Braidwood City Council met Oct. 23.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Call to Order
Mayor Vehrs called the meeting to order at 7:01pm.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Vehrs asked Comm. Hibler to lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
Elected Officials present: Commissioner Hibler, Commissioner Hutton, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Tessler and Mayor Vehrs were present.
Appointed officials present: City Attorney Kopman, City Clerk Sue Grygiel, Chief Nick Ficarello and
City Engineer Todd Gereaux were present. City Administrator Don Labriola was absent.
Public Comment
Opened at 7:02pm.
Bill Rulien, 187 E. Main St. Bill addressed the list of (7) questions he gave the Mayor about a month ago and wondered if the Mayor had come up with any answers to those questions yet. The Mayor advised him that they’re working on them and everything will be out in the Audit when it’s released. Bill then asked when the Audit would be out. The Mayor replied that he hadn’t talked with the Auditor’s this week but will be giving them a call tomorrow and ask how they’re coming with it. Bill then said to the Mayor, no idea when that will be because it’s past due now by law. The Mayor said it’s not past due it was due the 28th. The Mayor said he will call them and let him know.
Closed at 7:03pm.
Approval of Minutes
Comm. Smith made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 9, 2018, seconded by Comm. Hibler. Motion approved 5 ayes, 0 nays (Smith, Hibler, Hutton, Tessler & Mayor Vehrs).
REPORTS BY CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor
The Mayor thanked everyone for coming to meeting tonight and reminded everyone to please be careful with it getting dark earlier every day.
Administrator
Absent at this meeting.
City Clerk
Nothing to Report.
Engineer
Todd said he had no Agenda item tonight. But advised that he spoke with Comm. Smith and he’s working on some shoulder stone projects and trying to get some time to do that. We have a couple of pavement patches that we’re going to try and coordinate with “D” Construction on some small projects we want to get completed before winter.
City Attorney
Atty. Kopman addressed his Agenda item Ordinance 18-19, Amending the City’s Policy on Sexual Harassment. He reminded everyone that about a year ago the State of Illinois made a requirement of all municipalities that they pass a Policy on Sexual Harassment. Then about two months ago the State changed some of it. So tonight we’re asking the city council to approve Ordinance 18-19, Amending the City’s Policy with some minor changes related to some time frames, the change is pretty minor.
Comm. Smith made a motion to approve Ordinance 18-19, Amending the City’s Policy on Sexual Harrassment, seconded by Comm. Hutton. Motion approved 5 ayes, 0 nays (Smith, Hutton, Hibler, Tessler & Mayor Vehrs).
REPORTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS
Accounts & Finances
Comm. Hibler made a motion to pay the total bills due on our Check Register in the amount of
$82,590.79, seconded by Comm. Smith. Motion approved with 5 ayes, 0 nays (Hibler, Smith, Hutton, Tessler & Mayor Vehrs).
Comm. Hibler made a motion to approve the Payroll Expenses in the amount of $139,122.71, seconded by Comm. Smith. Motion approved 5 ayes, 0 nays (Hibler, Smith, Hutton, Tessler & Mayor Vehrs).
Streets & Public Improvements
Comm. Smith reiterated what the city engineer said that we’re trying to finish up some pavement patches before the weather changes. Comm. Smith said that money has been set aside in MFT to do this work.
Public Property
Comm. Hutton gave the Plant Crews Report and also advised that the Fall Hydrant Flushing was finished last Friday. He then gave the Outside Crews Report.
Public Health & Safety
Comm. Tessler gave the numbers report provided by the Chief for the period from 10/9/18- 10/23/18. Their total calls for service for this period were 188. Comm. Tessler then addressed his Agenda item, Resolution 18-20, Authorizing Execution of Intergovernmental Agreement to provide Resource Officer for RCCUSD #255U. He said several months ago the School District came to them wanting a 2nd Resource Officer in the schools. Officer Vern Reed is currently the only Resource Officer. The Superintendent and School Board felt they needed another Resource Officer and they have the resources to put another one on hire. Comm. Tessler said a couple of months ago they hired Todd Flint and never passed a Resolution for that so that’s what we’re doing tonight. The school is paying the officers $25/hr at no costs to the city and it’s the same agreement we’ve had with them for the past 7-8 yrs.
Comm. Tessler then made a motion to approve Resolution 18-20 Authorizing Execution of Intergovernmental Agreement to provide Resource Officer for RCCUSD #255U. Comm. Smith had a question and asked if we hired another Officer why couldn’t we take one of our Officers now to save that money until we find out how the Budget is going? Comm. Smith we could save money by taking one of the Officers now as the Resource Officer and put money from the school against his annual wages, saving some money in the Budget. Comm. Tessler said he needed the additional Officer at the school and can’t give up an Officer on the street.
Comm. Hutton then seconded the motion. Motion approved 5 ayes, 0 nays (Tessler, Hutton, Hibler, Smith & Mayor Vehrs).
Planning & Zoning
No Report.
Closed Session
No request for Closed Session.
Old Business
Comm. Hutton asked the hours for Trick or Treat. Mayor Vehrs said on Halloween from 4-7pm.
New Business
Comm. Hutton said ComEd was here today on the transformers behind city hall at the well. This is because of the voltage problems and they’re doing some research but they think they might have to increase the power at the transformer. He was told if it’s Com Ed’s option it may not cost us a lot and that’s what we’re trying to do is have them back us that they’re not big enough, not supplying enough power. If the city has to do it the cost would be a $25,000-$30,000 venture.
Adjournment
Comm. Tessler made motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:18pm, seconded by Comm. Hutton. Motion approved with 5 ayes, 0 nays (Tessler, Hutton, Hibler, Smith & Mayor Vehrs).
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