The Carmi City Council held two public hearings on January 17, 2023 in the City Council Room; the first beginning at 5:10 p.m. for rezoning of 201 Stewart Street. Mrs. Dorrenna Mullins was present and addressed the council regarding opening an at-home daycare at this location. She stated she has already been certified by DCFS. Mrs. Mullins explained the location has a circle driveway which should not cause any disruption in the flow of traffic in the area. With no questions from the Aldermen, the hearing closed out at 5:15 p.m. The second public hearing began at 5:15 p.m. regarding a mobile home permit for 803 Seventh Street. Ms. Angel Johnson was present for any questions. Mayor Pollard explained it was a brand-new double-wide home that was currently sitting on the lot. The Fire Chief has already signed off on the permit before placement. With no further discussion, the mobile home hearing was closed out at 5:20 p.m.
The regularly scheduled Council Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
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, Jeremy Courson, Mike Knight, and Doug Hays. Absent: Sheila Headlee
The minutes from the January 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 December 2022 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments were presented for approval. Alderman Winkleman made a motion to approve the Financial Reports with a second by Alderman Blake. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
The vendor invoices for January 2023 were presented for authorization and approval for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments. Alderman Totten made a motion to approve the vendor invoices for January with a second by Alderman Winkleman. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
For council consideration, discussion, and possible approval
a) Possible approval of a mobile home permit for 803 7th Street. Alderman Courson made a motion to approve the mobile home permit for 803 7th Street. Alderman Hays seconded the motion. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
b) Ordinance 1598; An amendment to zoning ordinance #778 for the City of Carmi, Illinois 201 Stewart Street was presented. Alderman Courson made a motion to
approve Ordinance #1598. Alderman Winkleman seconded the motion. The motion carried on roll call by each Aldermen present answering “yes.”
c) Approval to purchase a new 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic from Jansen Ford for the Carmi Police Department utilizing the state bid process. Alderman Hays stated the price for the vehicle is $38,609.00 but it will take approximately 6-7 months to obtain the vehicle. The 2016 Dodge Ram will rotate out of the Police Department fleet and go to one of the City of Carmi Departments. With no questions, Alderman Hays made a motion to approve the purchase of the 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic from Jansen Ford for the Carmi Police Department. Alderman Blake seconded the motion. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
d) Resolution 01.17.23; A resolution to Execute Agreement with Brown & Roberts, Inc.; 500,000 Gallon Pedesphere Elevated Water Tank Painting. Alderman Blake made a motion to approve Resolution 01.17.23. The motion was seconded by Alderman Knight. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
e) Pay request; Brown & Roberts, Inc. for the IEPA fully grant-funded (study only) for possible sewer in Edgewood in the amount of $15,000.00. Alderman Blake approved the pay request to Brown & Roberts, Inc. The motion was seconded by Alderman Totten. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
f) David Andreas with Mutual Medical Insurance presented the Symetra Stop Loss Insurance renewal for February 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024. Mr. Andreas presented the healthcare plan cost analysis beginning in 2010 thru 2022. Mr. Andreas stated, “Over the past 12 years, the City has managed to keep the healthcare costs at a minimum with only a 1% average annual increase which is excellent.” For the 2023 Symetra Plan Renewal, Jeremy Billington, insurance agent, was able negotiate a price decrease for the network access fee from $7.00 per person to $5.75 per person. Mr. Andreas presented two renewal options; Option A was to continue the same deductibles as we currently have which is $50,000 w/$24,000 IAD for an increase of $8,575.00 per year. Option B was to increase the individual deductible to $55,000 w/$24,000 IAD. There would be no price increase with Option B. Mr. Andreas recommended to choose option B as the City has only had one claim in the past year which was over $37,000. The Alderman asked Clerk Attebury which option she would feel comfortable with. Clerk Attebury agreed Option B would be the best choice for the City of Carmi due to the close proximity the Clerk works with the employees, David Andreas, and Jeremy Billington. Alderman Blake made a motion to accept Renewal B with Symetra Insurance. The motion was seconded by Alderman Courson. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering yes.
Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard
None.
Reports from Standing Committees
Alderman Tracy Nelson requested the no parking area on College Boulevard be enforced.
Business or Comments from Visitors
None.
Closed Session to discuss personnel and property issues with action to follow:
At 5:58 p.m. Alderman Hays made a motion to exit the regular meeting and go into closed session to discuss personnel issues. The motion was seconded by Alderman Courson. The motion carried on roll call by each Aldermen present answering “yes.”
Adjournment
At 6:33 p.m. Alderman Hays made a motion to exit closed session and adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Courson. 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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Jeff Pollard, Mayor
