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Troy City Council met March 19.

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Troy City Council met March 19.

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.

B. Roll Call in Alphabetical Order: Present: Aldermen Nathan Henderson, Sam Italiano, Dan Jackson, Bonnie Levo, Douglas Partney, 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, Assistant Chief of Police Brend Shownes, City Engineer Tom Cissell, City Attorney Fred Keck and City Clerk Jamie Myers.

C. Reading and Approval of Minutes:

1. March 05, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes-

Motion: To Approve the March 05, 2018 City Council Minutes as Presented. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Turner. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

D. Communications, to be provided by the City Clerk:

City Clerk Myers stated the primary election is tomorrow, March 20, 2018 starting at 6:00 a.m.

E. Citizen Participation, limited to three (3) minutes per Person:

Jim DeCarli, a resident of Troy, wants the city council to consider an ordinance pertaining to the upkeep of ponds. He also addressed an issue on Jennifer Court. F. Mayor’s Comments:

1. Citywide Boil Order-starts 1pm, Tuesday, March 20, 2018-

Mayor Adomite reviewed the boil order on March 20, 2018. Director of Public Works Hancock explained the process. City Administrator Soland

2. Opening of Sealed Bids for 203 Crossington Lane- April 2, 2018 City Council Meeting-

Mayor Adomite stated that on April 2, 2018 there will be an opening of sealed bids for 203 Crossinton Lane. City Administrator Soland reviewed the process.

G. City Administrator & Attorney Comments:

1. City Administrator’s Comments-

City Administrator Soland stated there are a number of items out for bids.

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 January 2018

2. Building Administrator’s Report for January 2018

3. Business Registrations for January 2018

4. Police Report for January 2018

5. Water and Sewer Report for January 2018

6. Approval of the Consent Agenda as Presented

Motion: To Approve the Consent Agenda as Presented. Moved by Turner; Seconded by Thompson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

I. Administrative and Community Services Committee Report:

1. Results of Planning Commission Meeting-March 08, 2018-

Building and Zoning Administrator Frey stated the planning commission is continuing working on the map and growth management plan.

2. Results of Administrative Services Committee Meeting-March 19, 2018-

Alderman Partney reviewed the committee meeting.

3. Approval of Hiring of Water Clerk at Hourly Rate of $15.89 per Hour-

Motion: To Approve the Hiring of Tracey Hampton as Water Clerk at Hourly Rate of $15.89 per Hour starting March 21, 2018. Moved by Partney; Seconded by Jackson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Alderman Partney stated the committee is working on fee structures.

4. Building and Zoning Administrator Report-

Building and Zoning Administrator Frey plans on having the new zoning map ready for the next council meeting. 

J. Finance and Economic Development Committee Report:

1. Bills to be Approved and Paid for the Month of January 2018/February 2018-

Motion: To Approve the Aged Obligation Report and Pay the Bills for the February/March 2018 Totaling $1,633,055.58 as Presented. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Turner. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

2. Results of Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting-March 10, 2018-

Alderman Jackson reviewed the committee meeting.

3. Approval of Tourism Budget for FY 2018-2019-

Motion: To Approve the Tourism Budget for FY 2018-2019 as Presented.. Motion: To Approve the Tourism Budget for FY 2018-2019 as Presented. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Henderson. Vote: Motion passed (summary: Aye = 6, Nay = 2, Abstain = 0). Aye: Henderson, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Turner and Zarzecki. Nay: Italiano and Thompson.

4. Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting-7pm, March 29, 2018-

Alderman Jackson announced the meeting on March 29, 2018. The city administrator will be reviewing the proposed budget.

5. City Treasurer Report-

City Treasurer Roady had nothing to report.

K. Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Committee Report:

1. Results of Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Committee Meeting-March 12, 2018-

Alderman Italiano announced another meeting will be scheduled to discuss more items.

2. Chief of Police’s Report-

Assistant Chief of Police Shownes stated Sgt. Meier met with teaching staff with the schools. He announced a Dancing with Stars event fundraiser for March 23, 2018. Officer Raymond will be participating in the fundraiser. He reviewed the Polar Plunge was successful. 

L. Public Works Committee Report:

1. City Engineer Report-

City Engineer Cissell stated there are several bids out. He stated the Rose Subdivision is looking to have a public hearing with the planning commission.

2. Public Works Department Schedule and Report-

3. Time for Director of Public Works-

Director of Public Works Hancock reviewed work around the city. There will be a pre- construction meeting on Springvalley and Route 40 with Gelly on March 26, 2018. The generator at water plant has been had been removed.

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 2018-04-Declaration and Authorization of Sale of Surplus Property (Requires 3/4 Majority of Corporate Authority)- 

Motion: To Approve Ordinance 2018-04-Declaration and Authorization of Sale of Surplus Property. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Henderson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

2. Resolution-2018-03-Agreement for Emergency Water with Village of Maryville-

Motion: To Approve Resolution- 2018-03-Agreement for Emergency Water with Village of Maryville. Moved by Turner; Seconded by Italiano. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

O. Closed Session (as needed): None.

P. Adjournment, no Later than 10:00 p.m.

Motion: To Adjourn the Meeting at 8:10p.m. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Italiano. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

http://www.troyil.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03192018-220

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