Kankakee Times

City of Watseka Council met Nov. 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor John Allhands at 7:00pm. Present were Aldermen Barragree, Marcier, Cahoe, Garfield, Rushbrook & Alderwoman Musk. Absent was Alderwoman Ulfers & Alderman Miller.

Motion was made by Garfield, seconded by Barragree to approve the City Council meeting minutes of October 26th 2021. Motion passed 6-0.

Public Comment: None

Ordinances, Resolutions, Agreements & Proclamations

• Ordinance #2626-Amending Title 11, Building Regulations, Chapter 7 Electrical Code, Section 11- 7-3, Permit Requirements, and Section 11-7-4, Certificate of Approval, of the Watseka City Code.

• Ordinance #2627-Amending Title 6, Public Safety, Chapter 4, Fire Prevention and Protections, by

Adding Section 6-4-8, Emergency Response and Recovery Fees, of the Watseka City Code.

• Ordinance #2628-Amending Title 6, Public Safety, Chapter 4, Fire Prevention and Protection, by Adding Section 6-4-6, Life Safety Code and Section 6-4-7, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspections of the Watseka City Code.

• Ordinance #2629-Amending Title 3, Finances, and Taxation, Chapter 1, General Finance Provisions, by Adding Section 3-1-8, Persons Indebted to the City of Watseka of the Watseka City Code.

• Ordinance #2630-Amending Title 9, Public Ways and Property, Chapter 3, Driveways, Section 9- 3-1, Construction Regulations, of the Watseka City Code.

Consent Agenda

• Ordinance #2626-Amending Title 11, Building Regulations, Chapter 7 Electrical Code, Section 11-7- 3, Permit Requirements, and Section 11-7-4, Certificate of Approval, of the Watseka City Code.

• Ordinance #2627-Amending Title 6, Public Safety, Chapter 4, Fire Prevention and Protections, by Adding Section 6-4-8, Emergency Response and Recovery Fees, of the Watseka City Code.

• Ordinance #2628-Amending Title 6, Public Safety, Chapter 4, Fire Prevention and Protection, by Adding Section 6-4-6, Life Safety Code and Section 6-4-7, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspections of the Watseka City Code.

• Ordinance #2629-Amending Title 3, Finances, and Taxation, Chapter 1, General Finance Provisions, by Adding Section 3-1-8, Persons Indebted to the City of Watseka of the Watseka City Code.

• Ordinance #2630-Amending Title 9, Public Ways and Property, Chapter 3, Driveways, Section 9-3- 1, Construction Regulations, of the Watseka City Code.

A Motion was made by Rushbrook, seconded by Garfield to set the Consent Agenda. Motion passed 6-0.

A Motion was made by Rushbrook, seconded by Barragree to Accept the Consent Agenda. Motion passed 6-0.

Standing Committee Reports

• Finance, Legal and Audit

A Motion was made by Garfield, seconded by Marcier to pay claims in the amount $1,005,515.85. Motion passed 6-0.

A Motion was made by Rushbrook, seconded by Musk to Accept and Place on file the October Treasurer Report. Motion passed 6-0.

A Motion was made by Garfield, seconded by Rushbrook TIF 3 reimbursement to Belmont Oaks $46,404.52. Motion passed 6-0.

A Motion was made by Garfield, seconded by Rushbrook TIF 3 reimbursement to Heritage Woods $54,596.61. Motion passed 6-0.

Alley Between S 4th & S 5th St resurfacing from IPC $30,300 No action was taken IPC cannot get to this project this year.

• Public Works

Robert Langellier $750.00 for property at the east end of E Oak St. No action was taken.

• Public Safety

None

• Code Enforcement

A Motion was made by Barragree, seconded by Cahoe Lee Farms Excavating aggregate bid for $44,300 to demolish 531 N 5th St, 132 W Herron Ct, 805 N Virginia and 109 W Sheridan St. Motion passed 6-0.

A Motion was made by Cahoe, seconded by Marcier Start condemnation proceedings at 1121 N Jefferson St. Motion passed 6-0.

• Water/Wastewater Report

None

• Miscellaneous Business

Police Pension bond discussion of 1.5 million and possible action. No action was taken City Attorney needs to look at the actuary report.

Reports from Officers- None

Alderman Garfield asked about $50 gift cards to Berkot’s for the city employees for Christmas, there are 60 employees this will cost $3,000.00 this excludes alcohol and tobacco products, this will be put on the agenda for next month. Alderman Garfield also asked about having the 5% Liquor Tax for the Police Pension being locked in having the ordinance revised.

A Motion was made by Cahoe, seconded by Marcier to Adjourn at 7:23pm. Motion passed 6-0.

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