Kankakee Times

City of Gilman City Council Met April 12.

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, Bachman aye, Elliott aye, and Fancher aye. Clerk Morris was also present. Treasurer Johnson was absent.

Moved by McGehee                  Seconded by Bachman

to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on March 8, 2021. All aye.

Moved by McGehee                  Seconded by Fancher

to approve the transfer of $16,000.00 from the general fund to the road & bridge fund. All aye.

Mayor Theesfeld advised the council of the letters being received by residents from Homefield Energy advising of the City’s electrical aggregation agreement with it, and he suggested that residents do not opt out as the rate is lower than the rate from Ameren directly.

Moved by Kraft                         Seconded by McGehee

to approve a donation to Summer in the Park of $250.00. All aye.

Moved by Kraft                         Seconded by Elliott

to schedule city-wide clean-up days for May 19, 20 and 21, 2021. All aye.

Moved by McGehee               Seconded by Fancher

to approve the renewal of the video gaming licenses for 2021-2022 as follows:

Matthews Designs, Inc., d/b/a Boondocks

Gilman Gaming, LLC

Dave’s Tap, Inc.

Debra A. Taylor, d/b/a The Right Stop Bar & Billiards Club

Pilot Travel Centers, Inc.

Galena Properties, LLC, d/b/a Crazy Horse Saloon

K & H Truck Plaza, Inc.

Gilman OPCO LLC, d/b/a Fred’s Fuel ‘N Food

Minit Mart, LLC

Denny’s Corp.

C-I Golden Eagles LLC, d/b/a Crossroads Cantina & Catering

All aye.

Moved by Eimen                      Seconded by Elliott

to appoint Susan Morris as Treasurer commencing May 11, 2021, to be paid $35.00 per hour. All aye.

Moved by McGehee               Seconded by Elliott

to approve City payment of 65% of the Clerk’s health insurance premiums commencing May 11, 2021. All aye, except Kraft who abstained.

Moved by Eimen                       Seconded by McGehee

to adopt Ordinance No. 20-21-13 authorizing the use of golf carts in the City. All aye.

Mayor Theesfeld advised of the need for a part-time code enforcement officer, as the person who had expressed an interest in the position changed his mind. He suggested that the City advertise for the position.

Alderman Eimen suggested that the City purchase a gas-powered golf cart for City alderman/employee use in picking up debris, etc. He will look into the cost.

Alderman McGehee had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Kraft inquired about whether Jack McMillan and Kade Kimmel plan to work for the City this summer. Mayor Theesfeld advised that they will be working starting in mid-May, and that they are both 18 years old now, so they can use a chain saw and other equipment as may be necessary. Kraft also discussed the possibility of the City purchasing a dump trailer and leaf vac for the trailer.

Alderman Bachman advised that he is still talking to the State about clean-up/repairs to the W. Second Street overpass.

Alderman Elliott had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Fancher had nothing to discuss.

John McBride of E.R.H. Enterprises was present and advised that the pumps for the lift station have been ordered, but will take about six to eight weeks to receive from the date they were ordered. Mayor Theesfeld advised Mr. McBride of the need to vacuum out the storm grates/drains, and that the City needs an estimate for the cost of repairs to a fire hydrant and other equipment as the result of an automobile accident on Route 24 a couple of weeks ago.

Mayor Theesfeld advised that no decision on the N. Central Street grant application has yet been received, but Neil Piggush is hopeful that the State will make a determination yet this month. However, even if the grant is awarded, work on the streetscaping project will not commence until 2022. The City may be able to do the N. Central Street water main project in 2021.

Mayor Theesfeld also advised that he recently met with Neil Piggush to discuss the 2021 MFT street maintenance program, the information for which will be available at the May meeting. The plan is to pave Iroquois St., Deborah Dr., Park Court, and S. Thomas St. from Park Street to Park Court. Gray Dr. will not be paved, as it needs drainage work done first.

To Mayor Theesfeld’s knowledge, no decision has yet been made about whether the Old Boys & Girls Reunion will be held in 2021.

Moved by Fancher                    Seconded by McGehee

to approve the bills as they were presented, and to approve the Balance Sheet, and Profit and Loss Statement dated April 12, 2021 as presented. All aye.

Mayor Theesfeld advised that he would like three aldermen to form a committee to discuss updating the City’s website and to discuss the same with Cory Kline.

Moved by McGehee                 Seconded by Elliott

to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:48 p.m. All aye.

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