Kankakee Times

City of Gilman City Council met Oct. 9.

Here is the agenda 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, Kraft aye, Bachman aye, Elliott aye, Fancher aye and Eimen aye. Clerk Kraft and Treasurer Morris were also present.

Moved by McGehee

Seconded by Bachman

to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on September 11, 2023. All aye.

Moved by McGehee

Seconded by Kraft

to approve the transfer of $122,000.00 from the general fund to the sanitary sewer fund. All aye.

The Council agreed to set Trick or Treat hours for Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 4:00-7:00p.m.

Moved by McGehee

Seconded by Bachman

to approve Ordinance No.23-24-09 Approving Transfer of Real Estate. All aye.

Mayor Theesfeld advised the council that a quote to plant 30 new trees came in from Be Next Landscaping for $9.936.00. The cost of trees is $6,100.00 with the labor and mulch cost at $3,836.00. The trees would be replacing those cut down for the 3rd and Maple St. Project, and various other trees that were taken down. The Mary Helen Roberts Trust funds received by the city of $3,000.00 will help offset the cost.

Moved by Elliott

Seconded by Eimen

to accept the bid from Be Next Landscaping of $9,936.00 to plant 30 new trees. All aye.

Moved by McGehee

Seconded by Kraft

to approve payment to Iroquois Paving Corporation of $91,673.46 for the 2nd – 4th St. Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project and $209,313.16 for the Water Main Replacement Project US 45/52. All aye.

Moved by Kraft

Seconded by Fancher

to approve payment to Tenco Excavating, Inc. of $242,460.36 for the 3rd & maple Roadway Improvements Project. All aye.

Moved by Kraft

Seconded by Bachman

to approve payment to R&R, Inc. of $62.155.37 for the Crescent & park Street Sewer Main Project. All aye.

Mayor Theesfeld addressed the council on the progression of the 3rd and Maple St. project stating Tenco Excavating’s delay was due to poles not being moved in a timely manner. Piggush Engineering said Tenco will go ahead and pour the curbs except for where the poles still need to be moved, and finish those areas later.

Mayor Theesfeld discussed a quote from Addis Auto Parts of $15,999.00 for the purchase of a new Ferris 72” deck mower. There are areas along the highway that the city mows and a larger mower deck is needed.

Moved by Eimen

Seconded by McGehee

To approve the purchase of a Ferris 72” deck riding mower from Addis Auto Parts for $15,999.99. All aye.

Mayor Theesfeld was asked by the Iroquois County Sheriff, Clint Perzee, if the city could be a drop off for used prescription medications. The Sheriff’s dept would furnish a locked metal box that would be placed inside city hall for recycling purposes. The council approved.

Mayor Theesfeld stated the need to have several areas of the streets oiled and chipped instead of cold mix being laid down. There is a company from the Eureka area that can spray patch the areas where water sets to even out the roadways. The estimated cost is $5,000 per day but is the best option for the city. Addison Brown has marked the areas after the last rainfall where water pools on the pavement. The job could be completed this fall weather permitting otherwise next spring or summer would be sufficient.

Mayor Theesfeld discussed the need for the city to advertise again for the Maintenance position that is available. The city will need extra help in snow removal and other projects. The city will advertise in the Gilman Star, the website, and the Facebook page.

He also stated the need to set a finance committee meeting late October or November to discuss the Tax Levy.

Alderman McGehee had nothing to discuss

Alderman Kraft had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Bachman had nothing to discuss.

Alderman Elliott had nothing to discuss.

Aldermen Fancher had nothing to discuss.

Aldermen Eimen asked if the city should apply for the Mary Helen Roberts Trust to purchase more trees for the upcoming 5th St. & Maple St. Project. Council thought that would be a good idea

Moved by McGehee

Seconded by Fancher

to approve the bills as they were presented, and to approve the Balance Sheet, and profit and Loss Statement dated October 9, 2023 as presented. All aye.

Moved by McGehee

Seconded by Fancher

to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:23 p.m. All aye.

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