Kankakee Times

City of Gilman City Council met Jan. 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the city council was called to order by Mayor Theesfeld. Council responding to roll call were: Elliott aye, Fancher aye, Eimen aye, McGehee aye, Kraft aye, and Bachman aye. Clerk Kraft and Treasurer Morris were also present.

            Moved by McGehee        Seconded by Bachman

to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on December 11, 2023.  All aye.

Moved by McGehee            Seconded by Kraft

to approve the transfer of $16,000.00 from the general fund to the road & bridge fund and transfer of $70,000.00 from the general fund to the sanitary sewer fund. All aye.

Moved by Elliott        Seconded by Eimen

to set the monthly meetings for 2024 on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  All aye.

            Moved by Kraft        Seconded by Elliott

to approve payment to R&R, Inc. of $276,389.15, pending approval of the IEPA, for the 5th Street Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project pay estimate #3. All aye. 

Mayor Theesfeld addressed the council regarding the need to upgrade the water main and sanitary sewer in the alley between Hartwell and Maple streets. He stating that the concrete pipe is crumbling and needs to be replaced with PVC. He will request a quote from Piggush Engineering for upgrading the systems and running it under the ditch.

Mayor Theesfeld advised the council the ERH Enterprise Operating Agreement for the sanitary sewer services came in with a sizable increase in amount. Speaking with John McBride the increase is due to having to pay prevailing wage to haul sludge from the sewer plant. ERH is good about sending employees when there is an emergency and recommends the council approve the new agreement.

            Moved by Eimen        Seconded by Elliott

to approve the ERH Enterprises, Inc Operating Agreement 2024-2026 for sanitary sewer services of $158,400.00, without competitive bidding.  All aye.

            Moved by Kraft        Seconded by Bachman

to adopt Ordinance No. 23-24-13 Approving Sale of Real Estate at 1042 S Crescent St.  All aye. 

Mayor Theesfeld reported that the Finance Committee met on Jan 5th to discuss recent applicants for the street and alley position. Also discussed was the new contract with ERH Enterprises, and the other contract with ERH that are not up for renewal.          

Alderman Bachman had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Elliott had nothing to discuss.

Aldermen Fancher had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Eimen had nothing to discuss.

Alderman McGehee had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Kraft had had nothing to discuss.

Moved by McGehee        Seconded by Fancher

to approve the bills as they were presented, and to approve the Balance Sheet, and Profit and Loss Statement dated January 8, 2024 as presented. All aye.

            Moved by McGehee        Seconded by Bachman

to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:18 p.m. All aye.

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