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Recap of Council meeting on 05-07-25
Approved minutes from the council meeting on 04-16-25 Ayes – Kaminski, Small, Hollenbeck. Nayes Scheib, Buckingham Absent.
Commissioner Kaminski - Approved the Accounts Payable $293,208.92 - Largest expenditures – Bison Aerial Equipment for MPD, $29,458.00, Northeast Multi-Regional Training Inc. $6,000.00, Blue Cross & Blue Shield Health Insurance $26,489.73, Illinois Power $19,644.04 , Axon Enterprises MPD Body Cams, Illinois Public Risk Fund – Workman’s Compensation Insurance $6,542.00. Universal Asphalt 2024 Street program $196,823.00, Torricelli Lobbying & Consulting $4,000.00 Ayes Hollenbeck, Kaminski, Small. Buckingham Absent. Nayes Scheib
Approved payroll $78,419.84. Ayes Hollenbeck, Kaminski, Small, Scheib. Buckingham absent.
Approved payment to Phalen Steel $83,324.00 for 200 Riverfront Drive. Ayes Hollenbeck, Kaminski, Small, Scheib. Buckingham absent.
Commissioner Small – Approved the Special Events Permit for Marseilles Freedom Fest June 12, 2025. Ayes Kaminski, Small, Scheib, Hollenbeck. Buckingham Absent.
Approved a Special Events Permit for Haunted Pool House October 24th, 25th, and 28th. Ayes Kaminski, Small, Scheib, Hollenbeck. Buckingham Absent.
Advised that MES graduation is next Thursday May 15th expect traffic congestion. When mowing please don’t blow grass clippings in the street. Danger for motorcycles and clogs storm drains. Pease us caution when driving especially around the parks. Some minor vandalism already at Broadway Park if you see someone doing something they should please call police non-emergency number 815-795-2131. Thanked David Railes and his volunteers for all the work at the memorial wall.
Commissioner Scheib – Adopt Resolution 2025-5 for street maintenance 150k. Ayes Kaminski, Small, Scheib, Hollenbeck. Buckingham Absent.
Adopt Resolution 2025-6 for improvements under the Illinois Highway Code (MFT) Includes Engineering Costs. Ayes Kaminski, Small, Scheib, Hollenbeck. Buckingham Absent.
Adopt Resolution 2025-7 Engineering Agreement. Ayes Kaminski, Small, Scheib, Hollenbeck. Buckingham Absent.
Congratulated Ryan Owens on his promotion to Assist Public Works Superintendent.
Commissioner Buckingham - Absent.
Mayor Hollenbeck – Proclamation designating May 4th -10th as 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week. Congratulations to Lesley Hart for her 13 years of dedicated service.
Tabled Ordinance 1883 regarding online harassment and bullying. Plans are to adopt the current state laws. Ayes Kaminski, Small, Scheib, Hollenbeck. Buckingham Absent.
Adopted Ordinance 1884 regarding exclusive waste hauler. This allows the exploration committee to research and come up with recommendations. Ayes Kaminski, Small, Hollenbeck. Nays Scheib. Buckingham Absent.
Mayor Hollenbeck appointed Kathy Kocher to the Marseilles Middle East Memorial Wall Tribute Committee. Kathy is replacing Bob Dupree who stepped down and is now residing in Iowa. Ayes Kaminski, Small, Scheib, Hollenbeck. Buckingham absent.
Adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel. Ayes Kaminski, Small, Hollenbeck. Nays Scheib.
Returned to regular session and adjourned with no further business conducted.
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