Kankakee Times

City of Gilman City Council met June 10.

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

Moved by McGeheeSeconded by Elliott to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on May 13, 2019 (old and new business). All aye.

Moved by FancherSeconded by Elliott to transfer $14,000.00 from the General Fund to the Road and Bridge Fund. All aye.

Moved by ElliottSeconded by Fancher to approve the following liquor licenses for July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020:

Minit Mart, LLC Class D

Debra A. Taylor, d/b/a The Right Stop Bar and Billiards Club Class A-1

Dave’s Tap Inc. Class A-1

Inside Out Gilman Inc.Class A

Inside Out Gilman Inc.Class F

Pilot Travel Centers, LLCClass D

Galena Properties, LLC, d/b/a Crazy Horse SaloonClass A-1

Matthews Designs Inc., d/b/a BoondocksClass A-1

Gilman OPCO, LLC, d/b/a Fred’s Fuel ‘n FoodClass D

Wasmer’s 66 Inc.Class D

C-I Golden Eagles, LLC, d/b/a Crossroads Cantina & Catering Class A-1 All aye.

Moved by KraftSeconded by Voigt to close the Prospect Bank Certificate of Deposit #90207468 and transfer $404,583.55, plus any additional interest, into the General Fund checking account. All aye.

Moved by ElliottSeconded by Kraft to adopt Ordinance No. 19-20-03 authorizing the issuance of general obligation (limited tax) notes, Series 2019, for $1,500,000.00 to finance the acquisition of street improvements for the City of Gilman, Iroquois County, Illinois, and providing the details of such notes, and related matters. All aye. Payments of $27,268.58 per month will be made for five years.

Moved by KraftSeconded by Fancher to approve the bid of Lee Farms Excavating of $40,000.00 for the demolition of 103 W. Third Street in Gilman, which is now owned by the City. Said bid does not include any asbestos or lead inspections or abatement. All aye.

Moved by McGeheeSeconded by Voigt to approve payment to Iroquois Paving Corp. of $256,266.62 for the N. Thomas/E. Second St. project. All aye.

Moved by ElliottSeconded by Eimen to approve Resolution No. 19-20-R1 requesting from the Illinois Department of Transportation a required Highway Permit in connection with the N. Thomas/E. Second St. project. All aye.

Moved by McGeheeSeconded by Kraft to accept and approve the bid of Iroquois Paving Corp. of $141,051.78 for the 2019-2020 Motor Fuel Tax program. All aye. Mayor Theesfeld discussed the plans provided by Piggush Engineering Inc. to resurface South Maple Street to Park Street, and Park View Drive, which will be paid from the MFT funds.

Mayor Theesfeld provided suggested areas where sidewalks need to be replaced. A representative of Iroquois Paving Corporation will meet with Mayor Theesfeld to discuss the same and provide a price. Then the council can determine which areas are to be done.

Mayor Theesfeld advised that having the City/E.R.H. employees pick up brush and tree limbs has become an issue, as residents are putting more and more out for pick-up and expecting them to be picked up right away.

Alderman Voigt had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Elliott had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Fancher inquired about the code enforcement officer’s policies, as a resident complained that he received a Notice of Violation after having an item in his yard for three days.

Alderman Eimen had nothing to discuss.

Alderman McGehee had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Kraft advised that Addison will order the frame for the snow pusher for the new backhoe.

Moved by McGeheeSeconded by Kraft to approve the bills as they were presented, and to approve the Balance Sheet, and Profit and Loss Statement dated June 10, 2019 as presented. All aye.

Moved by KraftSeconded by McGehee to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:38 p.m. All aye.

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