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City of Madison City Council met July 6.

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, Hampsey, Crochrell, Riskovsky, Haynes and Gardner. Absent: Vrabec

All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

It was moved by Alderperson Vrabec, seconded by Alderperson Hampsey that Sue Beatte sit in and take minutes on behalf of Patricia Howard who was out. Voice vote as follows: eight (8); no nays. Absent: none Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderperson Vrabec, seconded by Alderperson Hampsey to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting with corrections held on June 22, 2020. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: none Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderperson Hampsey, seconded by Alderperson Haynes to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing for Appropriations on June 29, 2020. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: none. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderperson 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 June 23, 2020 through July 6, 2020 in the amount of $175168.50 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.

It was moved by Alderperson Hampsey, seconded by Alderperson Gardner to approve Appointments by Mayor for 2020. Voice vote as follows: seven (7) ayes; one (1) Crochrell nay. Absent: none. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderperson Hampsey, seconded by Alderperson Gardner to approve Appointments by Mayor for 2020. Voice vote as follows: seven (7) ayes; one (1) Crochrell nay. Absent: none Motion carried

It was moved by Alderperson Hampsey, seconded by Alderperson Gardner to approve Appointments for the Fire Department by Mayor for 2020. Voice vote as follows: seven (7) ayes; one (1) Crochrell nay. Absent: none Motion carried

It was moved by Alderperson Hampsey, seconded by Alderperson Gardner to approve Aldermanic Committees by Mayor for 2020. Voice vote as follows: seven (7) ayes; one (1) Crochrell nay. Absent: none. Motion carried

Alderperson Crochrell asked about the conflict of interest with Alderperson Jeff Bridick serving as both Alderperson and Fire Chief. The Mayor assured him that with the size of our community it is okay per State Statue that he serves in both titles. Alderperson Crochrell asked about any black firefighters or officers on the fire department. Alderperson Bridick answered the question stating that there are three black firefighters on the department. Alderperson Crochrell was given applications to try to get some more people to apply for the fire department.

City Council Minutes July 6, 2020 Page 2

Dee Miller wanted to thank the Mayor and City Council for the showing of the groundbreaking that was held July 6", 2020 on the new home located at 1707 4th Street. He also mentioned that three banks interested in helping our residents to get financing for an affordable home.

No further members of the public spoke but seeing talk on social media that Mr. Baker with the Madison Eagles was planning on speaking to the Mayor and wanted to address the council. The mayor first started with the request that Mr. Baker made back in 2006 when he was given $11,000.00 for his football team.

That was the followed up by several pictures of uniforms and equipment being left out on numerous occasions and being ruined. Second the Mayor wanted the Council to know that the City offered to let the Madison Eagles practice under the light on 3rd Street at the ball field. It was however required by the insurance carrier of the City that the Madison Eagles provide a certificate of insurance. Mr. Baker was never able to produce a certificate of insurance, so they had to quit practicing. Alderperson Gardner also mentioned that the Madison Eagles were practicing with permission on the school field and one of the kids was electrocuted and the school board and district were sued.

Chief Gailius went over the month in review. The main one thing he wanted to bring to the council's attention was a carjacking that happen at the end of April at 308 Madison Avenue. The suspects have still not been caught and he included pictures. Nothing else to report.

Donald Turner spoke on behalf of the police commissioners and agreed to the recommendation of Chief Gailius for Scott Reynolds to be promoted to Sergeant.

It was moved by Alderperson Vrabec, seconded by Alderperson Haynes to accept reports of Department officers. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: none. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderperson Haynes, seconded by Alderperson Vrabec, to approve the motion to open bids for Sale of 907 West Washington. There was only one bid. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: none. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderperson Haynes, seconded by Alderperson Vrabec, to approve the motion to approve and award the bid for 907 West Washington. Roll Call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Hampsey, Crochrell, Riskovsky, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: none. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderperson Haynes, seconded by Alderperson Vrabec, to approve the motion to open bids for sale of 909 West Washington. There was only one bid. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: none. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderperson Haynes, seconded by Alderperson Vrabec, to approve the motion to approve and award the bid for 909 West Washington. Roll Call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Hampsey, Crochrell, Riskovsky, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: none. Motion carried.

It was brought up by Alderperson Jenkins to remember the Covid-19 testing is being held on July 9, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 304 Madison Avenue.

It was mentioned by Alderperson Gardner that he believed the 3 on 3 basketball tournament scheduled to start July 7, 2020 should be postponed because of the rise of cases of Covid-19. The Mayor passed out information to the Council that was received from the insurance company and the IDPH on how to stay safe. Such measures included, but not limited to: Hand sanitizer stations; wipes for the basketballs, and taking the temperatures of the kids before they start. It was decided that the tournament would go on as scheduled.

It was moved by Alderperson Hampsey, seconded by Alderperson Vrabec, to approve the motion to accept the Special Use request from Yolando Cole and set date for the Zoning Hearing for August 3, 2020 @ 5:30 p.m. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: none. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderperson Hampsey, seconded by Alderperson Crochrell, to approve the motion to approve the request from John C. Williams to place 1422 3rd, 1420 3rd, 1416 3rd and 1412 3rd St. up for surplus property. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: none. Motion carried.

Under old business the Mayor wanted to let the council know that he was signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Illinois EPA over #5 Caine Dr. This will move the process along in getting the No Further Remediation notice for IEPA. 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 Alderperson Hampsey, seconded by Alderperson Vrabec, to approve suspend Rule 38 of Ordinance #549. 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 Alderperson Hampsey, seconded by Alderperson Vrabec, to approve Ordinance 1853 “An Ordinance Appropriating Funds for all Corporate Purposes for the City of Madison for FY May 1, 2020 April 30, 2021." 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 Alderperson Hampsey, seconded by Alderperson Vrabec, to approve Resolution 20-22 "A Resolution Authorizing the sales/disposal of Certain Real Property" 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 reported a "Plan B” on the new homes being built. When the original plan happened with Bishop Darius Ashlock the City deeded over 20 lots for the project up to this date nothing has been done with those lots in a direction for building new homes. The Mayor has put together a new list of 20 lots if we do not receive the original 20 back soon enough to get started. It was moved by Alderperson Hampsey, seconded by Alderperson Crochrell to approve this “Plan B list". Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Vrabec, Hampsey, Crochrell, Riskovsky, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: none. Motion carried.

Mayor gave an update on #1 Caine Dr. letting council know that there is an appraisal being done on #1 Caine Dr. He would also like to discuss letting the Madison school district use #1 Caine Drive to park their buses there.

Mayor gave an update on the CD Peters property and that an appraisal was also being done there.

Executive Session began at 6:35 p.m. and ended at 6:40 p.m.

It was moved by Alderman Crochrell, seconded by Alderman Riskovsky, to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: none. Motion carried. The next Council meeting will be held Monday, July 20, 2020.

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