City of Harrisburg City Council met June 2.
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 Raymond Gunning, Roger Angelly, Rupert Johnson and Ron Morse answering roll call.
Pastor Jerry Wells from Dorrisville Social Brethren Church led the group in prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve the consent agenda.
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Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
There were no citizen comments.
Mayor John McPeek opened the only sealed bid for the sewer jet. Coe Equipment, Inc. submitted a sealed bid in the amount of $393,903.21. This has been budgeted in the sewer department. It will take approximately one year to get this piece of equipment. Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to accept the sewer jet sealed bid from Coe Equipment, Inc. for $393,903.21. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mayor John McPeek opened two sealed bids for the street sweeper. Key Equipment/Quality Rentals submitted a sealed bid in the amount of $228,841.25 and Woody’s Municipal Supply Company submitted a sealed bid in the amount of $256,298.00. This equipment will be paid out MTF money. Commissioner Rupert Johnson made the motion to accept the street sweeper sealed bid from Key Equipment/Quality Rentals for $228,841.25. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve Ordinance 1847 for the sale of property at 22 W. Walnut Street. Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Alex Watkins discussed the mural program with council. The amendment is an increased price for the new change/larger design. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to authorize Mayor John McPeek to sign the amended mural agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Ron Morse. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Alex Watkins presented the COPS Microgrant Program. This is a no cost sharing program which is no expense to the City of Harrisburg. It will assist the Merit Board to recruitment, advertising and help attract more applications for the Police Department. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve Resolution 22-0602 for the COPS Microgrant Program. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Alex Watkins presented the Firehouse Subs Foundation grant program. This grant will allow for the purchase of cardiac equipment for the Fire Department. It is also a no cost sharing program. Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve Resolution 22-0602A for the Firehouse Subs Foundation grant. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. 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 possible litigation. Mayor John McPeek swore in Nathan Moore as Chief of Police.
Commissioner Ron Morse thanked everyone who participated in the Memorial Day Service. It was a beautiful service, a great turnout, and the service had great speakers.
Commissioner Roger Angelly thanked the Street/Alley Department for the excellent job on Towle Street repairs.
Commissioner Rupert Johnson thanked his employees for their hard work in preparing the cemetery for the Memorial Day Service.
Mayor John McPeek stated he thought this Memorial Day Service had more people in attendance, cemetery looks great, and he thanked everyone who participated. Please stop littering.
Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to go into Executive Session to discuss possible litigation. Seconded by Commissioner Ron Morse. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Adjourn: 6:14 p.m.
Reconvene: 6:42 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 Raymond Gunning, Roger Angelly, Rupert Johnson and Ron Morse answering roll call.
Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to authorize Mayor John McPeek to sign the contract between Midwest Environmental Management Services, LLC and the City of Harrisburg. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to approve Ordinance 1848 regarding the contract management services wastewater treatment facility. Seconded by Commissioner Raymond Gunning. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Commissioner Roger Angelly made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Adjourn: 6:45 p.m.
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