Kankakee Times

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

Moved by McGehee                Seconded by Elliott 

to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on December 21, 2020 and the special meeting held on December 28, 2020. All aye.

Moved by McGehee                Seconded by Fancher 

to approve the transfer of $13,000.00 from the general fund to the road & bridge fund. All aye.

Moved by McGehee                Seconded by Elliott 

to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 20-21-11 granting a variance to Mark Whitlock and Kelley Whitlock at 309 N. Maple Street to build a garage addition within six feet of the south property line. All aye.

Moved by Eimen                     Seconded by Kraft 

to approve a video gaming license to be issued to Gilman Gaming LLC at 126 S. Main Street. All aye.

Mayor Theesfeld recommended ending the agreement with the Village of Danforth for the use of the city’s brush pile at the sewer plant. No formal vote was taken, but no objections were made. A letter will be sent to Danforth advising of the same.

Mayor Theesfeld advised that the city will advertise for the code enforcement officer position in The Gilman Star.

Mayor Theesfeld recommended the purchase of a flat-bed trailer that dumps with a hydraulic pump, to be used when collecting brush around town. Alderman Kraft recommended also purchasing a leaf grinder. Quotes will be obtained and presented at a future meeting.

Moved by Elliott                      Seconded by McGehee 

to set the monthly meetings for 2021 on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. All aye.

Alderman Elliott had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Fancher had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Kraft had nothing to discuss.

Alderman McGehee had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Eimen had nothing to discuss.

Moved by McGehee Seconded by Elliott 

to approve the bills as they were presented, and to approve the Balance Sheet, and Profit and Loss Statement dated January 11, 2021 as presented. All aye.

Moved by McGehee                Seconded by Elliott 

to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:19 p.m. All aye.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lNCWG6PFtjw-NH66WTD5XgWVrdTy_z6N/edit