Harrisburg City Council met Aug. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor John McPeek called the August 15, 2019 meeting to order. Mayor John McPeek presided over the meeting with Commissioners Raymond Gunning, Roger Angelly, Rupert Johnson and Ron Morse present and answering roll call.
Mayor John McPeek reminded the citizens of the 2019 Summer Bash on August 17, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to midnight.
Pastor Paul Taylor from the Land Street Church of God led the group in prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Ron Morse made the motion to approve the consent agenda.
1. Minutes – August 01, 2019
2. TIF Minutes – August 06, 2019
3. Brown & Roberts Inc. – Mill Street Extension - $2,727.87
4. LaFarge – Invoice 711065889 – MFT - $499.23
5. O’Daniel Trucking – Invoice C1907227 – MFT - $1804.06
6. Saline Co. Highway – Invoice 08012019 – MFT - $11,738.22
7. Siegel’s Uniforms – Invoice 417714 – K. Chambers Uniform FD – Council Contingency - $1,359.40
8. Siegel’s Uniforms – Invoice 416149 – K. Chambers Uniform FD – Council Contingency - $49.99
9. Bryant Construction – 2014 Watermain Rehab Phase I – 19-035-03 - $226,901.96
10. Brown and Roberts – 2014 Watermain Rehab Phase I – Job #2019-035 - $12,620.75
Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Treasurer David Cox discussed the closing of the FEMA Garden Dragon Account. This money will need to be repaid to FEMA as the City of Harrisburg was overpaid. They have requested this money be returned. Commissioner Ron Morse made the motion to approve sending FEMA $50,625.00. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Fire Chief John Gunning asked council to accept sealed bid to the highest bidder for 305 W. Church Street and 311 W. Church Street. The bid opening will be held on September 05, 2019. Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to authorize the City Clerk to advertise bids for a minimum bid of $5,000.00 for 305 W. Church Street and a minimum bid of $2,500.00 for 311 W. Church Street. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Treasurer David Cox presented Resolution 19-0815 which allows meal tickets as a taxable allowance for IMRF earning. This resolution allows the City of Harrisburg to continue including meal tickets as an allowable expense for IMRF pension. An audit was performed by IMRF and they did not have this resolution on file. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve Resolution 19-0815 which allows meal tickets as a taxable allowance for IMRF earning. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning congratulated Angela Underwood on her retirement. She gave the City of Harrisburg 39 years of dedication and service and it is greatly appreciated. The City of Harrisburg is accepting applications for the position and those applications must be returned to City Hall no later than August 22, 2019.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning discussed the shooting range which was approved by the previous council. The money has been allocated and this project will take place after mowing season. We will use in-house staff to work on this project. Commissioner Roger Angelly asked if the location was suitable. Commissioner Rupert Johnson said the dirt was already at the location.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning said there was no need for collective bargaining in Executive Session at this time.
Commissioner Rupert Johnson made the motion to approve Resolution 19-0815A authorizing a temporary street closure for the Harrisburg Homecoming on September 19, 2019. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Commissioner Rupert Johnson made the motion to approve Resolution 19-0815B authorizing a temporary street closure for the Lights Parade on December 12, 2019. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Commissioner Roger Angelly informed Council and citizens that the dirt work will begin on the ditch project.
Mayor John McPeek said we are losing a great employee. Angi Underwood helped many departments during her time with the City. She was always willing to help at City Hall, Clerk’s Office, Code Enforcer, Fire Department and of course the Police Department. He wishes her well for her future.
Mayor John McPeek made the motion to appoint Linda Mitacek for a two year term to the Saline County Industrial Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Citizen Sharon Vandenberg discussed neighborhood issues in the O’Gara area. She would like the street light looked at as she requested a brighter light. She talks about the ongoing thefts, drug dealings, and shootings in her area. She contacted the Police Department about her home being burglarized. She said Police Office Matthew Forrester was extremely helpful. She would like the sidewalks repaired. Commissioner Roger Angelly said those will get repaired once the watermain project is finished.
She asked if there was any group that could help with painting in her neighborhood. Commissioner Raymond Gunning gave her the phone number to a group that helps with things like that. She asked if there was something that could be done about the animal situation. There are too many animals being put to sleep. She suggested citizens should obtain a license in order to have a pet. She thinks this would help control the kill shelters. Commissioner Roger Angelly stated he did not believe that asking the citizens to obtain an animal license would help control the animal situation.
Citizen Diane Taborn asked what the pay is for the position of Public Safety Secretary/Clerk. Commissioner Raymond Gunning stated $20.00 an hour.
Commissioner Ron Morse made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Adjourn: 6:25 p.m.
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