The Carmi City Council met Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, 225 East Main Street for the regular City Council Meeting.
Prior to opening the council meeting, Mayor Pollard asked Alderman Winkleman to give the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pollard presided with the following Aldermen present: Steve Winkleman, Mark W. Blake, Tracy Nelson, James Totten, Mike Knight, Sheila Headlee and Doug Hays. Absent: Jeremy Courson.
The minutes from the April 3, 2023 council meeting were presented. Motion was made by Alderman Totten and seconded by Alderman Winkleman to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
The March 2023 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments were presented for approval. Alderman Headlee made a motion to approve the March 2023 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments. The motion was seconded by Alderman Winkleman. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
The April 2023 vendor invoices for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments were presented for approval. Alderman Winkleman made a motion to approve the April 2023 vendor invoices. The motion was seconded by Alderman Headlee. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
For council consideration, discussion, and possible approval
A. Chamber Director, Kelly Northcott, was introduced by Mayor Pollard. Mrs. Northcott stated she was seeking a donation for the annual 4th of July fireworks display to be held on Tuesday, July 4th. She stated, “The Chamber is very thankful for all of the events the City sponsors for our community.” In 2022, the City donated $10,000 for the fireworks show. In 2021, 2020 and 2019, the donation was $9,000. Alderman Hays made a motion to donate $10,000 payable from the Carmi Light and Water Department to the Chamber of Commerce for the annual 4th of July fireworks show. The motion was seconded by Alderman Totten. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
B. Pay request: Brown & Roberts, Inc. Route 1 Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Replacement Design Engineering Bill #1 for $30,820.00. Alderman Winkleman made a motion to approve the pay request to Brown and Roberts for $30,820.00. The motion was seconded by Alderman Blake. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
C. Pay request: Brown & Roberts, Inc. Water System Improvements – 2020 IEPA Portion Design Engineering Bill #1 for $108,021.15. Alderman Headlee made a motion to approve the pay request for Brown and Roberts Inc. Water System Improvements – 2020 IEPA Portion Design Engineering Bill #1 for $108,021.15. The motion was seconded by Alderman Totten. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
D. Pay request: Brown & Roberts, Inc. Water System Improvements – 2020 DCEO Portion Design Engineering Bill #1 for $101,245.96. Alderman Headlee made a motion to approve the Pay request to Brown & Roberts, Inc. Water System Improvements – 2020 DCEO Portion Design Engineering Bill #1 for $101,245.96. The motion was seconded by Alderman Hays. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
E. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency – Illinois Water Revolving Loan Fund request for loan disbursement (L17-5832) for $209,267.11. Alderman Headlee made a motion to approve the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency – Illinois Water Revolving Loan Fund (L17-5832) for $209,267.11. The motion was seconded by Alderman Winkleman. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
F. Pay request: Brown & Roberts for Burrell’s Woods Project Engineering $80,060.00. Alderman Totten made a motion to approve the pay request to Brown & Roberts for the Burrell’s Woods Project Engineering $80,060.00. Alderman Winkleman seconded the motion. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
G. Reappointment of Keith Hoskins to the Carmi Police Pension Board Fund for a term running May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2025. Alderman Hays made a motion to approve the reappointment of Keith Hoskins to the Carmi Police Pension Board Fund. The motion was seconded Alderman Blake. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard
Mayor Pollard informed the Alderman that the 4th of July holiday falls on a Tuesday this year so the meeting will need to be moved. A few options were discussed and the Aldermen agreed they would rather have the meeting on Tuesday, July 11th; which will be on the next agenda for a formal vote.
Mayor Pollard thanked Alderman Totten for his service to the community and the City as an Alderman.
Reports from Standing Committees
Alderman Totten thanked the Council and City for the opportunity to serve as an Alderman for the City of Carmi. Alderman Totten stated “I have really enjoyed my time serving as an Alderman for the City of Carmi.”
Business or Comments from Visitors
None
Closed Session to discuss personnel with no action to follow:
None.
Adjournment
At 5:50 p.m. Alderman Headlee made a motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Alderman Blake. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
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Cynthia J. Attebury, City Clerk
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