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City of Madison City Council met April 28.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor John Hamm at 6:00 p.m. followed by a request for roll call. Present were Alderpersons Jenkins, Bridick, Vrabec, Hampsey, Crochrell, Riskovsky, Haynes and Gardner. Absent: None.

All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

It was moved by Alderman Bridick, seconded by Alderman Haynes, to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held on March 31, 2020. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Bridick, seconded by Alderman Haynes, to approve the minutes of the Community Block Grant meeting held on March 31, 2020. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderperson Haynes, to approve the presentation of the Comptroller's Report as submitted and that bills be allowed as drawn on the treasury and presented to the Council, unless there are any questions of the Summary of Expenses for the period of March 31, 2020 through April 28, 2020 in the amount of $407,016.74. Alderman Gardner inquired about the Library Replacement Tax. The Comptroller's Report was accepted as presented to be placed on file. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Vrabec, Hampsey, Crochrell, Riskovsky, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

There were no appointments by Mayor Hamm.

No members of the public wanting to address the Council.

No reports by Department Officers.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Haynes to open bids for one (1) custom fire apparatus with a 2000gpm fire pump and 3,000-gallon water/foam tank. Three bids were received. Vo vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Bridick, to award the winning bid to Precision for a total $825,629.00. Precision is a local company and delivery time will be less. The additional truck is not a replacement. It is needed due to the water and foam capacity. Money from Gateway and River's Edge TIF will be used to pay for the truck. The City will need to upgrade all air bottles in the Fire Department from 3000 psi to 4,500 minimum for $73,933.00. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Vrabec, Hampsey, Crochrell, Riskovsky, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Hampsey, seconded by Alderman Bridick, to approve the Access Agreement between Waste Management of Illinois Inc. and the City of Madison. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Vrabec, Hampsey, Crochrell, Riskovsky, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

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There was no old business or Attorney presentation of petitions, resolutions and ordinances, and no Attorney report.

It was moved by Alderman Hampsey, seconded by Alderman Haynes, to approve dates for the new Council meetings beginning April 28, 2020 through May 25, 2021. The new dates are due to the Coronavirus. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Hampsey, to suspend Rule 38 of Ordinance #549. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Hampsey, seconded by Alderman Bridick, to approve Ordinance #1848, "An Ordinance extending the declaration of a Local State of Emergency due to Covid-19 exposure and health risks." Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Vrabec, Hampsey, Crochrell, Riskovsky, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Hampsey, to suspend Rule 38 of Ordinance #549. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Hampsey, seconded by Alderman Bridick, to approve Ordinance #1849, "An Ordinance Regarding Salaries & Wages.” Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Vrabec, Hampsey, Crochrell, Riskovsky, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Hampsey, seconded by Alderman Vrabec, to suspend Rule 38 of Ordinance #549. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Hampsey, seconded by Alderman Vrabec, to approve Ordinance #1850, “An Ordinance Pertaining to Amusement Taxes on Video Gaming Terminals." Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Vrabec, Hampsey, Crochrell, Riskovsky, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

There was no miscellaneous business.

Mayor Hamm provided an update on the sale of Farm Fresh building and lot (308 Madison Avenue) to the current occupants of Madison Market. Alderperson Jenkins expressed concern over what the new owners would not cover the upkeep and possible trouble the could bring. A list of expenses for 308 Madison Avenue/304 Madison Avenue was provided to the Council. Mayor Hamm stated that an appraisal of the property would be done next week. A list of unpaid bills from the doctor's office was given to the members of the Council totaling $7,897.13, that included IL American Water, Metro East Sanitation and Ameren. It was moved by Alderman Bridick, seconded by Alderman Hampsey, that the unpaid bills be turned over to the Attorney for collection. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Vrabec, Hampsey, Crochrell, Riskovsky, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Mayor provided an update on the sale of Diamond Plating (#5 Caine Drive) to IL American Water. He stated that there were unpaid taxes due that were left by Diamond Plating. It was moved by Alderman Bridick, seconded by Alderman Riskovsky to allow the Attorney to move forward to reduce the taxes. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Bridick, seconded by Alderman Vrabec, that the Council go into Executive Session to discuss personnel negotiations.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Riskovsky, to return to regular meeting. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays.

It was moved by Alderman Bridick, seconded by Alderman Haynes, to have Health Inspector sign an agreement for insurance coverage through the end of May and with the position being eliminated. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays.

it was moved by Alderman Crochrell, seconded by Alderman Riskovsky, to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

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