City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Regular City Council Meeting

Monday, July 19, 2010

 

 

The Mt. Vernon City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rolland W. Lewis Community Building at Veterans Park.

 

Mayor Mary Jane Chesley called the Regular Meeting to order.  Reverend Randy Sims of the Christian Fellowship Church gave the invocation. Mayor Chesley thanked the Jefferson County Ministerial Association for providing this service for the City Council Meetings.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

 

Roll call showed present: Council Member Todd Piper, Council Member David Wood and Mayor Mary Jane Chesley.  Absent: Council Member Mary Burgan and Council Member Dennis McEnaney.

 

The journal for the July 6, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting was presented to Council for any additions, corrections or deletions.  Motion by Council Member Todd Piper to approve the Journal for the July 6, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting as presented.  Second by Council Member David Wood. Yeas: Piper, Wood and Chesley.  Absent: Burgan and McEnaney.

 

The Consolidated Vouchers for the Accounts Payable for July 2010 in the amount of $947,534.68 were presented for Council’s consideration.  Motion by Council Member David Wood to approve the Consolidated Vouchers for Accounts Payable for July 2010 in the amount of $ 947,534.68 as presented.  Second by Council Member Todd Piper. Yeas: Piper, Wood and Chesley.  Absent: Burgan and McEnaney.

 

BIDS AND QUOTES

 

City Manager Ron Neibert stated that seven contractors had received bid packets for the Re-roofing Project on the Community Building at Veterans Park. Five contractors submitted bids and all bids met specifications. The project has been budgeted in this years and the funds are available. There was one

 

Addendum to the bids from the pre-bid meeting to utilize a more economical material as a base insulation. The bids were as follows:

 

Ray Black & Sons – Mt. Vernon                Base bid - $ 48,325.00

                                                                        Alt #1  -     $   6,420.00

                                                                                          $ 54,745.00 Total Bid

 

Kehrer Brothers- Albers,IL.                         Base bid - $ 52,508.00

                                                                        Alt#1     -   $   5,485.00

                                                                                           $ 57,993.00  Total Bid

 

D.E. Martin Roofing –Lebanon,IL             Base bid -  $ 66,665.00

                                                                      Alt #1   -    $   6,980.00

                                                                                           $ 73,645.00  Total Bid

 

Geissler – Belleville, IL                               Base bid  - $ 73,954.00

                                                                         Alt #1   -    $   8,300.00

                                                                                            $ 82,254.00  Total Bid

 

Taylor Roofing – Belleville,IL                     Base bid  -  $ 73,738.00

                                                                         Alt #1       - $   9,654.00

                                                                                            $ 83,392.00  Total Bid

 

City Manager Neibert recommended the acceptance of the low bid from Ray Black and Sons in the amount of $ $ 48,325.00 plus the Alternate #1 Bid of

$ 6,420.00 for a total bid of $ 54,745.00.   Council Member Todd Piper asked when the company could begin the work. City Manager Neibert stated that they could begin in 30 days. Motion by Council Member David Wood to accept the low bid of Ray Black and Sons for the reproofing of the Community Building at Veterans Park in the total amount of $ 54,745.00 as presented. Second by Council Member Todd Piper.  Yeas: Piper, Wood and Chesley.  Absent: Burgan and McEnaney.

 

City Manager Ron Neibert stated that the City had received three bids for the proposed Bulk Trash Program.  The bids were as follows:

 

Midwest Waste – Marion, IL                       $ 960.00 per month

 

G & G Services – Centralia, IL.                  $ 1,350.00 per month

 

Independent Waste of Mt. Vernon bid did not come in the form requested and was rejected.  City Manager Neibert recommended the acceptance of the low bid from Midwest Waste of Marion, IL. in the amount of $960.00 per month. Mr. Neibert explained that this bid is for a Bulk Trash Disposal Project. There will be four dumpsters provided at a location determined by the City for people to take

trash and large items to be disposed of.  There will be a charge to the residents to dump there. This will be a once a month dump and it will be monitored day and night so there cannot be illegal dumping. There are restrictions on dumping tires, concrete, automotive batteries, paint/solvents and other liquids.  Metals and appliances can be dumped in one certain dumpster. No commercial dumps can be made. This will be used by both the City and County residents.  Motion by Council Member Todd Piper to accept the low bid from Midwest Waste of Marion, Il.  in the amount of $960.00 per month for the monthly dump project. Second by Council Member David Wood.  Yeas: Piper, Wood and Chesley.  Absent: Burgan and McEnaney.

 

CITY MANAGER

 

City Manager Ron Neibert presented for Council’s consideration a Request to Seek Bids for the Demolition of Dangerous and Dilapidated Structures. The structures are located at 1023 Welkins, 223 Opdyke Ave., 430 S. 18th Street, 905 S. 22nd Street, 231 Opdyke Ave., 1411 S. 12th Street, 711 Bell Street and 517 S. 21st Street, 8 locations. Council Member Wood asked how many demolitions we would be able to do this year.  City Manager Neibert stated that there should be funding for 17 to 20 buildings this year. Mayor Chesley stated that this is a great program and it has been very effective.  Council Member Wood stated that he is glad that we are back on schedule to do the demolitions again.  Motion by Council Member David Wood to Grant the Request to Seek Bids for Demolition of 8 Properties.  Second by Council Member Todd Piper.  Yeas: Piper, Wood and Chesley.  Absent: Burgan and McEnaney.

 

CITY ATTORNEY

 

City Attorney David R. Leggans presented for Council’s consideration the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Salary Ordinance.  City Manager Ron Neibert stated that this is an annual Ordinance. It sets the maximum salaries for the non-union and management personnel.  Council Member David Wood asked if the ranges are consistent with what was discussed at the workshop meeting and in the budget.  City Manager Neibert stated that yes it was. Motion by Council Member David Wood to Suspend the Rules to Vote on an Ordinance.  Second by Council Member Todd Piper.  Yeas: Piper, Wood and Chesley.  Absent: Burgan and McEnaney.  Motion by Council Member David Wood to Adopt Ordinance # 2010-34, an Ordinance Amending the Salary Ordinance.  Second by Council Member Todd Piper.  Yeas: Piper, Wood and Chesley.  Absent: Burgan and McEnaney.

 

City Attorney David R. Leggans presented for Council’s consideration the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Article 21, Section 21-400 of the Revised Code of Ordinance Relating to Development in a Flood Plain Area.  City Manager Ron Neibert stated that this is changes mandated by FEMA. To be eligible under the national flood insurance they must be passed. City Attorney Leggans stated that this restricts building in the flood plains. Motion by Council Member David Wood to Suspend the Rules to Vote on an Ordinance.  Second by Council Member Todd Piper.  Yeas: Piper, Wood and Chesley.  Absent: Burgan and McEnaney.  Motion by Council Member David Wood  to Adopt Ordinance # 2010-25, an Ordinance Amending Article 21, Section 21-400 of the Revised Code of Ordinances Regulating Development in Flood Plain Areas. Second by Council Member Todd Piper.  Yea: Piper, Wood and Chesley.  Absent: Burgan and McEnaney.

 

City Attorney David R. Leggans presented for Council’s consideration a Resolution Approving an Engineering Agreement with Round Table Design for the North 27th Street Sidewalk Project.  City Manager Ron Neibert stated that this is the North 27th Street sidewalk project from Broadway to Richview Road. The bicycle trail was not on this  agreement. It will be done at a later date. This is for the Engineering portion only. Motion by Council Member Todd Piper to Approve the Resolution Approving the Engineering Agreement with Round Table Design for the North 27th Street Sidewalk Project. Second by Council Member David Wood. Yeas: Piper, Wood and Chesley.  Absent: Burgan and McEnaney.

 

City Attorney David R. Leggans presented for Council’s consideration a Resolution Authorizing the Giving of Notice of Dangerous and Dilapidated Structures for Properties Located at: 317 Herbert Street, 902 Bell Street, 1309 Conger Street, 1241 Welkins Street, 1115 Gilbert Street, 1603 College Avenue, 712 S. 15th Street, 509 Bell Street and 2107 Cherry Street. This request is for the 9 homes.  Council Member Todd Piper asked what becomes of the properties once the City demolishes the structures.  City Manager Neibert stated that the property owner has a chance to pay the fees, but if they do not the City gets the properties. We mow and maintain the properties until they are sold.  Council Member David Wood asked if there are any restrictions on the properties.  City Manager said that there is a no mobile home restriction on them. Modular homes can be put on them however. Motion by Council Member Todd Piper to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Giving of Notice of Dangerous and Dilapidated Structures on the 9 properties names. Second by Council Member David Wood.  Yeas: Piper, Wood and Chesley.  Absent: Burgan and McEnaney.

 

City Attorney David R. Leggans presented for Council’s consideration a Resolution Authorizing Temporary Closure of Newby Street from South 11th Street to South 12th Street on July 24, 2010 for the Purpose of the Annual Woods Family Reunion.  Mrs. Carmen Jones was present to make this request.  It is the 5th Year for the reunion.  Motion by Council Member David Wood to Approve the Resolution to Close Newby Avenue from 11th to 12th Street on July 24, 2010 for the 5th Annual Woods’ Family Reunion. Second by Council Member Todd Piper. 

 

 

Yeas: Piper, Wood and Chesley.  Absent: Burgan and McEnaney. Council Member Piper stated that this is a very positive thing to happen in Mt. Vernon.  He would like to see more and more of these activities.

 

MAYOR

 

Mayor Mary Jane Chesley stated that she would like to with the advice and consent of Council appoint Trinda Heitmeyer to the Park Board.  Trinda will take the place of Ryan Pipher on the Board. Motion by Council Member David Wood to Approve the Mayors Appointment of Trinda Heitmeyer to the Park Board.  He stated that she will make a good fit for the Board. Second by Council Member Todd Piper.  Yeas: Piper, Wood and Chesley.  Absent: Burgan and McEnaney.

 

Mayor Mary Jane Chesley asked for Council’s advice and consent for the re-appointment of Curt Mowrer to the Police Pension Board. Motion by Council Member Todd Piper to Approve the Mayor’s reappointment of Curt Mowrer to the Police Pension Board.  Second by Council Member David Wood.  Yeas: Piper, Wood and Chesley.  Absent: Burgan and McEnaney.

 

Mayor Mary Jane Chesley passed out a hard copy of the update on the City Council Workshop Meeting held on July 12, 2010.  It is an update of the Comprehensive Plan and it shows that the City is doing what it said it would do and honoring their word.  Council Member David Wood stated that this is a great summary of the Comprehensive Plan and he appreciates getting it. 

 

CITY COUNCIL

 

VISITORS/CITIZEN REQUESTS/ADDRESSES FROM THE AUDIENCE

 

Mr. Dante Moore asked if the City would still have the Clean Up Week two times a year with this new program.  City Manager Ron Neibert stated that yes it would.

 

Mr. Bobbie Farris asked if any new jobs are coming in to Mt. Vernon and what they may be. Mayor Chesley stated that there would definitely be some health care jobs with the new hospital building. There should also be retail jobs when the building begins near the new overpass.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion by Council Member David Wood to adjourn this Regular City Council Meeting.  Second by Council Member Todd Piper.  Yeas: Piper, Wood and Chesley.  Absent: Burgan and McEnaney.