Troy City Council met April 2.
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. Mayor Adomite had a moment of silence for former Mayor Velda Armes.
B. Roll Call in Alphabetical Order: Present: Aldermen Nathan Henderson, Sam Italiano, Dan Jackson, Bonnie Levo, Doug Partney, Matthew Thompson and Troy Turner. Other Officials Present: Mayor Allen Adomite, City Treasurer David Roady, City Administrator Jeff Soland, Director of Public Works Rob Hancock, 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 Jeff Zarzecki.
C. Reading and Approval of Minutes:
1. March 19, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes-
Motion: To Approve the March 19, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes as Presented. Moved by Turner; Seconded by Italiano. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson and Turner. Absent: Zarzecki.
D. Communications, to be provided by the City Clerk:
City Clerk Myers had nothing to report.
E. Citizen Participation, limited to three (3) minutes per Person:
1. Regina Hendrickson, representing the Fair Oaks Subdivsion Homeowners Association, asked about the progress of the drainage project. City Engineer Cissell gave a update the progress.
2. Kevin Long, a builder with Knock Out Homes, stated he has been having problems on Jennifer Court. He has been having an issue with being pulled off the job due to silt fencing. He provided pictures of other construction sites. Mr. Long also spoke about a water and drainage issue at a bus stop on Franklin Avenue. Mr. Long also had a question on having a benefit for his great nephew.
F. Mayor’s Comments:
1. Opening of Bids for the Sale of Real Property at 203 Crossington Lane-
Mayor Adomite gave the floor to City Administrator Soland. He stated the city has not received any bids for the sale of real property at 203 Crossington Lane.
2. Acceptance/Rejection of Bids for Sale of Real Property at 203 Crossington Lane-
No bids were received to accept or reject.
3. Chamber of Commerce Community Expo-5-8pm, Thursday, April 12, 2018-Triad High School-
Mayor Adomite announced the community expo and touch-a-truck event.
G. City Administrator & Attorney Comments:
1. City Administrator’s Comments-
City Administrator Soland stated the budget has been passed out. Please bring any questions or concerns.
2. City Attorney Comments-
City Attorney Keck stated he has items in closed session.
H. Consent Agenda, including Administrative Reports and other items to be voted collectively with one roll call vote: None.
I. Administrative and Community Services Committee Report:
1. Planning Commission Meeting-Thursday, April 12, 2018-
Alderman Partney stated he will not be able to attend the planning commission. Building and Zoning Administrator Frey stated the planning commission will be working on the growth management plan and preliminary information on the Rose Subdivision. Alderman Partney stated the Administrative and Community Services committee needs to schedule a meeting to review the proposed fee schedule.
2. Building and Zoning Administrator Report-
Building and Zoning Administrator had nothing else to report.
J. Finance and Economic Development Committee Report:
1. Results of Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting-March 29, 2018-
Alderman Jackson stated the Finance & Economic Development Committee reviewed the proposed budget. The committee will meet prior to the next council meeting to make a recommendation.
2. City Treasurer Report-
City Treasurer Dave Roady spoke about former Mayor Velda Armes.
K. Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Committee Report:
1. Chief of Police’s Report-
Alderman Italiano spoke about the budget meeting. Chief of Police Parsons had nothing to report.
L. Public Works Committee Report:
1. City Engineer Report-
City Engineer Cissell stated the city has received bids today. He will be reviewing the Rose Subdivision preliminary plan.
2. Public Works Department Schedule and Report-
3. Time for Director of Public Works-
Director of Public Works Hancock stated several projects have been delayed due to rain. The filters for the water plant should be in soon.
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 2018-05-Annexation of 2400 Riggin Road
Motion: To Approve Ordinance 2018-05-Annexation of 2400 Riggin Road. Moved by Partney; Seconded by Italiano. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson and Turner. Absent: Zarzecki.
2. Ordinance 2018-06-Authorization of the Sale of Real Property at 203 Crossington Lane- There were no bids received at this time.
3. Resolution 2018-04-Approval of 2018 Official Zoning Map-
4. Motion: To Approve Resolution 2018-04-Approval of 2018 Official Zoning Map. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Henderson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson and Turner. Absent: Zarzecki.
O. Closed Session (as needed):
1. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)2- Collective Bargaining
2. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)-5-Purchase of Real Property
Motion: To Enter Closed Session at 8:09 p.m. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Italiano.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson and Turner. Absent: Zarzecki. The council came back into open session at 8:32 p.m.
P. Adjournment, no Later than 10:00 p.m.
Motion: To Adjourn the Meeting at 8:33 p.m. Moved by Turner; Seconded by Thompson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson and Turner. Absent: Zarzecki.
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