2017
4. Police Report for August 2017
5. Water and Sewer Report for August 2017
6. Approval of the Consent Agenda as Presented
Motion: To Approve the Consent Agenda as Presented. Moved by Turner; Seconded by Jackson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Thompson, Turner, Zarzecki. Absent: Partney.
I. Administrative and Community Services Committee Report:
1. Results of Planning Commission Meeting-September 14, 2017-
Building and Zoning Administrator Frey stated a presenter came in and proposed a subdivision plan. They are looking at approximately 11 lots.
2. Building and Zoning Administrator Report-
Building and Zoning Administrator Frey stated EJ Equipment has put in their parking lot. Alderman Jackson asked about grass clippings in the street.
J. Finance and Economic Development Committee Report:
1. Bills to be Approved and Paid for the Month of August/September 2017-
Motion: To Approve the Aged Obligation Report and Pay the Bills for the Month of August/September 2017 Totaling $746,588.70 as Presented. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Henderson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Partney.
2. City Treasurer Report-
City Treasurer Roady had nothing to report.
3. Alderman Jackson stated the Finance & Economic Development Committee is scheduling a meeting to discuss economic incentive guidelines.
K. Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Committee Report:
1. Chief of Police’s Report-
Chief of Police Parsons stated the police board has begun background on the potential new police officer. He updated the council on the Special Olympics Truck Convoy. The event raised over $22,500.
L. Public Works Committee Report:
1. Results of Public Works Committee Meeting-September 13, 2017-
Alderman Zarzecki reviewed the meeting overviewing the minutes as presented. The committee reviewed Bass Drive improvements, Hampton Glen lift station solution, the Paver program and bids.
2. Approval of Lowest Bid for Water Treatment Plant Improvements with L. Keeley Construction Company for $5,801,865.00-
Motion: To Approve Lowest Bid for Water Treatment Plant Improvements with L. Keeley Construction Company for $5,801,865.00. Moved by Zarzecki; Seconded by Italiano. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Thompson, Turner, Zarzecki. Absent: Partney.
3. Approval of Lowest Bid for Water Storage Tank & High Service Pumping Station with Korte & Luitjohan Contractors Inc., for $2,456,579.00-
Motion: To Approve the Lowest Bid for Water Storage Tank & High Service Pumping Station with Korte & Luitjohan Contractors Inc., for $2,456,579.00. Moved by Zarzecki; Seconded by Thompson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Partney.
4. Green Team Meeting-7p.m., Monday, September 25, 2017-
Alderman Zarzecki announced the next Green Team meeting on September 25, 2017.
5. City Engineer Report-
City Engineer Cissell stated the city has a verbal agreement with the owners at Homestead.
6. Public Works Department Schedule and Report-
7. Time for Director of Public Works-
Director of Public Works Hancock was absent.
M. Reports of Special Committees (as needed): None.
N. Ordinances & Resolutions, called by City Clerk, with Citizen Participation limited to three (3) minutes per Person;
1. Ordinance 2017-22- Establishment of Troy Business District III, Approval of Business District Plan, Authorization of the Imposition and Collection of Sales Tax With Such Business District, and Approval of Certain Actions in Connection with the Establishment of Such Business District -
Motion: To Approve Ordinance 2017-22- Establishment of Troy Business District III, Approval of Business District Plan, Authorization of the Imposition and Collection of Sales Tax With Such Business District, and Approval of Certain Actions in Connection with the Establishment of Such Business District. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Henderson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Partney.
O. Closed Session (as needed): None.
P. Adjournment, no Later than 10:00 p.m.
Motion: To Adjourn the Meeting at 8:03p.m. Moved by Turner; Seconded by Levo. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Partney.
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