Kankakee Times

City of Gilman City Council met Feb. 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: McGehee aye, Eimen aye, Kraft aye, Elliott aye, Bachman aye, and Fancher aye. Clerk Morris and Treasurer Johnson were also present.

Moved by McGehee             Seconded by Bachman

to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on January 13, 2020. All aye.

Moved by McGehee             Seconded by Elliott

to approve the transfer of $15,000.00 from the general fund to the road & bridge fund. All aye.

Resident Robert Kramer spoke to the council about advertising for the businesses on N. Central Street.

The City received a letter from Show Bus Public Transportation in January requesting a donation from the City. No discussion was had, and no council member made a motion regarding the donation request.

The City received a letter in early February from the Iroquois West Post Prom Committee requesting a donation from the City.

Moved by Kraft             Seconded by Fancher

to approve a donation of $250.00 to the Iroquois West Post Prom Committee. All aye.

Moved by Kraft             Seconded by Bachman

to approve payment of $24,921.61 to Iroquois Paving Corporation for the N. Thomas/E. Second Streets project. All aye. As the 2019 Bond Project Fund has only $2,460.30 left in it, the balance due of $22,461.31 will be paid from the TIF 1 fund.

Central Illinois Disposal advised the City of a rate increase from $6,455.62 per month to $7,190.20 per month for its regular rate, plus an increase from $211.30 to $238.42 (for 2 tons) for each extra trip due to truck #1 being full.

Moved by McGehee             Seconded by Bachman

to approve said rate increases. All aye.

Mayor Theesfeld advised that the Old Boys & Girls Committee is considering having fireworks in August 2020, which show will be handled by a licensed and insured individual/company. The committee is requesting the City’s permission to have the fireworks set off behind the Douglas Township building on South Maple Street, going southeast over the field behind that building.

Moved by Kraft             Seconded by Bachman

to approve said fireworks show behind the Douglas Township building on South Maple Street during Old Boys in August 2020. All aye, except Eimen who voted nay.

Mayor Theesfeld also advised that the Old Boys & Girls Committee is discussing a location for RVs and campers during Old Boys in August. They are considering using the lots on the corner of E. Crescent and S. Central Streets where the former Green Lantern hotel once stood. Kraft suggested that they could use the undeveloped part of E. 7th Street.

Alderman Bachman had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Elliott had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Fancher had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Eimen had nothing to discuss.

Alderman McGehee had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Kraft had nothing to discuss.

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 February 10, 2020 as presented. All aye.

Mayor Theesfeld advised that Piggush Engineering is revising the proposed plans for the North Central streetscaping project, and he will be meeting with Mr. Piggush this week to discuss them.

Moved by McGehee             Seconded by Kraft

to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:25 p.m. All aye.

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