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Troy City Council met April 16.

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 7:33 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, 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.

C. Reading and Approval of Minutes:

1. April 02, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes-

Motion: To Approve the April 02, 2018 City Council Minutes as Presented. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Thompson. Vote: Motion passed (summary: Aye = 7, Nay = 0, Abstain = 1). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson and Turner. Abstain: Zarzecki.

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

City Clerk Myers announced everyone should have received their email to submit their statement of economic interest from Madison County.

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

1. Ed Foppy, president of the Fairoaks Homeowners Association, spoke about the creek in Fairoaks that is overflowing and eroding properties and the health risks of the standing water. He also voiced his concern on the city budgeting for school resource officers.

2. Regina Hendrickson, voiced her opinion of the city budgeting for school resource officers. She would like to know why no-one representing the school board was not present.

3. Dwayne Hendrickson, trustee of the Fairoaks Homeowners Association, asked about 203 Crossington. He said the property values are going to go down if the house doesn’t sell.

4. Kevin Long, spoke about a fundraiser for his great-nephew and asked about a special use permit for alcohol for a bags tournament.

F. Mayor’s Comments:

1. Acceptance of Resignation from Planning Commissioner John Heater, IV--

Motion: To Accept the Resignation from Planning Commissioner John Heater, IV. 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.

2. Fifth Annual Troy Mayoral Prayer Breakfast-7 am, Thursday, May 03, 2018, at Troy United Methodist Church-Guest Speakers: Chris & Julie Tracy, Equipping the Called-

Mayor Adomite reminded the council and community of the Fifth Annual Prayer Breakfast on May 03, 2018 at 7:00 a.m.

3. Special City Council Meeting- 7pm, Monday, April 30, 2018-

Mayor Adomite announced that a special city council meeting will be scheduled for April 30, 2018.

He stated the city does have an approved project report for Spring Valley and Route 40. Alderman Turner asked about preliminary construction and a refund from CMAQ.

G. City Administrator & Attorney Comments:

1. City Administrator’s Comments-

City Administrator Soland had nothing to report.

2. City Attorney Comments-

City Attorney Keck spoke the governor signing bill concerning telecommunication and right-ofways.

H. Consent Agenda, including Administrative Reports and other items to be voted collectively with one roll call vote:

1. Treasurer’s Report for March 2018

2. Building Administrator’s Report for March 2018

3. Business Registrations for March 2018

4. Police Report for March 2018

5. Water and Sewer Report for March 2018

6. Approval of the Consent Agenda as Presented

Motion: To Approve the Consent Agenda as Presented. Moved by Thompson; Seconded by Italiano. 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-April 12, 2018-

Building and Zoning Administrator Frey stated the planning commission reviewed the growth management plan.

2. Approval of Lowest Bid for Spin City Public Parking Lot with Keller Construction Inc., for $272,972.09-

Motion: To Approve the Lowest Bid for Spin City Public Parking Lot with Keller Construction Inc., for $272,972.09. Moved by Partney; Seconded by Levo. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

3. Approval of Lowest Bid for ADA Sidewalk Ramp Improvements for Dale Drive & Webster Street with Stutz Excavating Inc., for $32,040.70.-

Motion: To Approve the Lowest Bid for ADA Sidewalk Ramp Improvements for Dale Drive & Webster Street with Stutz Excavating Inc., for $32,040.70. Moved by Partney; Seconded by Turner. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

4. Announce Planning Commission Public Hearing-Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 7:30pm. For Amending Section 154.031 Accessory Uses Code of Ordinances-

Building and Zoning Administrator Frey stated a public hearing has been scheduled and the reason for the hearing.

5. Announce Planning Commission Public Hearing-Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 7pm. for EJ Equipment Variance on Sign Ordinance-

Alderman Partney announced the meeting. Building and Zoning Administrator Frey stated they are asking to put the decal on the north and south side of the building.

6. Building and Zoning Administrator Report-

Building and Zoning Administrator Frey had nothing else to report.

Alderman Henderson asked for a recess at 8:08 p.m. The council came back into session at 8:11 p.m.

J. Finance and Economic Development Committee Report:

1. Bills to be Approved and Paid for the Month of March/April 2018-

Motion: To Approve the Aged Obligation Report and Pay the Bills for the March/April 2018 Totaling $1,044,438.03 as Presented. 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. Results of Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting-April 16, 2018-

Alderman Jackson reviewed the committee meeting. The committee did not recommend the budget.

3. Approval Annual City Budget for FY 2018-2019-

Motion: To Approve the Annual City Budget for FY 2018-2019. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Turner. Vote: Motion passed (summary: Aye = 5, Nay = 4, Abstain = 0). Aye: Adomite, Jackson, Partney, Turner and Zarzecki. Nay: Henderson, Italiano, Levo and Thompson.

4. City Treasurer Report-

City Treasurer Roady had nothing to report.

K. Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Committee Report:

1. Chief of Police’s Report-

Chief of Police Parsons updated the council on the Trooper Kyle Deatherage 5K run. Alderman Italiano asked about proposed school resource officers.

L. Public Works Committee Report:

1. City Engineer Report-

City Engineer Cissell had nothing else to report.

2. Public Works Department Schedule and Report-

3. Time for Director of Public Works-

Director of Public Works Hancock answered questions about the filters.

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 2018-07-Collective Bargaining Agreement with Troy Dispatchers & the Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee-

The council will vote on this after the closed session.

2. Resolution-2018-05-Memorial for Mayor Velda Armes-

Mayor Adomite read in the resolution. Motion: To Approve Resolution- 2018-05-Memorial for Mayor Velda Armes. 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.

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 into Closed Session at 8:36pm. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Thompson.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

The council came back into open session at 9:39 p.m.

3. Ordinance 2018-07-Collective Bargaining Agreement with Troy Dispatchers & the Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee-

Motion: To Approve Ordinance 2018-07-Collective Bargaining Agreement with Troy Dispatchers & the Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Thompson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

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

Motion: To Adjourn the Meeting at 9:41p.m. 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.

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