Will County Gazette

City of Braidwood City Council met Sept. 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of the Braidwood City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jones in the Council Chambers of the Braidwood City Hall.

Roll Call: Upon Roll Call by the Clerk, the following members of the corporate authorities answered “Here” or “Present”;

Elected Officials;

Present: Commissioner Saltzman, Commissioner Money, Commissioner Hart, Commissioner Smith, and Mayor Jones

Absent:

Appointed Officials;

Present: City Attorney Wellner, City Administrator Altiery, Chief Lyons, City Engineer Weber and City Clerk Fisher

Absent:

Quorum: There being sufficient members of the corporate authorities in attendance to constitute a quorum, the meeting was declared in order.

Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jones requested all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment: Don Vercelotti, of 385 East Janet, advises that due to the sand, the storm sewer is creating a sink hole at his driveway (4”) and his sidewalk (2-3”); that he spoke previously with Commissioner Smith who advised him there were no funds. Vercelotti is requesting a resolution to this. Kathy Goad, of 459 North Walker, requests clarification on the revised burning ordinance; explanation was given. James McTee, of 146 Parkway, states that his backyard I being flooded due to the neighbor moving dirt and changing the flow of water. Mayor Jones advises he will stop by and assess the situation tomorrow. Jim and Sue McCreery state that they have been attempting to fence their yard and for 16 months, they have been given conflicting information from a City employee, that has cost them time and money, and they have yet to get the permit to put up their fence. After responding to questions presented by Council, the placement of the fence was approved by Mayor Jones.

Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Hart made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to approve meeting minutes from the August 27th, 2019 Regular Council Meeting. Motion carries with 5 ayes; 0 nays. (Saltzman, Money, Hart, Smith, and Jones)

Mayor’s Report: Mayor Jones reports that Railroad cleanup at the interchange has begun and the City is looking good with all the maintenance being done.

Administrator Report: Administrator Altiery requests financing for himself and Commissioner Money to attend the IML conference. Motion was made by Commissioner Hart and seconded by Commissioner Money to approve the funding. Motion carried with 5 ayes; 0 nays. (Hart, Money, Saltzman, Smith and Jones) Altiery reports that the small truck stop wanting to come in has purchased 15 acres adjacent to its already owned 3-4 acres. A comprehensive plan is needed. Commissioner Saltzman states he wants to be involved.

City Clerk Report: No report

Engineer Report: Engineer Weber reports the final draft of items requiring attention at the water plant is under review and should be completed next week.

Chief of Police:

City Attorney Report: Executive Session:

Accounts & Finance Report: Commissioner Saltzman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hart, to approve the Accounts Payable Report in the amount of $36,844.46, dated 09/10/2019. Motion carried with 5 ayes; 0 nays. (Saltzman, Money, Hart, Smith, and Jones) Commissioner Saltzman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to approve the Payroll Report, in the amount of $120,315.23, dated 09/10/2019. Motion carried with 5 ayes; 0 nays. (Saltzman, Money, Hart, Smith, and Jones) Saltzman states he has 5 applications for a finance position and that he will have Kyle Kaspernik review them for final decision. He further states that he will contact Sikich again for audit. Saltzman advised Administrator Altiery that he has no financial duties and that he (Saltzman) is in charge.

Streets & Public Improvement Report: Commissioner Smith advised that he will take care of the water issues right away.

Public Property Report: Commissioner Money requests bids go out for salt and the building that stores salt needs a new roof as it is leaking causing salt to become wet and unusable. Engineer Weber states he will handle this and it should come out of MFT funds. The Water Department did 13 locates, 1 shut off tag, 1 sewer cap, 2 hydrant repairs, 2 water taps, 7 meter repairs, 29 meter reads, and 5 shut offs as well as replaced hall and office lights at City Hall with new Daylight bulbs, cleaned and fixed lights at the shop, put in 2 water services, mowed and weeded at multiple locations, dirt rehab at English and Eureka and put new mulch down at the Zoo.

Public Health & Safety Report: Commissioner Hart reported that in the last 2 weeks, the Police Department handled 242 calls for service and made 5 arrests.

Planning & Zoning Report: No report.

Old Business: Commissioner Smith commented on being denied his previous request to appoint Rich Bolatto supervisor, and he want to now appoint him as temporary supervisor. Attorney Wellner advised Smith that it needs council approval. Commissioner Saltzman states he has the right to appoint and further states that he is close to obtain an attorney to assist himself and Commissioner Smith.

New Business: No report

Adjournment:

Commissioner Hart made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Saltzman, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried with 5 ayes; 0 nays. (Hart, Money, Saltzman, Smith, Jones) The August 27th, 2019 Regular Meeting, of the Braidwood City Council, adjourned at 7:58pm.

https://braidwood.us/download/meetings/minutes/Council-Minutes-09102019.pdf