Meeting: August 2, 2010

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY,
AUGUST 2, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to approve the Public Hearing minutes. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY CAREY SECONDED BY PORTER that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY CAREY that all bills presented be paid. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED. The following bills were ordered paid: Advantage Logistics Inc $169686.93 TIF V reimbursement; Postmaster $746.44 postage; Illinois Secretary of State $2.00 2010 Chevorlet; Mike Wrobleski $300.00 clothing reimbursement; City of Oglesby $65.05 petty cash; Oglesby Firefighters Association $200.00 donations; ASK Enterprises $2718.50 supplies; Apple Press $66.00 supplies; Batteryhouse $6.00 supplies; Jay Baxter CPA $850.00 payroll; Rita Becker $25.00 summer fest; Chamlin & Associates $54.40 summer fest; Cintas First Aid & Safety $146.00 supplies; Becky Clinard $205.31 summer fest; COE Equipment $263.81 supplies; Collection Professionals $136.86 other services; Delta Dental of IL $2360.75 insurance; Dever & Sons Trucking $364.44 other services; De’Vine Floral Designs $49.00 supplies; Dish Network $86.96 building maint; Christy Donahue $691.66 summer fest; Double M Trucking $540.00 other maint; Eagle Engraving $91.20 misc; Efficient Billing Systems $954.23 other services; Emergency Medical Products $610.34 supplies; Fastenal Co. $86.90 supplies; Fleet Services $3527.17 fuel; Hennepin Boat Store $250.00 medical equip; Holloway’s Portable Restroom $280.00 summer fest; IL Valley Business $90.00 supplies; IVCH $25.00 drug screening; IL Valley Food Center $79.89 training school; King Tire $105.00 vehicle maint; LaSalle Office Supply $251.07 supplies; Mautino Distributing $48.00 misc; Med Alliance Group $120.93 supplies; Menards $1505.35 supplies; Mertel Gravel $1199.01 street maint; NCPERS Group Life $80.00 insurance; Orkin Pest Control $687.06 building maint; Oscar’s Automotive $254.10 vehicle maint; PDC Laboratories $5589.00 ground maint; Power Line Supply $2284.00 supplies; Quad City Electric $1483.67 other services; Jan Racine $50.00 training school; Radio Group $200.00 promotional; Red Bud Supply $61.05 supplies; Riverstone Group $576.25 street maint; Kerri Rodgers $43.06 deposit refund; Thos Searls $4878.78 improvements lift station; Specialty Landscape $220.00 other maint; Springfield Electric Supply $1926.40 supplies; UC Paving $86.50 street maint; Utility Equipment $272.08 supplies; Venturelli’s $119.00 equip maint; Merl Ward $53.21 deposit refund; Elaine Wasilewski $25.00 summer fest; Water Products $1326.30 supplies; ZB Supply $270.39 supplies; News Tribune $377.30 road project; AEA $850.03 MFt project; AEA $3750.00 engineering; Ficek Electric $20773.80 improvements. Total $235380.06.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY CAREY that permission be granted to the Starved Rock Runners Club to host the Annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 25, 2010 in the City of Oglesby. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

ANNOUNCED AND ACCEPTED THE RESIGNATION FROM ANN NICOLI OF THE PARK BOARD.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY CAREY to grant permission to the LaSalle-Peru High School Bands to hold a door-to-door candy sale on August 23, 2010 in the City of Oglesby and to waive the $25.00 solicitor’s fee. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY CAREY to hold over for review the bids for the MFT asphalt resurfacing project. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that Ordinance No. 734-080210, an ordinance modifying Stone Bluff Terrace’s Subdivision maintenance bond requirement and establishing private control of roadway be approved and published in pamphlet form. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER to accept the recommendation from the Plan Commission with respect to a request to waive the requirements of the Oglesby Subdivision ordinance, concerning a parcel of real estate located on Florence Street in Oglesby, filed by Mary Louise Weistart. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER to accept from the Oglesby Zoning Board of Appeals, a request for a variance with respect to a lot density with respect to a parcel of real estate located on Florence Street in Oglesby, filed by Mary Louise Weistart. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER to accept from the Oglesby Zoning Board of Appeals, a request for a variance with regard to front yard setbacks concerning two parcels of real estate located on Florence Street in Oglesby, filed by Mary Louise Weistart. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY CAREY to accept from the Plan Commission, a request to zone a certain parcel of real estate, pursuant to a pre-annexatio request, filed by T.J. Daley, Transfer, Inc. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY CAREY SECONDED BY PORTER to accept the recommendation from the Plan Commission with respect to a request for a zoning designation of light industrial concerning a potential pre-annexation agreement regarding a parcel of real estate contiguous to Oglesby’s corporate limits, filed by T.J. Daley, Transfer, Inc. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY CAREY SECONDED BY PORTER that Ordinance No. 735-080210, an ordinance annexing certain territory into the City of Oglesby, LaSalle County, Illinois be approved and published in pamphlet form. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to accept the recommendation from the Plan Commission with respect to the acceptance of a concept plan presented by Oglesby Senior Housing, L.P. 1, and Illinois limited partnership, concerning two parcels of land located in western Oglesby, IL. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to accept from the Oglesby Zoning Board of Appeals a motion to grant a special permit with respect to the construction of a housing development on a parcel of real estate in western Oglesby, filed by Oglesby Senior Housing, L.P. 1, an Illinois limited partnership. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY CAREY that Ordinance No. 736-080210, an ordinance modifying the terms of employment, including the wage structure, for the Oglesby Chief of Police and Assistant Police Chief be accepted and published in pamphlet form. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

AT THIS TIME JAMES KNOBLAUCH WAS SWORN IN AS CHIEF OF POLICE BY CITY CLERK.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to hold for public review the agreement for garbage and recycling collection and disposal for the City of Oglesby. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to refer to the Plan Commission a proposed bike path. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY CAREY that we do now adjourn. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED.

CITY CLERK

Meeting: July 19, 2010

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

PRESENT: MAYOR FINLEY AND COMMISSIONERS CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY CAREY that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER that all the bills presented be paid. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED. The following bills were ordered paid: Bill Jacobs Joliet $20434.30 2010 Chevy Impala police car; John Hancock $168.59 health care claim; Terry Kamnikar $51.48 clothing reimbursement; IL Liquor Control Commission $25.00 summer fest 2010; IVCC $27640.72 TIF I, III, IV 1st installment; IL Secretary of State $103.00 license plate-2010 Chevy impala; LaSalle State Bank $48389.78 1st installment-police pension; LaSalle-Peru High School $63832.27 TIF I, III, IV 1st installment; Oglesby Grade School $106735.97 TIF I, III, IV 1st installment; Tru Assure Insurance $460.42 vision plan; AEA $1000 engineering; Cops 4 Cancer $200.00 donation; Hometown National Bank $250,000.00 reimburse general fund; ASK Enterprises $2944.20 supplies; Aflac $22.00 insurance; Altec Industries $356.96 vehicle maint; Ameren IP $1102.69 utilities; Apple Press $63.00 supplies; Brenntag Mid South $545.50 supplies; Brownstown Electric Supply $280.00 supplies; Call One $1446.76 phone; Carus Corporation $3964.29 supplies; Chamlin & Associates $147.87 engineering/maps; Civic Systems $2498.00 other services; Comcast Cable $272.13 other services; Comm Revolving Fund $655.50 communication charges; Connecting Point $190.00 equip maint; Daley’s Super Service $22.00 vehicle maint; Kay Degrush $85.59 deposit refund; De’Vine Floral Designs & Gifts $37.00 supplies; Dixon Ottawa Comm $192.00 supplies; Double M Trucking $540.00 other maint; Duncan Insurance $5367.00 insurance; Kevin Ewbank $494.50 training; Fastenal Company $56.28 supplies; Feece Oil $1856.70 fuel; FlagsUsa $107.00 supplies; Graphic Electronics Inc $32.00 supplies; Grosenbach’s Auto Repair $45.91 vehicle maint; Halm’s Auto Parts $29.98 vehicle maint; Hungerford & Terry $74.58 supplies; Hygienic Institute $355.58 donations; IL Liquor Control Commission $25.00 summer fest 2010; IMEA $255880.14 electric purchases; IVCH $386.28 emergency room; Illinois State Bank-Visa $42.00 supplies; IL Valley Cellular $613.52 phone; IL Valley Waste Services $19920.00 garbage collection; Jack’s Gas & Service $72.80 supplies; Jacob & Klein $9552.75 legal fees; John’s Service & Sales $85.00 supplies; Kittilson’s Garage $497.50 vehicle maint; Koolmaster $25.64 other maint; LaSalle Office Supply $106.19 supplies; Menards $262.22 supplies; Mertel Gravel $2973.10 supplies; NCICG $531.55 dues; North American Salt $2102.01 supplies; Oscar’s Automotive $225.00 vehicle maint; Perona, Peterlin, Andreoni $7506.00 legal fees; Pool Leigh & Kopko $450.00 legal fees; Tom Porter $74.00 travel expense; Quill Corp $1018.00 supplies; Red Bud Supply $63.10 supplies; Riverstone Group $441.28 other maint; RSE Equipment Rental $239.00 rentals; Ruppert Concrete $3625.00 street maint; Smith’s Sales & Service $28.00 equip maint; Smonauk Water $76.00 other services; Staples Credit Plan $119.98 supplies; Robert Stone $100.00 tobacco check agents; Superior Lamp $358.23 supplies; Tallman Equipment $555.21 supplies; Thrush Sanitation $100.00 rentals; James Towne $76.82 refund; UC Paving $163.80 street maint; Universal $470.25 supplies; USA Bluebook $373.47 supplies; Water Products $17200.00 meters; WLPO $630.00 advertising; ZB Supply $34.10 supplies; AEA $7650.25 engineering; Nat’l Power Rodding $10602.78 improvements; Nat’l Power Rodding $9542.51 improvements; AEA $7500.00 engineering; Ruppert Construction $150.00 improvements; Brandt Builders $48238.64 improvements; CB&I $26820.00 improvements; CB&I $13410.00 improvements; Sam’s Pizza $10.00 kids parade; Moore’s $35.00 kids parade; Oriental Kitchen $10.00 kids parade; Apple Press $27.50 supplies; Carrie Danekas $51.38 kids parade; Dollar General $128.63 supplies. Total $993981.18.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY CAREY that the solicitor’s license from Ficek Electric & Communication Systems, Inc. be accepted. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY CAREY that Ordinance No. 732-071910, an ordinance authorizing an agreement regarding the purchase of 911 equipment and services be accepted and published in pamphlet form. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that Ordinance No. 734-080210, an ordinance modifying the terms of employment, including the wage structure, for the Oglesby Chief of Police and Assistant Police Chief be held over for further review. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY CAREY SECONDED BY PORTER to accept the recommendation from the Plan Commission regarding the annexation agreement between the City of Oglesby and T.J. Daley Transfer, Inc. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY CAREY that Dorothy Debosik, Ken Ficek, Rich Greening and Steve Wasilewski be reappointed to the Planning Commission with terms to expire April 30, 2014. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that Dr. Manuel Valerin be reappointed to the Police Commission with term to expire on April 30, 2013. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY CAREY that Ken Siensa be reappointed to the Police Pension Board with term to expire April 30, 2012. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that Pam Delvallee be reappointed to the Design Review Board with term to expire on April 30, 2013. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that George Cullinan and Bonnie Knoblauch be reappointed to Ambulance Board with terms to expire on April 30, 2013. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY CAREY to go out for bids for the MFT Street Program (Swift Avenue, Sunset Blvd, Kenosha Avenue, Bluff Street) and with bids to be opened on Monday, August 2, 2010 at City Hall, located at 110 E. Walnut Street, Oglesby, IL. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to grant permission to Ivan Botov of Southwestern Publishing Company for a solicitor’s license in the City of Oglesby. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY CAREY that the sales tax collected for the month of June 2010 in the amount of $17429.22 be accepted. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY CAREY that the MFT funds collected for the month of June 2010 in the amount of $7234.01 be accepted. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to donate $200 to the Oglesby Firefighters Association for their 2nd annual draw down. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY CAREY that the Builder Inspector’s 2nd Quarterly Report showing 18 permits in the amount of $243,875.00 be accepted. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to authorize the city attorney to proceed with legal action regarding the property located at 439 E. Walnut Street, Oglesby, IL (Lucille Wood). AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY CAREY that Ordinance No.733-071910, an appropriation ordinance for the City of Oglesby for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2010 and ending April 30, 2011 be accepted and published in pamphlet form. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that The Stough Group (Oglesby Senior Housing) requests a waiver from the minimum threshold requirement of having a “tract of land comprising an area of not less than twenty acres” to qualify under the Community Unit Plan ordinance and that contingent upon the waiver approval that the city council refer to the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals in a joint meeting to review Oglesby Senior Housing’s plan for the use and development of the proposed land. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that we enter into executive session for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body. (7:30 p.m.) AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY CAREY that we exit executive session. (7:45 p.m.) AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY CAREY that we do now adjourn. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED.

CITY CLERK

Public Hearing: July 19, 2010

A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010 AT 6:45 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

PRESENT: MAYOR FINLEY AND COMMISSIONERS CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS.

The 2010-2011 Appropriation Ordinance be present for review. The funds and amounts of revenues and expenditures were presented with totals.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY CAREY that we do now adjourn. AYES: CAREY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

CITY CLERK

Meeting: July 6, 2010

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS HELD ON
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

PRESENT: MAYOR FINLEY AND COMMISSIONERS CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA.

HEATHER WROBLESKI OF OGLESBY WAS NAMED IMUA SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST. MAYOR FINLEY AND IMUA PROGRAM COORDINATOR, JERRY SCOTT PRESENTED HEATHER WROBLESKI WITH A $500 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP BY THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL UTLITIES ASSOCIATION (IMUA).

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved with the exception that the motion was carried instead of denied for a solicitor’s license from Family Heritage. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER that the minutes of the special meeting be approved. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY DANEKAS SECONDED BY CAREY that all bills presented be paid. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED. The following bills were ordered paid: Jerry Scott $302.40 travel exp; Terry Kamnikar $160.88 clothing reimbursement; Postmaster $1441.96 postage; IL Liquor Control Commission $25.00 summer fest 2010; ASK Enterprises $2184.75 supplies; Len Trovero Construction $284995.39 road improvements; AEA $4000.00 engineering; Air One Equipment $48.00 supplies; Ameren IP $28.27 utilities; Apple Press $392.60 supplies; Jay Baxter CPA $1700.00 payroll; Bob’s Business $40.45 building maint; David Booth $203.16 deposit refund; Brownstone Electric $22500.00 meters; Call One $1213.70 phone; Carus Corp $1695.89 supplies; Connecting Point $39.95 equip maint; Delta Dental of IL $2567.71 insurance; Dish Network $40.98 supplies; Eagle Engraving $11.10 supplies; Eaton Corp $8592.00 system maint; Efficient Billing Systems $646.15 supplies; Emergency Medical Products $293.16 supplies; Fastenal Co. $112.56 supplies; Fleet Services $3950.00 fuel; Gallagher Materials $2182.68 street maint; Grainco FS $149.50 supplies; Graphic Electronics $134.00 supplies; Halm’s Auto Parts $109.46 supplies; Hungerford & Terry $724.96 supplies; IL Valley Business $408.33 equip maint; IL Valley Safety Service $30.00 other services; IL Valley Food Center $29.03 supplies; IL Valley Waste Services $300.00 garbage collection; IMUA $166.67 dues; Lindsey Jaggers $122.42 deposit refund; John’s Service & Sales $800.41 supplies; Kittilson’s Garage $89.29 vehicle maint; Knights of Columbus $100.00 donation; LaSalle Office Supply $6.19 supplies; Leipold Motor Sales $50.37 equip maint; Mautino Distributing $42.00 misc; Maze Lumber $991.20 supplies; McClure Engineering $1266.70 enigneering; MED Alliance Group $120.90 supplies; Motorola $173.74 equip maint; NCPERS Group Life $80.00 insurance; News Tribune $7109.00 advertising; Nextel Communications $61.22 phone; Radio Group $110.00 advertising exp; Riverstone Group $165.83 street maint; Rock-N-Rescue/JE Weinel Inc $604.66 equip; Rons Lawn Care $1005.00 property maint; Ruppert Concrete $2450.00 other maint; Shutt Lock & Key $415.20 other services; Cara Smith $227.51 deposit refund; Stevens Service Center $28.00 vehicle maint; Thrush Sanitation $50.00 rentals; USA Bluebook $1464.14 supplies; VSP $548.04 insurance; Water Products $891.68 supplies; Mary Hancock $24.00 travel exp. Total $360418.19.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY DANEKAS to appoint interim Police Chief Jim Knoblauch to the E-911 Board with term to expire April 30, 2011. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY CAREY to appoint Dan Fitzgerald of the Zoning Board to chairman position. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

ANNOUNCEMENT WAS MADE APPOINTING SHAWN HARLOW TO PARK/RECREATION DIRECTOR’S POSITION.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY CAREY to donate $200 to the Cops 4 Cancer event on July 31, 2010. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to table solicitor’s license for Ivan S Botov for more detailed information. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY DANEKAS to approve the solicitor’s license from Ryan Peterson of Edward Jones Investments. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that an ordinance authorizing an agreement regarding the purchase of 911 equipment and services be held over further review. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY DANEKAS SECONDED BY YBORRA that the appropriation ordinance be held over for further review. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER that Resolution No. 070610-R1, a resolution appropriating the sum of $170,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the purpose of maintaining streets and highways under the applicable provisions of the Illinois Highway Code from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 be approved. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that Resolution No. 070610-R2, a resolution stating that the need for confidentiality no longer exists as to all or part of the minutes reviewed except for the minutes of April 5, 2010 and May 19, 2010 and therefore these minutes shall be disclosed within seven days pursuant to law. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that the recommendation from the Plan Commission with respect to a request for approval of a pre-annexation agreement regarding a parcel of real estate contiguous to Oglesby’s corporate limits, filed by T.J. Daley, Transfer, Inc be tabled for reasons that the property owner will be responsible to run water to their property at the property owner’s expense. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER that we do now adjourn. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED.

CITY CLERK

Special Meeting: June 28, 2010

A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to enter into executive session for the discussion of selection of a person to fill a public office, including a vacancy in a public office. (6:03 P.M.).
AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY FINLEY to exit executive session (6:08 P.M.). AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER to appoint Don Finley as mayor. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA. PASS: FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

AT THIS TIME THE NEWLY APPOINTED MAYOR WAS INTRODUCED. THE NEWLY APPOINTED MAYOR WAS SWORN INTO OFFICE BY CITY CLERK MARY HANCOCK. THE NEWLY APPOINTED MAYOR TOOK HIS SEAT AT THE COUNCIL TABLE.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER to appoint Gary Carey as Electric Commissioner. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

AT THIS TIME THE NEWLY APPOINTED ELECTRIC COMMISSIONER WAS INTRODUCED. THE NEWLY APPOINTED ELECTRIC COMMISSIONER WAS SWORN INTO OFFICE BY CITY CLERK MARY HANCOCK. THE NEWLY APPOINTED ELECTRIC COMMISSIONER TOOK HIS SEAT AT THE COUNCIL TABLE.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that we do now adjourn. AYES: CAREY, DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED.

CITY CLERK

Meeting: June 21, 2010

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

PRESENT: MAYOR TORRES AND COMMISSIONERS FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS.

MAYOR ANTHONY TORRES ANNOUNCED HIS RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved. AYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that all bills presented be paid. AYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED. The following bills were ordered paid: John Hancock $291.72 clothing reimbursement; IVCC Foundation $250.00 donation; Ace Tire $308.00 vehicle maint; AEA $3000.00 engineering; Baldin’s Garage $588.41 vehicle maint; Brownstone Electric Supply $506.17 supplies; Carus Corp $2100.00 supplies; COE Equipment $294.11 supplies; CTM Media Group $312.00 promtional; Gerald Daley $25.00 supplies; Cathie Edens $135.89 supplies; Eller and Willey Block $886.80 supplies; Emergency Medical Products $280.64 supplies; Brandon Evans $133.55 deposit refund; Fastenal Co. $56.28 supplies; Fletcher-Reinhardt $1480.00 meters; G.L. Downs $323.86 signs; Galls Inc $218.25 equip; Global Emergency Products $189.60 vehicle maint; Samantha Halterman $69.02 deposit refund; HD Supply Waterworks $351.00 supplies; Hymans Engineering $1184.00 engineering; IDEAL Environmental Eng $478.75 property maint; IMEA $239361.17 purchases; Illini State Bank-Visa $3776.48 supplies; IV Food Center $52.75 training school; IL Valley Waste Services $19469.90 garbage collection; IMUA $166.67 dues; ITRON $473.80 equip maint; John’s Service & Sales $273.93 supplies; Denise Keef $5.60 deposit refund; LaSalle Office Supply $16.14 supplies; Marketguide $285.00 promtional; Mautino Distributing $60.00 misc; Menards $564.72 supplies; Mertel Gravel $399.75 street maint; Mid-America Sports Advantage $108.95 supplies; Dollar General $76.25 supplies; North Central IL $531.55 dues; Perona, Peterlin, Andreoni $5625.00 legal fees; Pool. Leigh & Kopko $841.75 legal fees; Postmaster $185.00 postage; Quad City Electric $1611.98 other services; Ray O’Herron $132.54 supplies; Pat Reener $159.94 deposit refund; Ron’s Lawn Care $585.00 property maint; RSC Equipment Rental $9.01 supplies; Somonauk Water $66.50 other services; Stark Excavating $1787.25 other maint; Stevens Service Center $93.00 vehicle maint; Universal Inc $363.10 supplies; USA Bluebook $695.79 supplies; Water Products $233.28 supplies; Witmer Public Safety $93.78 supplies; ZB Supply $190.87 supplies; Stuart Tree Service $1400 improvements; IL EPA $8500.00 dues; CB&I $13410.00 improvements; Natl Power Rodding $42940.41 improvements; Hymans Engineering $103.00 engineering; AEA $6550.00 engineering, Carus Corp $954.50 supplies; HD Supply Waterworks $3389.92 supplies; Illini State Bank-Visa $682.15 supplies. Total $369689.48.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that an ordinance providing and approving a second amendment to the Oglesby TIF District IV – Oakwood Estates/Hickory Hills Redevelopment Project Area, Plan, & Projects for Oglesby, IL be tabled until Commissioner Danekas is present. AYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER that Ordinance No. 731-062110, an ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement regarding the duration of electrical rate 65-retention rate with respect to Buzzi Unicem, Inc be accepted and published in pamphlet form. AYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to grant permission to the Illinois Valley Youth Football League to hold a tag day on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at the corners of Columbia Avenue and Walnut Street. AYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER to grant permission to the Knights of Columbus to hold their annual Tootsie Roll Drive on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at the corners of Columbia Avenue and Walnut Street. AYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to donate $100 to the Knights of Columbus annual golf outing on August 28, 2010. AYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that the application for solicitor’s and peddling license from Family Heritage be approved (Porter stated not in favor). NAYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. AYES: NONE. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER that the sales tax collected for the month of May 2010 in the amount of $22917.13 be accepted. AYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER that the Motor Fuel Tax collected for the month of May 2010 in the amount of $7653.95 be accepted. AYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER that Resolution No. 062210R, a resolution regarding the public improvements with respect to Stonebluff Terrace Subdivision, submitted by its owner, Robert Marincic, be accepted. AYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

COMMISSIONER TOM PORTER ANNOUNCED THE RESIGNATION OF OGLESBY POLICE CHIEF TOM KRAMARSIC EFFECTIVE JULY 9, 2010.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to enter into executive session for the discussion of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body and to discuss minutes of the meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes. (7:25 p.m.) AYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY FINLEY that we exit executive session. (7:55 p.m.) AYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to enter into executive session for the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. (8:09 p.m.) AYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY FINLEY SECONDED BY YBORRA that we exit executive session. (8:30 p.m.) AYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that we do now adjourn. AYES: FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA. ABSENT: DANEKAS. MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED.

CITY CLERK

Meeting: June 7, 2010

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

PRESENT: MAYOR TORRES AND COMMISSIONERS DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY DANEKAS to refer the concept plan from Stough Group, Inc to the Planning and Zoning Boards. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. ABSTAIN: FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that the working meeting minutes with the question of the $22,000 discrepancy with the Ambulance Department be resolved and approved. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY DANEKAS SECONDED BY YBORRA that all the bills presented be paid. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED. The following bills were paid: City of Oglesby $58.52 petty cash; IL Rural Water $513.44 dues; Jason Lopez $300.00 deposit refund; Menards $163.56 supplies; USA Bluebook $938.62 supplies; Water Products $1464.93 supplies; ZB Supply $192.62 supplies; Water Products $17200 meters; Donald Siensa $750.00 employee health insurance reimbursement; A & B Welding $50.00 other maint; ASK Enterprises $277.00 supplies; AEA $15000.00 engineering; AFLAC $22.00 insurance; Ameren IP $1746.88 utilities; Bernardi Frozen Food $124.94 supplies; Bob’s Business $65.01 Dickinson House bowling maint; Call One $1211.76 phone; Carl Mauro Trucking $280.00 other maint; Carus Corporation $3035.41 supplies; Chemco Industries $134.46 supplies; Comcast Cable $164.85 misc; Comm Revolving Fund $655.50 communication charges; Commercial Mechanical $2867.17 other services; Connecting Point $95.00 other services; Jason Cupples $215.42 deposit refund; Cyclops Welding $2483.00 other maint; Daley’s Super Service $79.70 vehicle maint; Therese Dearth $209.40 deposit refund; Delta Dental of IL $2498.51 insurance; Eagle Chemical and Supply $225.14 supplies; East Jordan Iron Works $642.52 supplies; Economic Development Group $17583.81 legal fees; Emblem Enterprises $354.00 supplies; Emergency Medical Products $269.99 supplies; Fastenal $21.60 supplies; Vickie Faull $169.47 deposit refund; Feece Oil $1164.83 fuel; Marthella Felten $178.76 deposit refund; Grainco FS $142.28 supplies; Grosenbach’s Auto Repairs $283.96 vehicle maint; Halm’s Auto Parts $122.15 supplies; Heartland Bank & Trust Co $48327.95 2010 bond project; Hygienic Institute $355.58 donations; Hymans Engineering $2471.00 engineering; IVAC $4936.00 dues/misc; IL Valley Business $450.33 supplies; IL Valley Safety Service $90.00 other services; IL Valley Cellular $613.52 phone; IL Valley Waste Services $967.85 garbage collection; J Merle Jones & Sons $8.80 supplies; Jacob & Klein $5000.00 legal fees; John’s Service & Sales $2490.03 building maint; Jeff Kulpa $30.00 refund Lehigh Park; LaSalle Office Supply $324.38 supplies; Mitch Leazer $26.68 deposit refund; Jason Lopez $507.77 deposit refund; McClure Engineering $614.50 engineering; Menards $465.91 supplies; Mertel Gravel $567.31 street maint; NCPERS Group Life Ins. $80.00 insurance; Neopost $96.00 equip maint; Nextel $61.01 phone; Oglesby Family Medicine $442.00 new hire exam; Oglesby Hotel Group $4898.86 hotel/motel reimbursement; Oscar’s Automotive $425.20 vehicle maint; Postmaster $734.85 postage; Radio Group $110.00 advertising exp; Ruppert Concrete $450.00 sidewalk repair; Smith’s Sales & Service $320.50 supplies; Springfield Electric $682.67 supplies; Staples $540.92 supplies; James Sutherland $75.90 deposit refund; Thrush Sanitation $50.00 deposit refund; US Bank $54950.00 Mallick Sub Bond; USA Bluebook $1430.43 supplies; Valley Ford $554.20 vehicle maint; Vermeer Sales $6467.26 equip maint; VSP $528.62 insurance; Water Products $1381.89 supplies; Western Sand & Gravel $237.00 street maint; Pat Whitaker $139.13 deposit refund; ZB Supply $523.72 supplies; McClure Engineering $2367.00 engineering; AEA $7200.00 enigneering. Total $227553.98.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY FINLEY to award the bid for street improvements to Clark Street and Woodland Ave to Cruz concrete in the amount of $252,809.00. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY FINLEY to grant permission to Operation Claus motorcycle parade to travel through Oglesby on Sunday, September 12, 2010. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY DANEKAS SECONDED BY PORTER to donate $250 to the IVCC Foundation. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER that Resolution No. 06-07-10 R1, a resolution accepting to adopt IMRF Early Retirement Incentive be accepted. AYES: DANEKAS, FINELY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY FINLEY that Resolution No. 06-07-10 R2, a resolution adopting the amortization period for IMRF Early Retirement Incentive be accepted. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY FINLEY that Resolution No. 06-07-10 R3, a resolution for employer pick-up (payment) of member contributions required for purchase of extra service under the IMRF Early Retirement Incentive be accepted. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY DANEKAS that the request for a variance from Mary Louise Weistart (333 E. Florence St and 333 ½ E. Florence St) be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Boards. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY FINLEY that the request for annexation petition from T.J. Daley Transfer, Inc (Dan Daley – 2406 N 351 IL) be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Boards. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY FINLEY SECONDED BY YBORRA that an ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement regarding the duration of electrical rate 65-retention rate with respect to Buzzi Unicem, Inc be held over for further review. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to go out for bids for waste and recycling hauling contract. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER that we do now adjourn. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED.

CITY CLERK

Meeeting: May 17, 2010

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

PRESENT: MAYOR TORRES AND COMMISSIONERS DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY FINLEY that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY DANEKAS SECONDED BY YBORRA that all the bills presented be paid. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED. The following bills were ordered paid: Ameren IP $20.33 utilities; Al Butkus $500.50 travel expenses; Comcast Cable $89.90 supplies; Dish Network $40.39 Dickinson House maint; John Hancock $150.86 health care claim; Illini State Bank-Visa $37.34 supplies; COE Equipment $3109.00 Ford Vactor; Comcast Cable $219.80 other services; Jan Buffo $300.00 clothing reimbursement; Jim Cullinan $650.00 clothing reimbursement; Victor H Gonzalez Jr. $650.00 clothing reimbursement; Anna Johnson $300.00 clothing reimbursement; Doug Knoblauch $650.00 clothing reimbursement; James Knoblauch $650.00 clothing reimbursement; Mike Margis $650.00 clothing reimbursement; Mike Padilla $650.00 clothing reimbursement; Robert Stone $650.00 clothing reimbursement; Aaron Whittington $300.00 clothing reimbursement; ASK Enterprises $4948.53 supplies; AFLAC $22.00 insurance; Airgas North Central $108.78 supplies; Ameren IP $3382.88 utilities; Apple Press $58.00 supplies; Jay Baxter CPA $2550.00 payroll; Bernardi Frozen Food $168.92 misc; Bob’s Business $18.14 Dickinson House maint; Brownstone Electric Supply $1040.00 supplies; Carus Corporation $1763.26 supplies; Chamlin & Associates $364.00 engineering; Chemco Industries $269.95 supplies; Cintas First Aid & Safety $370.20 supplies; City of Oglesby $70.09 petty cash; Comcast Cable $339.70 misc; Comm Revolving Fund $655.50 communication charges; Delaney & Delaney $64.38 misc; Double M Trucking $90.00 other maint; Cathie Edens $60.59 misc; Efficient Billing Systems $592.94 other services; Emergency Medical Products $627.40 supplies; Fastenal Co. $22.16 supplies; Feece Oil $862.59 fuel; James Flanery $115.51 deposit refund; Howard Fluech $300.00 deposit refund; Ken Henry $1080.00 building maint; Hygienic Institute $355.58 donations; Hymans Engineering $2008.00 engineering; IMEA $180473.59 purchases; IL Valley Business $338.33 equip maint; IVCH $10.26 supplies; ILEAS $25.00 dues; IL Valley Cellular $613.52 phone; IL Valley Food Center $36.90 training school; IL Valley Waste Services $20043.50 garbage collection; IMUA $166.67 dues; John’s Service & Sales $214.93 supplies; LaSalle Office Supply $13.69 supplies; Brian Lock $161.97 deposit refund; Menards $244.89 supplies; Mertel Gravel $336.38 other maint; Mississippi Valley Pump $2432.00 improvements; Most Dependable Fountains $65.00 supplies; Motorola $173.74 equip maint; Katie Nauman $60.00 park shelter refund; Neopost $254.11 equip maint; North American Salt $5053.05 supplies; Novak Veterinary Clinic $153.20 animal control; Mike Padilla $750.00 health insurance reimbursement; Patten Industries $1901.00 equip maint; Perona, Peterlin, Andreoni $3830.00 legal fees; Pool Leigh & Kopko $1141.75 legal fees; Quill Corp. $359.92 supplies; Radio Group $110.00 advertising exp; Ray O’Herron $66.07 supplies; Riverstone Group $61.58 street maint; Patricia Rodriguez $210.58 deposit refund; Safecare $231.38 supplies; Darcy Savery $210.04 deposit refund; Schweickert Masonry $250.00 building maint; Jerry Scott $302.40 travel exp; Smith’s Sales & Service $30.00 equip maint; Somonauk Water $66.50 other services; Springfield Electric $906.73 supplies; Staples Credit Plan $88.90 supplies; thrush Sanitation $50.00 rentals; Universal $710.29 supplies; Venturelli’s Appliance $9342.85 equipment; Vermeer Sales $1200.00 equip maint; Water Products $6332.56 supplies; Witmer Public Safety Group $105.98 supplies; ZB Supply $246.53 supplies, Hyman Engineering $515.00 Mallick Sub; AEA $3450.00 storm sewer project. $275918.01.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY DANEKAS that Ordinance No. 729-051710, an ordinance completing collective bargaining agreement for union employees of the City of Oglesby, LaSalle County, Illinois be accepted and published in pamphlet form. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to grant permission to the LP Athletic Booster Club for a solicitor’s permit and to waive the permit fee of $25.00. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER to award the bid for the resurfacing program to Len Trovero Construction in the amount of $288,802.15 (Option 2) and enter into an agreement between Len Trovero Construction and the City of Oglesby. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY FINLEY to hold over for inspection the bids for Woodland Avenue and Clark Street Storm Sewer Separation and Roadway Improvements. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY DANEKAS SECONDED BY PORTER to accept the sales tax for April 2010 in the amount of $29346.40. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER to accept the motor fuel tax for April 2010 in the amount of $7910.90. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY FINLEY that Ordinance No. 728-051710, an ordinance of the City of Oglesby, LaSalle County, Illinois, ascertaining the prevailing wages for the laborers, workmen, and mechanics employed on public works of said city, effective as of June 1, 2010 be accepted and published in pamphlet form. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to grant permission to Team B.R.A. (Susan G. Komen 3 Day 60 Mile Race for the Cure) to hold a tag day on Saturday, July 10, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at the corners of Columbia Avenue and Walnut Street. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY FINLEY that the City of Oglesby proclaim the period May 1, 2010 through June 14, 2010 as a special time to show appreciation for our military and proclaim it as National Military Appreciation Month. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that we do now adjourn. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.
MEETING ADJOURNED.

CITY CLERK

Meeting: May 3, 2010

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY,
MAY 3, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

PRESENT: MAYOR TORRES AND COMMISSIONERS DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that the minutes of the special session be approved. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY FINLEY that the minutes of the regular meeting be approved. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY DANEKAS SECONDED BY YBORRA that all the bills presented be paid. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED. The following bills were ordered paid: Illini State Bank $15834.43 2010 bond; Richard Watts $40.60 clothing reimbursement; Roger Naas $122.76 clothing reimbursement; Daniel Moore $87.20 clothing reimbursement; Postmaster $749.75 postage; Bob Fisher $500.00 donation; Utica American Legion $250.00 donation; ASK Enterprises $135.00 supplies; AEA $22300 engineering; Alexander Park Trust $14252.37 TIF 1; Baldin’s Garage $1067.52 vehicle maint; Louis Bernardoni $169.82 deposit refund; Cabay & Co $21.99 building maint; Carl Mauro Trucking $1680.00 other maint; Carus Corp $2170.24 supplies; Connecting Point $211.25 other maint; Delta Dental of IL $2498.51 insurance; Dever & Sons Trucking $355.95 other services; De’Vine Floral Designs $34.00 supplies; Eagle Engraving $11.10 supplies; Katherine Elvin $153.58 TIF 1; Emergency Medical Products $449.37 supplies; Fleet Services $3078.45 fuel; Fletcher-Reinhardt $1396.92 supplies; Grainco FS $72.96 supplies; Grosenbach’s Auto Repair $880.34 vehicle maint; Halm’s Auto Parts $53.48 supplies; Mary Hancock $390.26 reimbursement travel exp/clothing; Hymans Engineering $3604.00 engineering; Hy-Vee $38.18 training school exp; Richard Janko $767.91 TIF 1; Kentuckiana Yacht Sales $180.00 supplies; Kings Island Marine $160.45 supplies; Jessica Konczak $10.56 deposit refund; LAB Safety Supply $99.48 supplies; LaSalle Office Supply $65.92 supplies; Martin Equip of IL $61.00 equip maint; Jean Martin $153.58 TIF 1; Mautino Distributing $30.00 misc; McClure Engineering $3787.01 engineering; Bill McQuinn $258.07 deposit refund; MCS Advertising $1174.00 advertising; Jeannie Mekley $50.00 training; Menards $518.68 supplies; Motorola $173.74 equip maint; MSC-Dollar General $35.25 building maint; NCPERS Group Life $80.00 insurance; Nextel Communications $62.32 phone; P&D Signs $962.00 building maint; Eric Reishus $153.58 TIF 1; Margaret Reishus $76.79 TIF 1; Marlin Reishus $76.79 TIF 1; Paul Reishus $158.58 TIF 1; Revere Electric $130.75 equip maint; Riders Choice Racing LLC $2330.95 TIF 1; Elizabeth Rieuf $58.00 deposit refund; Ruppert Concrete $825.00 street maint; Andrew Senica $600.00 misc; Springfield Electric $211.12 supplies; Standard Equip $12128.63 vehicle maint; Stevens Service Center $60.00 vehicle maint; USA Bluebook $1453.60 supplies; VSP $528.86 insurance; Water Products $17200.00 improvements; Witmer Public Safety $36.98 supplies; ZB Supply $254.62 supplies; David Cudlip $293.03 clothing reimbursement. Total $117684.59.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY FINELY to grant permission to the IL Valley Building and Construction Trades Council to hold a tag day on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at the corners of Columbia Avenue and Walnut Street. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY FINLEY to table the door to door solicitor’s license for the LaSalle-Peru Athletics Booster Club until forms are completed and placed on file. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER to hold over for review the bids on the Asphalt Re-surfacing & Roadway Improvements. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY FINLEY to go out for bid for street improvements on Clark Street and Woodland Avenue with bids to be opened on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY DANEKAS to hold over for review the collective bargaining agreement for union employees of the City of Oglesby. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that we do now adjourn. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED.

CITY CLERK

Meeting: April 19, 2010

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

PRESENT: MAYOR TORRES AND COMISSIONERS DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY DANEKAS SECONDED PORTER that all bills presented be paid. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED. The following bills were ordered paid: Oglesby Library District $12559.53 pprt-2010; Oglesby Police Pension $21599.03 pprt-2010; David Cudlip $270.57 clothing reimbursement; David Cudlip $60.00 CDL reimbursement; John Hancock $84.00 health care claim; Mary Hancock $22.00 travel expense; IL Dept. of Central MNGM Service $300.00 dues; Schweickert Masonary $4800.00 building maint; AEA $17994.00 engineering; AFLAC $22.00 insurance; Ameren IP $3456.46 utilities; Apple Press $652.00 supplies; Call One $1213.03 phone; Gina Catalanello $343.69 utility refund/deposit refund; Chemco Industries $3257.10 supplies; Citizens First National $2172.50 interest exp; Comcast Cable $277.75 other services; Comm Revolving Fund $216.35 commincation charges; Daley’s Super Service $182.90 vehicle maint; Dever & Sons Trucking $722.48 other services; Dish Network $41.56 Dickinson House maint; Cathie Edens $484.60 misc exp; Efficient Billing Systems $763.15 other services; Emergency Medical Products $653.95 supplies; Fastenal Co. $314.94 supplies; Feece Oil $785.67 fuel; FlagsUSA $107.00 supplies; Fleet Services $3078.45 fuel; Gallagher Materials $2211.84 street maint; Grainco FS $384.68 supplies; Graphic Electronics $1156.00 other services; Grosenbach’s Auto $272.92 vehicle maint; HD Supply $110.12 supplies; Heritage Corridor Visitors Guide 2010 $810.00 advertising; Hygienic Institute $355.58 donations; Hymans Engineering $4736.00 engineering; IL Dept of Public Health $75.00 dues; IMEA $188515.08 electric purchases; IL Valley Business $518.44 equip; IVCH $25.00 other services; IL Valley Safety Service $1500.00 training school exp; Illini State Bank-Visa $47.80 supplies; Illinois Valley Crime $584.00 dues; Il Valley Waste Services $19732.00 garbage/recycling; J.P. Cooke Co. $155.92 supplies; Jacob & Klein, Ltd. $9537.75 legal fees; John’s Service & Sales $1206.67 supplies; Kittilson’s Garage $47.97 vehicle maint; Atty Klein $859.50 legal fees; Maze Lumber $383.92 other maint; NCICG $60.00 training school exp; North American Salt $4167.10 supplies; Novak Veterinary Clinic $281.39 animal control; Lynne Oliverus $197.92 deposit refund; Oscar’s Automotive $218.77 vehicle maint; Perona, Peterlin, Andreoni $4465.00 legal fees; Pool Leigh & Kopko $278.50 legal fees; Radio Group $110.00 advertising exp; Red Bud Supply $243.73 supplies; Rental Pros $78.00 rentals; Seico $1365.88 equip maint; Smith’s Sales & Service $132.69 equip maint; Somonauk Water $66.50 other services; Specialty Landscape Maint. $125.00 other maint; Stevens Service Center $1180.00 vehicle maint; Thrush Sanitation $50.00 rentals; Universal $1359.63 supplies; USA Bluebook $485.74 supplies; Water Products $37127.84 meters; Richard Watts $127.26 clothing reimbursement; Jessica Weger $179.41 deposit refund; Witmer Public Safety Group $362.93 supplies; ZB Supply $208.77 supplies; Hymans Engineering $309.00 engineering; Revere Electric $268.16 supplies. Total $363198.09.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY FINLEY to grant permission to the Illinois Valley Girls Fastpitch Softball League to hold a tag day on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at the corners of Columbia Avenue and Walnut Street. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY FINLEY to grant permission to the Oglesby Ambulance Service personnel to sell fund raiser Pork Chop Dinner tickets door to door and to waive the $25.00 fee. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to add the amendment to Ordinance No. 726-041210, an ordinance to extend the term of the City of Oglesby’s Economic Developer/Tourism Coordinator in regards to 1,000 hour threshold. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER to award the bid for the Elevated Water Storage Tank to CB&I for $745,000 and to award the bid for the Water Main Connection to Brandt for $60,372 and to award the bid for the Generator and Controls to Ficek Electric for $140,346. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER to go out for bid for Phase I of the Street Resurfacing Program with bids to be opened on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to accept the renewal of an agreement between the City of Oglesby and LaSalle National Bank Trust Officer, Trustee of Trust No. 22-04320-5-70 (Best Western). AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY FINLEY to donate $500 to the Annual Cruising for a Cure car show on June 12, 2010. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA to donate $250 to the Utica American Legion for Utica’s Annual Veterans Day parade on Sunday, November 7, 2010. Ayes: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY YBORRA SECONDED BY PORTER that the MFT funds collected in the amount of $7479.88 for the month of March 2010 be accepted. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY DANEKAS SECONDED BY PORTER that the sales tax collected in the amount of $23,492.17 for the month of March 2010 be accepted. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY DANEKAS that we enter into executive session for the discussion of union negotiations for city employees. (7:35 p.m.) AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY DANEKAS that we exit executive session. (7:50 p.m.)
AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED BY PORTER SECONDED BY YBORRA that we do now adjourn. AYES: DANEKAS, FINLEY, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR TORRES. MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED.

CITY CLERK

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