Minutes from the April 15, 2013, meeting

A MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013, AT CITY HALL.  THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.

 

PRESENT:  COMMISSIONERS DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY, ATTORNEY JAMES ANDREONI, CITY CLERK BECKY CLINARD.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the regular meeting minutes from April 1, 2013. AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY YBORRA to approve the invoices to be paid as presented: A.S.K. Enterprises, $2,561.10; AEA, $6,000.00; Affordable Waste Systems, $19,288.00; AFLAC. $35.90; Ameren IP, $225.07; Apple Press, $194.00; BHMG Engineers, $94.45; Gerald Blair, $6.97; Brownstown Electric, -$316.00; Comcast Cable, $188.84; Connecting Point, $47.50; Daley’s Super Service, $575.55; Dever & Sons, $419.09; Dresbach Distributing, $31.95; Emergency Medical Products, $375.66; Envision Healthcare, $248.00; Fletcher-Reinhardt, $62.50; James Gerard, $187.88; Bobbi Haas, $50.00; Halm’s Auto Parts, $456.94; HD Supply, $116.15; Hygienic Institute, $355.53; Illinois Liquor Commission, $25.00; IMEA, $200,588.96; IL Public Risk Fund, $4,687.00; IL Valley Crimestoppers, $370.00; Illini State Bank, $1,085.06; IL Valley Cellular, $569.76; John Senica Jr., $56.96; Kramarsic Law Offices, $150.00; MABAS, $200.00; Mautino Distributing, $12.00; McClure Engineering, $409.85; Menards, $117.19; Neopost, Inc. $281.40; North America Salt, $4,274.94; Oscar’s, $588.93; Perona, Peterlin, Andreoni, et al, $633.36; Quentech, $-48.75; Ray O’Herron, $2,695.04; Staples, $245.87; Stevens Service Center, $35.00; TEST Inc., $47.00; Vidacare, $119.34; TOTAL $251,467.99. AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

The Mayor then asked for comment from the public on agenda items. There were no comments or questions from the audience.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY YBORRA, SECONDED BY PORTER to approve the raffle license request of the Paul W. Miller Memorial Fund.  AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY YBORRA, SECONDED BY RIVARA to accept the building inspector’s first quarter report ($17,915.00).  AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

Mayor/Commissioner reports:

            Commissioner Yborra went over a list of upcoming collections and services the city will be offering in late April and May.

            Commissioner Porter went over the changes in the garbage collection schedule.  Residents who have their garbage picked up on Friday, will now have their garbage picked up on Tuesday.  Yard waste collection is Wednesday for all residents.

            Mayor Finley announced the annual Mayor’s parade will be Saturday, May 11^th, at 10 a.m.  He also announced plans for the ‘grand opening’ of McPhedran Park, which will take place Saturday, May 18^th.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY PORTER to adjourn at 7:07 p.m.  AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

____________________________

Becky Clinard, City Clerk

 

 

 

Minutes from the April 1, 2013 meeting

A MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2013, AT CITY HALL.  THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.

 

PRESENT:  COMMISSIONERS DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, MAYOR FINLEY, ATTORNEY JAMES ANDREONI, CITY CLERK BECKY CLINARD.

 

ABSENT:  COMMISSIONER YBORRA

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the regular meeting minutes from March 18, 2013. AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, MAYOR FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the invoices to be paid as presented: A.S.K. Enterprises, $576.00; Ace Tire, $932.40; Ameren, $51.14; Mark Anderson, $146.04; Apple Press, $578.00; Arthur J. Gallagher, $630.00; Brownstown, $316.00; Call One, $1,471.30; Thomas Clark, $147.75; Dresbach Sitributing, $268.45; Eagle Engraving, $42.20; Cathie Edens, $24.62; Emergency Medical Products, $23.56; Fastenal Co., $244.97; Flags USA, $88.00; Fleet Services, $4,100.13; Grosenbach’s, $134.84; Jade Halm, $75.00; Halm’s Auto Parts, $48.96; HD Power Supply, $682.40; Henry Schein, $168.98; IL Dept. of Central Management, $1,272.30; IL Valley Business Equipment, $70.00; IVCH, $81.00; IL Valley Safety Service, $420.00; ITron, Inc., $646.50; Jack’s Gas and Service, $66.00; Joan’s Trophy & Plaque, $1,036.18; John’s Sales and Service, $54.87; Just Masonry, $1.650.00; Kittilson’s Commerical Power, $890.85; Jacob Ladzinski, $207.09; LaSalle Office Supply, $309.76; Mitch Leazer, $157.20; Martin Equipment, $108.61; Mautino Distributing, $12.00; Menards, $532.62; Motorola, 112.87; Municipal Well & Pump, $110.00; Oglesby Grade School, $540.90; Quentech, $48.75; Ken Rigazio, $98.08; Riverstone Group, $314.63; Screenvision Direct, $1,068.00; Spring Valley Ford, $631.15; Stevens Service Center, $34.00; TEST, Inc., $25.00; USA Bluebook, $516.20;Viking Chemical, $1,896.75; Water Products, Co., $165.58; TOTAL $23,995.57. AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, MAYOR FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

The Mayor then asked for comment from the public on agenda items. There were no comments or questions from the audience.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to accept Ordinance No. 821-040113, which increases the rental fees for LeHigh Park and sets a fee for the rental of city picnic tables.  AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY PORTER to accept Ordinance NO. 833-040113, which amends the Design Review Board process.  Attorney James Andreoni explained that he felt it was unnecessary to draft an ordinance for recommendations made by the Design Review Board.  Andreoni said that the council still had the right to accept or reject the recommendation, but putting it in ordinance form was unnecessary.  AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

The Mayor then asked for questions or comments from the audience.  Vern Siemers voiced his disdain over the condition of the property at 355 E. Walnut, noting that it was “nothing but a garbage dump.” 

 

Sam Tillman, a member of the Peru Lions Club, thanked the council for allowing the club to hold its annual Candy Day.  Tillman said the club raised a little over $1,000.  He presented the city with a check for $250.00, which is to be used to repair a storage bin at the Dickinson House.  Mayor Finley and the council thanked Tillman for the donation.

 

Without further comment by the commissioners or mayor, A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY PORTER to adjourn at 7:07 p.m.  AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

____________________________

Becky Clinard, City Clerk

 

 

 

Minutes from March 4, 2013 Meeting

A MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2013, AT CITY HALL.  THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.

 

PRESENT:  COMMISSIONERS DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY, ATTORNEY JAMES ANDREONI, CITY CLERK BECKY CLINARD.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the regular meeting minutes from February 21, 2013. AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY YBORRA to approve the invoices to be paid as AIRGAS, $70.78; Ameren IP, $137.72; Batteries and Things, $518.00; Call One, $1,480.63; Carus Corporation, $821.70; Daley’s Super Service, $20.00; Dever & sons, $528.39; double M Trucking, $135.00; Dresbach Distributing, $156.75; Cathie Edens, $107.94; Emergency Medical Products, $671.02; Fastenal, $50.46; Feece Oil, $2,890.40; Fleet Services, $4.050.04; John Gibson, $284.87; Grosenbach’s, $304.92; Sharon Gross, $202.15; Henry Schein, $93.00; HyVee, $92.63; Il Public Risk Fund, $17,320.00; Il Valley Business Equipment, $1,000.00; IVCH, $124.50; Illinois Valley Excavating, $400.00; ILMO Products, $74.00; King Tire, $125.00; Kramarsic Law Offices, $150.00; Mautino Distributing, $18.00; McClure Engineering, $1,899.90; Menards, $306.51; Mertel Gravel Co., $1,922.26; North American Salt, $2,169.01; Orkin Pest Control, $67.01; Overhead Door Cp., $72.00; PDC Labs, $1,959.95; Perona, Peterlin, Andreoni, $2,070.00; Quad City Electric, $2,041.16; Quentech, $197.72; Riverstone Group, $620.20; Revere Electric, $95.91; Dominic Rivara, $141.40; Sandra Kidd Volk, $125.00; Katharine Smith, $160.00; Springfield Electric, $5.92; Stevens Service Center, $34.00; Stryker Sales Corp., $445.28; Sunrise Supply, $46.35; USPS, $200.00; Viking Chemical Co., $1,208.19; Jim Vohs, 289.79; Watchguard Video, $4,782.00; Water Products Company, $1,672.73 TOTAL:  $54374.19 AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. PASS: RIVARA (without explanation).  MOTION CARRIED.

 

The Mayor then asked for comment from the public on agenda items. There were no comments or questions from the audience.

 

John Vezzetti then updated the council on the sale of the 2013 Mallick Bond refinancing.  Vezzetti reported that the bonds had been sold, noting that 43 percent of the bonds went to local retail investors.  He said that the city’s savings in interest was estimated to be $296,000, with the interest rate reduced from 5.62 percent to 3.46 percent.  Commissioner Danekas thanked Vezzetti for his work on the project.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY YBORRA to accept Ordinance No. 828-030413, which increases license fees for establishments that sell alcoholic beverages.  AYES: DANEKAS, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  NAYS: PORTER. MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY YBORRA to place on file and ordinance that extends the contract with Affordable Waste for five years. Commissioner Porter said that he had been working with Rick for months on the agreement that would lock in rates for five years.  The rate is also 50 cents less per customer per month.  Porter said that the new rates would go into effect April 1, allowing the city to take advantage of the savings immediately. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

Attorney Jim Andreoni then told the council that the Plan Commission had met February 28, 2013, to consider the request for a special use permit from Love’s Travel Stops. The Plan Commission voted to recommend that the special use permit be approved, after it was agreed that Love’s had addressed all of the criteria necessary.  A copy of the minutes of the meeting and the letter to the council was included in the meeting documents.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY YBORRA, SECONDED BY PORTER to accept the recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding the issuance of a special use permit to Love’s Travel Stops.  AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY YBORRA, SECONDED BY PORTER to accept Ordinance No. 830-030413, which issues a special use permit to Love’s Travel Stops. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

Andreoni then told the council that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources had requested additional title insurance on the McPhedran Park property and that the city restrict the use of the land to recreational use only before the grant could be awarded.  Andreoni had taken care of the additional title insurance and had prepared an ordinance to restrict use of the park.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY YBORRA  to accept Ordinance No. 829-030413, which authorizes the execution of restrictive covenants for the McPhedran Park property. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the request from LP Youth Football for a tag day on Saturday, June 8, 2013. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the request from Oglesby Softball for a tag day on Saturday, April 20, 2013. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the request from Oglesby Ambulance Association for a tag day on Saturday, November 30, 2013. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY YBORRA, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the request from Gary Garey to hold the second Art Sarver Memorial 3K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 29 at 8 a.m. under the supervision of the Street and Police Departments. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

The Mayor then asked for questions or comments from the audience:

            Wanda Lent inquired about the new alcohol license fees.  Mayor Finley told her that the fees increased $75 across the board.

            Richard Vicich questioned the amount that would be saved with the new garbage contract.  Commissioner Porter clarified that it was 50 cents per household, which translates into about $9,900.00 a year.

            Gary Corless questioned the city’s spending on attorneys, particularly Jacob & Klein, the city’s TIF attorney. Calling the city “a perpetual money machine” for Tom Jacob, Corless noted that the city had paid the firm $306,000 over five years and questioned what work had been done for that money.  He suggested that if the city was looking to save money, it should “get rid” of Jacob.

 

Commissioner/Mayor Reports:

            Commissioner Porter reported that the Oglesby Ambulance Association had recently purchased three pieces of equipment to the service which would enable them to offer a higher level of care.  The pieces totaled more than $6,000.00.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY YBORRA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to adjourn at 7:21 p.m.  AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

____________________________

Becky Clinard, City Clerk

 

 

 

February 19, 2013, Meeting Minutes

A MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013, AT CITY HALL.  THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.

 

PRESENT:  COMMISSIONERS DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY, ATTORNEY JAMES ANDREONI, CITY CLERK BECKY CLINARD.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY YBORRA to approve the working meeting minutes from December 5, 2012, with one change: Commissioner Porter said he remembered Commissioner Danekas’s statement about resigning differently, and Commissioner Danekas agreed that he had said he was resigning effective April 1, 2013.  AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to approve the working meeting minutes from January 16, 2013. AYES:  DANEKAS, RIVARA, MAYOR FINLEY; PRESENT: PORTER, YBORRA. MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the regular meeting minutes from February 4, 2013. AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, MAYOR FINLEY.  PRESENT: YBORRA. MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the invoices to be paid as A.S.K. Enterprises, $358.90; Affordable Waste Systems, $19,644.00; AFLAC, $35.90; Ameren, $4,376.62; Arrow Sales and Services, $115.00; Bob’s Business, $426.92; Celebrations 150, $4,500.00; Central Region Senior Baseball, $2,500.00; City of Oglesby, $28,050.63; Comcast, $299.76; Daley’s, $180.00; Delaney’s, $412.16; David Derlein, $51.16; Double M Trucking, $180.00; Dresbach Distributing, $62.90; Emergency Medical Products, $209.88; Envision Healthcare, $256.00; Grainger, $27.99; Grosenbach’s, $50.84; Renee Hutchison, $32.94; Hygienic Institute, $355.58; ID Networks, $1,995.00; IL Dept. of Central Management, $576.50; IMEA, $213,940.57; Il Valley Business Equipment, $71.00; IVCH, $28.00; Illini State Bank, Police VISA, $24.68; Illinois Valley Cellular, $678.05; Kittilson’s, $555.92; Knoblauch Advertising, $799.00; LaSalle Office Supply, $59.37; Mason Accounting, $2,600.00; Mautino Distributing, $24.00; Menards, $248.48; Midwest Mailing and Shipping, $1,242.00; Dollar General, $65.74; Neopost, Inc. $296.40; Notary Public Assn, $119.85; Orkin Pest control, $358.93; Oscar’s, $187.95; P&D Sign co., $916.00; Mason Parker, $122.60; PDC Labs, $1,409.37; Pool, Leigh, Kopka, Inc. $22.50; Quill Corporation, $244.95; Revere Electric, $3,683.91; Katherine Smith, $92.09; Smith’s Sales and Service, $1,545.00; Somonauk Water, $76.00; St. Margaret’s Health Center, $281.00; Stevens Service Center, $210.00; Sunrise Supply, $58.10; Universal, Inc., $717.49; USA Bluebook, $243.22, McClure Engineering, $27,961.72. TOTAL:  $323,582.41 AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

The Mayor then asked for comment from the public on agenda items:

 

Gary Corless questioned why the agenda included the Stough Group’s request for a TIF agreement.  Corless stated his objections to residential TIF agreements, arguing that he found it “stupid” — when the city was raising his electric bill – to “give millionaires money.”

 

Wanda Lent asked about item No. 12, “city’s financial status and employee concessions/layoffs.”  She asked who was laid off and how it would affect city services. Commissioner Rivara answered, saying that he felt “one group of people (was) taking the pain.”  Mayor Finley said that 3 full time and the part time employees had been given notice of layoff.  When asked if the layoffs were permanent, Finley said he “couldn’t say … hoping not, but you never know.”

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to place on file and ordinance that increases license fees for establishments that sell alcoholic beverages.  Commissioner Porter said he was surprised there hadn’t been any previous discussion amongst the council members about an increase and that he felt it was “a bad time to raise fees.”  Finley explained that the increase was necessary to cover expenses, citing state law that requires fingerprinting and back ground checks.  Porter pointed out that that applied to only new licenses, not renewals and noted that they would be paying the increased fee on a yearly basis.  AYES: DANEKAS, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY.  NAYS:  PORTER. MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY YBORRA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to table an ordinance that would increase shelter fees at Le High Park. Commissioner Porter asked why there hadn’t been any discussion about increasing the fees before this meeting or why the park board hadn’t submitted a letter recommending the increases.  Mayor Finley replied that the matter had been discussed at the working meeting which Commissioner Porter was unable to attend.  Porter pointed out that the minutes did not include details of any such discussion. Finley explained that the fee increase was necessary to cover costs of having someone clean-up on weekends.  AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

 

The council next heard from Jason Racine, Executive Vice President with Stough Group Senior Housing.  Racine said that he had requested the opportunity to speak before the council because he hadn’t been able to do that in January when the council declined to enter into a TIF agreement with the developers. Questions had been raised at the last meeting about the timing of the request, with it being noted that TIF agreements are usually made before construction begins. Racine explained that Stough Group’s housing complexes are built under the federal tax credit program and that the tax credit takes precedence.  He noted that SGI built a similar unit in Mendota at the same time as Oglesby, and they were just now negotiating with Mendota for a TIF agreement as well.  He presented the request, asking for 25 percent of the increment for five years, with the option to delay the first payment until December of 2015. 

 

Commissioner Rivara voiced his displeasure with Stough Group, saying that the city had to “eat” the costs of supplying power to the complex. Racine pointed out that the ordinance addressing those costs hadn’t been in place at the time the project was started and that if the ordinance had been, “we would have paid.”  Racine challenged Rivara to show where another developer had paid those fees.  When Rivara questioned him about the money paid to Ameren in another community, Racine said that yes, they did pay upfront, but once the buildings were complete, Ameren refunded the money. He also reminded Rivara that there was now “52 units paying you back for 100-plus years.”  There was no action taken on the matter.

 

MOTION MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to grant permission to the Oglesby Boys Baseball to hold a tag day, Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to noon at Walnut Street and Columbia Avenue. Commissioner Porter pointed out that this was also the same day as the planned electronics recycling day, but he didn’t think that that would be a problem. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

 

Commissioner Rivara then asked where the city “was at” with employee concessions or layoffs.  Commissioner Porter pointed to item No. 14 on the agenda (executive session to discuss negotiations).  Rivara then moved on to the next item on the agenda, utility costs.  Rivara reiterated his previous contention that utility costs are “too high.”  He said that January’s electric and gas bills totaled about $15,000.  He asked each commissioner and city employees to come up with ways to save utility costs.

 

MOTION MADE BY PORTER AT 7:38 P.M., SECONDED BY YBORRA to go into executive session to discuss “collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees.” AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

 

MOTION MADE BY PORTER AT 8:20 P.M., SECONDED BY YBORRA to resume the regular meeting. AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

 

Commissioner/Mayor Reports:

            Yborra told the council that the pump on deep Well No. 3 had gone out and that he expected the repairs to cost about $60,000.  “Just another day in the city,” said Yborra.

            Mayor Finley announced that the profit from the New Years Eve Fundraiser for Summer Fun Fest was $3,900.94.

 

MOTION MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY PORTER to adjourn at 8:24 p.m.  AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

____________________________

Becky Clinard, City Clerk

 

 

Monday, February 4, 2013, Meeting Minutes

 

A MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2013, AT CITY HALL.  THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.

 

PRESENT:  COMMISSIONERS DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY, ATTORNEY JAMES ANDREONI, CITY CLERK BECKY CLINARD.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the meeting minutes from January 18, 2013.  AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY YBORRA, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the invoices to be paid as submitted with one exception, the invoice from McClure Engineering for $27,971.62 is to be held over until Yborra is able to talk with Mayor Finley and Jack Kusek. Invoices to be paid are: ASK Enterprises, $1903.50; Ace Tire, $1,011.16; ACS Firehouse Software, $220.00; AEA Inc, $10,250.00; Ameren IP, $120.40; Arrow Sales, $35.50; ASCAP, $320.00; BHMG Engineers, $985.35; Call One, $1,484.42; Civic Systems, $2,585.00; Comcast, $114.90; Dever & Sons, $521.53; Dixon Ottawa Communications, $46.50; Andy Dooley, $300.00; Dresbach Distributing, $32.95; Cathie Edens, $120.79; Efficient Billing Systems, $1,466.33; Emergency Medical Products, $722.23; Envision Healthcare, $236.00; Feece Oil, $617.20; Fleet Services, $3,910.78; Grosenbach’s, $299.88; Halm’s, $8.38; Kristopher Hamilton, $215.32; Henry Schein, $235.00; Paige Hill, $218.30; IVAC, $49.00; IL Dept. of Central Services, $137.90; IL Dept. of Public Health, $20.00; IL Valley Business, $443.93; IVCH, $25.00; IVCC, $29,679.10; Illini State Bank, $64.54; Julie, Inc., $1,040.30; Karmarsic Law Office, $150.00; Kiesler’s Police Supply, $483.10; Ryan Knoblauch, $153.29; LaSalle Office Supply, $66.47; LP High School, $67,228.24; Mautino Distributing, $36.00; McClure Engineering, $3,885.60; Medicare Part B, $559.65; Menards, $34.87; Motorola, $112.87; NCPERS, $64.00; North American Salt Co., $2,140.88; Oglesby Grade School, $110,204.11; Revere Electric, $3,431.88; St. Margaret’s Hospital, $243.00; St. Margaret’s Health, $202.00; Standard Equipment, $14,772.28; Steven’s Service Center, $69.00; USA Bluebook, $43.50; Viking Chemical Company, $1,300.89; Watchguard, $114.00; Water Products Company, $345.40; Western Aggregates, $372.02; Zamin Insurance Company, $150.00; Zoll Medical Company, $111.62; TOTAL:  $290,715.96. AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

There was no public comment on agenda items.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY YBORRA, SECONDED BY PORTER to seek bids for upgrading the waste water treatment plant, pending approval of the EPA. AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to grant permission to the the Oglesby Firefighters Association to hold tag days on March 9 and November 2, 2013.  These days coincide with the daylight savings time weekends and the promotion to change batteries in smoke detectors. AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

Mayor Finley then read a letter from the Peru engineering firm, Chamlin and Associates, Inc., on behalf of Love’s Travel Center.  The letter asked the council to refer their request for a special use permit and plan review to the Plan Commission.  A date for that meeting (February 28, 2013, at 6 p.m.) had already been agreed upon. Finley told the council that the company planned to build a truck stop near the I-39 interchange, which would employ around 60 persons. MOTION MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to refer the request to the Plan Commission. AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

Noting that the council was straying from the agenda order, Mayor Finley asked for a motion to accept Building Inspector Brian Spelich’s Fourth Quarter 2012 Report.  MOTION MADE BY YBORRA, SECONDED BY RIVARA to accept the 4^th Quarter Building Inspector’s Report. AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY RIVARA to enter into executive session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body” and “collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees” at 7:08 p.m. AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

The council resumed the regular meeting at 7:42 p.m.

 

Commissioners’/Mayor Reports

            Danekas thanked the Mayor and City Clerk for their work helping bring Lowe’s Travel Center to the city. 

            Rivara suggested that the city look into ways to cut their utility costs.  He suggested that the city get a consultant to make suggestions and that the city consider using some of the IMEA’s energy efficiency grants to replace lighting with energy efficient fixtures in one city building each year.  Rivara said that he also felt that “with layoffs, everybody must feel the pain.”

            Porter commended the police department, other city departments and outside agencies for their assistance in the “unique well-being check” held earlier in the day.

            Finley thanked the citizens who held the ice-skating party for Oglesby children on Saturday (February 2).  Finley called the event a success and noted that about 60 participants enjoyed the hot chocolate and hot dogs.  He said he thought the event would be held again next year.  He also asked that anyone with old, usable skates donate them so that more Oglesby children could use the skating rink. 

Finley also said that he would be meeting with the union to discuss potential layoffs.

MOTION MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to adjourn at 7:53 p.m.  AYES:  DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

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Becky Clinard, City Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes from January 7, 2013, meeting

A MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2012, AT CITY HALL. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.

PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, MAYOR FINLEY, ATTORNEY JAMES ANDREONI, CITY CLERK BECKY CLINARD.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the meeting minutes from December 17, 2012. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the invoices to be paid as submitted: ASK Enterprises, $1,382.00; AEA, $15,200.00; Airgas, Inc., $82.65; Ameren IP, $3.068.49; BHMG Engineers, $5,822.00; Call One, $1,434.09; BDIV, LLC, $128,395.96; City of Oglesby, $103.08; Comcast, $152.85; Connecting Point, $933.75; Dever & Sons, $405.00; Cathie Edens, $201.90; Emergency Medical Products, $51.00; Fastenal Co., $67.97; Feece Oil, $2,566.66; Fleet Services, 3,891.88; Robert Ghighi, $154.11; Halm’s Auto Parts, $65.97; Shawn Harlow, $148.94; Henry Schein, Inc., $51.50; Holy Family Credit Union, $201.33; HyVee, Inc., $87.69; IL Valley Business Equipment, $137.50; Illini State Bank, $288.00; IV Food and Deli, $12.70; IMUA. $621.62; Jacob & Klein, $14,517.75; John’s Sales and Service, $69.50; Phillip Kidd, $250.57; King Tire, $233.50; Kittilson’s Garage, $826.88; Kevin Marzetta, $500.00; Mautino Distributing, $18.00; Mertel Gravel, $2,215.13; Dollar General, $70.95; News Tribune, $130.55; Nextel Communications, $229.06; North American Salt Co., $2,120.42; PDC Laboratories, $1,619.36; Perona, Peterlin, Andreoni, et el, $3,528.00; Quill Corporation, $244.95; Rental Pros, $82.00; Revere Electric, $1,121.50; Riverstone Group, $328.64; Screenvision Direct, $368.00; Aaron Showen, $167.14; Springfield Electric, $509.98; St. Margaret’s Hospital, $102.00; Staples, $29.97; Stevens Service Center, $35.00; USPS. $732.67; USA Bluebook, $139.343; Viking Chemical, $1,949.79; Water Products Company, $1,607.85; Western Aggregates, $331.73; Errol White, $203.77; TOTAL: $200,404.28 AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

There was no public comment on agenda items.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY PORTER to accept Ordinance No. 824-010713, Accepting the Water and Electrical Utilities at the Stough Group Senior Housing complex. Attorney Andreoni told the council that engineer Jack Kusek had written a letter stating that the improvements were acceptable. Andreoni also noted that the council had not received Exhibits A & B, but that they had been on file at City Hall. The exhibits from Chamlin and Associates (engineers for Stough Group) are construction drawings and too large to copy. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to accept Ordinance No. 825-010713, Critical Care Transfer Pay for Ambulance Employees. Mayor Finley read a letter from the Oglesby Ambulance Board which expressed its support for the ordinance. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY RIVARA to accept Ordinance No. 826-010713, which continues the $700,000 line of credit with Illini State Bank. Finley described the line of credit as a “yearly thing.” AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY PORTER to accept Ordinance No. 827-010713, which adopts the recommendations of the Oglesby Design Review Board regarding the Peterlin law firm sign request. The board recommended the sign be approved. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

The Council then discussed the recent notice that Buzzi Unicem had asked for a reduction in their EAV. Andreoni told the council that he had contacted LaSalle County Supervisor of Assessments Linda Kendall to discuss the petition. Andreoni said Kendall had noted that the request submitted by Buzzi was “not as thorough” as she typically sees given the dollar amount of the reduction they are seeking. Andreoni said he felt that it was important that someone from the city be at the Board of Review meeting on January 29th. Andreoni said that “realistically they (Buzzi) will get some type of relief” and that he felt it important to “reach for middle ground,” with Buzzi. Andreoni said that he thought it was best to let LaSalle County “take the lead,” noting that while the city could hire its own appraiser, the city didn’t want to “start throwing good money after bad.” He said he had spoken with Walt Zukowski, legal counsel for the high school, and Zukowski believed the high school would be receptive to joining with the city in fighting the proposed reduction. According to the documents, Buzzi is seeking a reduction from an EAV of $2,025,556.00 to $506,389.00 – a 75 percent decrease. Andreoni and Mayor Finley will attend the meeting on January 29. Andreoni asked that the issue be put on the January 21st agenda, in case action was necessary.

Commissioners’/Mayor Reports
Commissioner Porter reported that “Shop with a Cop” was very successful, with 9 children and 3 families participating. He thanked the community for its support of this program.
Mayor Finley reported that the skating rink is getting a lot of use. He also noted that he had received a letter from Mason & Associates about the audit on the city’s IDNR grant paperwork for McPhedran Park. Finley noted that the cost is estimated to be between $2,100 and $2,600, and that the grant pays up to $3,000 for the work. The council will formally agree to the contract at the next meeting.

MOTION MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

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Becky Clinard, City Clerk

Minutes of December 17, 2012 meeting

A MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012, AT CITY HALL. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.

PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY, ATTORNEY JAMES ANDREONI, CITY CLERK BECKY CLINARD.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to approve the meeting minutes from December 3, 2012. AYES: DANEKAS, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. PRESENT: PORTER. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the invoices to be paid as submitted: ASK Enterprises, $256.95; AEA, Inc. $7,200.00; Affordable Waste, $19,344.00; AFLAC, $35.90; Air One Equipment, $430.00; Apple Press, $771.00; Bob’s Business, $93.44; Becky Clinard, $300.00; Julieann Clodfelter, $125.83; Comcast, $367.68; Connecting Point, $233.50; Lynn Dombroski, $32.99; Dresbach Distributing, $228.65; Emergency Medical Products, $128.31; Fastenal Co., $91.52; Foster Coach Sales, $13.13; Halm’s Auto Parts, $104.99; HD Supply, $177.37; Hennepin Food Market, $80.35; Henry Schien, $235.00; Hygienic Institute, $355.53; IMEA, $183,853.66; IL Public Risk Fund, $17,336.00; Illinois Valley Business Equipment, $676.66; Illinois Valley Fence and Pooks, $2,000.00; Illini State Bank/VISA, $820.05; Illinois Secretary of State, $99.00; Illinois Valley Cellular, $710.67; John Senica Jr., $79.95; John’s Sales and Service, $2,837.45; Karmarsic Law Office, $150.00; LaSalle Office Supply, $178.41; Menards, $1202.30; Mertel Gravel, $509.38; MES Inc., $740.16; Motorola, $225.74; Dollar General, $232.55; Nextel Communications, $114.53; NIMCA, $55.00; NCICG Economic Development Council. $ $1,000.00; Orkin Pest Control, $231.41; Oscar’s Automotive, $720.01; Michael Padilla, $24.65; Sarah Parcher, $67.56; PDC Laboratories, $18.00; Quad City Electric, $962.25; Revere Electric, $3,922.03; Dominic Rivara, $273.34; Royal Carriages, $450.00; Carol Schmidt, $25.40; Screenvision Direct, $700.00; SIB’s, $7.75; Smith’s Sales and Service, $5.00; Somonauk Water, $95.00; Sparkle Cleaners, $30.00; St. Margaret’s Hospital, $81.00; St. Margaret’s Health, $238.00; Staples Credit Plan, $3.20; Stevens Service Center, $69.00; Task Force Tips Ff Equipment, $490.88; United Rentals, $33.40; Universal, Inc. $841.76; USA Bluebook, $254.69; Vidacare, $238.90; Water Products Company, $3,385.15; Western Aggregates, Inc., $167.79; WLPO, $325.00; ZB supply, $61.52; Zoll Medical Corp., $1,331.38. TOTAL: $258,481.72 AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY PORTER to accept Ordinance No. 819-121712, the 2012-2013 Tax Levy. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to accept Ordinance No. 820-121712, Abatement of Real Estate Taxes for the 2008 Mallick Substation Bonds. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to accept Ordinance No. 821-121712, Abatement of Real Estate Taxes for the 2010a General Obligation Bonds. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to accept Ordinance No. 822-121712, Abatement of Real Estate Taxes for the 2010b General Obligation Bonds. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY RIVARA to accept Ordinance No. 823-121712, Authorizes the Issuance of the Alternate Revenue Bonds, Series 2013. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY PORTER to authorize the renewal of insurance with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY to appoint Lynn Quick to the Oglesby Ambulance Board. Quick fills a vacancy on the board left when Mark Duttlinger resigned recently. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY YBORRA, SECONDED BY PORTER to place the Motor Fuel Tax Allotment for December ($8,190.21) on file. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY PORTER to place the 2013 Meeting Schedule on file. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY YBORRA, SECONDED BY RIVARA to place Ordinance No. 824, Accepting Electrical and Water Utilities for Stough Group Senior Housing on file. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to place Ordinance No. 825, Critical Care Transfer pay for Ambulance Employees on file. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY PORTER to place Ordinance No. 826, Authorizing a Line of Credit (up to $700,000) with Illini State Bank. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve Kevin Marzetta’s request to close a portion of Walnut Street on June 22, 2013, for the Downtown Car Show. The motion also included a request for a $500 donation. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY RIVARA at 7:20 p.m. to go into Executive Session to discuss the ‘salary schedules for one or more classes of employees’ and to “review executive session minutes.’ AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY PORTER at 7:47 p.m. to reopen the regular part of the meeting after executive session discussion. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to release Executive Session Minutes from Tuesday, January 17, 2012, to present. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

Commissioners’/Mayor Reports
Commissioner Yborra and Mayor Finley both wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Commissioner Porter announced that Chief Knoblauch had secured a grant for a camera.

MOTION MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

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Becky Clinard, City Clerk

December 3, 2012 Meeting Minutes

A MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2012, AT CITY HALL. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.

PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS DANEKAS, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY, ATTORNEY JAMES ANDREONI, CITY CLERK BECKY CLINARD.

ABSENT: COMMISSIONER PORTER

A MOTION WAS MADE BY YBORRA, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the meeting minutes from November 19, 2012. AYES: DANEKAS, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the invoices to be paid as submitted: Ace Tire, $55.99; Mark Ambrose, $300.00; Ameren IP, $25.97; Mary Armata, $75.00; Joseph Banista, $167.94; MHMG Engineers, $2,830.87; Brownstown Electrical, $341.22; Call One, $1,507.19; Comcast, $48.95; Dever and Sons, $525.69; Don’s Glass Shop, $201.85; Double M Trucking, $202.50; Efficient Billing Systems, $758.71; Emergency Medical Products, $955.45; Fastenal Co., $1.16; Fischer Excavating, $82,030.66; Fleet Services, $4,651.71; Halm’s Auto Parts, $14.97; Henry Schein Inc., $54.00; IL Valley Business Equipment, $338.33; Illinois Food and Deli, $33.85; Sheryl Ivy, $240.30; Dan Kasperski, $161.63; Larry Kirkman, $3,740.00; Kittilson’s Garage, $1,854.17; LaSalle Office Supply, $109.51; Mautino Distributing, $18.00; Tammy McVay, 207.88; Menards, $315.38; Mertel Gravel Co., $905.76; NCPERS Group Life, $64.00; North American Salt Co., $2,157.93; P&D Sign Co., $660.00; Nancy Petrick, $167.98; PowerPhone, Inc., $258.00; Radar Man, $175.00; Rathje & Woodward, LLC., $14,312.87; Revere Electric, $5,291.07; Riverstone Group, Inc., $171.99; Ronald Roof, $3,740.00; Screenvision, $368.00; Seico, $300.00; Somonauk Water, $104.50; St. Margaret’s Hospital, $38.00; Shalane Stevens, $8.21; US Bank, $133,675.00; USA Bluebook, $973.31; Viking Chemical, $1,414.12; Water Products, $1,091.29. TOTAL: $267,645.91 AYES: DANEKAS, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY YBORRA, TO ACCEPT ORDINANCE NO. 817-120312, establishes limits on the amount of funds that can be transferred from the Electric Fund to the General Fund and requires council approval for the transfer. AYES: DANEKAS, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY RIVARA to place the 2013 Tax Levy on File. The City will levy $1,551,643.00, which includes $879,643.00 in bond payments that will be abated, bringing the total levy to $662,500.00 Attorney Andreoni noted that the overall increase in the levy is less than 5 percent, so that a public hearing is not necessary. Danekas also said that the council would be holding a special meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, to discuss the levy and the impact that a recent ruling from the state concerning the police pension would have on the levy. The state has informed the city that it should levy $296,170, an increase of $156,107 over last year’s levy. There was discussion about the levy and the pension, with Danekas noting that he did not expect to increase the levy despite the increase in the funding requirement. AYES: DANEKAS, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to authorize the Mayor to enter into a letter of engagement with Evans, Froelich, Beth and Chumley for bond counsel. AYES: DANEKAS, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to authorize the Mayor to enter into a letter of engagement with Ice Miller for disclosure counsel. AYES: DANEKAS, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to place on file the risk disclosures pursuant to MSRB Rule G-17. AYES: DANEKAS, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY RIVARA to place on file a draft copy of the bond ordinance prepared by Evans, Froelich, Beth and Chumley. AYES: DANEKAS, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to adjorn at 7:24 p.m. AYES: DANEKAS, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

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Becky Clinard, City Clerk

November 19, 2012, Meeting Minutes

A MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012, AT CITY HALL. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.

PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY, ATTORNEY JAMES ANDREONI, CITY CLERK BECKY CLINARD.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the meeting minutes from November 5, 2012. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY YBORRA to approve the invoices to be paid as submitted: AEA, Inc., $3,800.00; Affordable Waster Systems, $19,334.00; Apple Press, $68.00; Batteries and Things, $195.00; Christopher Bayer, $247.27; Carus Corporation, $1,014.75; City of Peru, $1,900.00; Comcast Cable, $233.79; James Cullinan, $7.44; Daley’s Super Service, $25.00; De’Vine Floral, $45.00; Katherine Elvin, $1,207.89; Envision Healthcare, $256.00; Fastenal, $86.35; Feece Oil, $1,071.77; Galva Road Equipment, $168.90; Global Emergency Products, $407.57; Grosenbach’s, $308.23; Hansen Sewer Service, $150.00; HD Supply, $266.00; Heartland Bank and Trust, $563,656.25; Hygienic Institute, $355.53; Il Dept. of Ag., $60.00; IMEA, $160,718.13; IL Municipal League, $408.00; IV Business Equipment, $70.00; IVCH, $87.25; Illini State Bank, Police VISA, $1.16; Illini State Bank VISA, $645.69; IL Assn of Chiefs, $100.00; John Pohar and Sons, $62,828.11; Kittilson’s Garage, $2,551.78; James Knoblauch, $7.44; LaSalle Office Supply, $255.98; Jean Martin, $1,207.89; Mautino Distributing, $12.00; McClure Engineering, $4630.56; Menards, $340.85; Motorola, $112.87; Dollar General, $200.75; NewsTribune, $466.00; Novak Veterinary, $93.00; Oliver Niles Partnership, $137,931.47; Oscar’s Automotive, $954.75; P&D Sign Company, $916.00; PDC Laboratories, $440.00; Perona, Peterlin & Andreoni, $2,304.00; Eric Reishus, $1,207.89; Reishus, Margaret, $1,207.89; Marlin Reishus, $603.94; Paul Reishus, $1.207.89; Revere Electric, 34.48; Riders Choice, $2,772.55; Tia Rose, $224.05; St. Margaret’s Hospital, $81.00; St. Margaret’s Health, $43.00; Stevens Service Center, $178.00; Sunrise Supply, $29.90; T&T Hydraulics, $10.22; Universal, Inc., $410.03; USA Bluebook, $663.71; Vickers Consulting, $500.00; Water Products Company, $1,601.19; Wire Mesh, $19,239.84; WLPO, $480.00.
TOTAL: $1,002,039.99 AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

The Mayor then opened the floor to the public for comments on agenda items. Richard Vicich voiced his objections to the electrical rate increase, suggesting that the city replace the fulltime workers in the electric department with part-time workers to cut costs. Tod Misener made the council aware of “a successful” sale of a municipal utility in Missouri. Misener has said in the past he believes the city should look at selling the electric utility to an outside company. Neither comment evoked a response from the council.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY YBORRA to approve Ordinance No. 818-111912, Electric Rate Increase. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY YBORRA, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve Ordinance No. 816-111912, a service agreement with iFiber. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY YBORRA to use Bernardi Securities to handle the refinancing of Mallick Substation Bonds. Bernardi’s John Vezzetti presented the council with a couple of scenarios, showing how refinancing the bonds could say the city hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of the bond. Commissioner Danekas said his goal was to get the city out of debt by 2023. He suggested that the city start putting away money towards the goal of calling back the bonds in 2022. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY RIVARA to table the tax levy until the next meeting. Danekas said he was having difficulty getting numbers from the county that he needed to complete the levy. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY YBORRA to place Ordinance No. 817, which establishes limits on transfers from the Electric Fund , on file. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY YBORRA, SECONDED BY RIVARA to place the Motor Fuel Tax Allotment of $7,682.69 on file. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY RIVARA to place the State Sales Tax Allotment of $34,238.43 on file. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to table a request by Kevin Marzetta to hold his annual car show on Sunday, June 30. Marzetta had also asked to close Walnut Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Commissioner Yborra and Mayor Finley expressed concern over closing Walnut Street during Summer Fun Fest. Finley asked if Marzetta would consider hosting the event at another location or the week before. Porter said he would have to check with Marzetta. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

The Mayor then opened the floor to the public for comments:

Tony Dennett noted that some of the bulbs on the Christmas decorations on Walnut Street are unlit.

Tod Misener asked about a comment earlier from the Mayor concerning LeHigh Park and Summer Fun Fest. The mayor responded that he was considering moving the festival back to LeHigh Park, but that a decision hadn’t been made.

Commissioners’/Mayor Reports
Yborra – Leaf vacuuming is complete, yard waste bags will be picked up through November and burning is allowed until December 31st.
Finley – Announced Santa’s holiday open house at the Dickinson House would be Sunday, December 16 from 3 to 6:30 p.m.

MOTION MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY DANEKAS to adjourn at 7:19 p.m. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

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Becky Clinard, City Clerk

Minutes from November 5, 2012, meeting

A MEETING OF THE OGLESBY CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012, AT CITY HALL. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.

PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY, ATTORNEY JAMES ANDREONI, CITY CLERK BECKY CLINARD.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY YBORRA to approve the meeting minutes from October 15, 2012. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY DANEKAS, SECONDED BY RIVARA to approve the invoices to be paid as submitted: ASK Enterprises, $6,506.80; Advantage Logistics, $172,265.33; AEA, Inc., $4,500.00; AFLAC, $35.90; Ameren IP, $1,539.81; Apple Press, $347.00; Bio-Tron, Inc., $139.00; Brownlee Data Systems, $500.00; Brownstown Electric, $1,247.00; Call One, $1,517.68; City of Oglesby, $63.44; David Claudnic, $66.42; Comcast, $103.90; Daley’s Super Service, $46.95; Melanie Davis, $194.13; Dever & Sons, $524.02; Jill Dober, $222.31; Dresbach Distributing, $105.85; Efficient Billing Systems, $767.81; Emergency Building Products, $505.51; Fastenal Co., $55.32; Feece Oil, $3,646.16; Fleet Services, $4,760.79; Grainco, $288.12; Grosenbach’s, $574.45; Kristin Grubich, $75.00; Halm’s, $260.74; HD supply, $477.48; Holloway’s Portables, $90.00; HyVee, $301.10; IL Dept. Central Management, 576.75; IL Fire and Police Commissioners, $1,356.00; IL Municipal League, $1,730.00; Il Valley Business Equipment, $338.33; Illini State Bank, $100.39; Illinois Prosecutor Services, $50.00; Il Valley Cellular, $648.60; John Pohar & Sons, $87,924.95; JP Chevrolet, $182.94; Knoblauch Advertising, $642.00; LaSalle Office Supply, $524.85; Len Trovero Construction, $29,200.00; Leone Grain and Supply, $160.00; Martin Equipment, $37.76; Mautino Distributing, $18.00; Menards, $691.78; Tod Misener, $42.48; Municipal Code, $500.00; NCPERS, $64.00; North American Salt, $2,151.11; Noto and Associates, $16,500.00; Oglesby Municipal Band, $3,885.00; Orkin Pest Control, $117.04; Patten Industries, $21.26; Personnel Concepts, $160.75; Tom Porter, $534.26; Thomas Putnam, $108.20; Quad City Electric, $1,033.55; Revere Electric, $4,857.93; Dominic Rivara, $143.42; Patricia Rodriguez, $241.04; Screenvision Direct, $368.00; Sirchie Finger Print Labs, $84.75; Spring Valley Ford, $394.50; St. Margaret’s Health, $127.50; Standard Equipment, $5,500.81; Staples Credit Plan, $449.71; Robert Stone, $1,300.00; Sunrise Supply, $70.39; Luella Tripeke, $1,3750.00; United Postal Service, $708.08; USA Bluebook, $247.12; Viking Chemical Co., $1,697.70; Witmer Public Safety, $50.39; ZB Supply, $65.28; Zoll Medical, $115.90. TOTAL: $369,111.73 AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

Verbal Blakely, of BHMG, the engineering firm who conducted the most recent electrical rate study for the city, then gave a short presentation on the survey’s findings and the proposed rate increase. Blakely reiterated past comments concerning the need for the rate increase and the reasons for the increase. Blakely then answered questions from the audience and council members. Attorney Jim Andreoni explained that because of minor changes in the ordinance and because a part time office worker was unable to produce a copy of the ordinance when asked by a citizen, the ordinance would be held over an additional two weeks.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER, SECONDED BY RIVARA to place on file an agreement with iFiber. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

The Mayor then opened the floor to the public for comments:
Resident Todd Misener thanked the Mayor for amending the agenda to include public comments before the council considers agenda items.
Ben Sargent and Brad Anderson asked why the city’s Code Red system was not used recently when the city’s west end experienced a major water main break, pointing to other commnities’ use of the system for similar situations. Commissioner Porter addressed the issue, noting that in hindsight, he and Commissioner Yborra agreed that it would have been “a good spot to utilize Code Red.” Porter said the council would be discussing the possibility of all departments sharing the cost of Code Red and thus making it available for water main breaks, outages, etc. at a working meeting.

Commissioners’/Mayor Reports
Yborra – Announced that next week would be the last week of leaf vacuuming. Thanked Commissioner Porter, the Street Department and Mike Naas for their work on the water main break.
Finley – Announced a working meeting for 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Reported that the Halloween Parade attracted more than 230 children and their parents.

MOTION MADE BY RIVARA, SECONDED BY PORTERB to adjourn at 7:39 p.m. AYES: DANEKAS, PORTER, RIVARA, YBORRA, MAYOR FINLEY. MOTION CARRIED.

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Becky Clinard, City Clerk

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