City of Lebanon City Council met Jan. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The council met in regular session in the council chambers with Mayor Wilken presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Aldermen Fero, Gale, Jenkins, Mack, Witty, Wright and Zurliene – present.
Aldermen Diliberto - absent
Mayor Wilken led the council and assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Aldermen Fero/Gale MOTIONED to approve the minutes of the December 23, 2019 as presented with corrections.
Roll Call: Aldermen Fero, Gale, Jenkins, Mack, Witty, Wright and Zurliene – 7 yeas.
MOTION carried. 7-0
Aldermen Fero/Gale MOTIONED to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of December 30, 2019 at
6:00P.m. presented with corrections.
Roll Call: Aldermen Fero, Gale, Jenkins, Mack, Witty, Wright and Zurliene – 7 yeas.
MOTION carried. 7-0
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Streets/Alleys – MEET February 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
1. Committee recommends the approval to allow the request of the Ma Cli Bo Circus Unit to solicit for donations at the intersection of HWY 4 and 50 in all directions with flashing stop light. They request Friday April 10th from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday April 11th from 7 a.m. to4 p.m. Rain dates would be the following weekend of April 17th and 18th at the same times.
Roll Call: Aldermen Fero, Gale, Jenkins, Mack, Witty, Wright and Zurliene – 7 yeas.
MOTION carried. 7-0
Finance – MEET January 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Ordinance – MEET February 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
1. Committee recommendation to approve the adoption of a consent agenda meeting format for future council meetings
Roll Call: Aldermen Fero, Gale, Jenkins, Witty, Wright and Zurliene – 7 yeas.
Alderman Mack – 1 no MOTION carried. 6 - 1
Water/Sewer – MEET January 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Cemetery – MEET February 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Health/Safety – MEET January 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Public Property – MEET February 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
1. The property chairman Witty opened and read the bids for the sale of the 2007 Crown Vic retired Police car. The bid amounts were 101.50 (Alex Glenn) and 469.00 (Michael Stewart) This was placed on hold while the Chief called for year conformation. After conformation that Michael Stewart still wanted the car it was MOTIONED by Aldermen Witty/Jenkins to approve his bid.
Roll Call: Aldermen Fero, Gale, Jenkins, Mack, Witty, Wright and Zurliene – 7 yeas.
MOTION carried. 7-0
2. Chief requested approval to purchase a 2019 Ford Escape from a list of his research. Aldermen Fero/Witty MOTIONED to approve the purchase one of the Ford Escapes listed as # 7 or # 8
With a max of $20,000.00 not including the title and tax.
Roll Call: Aldermen Fero, Gale, Jenkins, Mack, Witty, Wright and Zurliene – 7 yeas.
MOTION carried. 7-0
Personnel – MEET January 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Clerk –
Treasurer
1. The treasure gave a brief financial report.
2. The Treasurer will get the numbers together for the negotiations that John Long will have with Azavar.
Dept. Heads
Chief –
Streets/Alleys –
Water/Sewer –
Building/Code Official –
Accountant –
Mayor –
1. The Mayor brought up that he and his staff have completed some research in comparing last year income figures to this year in the General Fund. Last year at the end of December 2018 in the General Fund there was a total of $285,648 and this December 2019 there was $377,345 for an increase of $91,697.
2. The Mayor also related how we are working with the Leadership Council in arranging some projects that will benefit our community. This includes but doesn’t limit to the following ideas:
- The demolition of derelict homes in our community
- Working towards developing a Trades School for our community
- The working with veteran organizations to provide affordable housing.
Audience –
Unfinished Business –
1. Aldermen Mack/Witty MOTIONED to approve an ordinance DECLARING THE FOUR CORNER
LOTS SURROUNDING THE PUBLIC SQUARE TO BE A PUBLIC PARK AND ESTABLISHING “PUBLIC SQUARE PARK”
Roll Call: Aldermen Fero, Gale, Jenkins, Mack, Witty, Wright and Zurliene – 7 yeas.
MOTION carried. 7-0
2. Cheri Wright brought up the fact that the streetcar is now a gift of a city and there was no vote. The mayor brought up that the idea of the streetcar started about 3 years ago in the Chamber of Commerce. It was stated that the discussion of the streetcar has taken place many times over the years. The mayor told Ms. Wright that she may make a motion to give the streetcar back.
The lawyer said if it was not actually voted on that can be done retroactively. A motion and second was made but after more discussion that motion was withdrawn. This topic was sent back to the finance committee.
3. Cheri Wright wanted to thank the street crew for the “No Parking” sign on the ambulance bay.
New Business –
1. Ms. Wright asked if there was a replacement for the Plan Commission. The mayor answered no.
2. Paul Grob asked about the demolition of the Edward Jones building. Mayor said it should come down by the end of the month.
Adjournment – with no further business to be conducted, Aldermen Fero/Gale moved to adjourn
the meeting. Hand vote to approve – 7 yeas, 1 absent. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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