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Recap of City Council Meeting 06-03-26
Present: Kaminski, Small, Buckingham, Hollenbeck. Absent: Scheib.
Public Comment: Pete Hall thanked the City for supporting the music in Knudson Park on Friday night.
Karen Barnes & Kathy Kocher thanked the City and Commissioner Kaminski for the digital sign company that has placed a sign along I-80 on the Immanuel Church Board property. Everything has worked out well and the church is receiving monthly lease payments. They stated this has helped the congregation out financially.
Chris Dinaso and several other Combat Veterans who were in attendance at the Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall, thanked the City for welcoming them on their annual run to the wall.
Approved minutes from the council meeting on 05-20-26 Ayes: Kaminski, Buckingham, Small, Hollenbeck.
Commissioner Kaminski – Approved accounts payable: $120,906.12. Largest expenses: Brenntag Mid-South, Inc.- Pool Chemicals, $5,336.60. Hopkins & Associates – CPA’s 2026 Audit, $10,000.00. Universal Asphalt & Excavating – Lincoln Street Project, $85,099.07. Nerds on Call/Facet Computer/Internet IT, $4,274.19 Ayes: Kaminski, Small, Buckingham.
Approved payroll - $102,059.70. Ayes: Kaminski, Small, Buckingham, Hollenbeck.
Commissioner Small - Reported that the swimming pool and parks are now open. While there have been a few minor issues involving attendees, residents and visitors are encouraged to prioritize safety, show respect for others, and help care for City property.
Commissioner Scheib: Absent.
Commissioner Buckingham – Authorized the execution of a contract sale of public property with the Marseilles Fire Protection District for 209 Lincoln Street. Ayes: Kaminski, Small, Buckingham, Hollenbeck.
Authorized the execution of a contract sale of public property with the Marseilles Fire Protection District for 142 Lincoln Street. Ayes: Kaminski, Small, Buckingham, Hollenbeck.
Approve the Marseilles Public Library window replacement contract with Renaissance in the amount of $229,873.00 for replacing all the first floor windows at the Marseilles Public Library. Ayes: Kaminski, Small, Buckingham, Hollenbeck.
Approved pay estimate #2 and final to grand rapids in the amount of $66,877.30 for the First Avenue watermain project. Ayes: Kaminski, Small, Buckingham, Hollenbeck.
Approved change order #1 to Grand Rapids n the amount of $959.50 for the First Avenue watermain project. Ayes: Kaminski, Small, Buckingham, Hollenbeck.
Approved pay estimate #2 and final to Grand Rapids in the amount of $4,539.17 for the Tower Circle and Bratton Avenue drainage projects. Ayes: Kaminski, Small, Buckingham, Hollenbeck.
Mayor Hollenbeck – Announced that the Housing Rehabilitation Grant application has reached the stage where the City must secure $20,000 in private donations in order to receive the maximum points available toward the application’s final score. OSB has pledged $5,000, continuing its support from the city’s two previous successful grant applications. These pledged funds would only be collected if the grant is ultimately awarded. Following the meeting, the Mayor was also informed that Etscheid-Duttlinger Engineering has committed an additional $5,000 pledge.
The Main Street community survey period has officially closed. Place Foundry will now review the survey responses and provide the City with an analysis that can assist in developing the downtown revitalization plan and also serve as a valuable resource for the City’s comprehensive plan.
The City has submitted a grant application to the state requesting funding to demolish abandoned residential structures that are considered beyond repair. Previous grant programs required the City to first obtain ownership of the properties, often resulting in lengthy court proceedings before action could be taken. If awarded, this grant only requires permission from the property owner, eliminating the need for the City to take ownership beforehand. This program could provide a significant benefit to property owners while also helping improve the community.
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