The Carmi City Council met Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, 225 East Main Street for the regularly scheduled 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, Jeremy Courson, Mike Knight, Sheila Headlee, and Doug Hays.
The minutes from the July 7, 2022 council meeting were presented. Motion was made by Alderman Courson and seconded by Alderman Totten to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
Keith Botsch, City of Carmi CPA, presented the Annual Financial Report and Independent Auditor’s Report for the City of Carmi for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. Mr. Botsch broke down each individual department, TIF accounts, Library Fund, etc. The question was posed by a media representative if there were any internal control problems found. Mr. Botsch stated “there no major errors noted in the auditing process.” The entire report is available for viewing at the City Clerk’s office.
The June 2022 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments were presented for approval. Alderman Headlee made a motion to approve the June 2022 Financial Reports. The motion was seconded by Alderman Winkleman. The motion carried on roll call by each Aldermen present answering “yes.”
The July 2022 vendor invoices for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments were presented for approval. Alderman Winkleman made a motion to approve the July 2022 vendor invoices. The motion was seconded by Alderman Headlee. The motion carried on roll call by each Aldermen present answering “yes.”
For council consideration, discussion, and possible approval
- Resolution 07.19.2022; A resolution to execute an agreement with Brown & Roberts, Inc. for the Sixth Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement project. A motion was made by Alderman Headlee to approve the above resolution. The motion was seconded by Alderman Blake. The motion carried on roll call by each Aldermen present answering “yes.”
- Resolution 07.20.2022; A resolution to execute an agreement with Brown & Roberts, Inc. for the DCEO pre-award requirements/special grant conditions clearance preparation services for rebuild Illinois grant #22-921005. Alderman Nelson made a motion to approve Resolution 07.20.2022. The motion was seconded by Alderman Courson. The motion carried on roll call by each Aldermen present answering “yes.”
- Possible approval to complete the Bradshaw Substation Upgrade totaling approximately $222,000.00. Mayor Pollard stated this would completely close out the upgrade to the substation. Alderman Hays made a motion to approve to complete the Bradshaw Substation project. The motion was seconded by Alderman Knight. The motion carried on roll call by each Aldermen present answering “yes.”
- Possible approval of a 2023 Terex TL 48 bucket truck for the Line Department which will replace the small bucket truck. Mayor Pollard stated this is the truck that is used the most and there are electrical issues with it. “We were hoping to have a bid from Sourcewell for tonight’s meeting but we have not received one at this time. Therefore, we will table this until the next meeting,” stated Mayor Pollard. Mayor Pollard asked the Aldermen to determine if they would want to purchase this outright or finance this purchase.
Adjournment
At 5:55 p.m. Alderman Courson made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Headlee. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
Cynthia J. Attebury, City Clerk
Jeff Pollard, Mayor
