City of Gilman City Council met Feb. 14.
Here are 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: Bachman aye, Elliott aye, Fancher aye, Eimen aye, McGehee aye, and Kraft aye. Clerk Kraft and Treasurer Morris were also present, as were Chris Cotter and Justin Koser.
Moved by McGehee Seconded by Fancher
to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on January 10, 2022. All aye.
Moved by McGehee Seconded by Bachman
to approve the transfer of $16,000.00 from the general fund to the road & bridge fund. All aye.
Chris Cotter and Jason Koser are purchasing 113 N Central but before the purchase is finalized, they wanted to make sure there would be a liquor and gaming license available. They will be expanding the laundry area, bringing in a pool table and other gaming machines, and renovating the six apartment units. Council agreed to give them the licenses after the Ordinance is amended and will approve all at the March 14th meeting.
Mayor Theesfeld let the council know about the passing of former officer Brian Norton and extended his condolences to the family.
Mayor Theesfeld advised the Piggush Engineering Proposal for the 5th St Interceptor Sewer Replacement Project and that the work will take place under the railroad tracks along 5th St to the sewer plant. The street will now be 20’ wide all the way to the sewer plant. We will receive a 30% loan forgiveness of the approximately 2.4-million-dollar project and the balance will be at 1% interest for 20 years.
Moved by Elliott Seconded by McGehee
to approve the Engineering Proposal from Piggush Engineering for the 5th Street Interceptor Sewer Replacement Project for $346,080. All aye.
Moved by Kraft Seconded by Bachman
to approve Ordinance No. 21-22-05 Authorizing Loan Agreement (Water Pollution Control Loan Program-Home Rule Entity) which replaces the original Ordinance No. 20-21-10. All aye.
Mayor Theesfeld advised the bids for the Crescent & Park Street Sewer Main Project came in with R&R, Inc. having the lowest bid. The base bid was $162,740.50 with two alternate bids for the different pipe sizes to be used. He will discuss with John McBride and Neil Piggush which pipe size will be best suited for the project.
Moved by Eimen Seconded by McGehee
to accept the bid from R&R, Inc. for the Crescent & Park Street Sewer Main Project in the amount of $162,740.50 with the Alternate Bid 2 of $18,396.00. All aye.
Mayor Theesfeld advised the city’s water plant, well 1 pump, casing and piping are causing issues and need to be repaired. The pipes will need replaced as they are thin and causing water leaks. ERH will be getting an estimate for a gearbox on one of the clarifiers that will need to be repaired at the sewer plant.
Mayor Theesfeld advised that the city needs a TIF Committee to start a new TIF. He suggested that Randy Eimen and Bill Kraft be on the committee along with himself.
Moved by Elliott Seconded by Kraft
to approve a new TIF Committee with Mayor Theesfeld and Aldermen Eimen and Kraft as its members. All aye.
Alderman Bachman had nothing to discuss.
Alderman Elliott had nothing to discuss.
Alderman Fancher had nothing to discuss.
Alderman Eimen suggested that the council approve the number of Class A liquor licenses be increased. An Ordinance will be adopted at the March meeting.
Moved by Eimen Seconded by McGehee
to approve that the number of Class A liquor licenses be raised from 8 to 10. All aye.
Alderman McGehee had nothing to discuss.
Alderman Kraft commented that Addison Brown and Mayor Theesfeld did a good job on the snow removal during our recent snowstorm.
Moved by Fancher Seconded by Bachman
to approve the bills as they were presented and to approve the Balance Sheet, and Profit and Loss Statement dated February 14, 2022 as presented. All aye.
Moved by McGehee Seconded by Fancher
to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:32 p.m. All aye.
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