City of Harrisburg City Council met Nov. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Harrisburg City Council met at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Room of City Hall, Harrisburg, IL.
Mayor John McPeek called the meeting to order. Mayor John McPeek presided over the meeting with Commissioners Roger Angelly, Rupert Johnson and Ron Morse answering roll call. Commissioner Raymond Gunning was absent.
Chris Wilson, Assistant Pastor McKinley Ave Baptist Church led the group in prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Regular Meeting Minutes – November 04, 2021
Compass Minerals - $3,634.13 - #884783 – MFT
Wiggs Excavating - $110,609.79 - #20-083-15 – 2014 Watermain Rehab Phase II
Wiggs Excavating - $21,663.24 - #20-142-011 – STP Optimization
Brown & Roberts, Inc. - $4,251.02 - #2020-142-10 – STP Optimization
Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
There were no citizen comments.
There was a discussion regarding non-contractual pay increases. Commissioner Ron Morse made the motion to approve a .50 pay increase retroactive to May 01, 2021 for non-contractual employees, and a .50 pay increase effective May 01, 2022. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Treasurer Alex Jackson presented the 2021/2022 tax levy. The tax levy will sit out for twenty (20) days in the Treasurer’s Office and the Clerk’s Office for review. The ordinance for passage of the tax levy will be presented at the December 16, 2021 council meeting. Commissioner Ron Morse made the motion to accept the 2021/2022 tax levy presented to council. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Treasurer Alex Jackson discussed a new telephone system within the city. A new phone system will save the city roughly $10,000 per year. The system will be installed in City Hall and the Street Department. Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to authorize the City Clerk to sign the agreement with Mayer Network for a new telephone system. Seconded by Commissioner Ron Morse. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mayor John McPeek stated council will go into Executive Session to discuss property acquisition.
Treasurer Alex Jackson presented the proposal for the 2022 health insurance renewal plan. The suggested proposal will save the city a total of $2,408.01 from the current plan. Commissioner Ron Morse made the motion to authorize the City Clerk to sign the 2022 health insurance renewal plan with IPMG. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Commissioner Roger Angelly wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Commissioner Rupert Johnson stated several citizens would like to see two additional lights on County Club Drive. Commissioner Rupert Johnson made the motion to authorize the City Clerk to contact Ameren CIPS for the two additional lights installed on Country Club Drive. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mayor John McPeek announced the city will be accepting applications for the Animal Control position.
Mayor John McPeek asked council if they would be okay with having both meetings in December at 8:00 a.m. instead of 6:00 p.m. Commissioner Ron Morse made the motion to amend the times for both December 2021 meetings to 8:00 a.m. from 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mayor John McPeek stated the Malan Junior High demolition will begin on Monday. Be watching the city Facebook page for upcoming holiday events. Please stop littering. Happy Thanksgiving.
Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to go into Executive Session to discussion property acquisition. Seconded by Commissioner Ron Morse. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Adjourn: 6:11 p.m.
Reconvene: 6:43 p.m.
Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to return to open session. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mayor John McPeek called the meeting to order. Mayor John McPeek presided over the meeting with Commissioners Roger Angelly, Rupert Johnson and Ron Morse answering roll call. Commissioner Raymond Gunning was absent.
Mayor John McPeek stated no action will be taken regarding property acquisition.
Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Ron Morse. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Adjourn: 6:44 p.m.
Alerts Sign-up