Kankakee Times

City of Watseka City Council met Sept. 24.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Motion to approve City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 27th & September 4th, 2019

5. Public Comment

6. 9/11 Committee Update

7. Mike Zurek with Nyhart (Police Pension Actuary)

8. Ordinances, Resolutions, Agreements & Proclamations

 Ordinance #2547 Amending Chapter 47, Sales Tax and Related Tax Ordinances by adding Section 47-4, Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax, of the City of Watseka, Municipal Code

 Ordinance #2548 Amending Chapter35, Combined Waterworks and Sewerage System, Section 35-2, Rates for Water and Sewer Service for Commercial, Users, Section 35-3, Rates for Water Service for Residential Users, and Section 35-4, Rates for Sewer Service for Residential Users, of the City of Watseka Municipal Code

9. Consent Agenda

 Ordinance #2547 Amending Chapter 47, Sales Tax and Related Tax Ordinances by adding Section 47-4, Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax, of the City of Watseka, Municipal Code

 Ordinance #2548 Amending Chapter35, Combined Waterworks and Sewerage System, Section 35-2, Rates for Water and Sewer Service for Commercial, Users, Section 35-3, Rates for Water Service for Residential Users, and Section 35-4, Rates for Sewer Service for Residential Users, of the City of Watseka Municipal Code

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10. Standing Committee Reports

Finance, Legal and Audit

- Claims in the amount of $416,879.90

- Accept and Place on file the August Treasurer Report

- Transfer $156,070 from General fund 1-10-8000 into Street and Alleys 6-10-9000

 Public Works

- Purchase a 2019 Dodge Pickup from Watseka Chrysler for $41,134

- Purchase a 2020 Chevy Pickup from Dralle’s for $41,533

- Purchase a mini-excavator from McCulloughs for $67,475.92

 Public Safety - None

 Code Enforcement

- 314 N 3rd St –Start Demolition proceedings

11. Miscellaneous Business

 Trick or Treat Hours (4-7 October 31st)

 CDBG Grant final payout $7100.00

12. Reports from Officers

13. Adjourn

http://www.watsekacity.org/files/1915/6900/1971/AGENDA-COUNCIL.pdf