Kankakee Times

City of Gilman City Council met March 11.

Here is 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: McGehee aye, Kraft aye, Elliott aye, Eimen aye, Voigt eye, and Fancher aye. Clerk Morris and Treasurer Johnson were also present.

Moved by McGehee Seconded by Elliott to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on February 11, 2019. All aye.

Moved by McGehee Seconded by Elliott to transfer $16,000.00 from the General Fund to the Road and Bridge Fund. All aye.

A request by the Iroquois West Post Prom Committee for a donation was mentioned, but no vote was taken, as the council previously decided to make no further donations to that organization.

Moved by Elliott Seconded by Fancher to accept the bid of Iroquois Paving Corporation for $1,995,452.33 for the N. Thomas/E. Second Sts. Road Improvement Project. That bid includes $1,969,522.33 for the base bid plus $25,930.00 for the alternate bid 1. The amount for the alternate bid 1 increases the thickness of the asphalt due to the bus traffic in the project area. All aye.

Moved by McGehee Seconded by Eimen to accept the Engineering Proposal of Piggush Engineering Inc. for construction administration/inspection of the N. Thomas/E. Second Sts. Road Improvement Project for $84,640.00. All aye.

Moved by Kraft Seconded by Fancher to have Attorney Frank Simutis review the materials regarding a Small Wireless Facilities Ordinance and associated documents provided by the Illinois Municipal League. All aye.

Moved by Eimen Seconded by McGehee to obtain a loan of $1,500,000.00 from Prospect Bank at 3.467% interest for five years with monthly payments to pay for part of the N. Thomas/E. Second Sts. Road Improvement Project. All aye. The local motor fuel tax will be used to make the loan payments. The balance of the project will be paid for with funds on hand.

Mayor Theesfeld advised that the Certificates of Deposit held at Prospect Bank will be renewed for an additional 90 days, maturing in June 2019.

Moved by Eimen Seconded by Voigt to accept the bid of Lee Farms Excavating for $30,000.00 for the demolition of the structures on the City’s property at 238 N. Central Street (former Justin Reilly residence). This bid includes $5,000.00 to cover prevailing wage costs. All aye. Said expense will be paid from the TIF 1 fund.

Moved by Eimen Seconded by Kraft to accept the bid of M & L Lawn Care Inc. for $219.31 for spring and fall fertilizer and broadleaf weed control on the City’s property on the curve of Rt. 24 where the former Kuipers’ Sales building was located. All aye. Alderman Eimen stated that better soil is needed on those lots as well as more trees.

Moved by Eimen Seconded by Elliott to give Addison Brown a raise of $.50 per hour, which increases his wage to $17.25 per hour, effective for the March 15 – 28 pay period paid on April 3, 2019, and to give Joel Nasers a raise of $3.00 per hour, which increases his wage to $18.00 per hour, effective March 1, 2019. All aye.

Alderman Voigt had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Elliott had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Fancher had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Eimen advised the council that no new police vehicle will be purchased as this time, as the new State bids are not available and Morrow Bros. Ford in Greenfield, Illinois, where Chief Anderson’s new police SUV was purchased, does not have any more SUVs. He had nothing further to discuss.

Alderman McGehee had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Kraft had nothing to discuss.

Mayor Theesfeld decided not to take a vote on the proposed Ordinance Authorizing the Ceding of Private Activity Bonding Authority to Eastern Illinois Economic Development Authority until the April meeting, to allow the council members additional time to review the materials.

Neil Piggush of Piggush Engineering Inc. was in attendance. He advised the council that the N. Thomas/E. Second Sts. Road Improvement Project may start next week. Iroquois Paving Corporation will be responsible for removal and disposal of the bricks currently on those streets.

Moved by Fancher Seconded by Elliott to approve the bills as they were presented, and to approve the Balance Sheet, and Profit and Loss Statement dated March 11, 2019 as presented. All aye.

Moved by McGehee Seconded by Voigt to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. All aye.

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