Kankakee Times

City of Gilman City Council met March 11.

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: 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 February 12, 2024. All aye.

Moved by Elliott Seconded by Bachman

to adopt Ordinance No. 23-24-14 Authorizing the Ceding of Private Bonding Authority. 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 addressed the council in regards to the bid letting for the 3rd & Main Roadway Improvements stating that Iroquois Paving Corporation came in with the low bid of $1,454,440.56. The project will be from N. Thomas St. west to the railroad tracks and Main St. between 2nd and 3rd streets. Parking will be added on Main and 3rd streets with decorative lighting and extra outlets in the poles for events such as Old Boys. There is a meeting set up with the engineers and Ameren for the lighting. Water mains and drainage will be upgraded in that area and the grade school back stop and fencing will come down and only the fencing will be replaced. Repair work on the corner of Thomas and Second streets will need to be done.

The last layer of asphalt will be laid on 3rd and Maple streets when the asphalt plant re-opens.

Moved by Kraft Seconded by McGehee

to accept the bid from Iroquois Paving Corporation of $1,454,440.56 for the 3rd & Main Roadway Improvements Project. All aye.

Moved by Kraft Seconded by McGehee

to approve the Engineering Proposal for the 3rd & Main Roadway Improvements from Piggush Engineering. All aye.

Aldermen Elliott asked if there had been any new information on the Old Boys & Girls Reunion. Mayor Theesfeld responded that planning is in process and that the tents will be going up west of the grade school on Main Street for all city events in the future.

Mayor Theesfeld updated the council on the 5th Street Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project stating that pay estimate #4 and #5 need to be approved. There is a storm sewer that needs to be upgraded and Ameren is coming to move a pole. There are two manholes that still need to be replaced on the east and west side as well as hook ups to the main lines.

Moved by McGehee Seconded by Kraft

to approve payments to R&R, Inc. of $65,812.99 for Pay Estimate #4 and $565,680.91 for Pay Estimate #5 for the 5th St. Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project. All aye.

Payments to R&R, Inc. will be paid when the funding from the IEPA loan proceeds are received by the city.

Mayor Theesfeld reported the sewer line behind the water tower had collapsed and R&R came in and fixed and replaced the line.

Aldermen Eimen addressed the council regarding the lights on Parkview Dr. that need to be replaced. He stated that when the street was developed Mayor Theesfeld paid for the new street and lighting. He received a quote from Gordon Electric for retro kits to replace the two lights for $4,340.00.

Moved by McGehee Seconded by Bachman

to approve purchasing replacement light kits from Gordon Electric for $4,340.00 for the Parkview Dr. street lighting. All aye.

Aldermen Eimen and Kraft have researched a leaf vacuum system by Pace Equipment for the city, and suggested a self-contained unit with shredder that can be pulled behind a truck or tractor. It can hold up to 10 cubic yards with a 7,000 lb. axle, which would require three operators while in use. All Power Equipment in Kankakee would be able to order the unit and the cost is approximately $50,000. Eimen said he will apply to the Mary Helen Roberts Trust as well as the Young Trust funds to help pay for the unit.

Alderman Bachman had nothing to discuss.

Aldermen Fancher had nothing to discuss.

Alderman McGehee had nothing to discuss.

Clerk Kraft addressed the council in regards to the Proven IT renewal agreement coming up in July. The city leases a Canon Image runner with costs increasing to over $200 with the renewal. Proven IT can lease a new unit for $190 per month for 60 months, but would need to order the new unit by April.

Moved by Eimen Seconded by McGehee

to approve leasing a new Canon Image Runner Advance for $190.00 per month for 60 months. All aye.

Moved by McGehee Seconded by Bachman

to approve the bills as they were presented, and to approve the Balance Sheet, and Profit and Loss Statement dated March 11, 2024 as presented. All aye.

Moved by Bachman Seconded by Elliott

to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:50p.m. All aye.

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