City of Jerseyville City Council met Nov. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Jerseyville City Council held their regular meeting at the Jerseyville City Hall at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The public was invited to attend by calling the teleconference phone number.
ROLL CALL: Present were Commissioners Kevin Stork, Nick Bexheti, and Mayor William Russell. City Attorney William Strang was present by teleconference. Commissioners Steve Pohlman and Zach Crawford were absent.
Mayor Russell led the opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Bexheti, to approve the minutes from the meeting held Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Bexheti, to approve the bills as presented for November 16, 2021, in the amount of $203,584.40. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
A presentation of the FY 21 Audit was made by Danny Phipps of Scheffel Boyle summarizing the overall report of all funds. He specifically noted the summary of financial statements audited and accounting estimates as per modified cash basis. He also pointed out the independent auditor’s report which identifies management and auditor’s responsibilities. He referred to a smaller report showing a three year comparison specifically noting an increase in invested cash which is due to the sale of water and sewer and the proceeds being invested in a separate account within the general fund with $20 million being committed funds. In City Tax and General revenues were up due to grants, sales, and income tax. In the special revenue funds, there was an increase primarily within motor fuel tax due to the Rebuild Illinois money received. He also noted the changes within the water and sewer fund as related to the sale. He also provided an overview of the Police and Fire Pension funds with revenue increase due to market performance.
A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Bexheti, to approve the FY21 audit as presented. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
A motion was made by Comm. Bexheti, seconded by Comm. Stork, to approve the estimation of the 2022 Tax Levy. Comm. Stork mentioned the estimate will be posted for 20 days, overall total still under the 5%, and noting an increase in the amount levied for police pension. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Bexheti, to approve the award for bid for roof restoration at Dolan Park Bathhouse Item #6 with asphalt shingles as offered by Lakeside Roofing of Collinsville in the amount of $22,691.00 and also items #1-#5 at Dolan Park as listed to be completed possibly in the spring. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
A motion was made by Comm. Bexheti, seconded by Comm. Stork, to approve a professional/surveying/engineering services agreement with Heneghan and Associates P.C. for final design, permitting, bidding services, related to Sandy Creek drainage improvements-phase 1. Director of Public Works Manns mentioned Phase 1 will include the improvement of two detention basins and upgrades to storm sewer pipes and inlets. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
No new business.
No public comment.
A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Bexheti, to go into closed session to discuss personnel and purchase of property. Roll call voted showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
Being no further business to be discussed and no action being taken from closed session a motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Bexheti, to adjourn. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
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