City Council
September 7, 2004
Mayor, Tony McGann, presiding.
The meeting was called to order with a pledge to the flag.
The clerk called the roll finding the following Aldermen present: Brown, Strong, Kasalko, Gilmour, Hermes, Melhorn, Cox and Plese.
Absent: None
Alderman Brown made a motion and Alderman Kasalko seconded to accept the minutes of the August 17 meeting as written and have them placed on file. Cox and Melhorn passed. All others yes. Motion passed.
Mayor’s Report:
The Mayor introduced the dancers
from Finale Studio that recently won the National Title in Las Vegas.
Mayor McGann urged
citizens to get the Small Pox vaccination and asked everyone to join in his
Lose a Ton with Tony.
Citizen’s Comments: Fred Eskridge, a Park District Commissioner, said
that while Charlie Friddle was on vacation cement was poured at a cost of
$3,580.00 plus shoes and bolts at an additional cost of $600.00. The Park District was in charge of this project
and Charlie Friddle had made arrangements to have the cement done for a cost of
$1,200.00. When Mancuso Concrete was
called to ask who gave them authority to pour the concrete they said it was
Margaret Tyler. Mr. Hill, the father of
the Eagle Scout who was the Project Leader on the pavilion, stated that he had
told Ms. Tyler there was no way the pavilion would be finished in ten days for
the garden dedication. He resented the
fact that Mancuso Concrete and others were told by Ms. Tyler that they were the
ones that wanted to rush the order. Alderman Melhorn said that Ms. Tyler has
been talked to and she knows that her rushing the project was a mistake. The Park Board will pay $1,200 and the City
will pick up the balance for the concrete work.
Treasurer’s Report: Nothing to report at this time.
Planning and Zoning Committee: Mayor McGann reported that at the last Planning and Zoning
meeting the proposed Deer Ridge Creek Estates was discussed. An increase in lot size and green space was
suggested.
A request was also made to create a new A2 zoning which would allow 5
acres lots. Alderman Plese stated that
the Council needs to proceed with caution on this issue.
George Mahoney, City Attorney, said that Rogina and Associates has
recommended a reduction in the letter of credit for Leo VanDuyne builder of Fox
Tail Commons.
Alderman Plese made a motion and Alderman Brown seconded that the
Letter of Credit for the Foxtail Commons Subdivision be Reduced from
$935,000.00 to the Amount of $581,515.00. Kasalko passed.
All others yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Plese made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded that
the Letter of Credit for the Waters Edge Subdivision, Phase 2 be Reduced from
$1,087,879.45 to the Amount of $348,887.45, Pending Letter of Approval from
Rogina and Associates. Kasalko passed. All others yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Plese made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded that Based
on the Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Committee, to Approve Phase
Two of the Kahler Ridge Subdivision, Pending a Letter of Approval from Rogina
and Associates. All yes.
Motion passed.
Next scheduled meeting is Thursday, October 7, at 7pm.
DRC: Nothing to report at this time.
Health/Safety/Building/Grounds Committee: Alderman Melhorn said that the Skate Park equipment would be in some time this week and is slated to be built the following week.
Water/Sewer/Streets/Alleys
Committee: Alderman Cox made a
motion and Alderman Brown seconded to Accept the Bid of $5,900.00 from Parrish Blacktop, to fill holes, grade
edges, clean road, prime edges and apply 3 coats of Tar and Chip to Turner
Lane. All yes. Motion passed.
The Council also
discussed moving ahead with improvements to School Street this year and getting
specific bids for the stripping of stop and railroad crossings.
The next Water/Sewer/Streets/Alleys Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, at 5:30 p.m.
Police and ESDA
Committee: Alderman Hermes made
a motion and Alderman Cox seconded to Waive the Competitive Bidding Process for the Purchase of the Police
Investigator’s Car at a Price not to Exceed $12,450.00. All
yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Hermes made
a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Purchase a 2004 Dodge Intrepid from South Oak Ford for $12,450.00 with
$1,651.88 for the Trade-In of the Ford Taurus, $3,941.12 from the Police Drug
Fund Account, and $7,000.00 from the City.
All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Brown made
a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Purchase a 2004 Sea-Doo GTX 4 Tec from Dockside Marine for a Price not
to Exceed $8,442.00. All yes. Motion passed.
Dennis Houseman,
Director of ESDA explained the other bids and why they chose Dockside
Marine. The Council also acknowledged
appreciation of all the work ESDA has done.
Finance/Administration/Land Acquisition Committee: Alderman Plese made a motion and Alderman Brown seconded to Approve the Systems in the Amount of $248,977.43 and the Manuals in the Amount of $34,216.58 All yes. Motion passed.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Ordinance and License Committee: Alderman Strong did the Second Reading of Ordinance #1643 School/Park Impact Fees.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Personnel and Insurance Committee: Alderman Kasalko stated that she is working with Nick Narducci on changes to the duties and job description of the Executive Secretary to Administrative Assistant.
JADA: Nothing to report at this time.
Attorney’s Report: Nothing to report at this time.
Alderman Brown made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Adjourn the Meeting at 8:05 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.
James C. Johnston
City Clerk