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CITY OF WATSEKA CITY COUNCIL MET SEPT. 12




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By Kristine Gonzales-Abella
Oct 12, 2024


City of Watseka City Council met Sept. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Special Called Meeting

Mayor Allhands called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Present were Alderman
Anderson, Muench, Cahoe, Marcier, Miller, and Alderwoman DeLahr. Absent were
Alderwoman Rohlfs and Alderman Barragree.

Public Comment-None

Ordinance # 2718- Authorizing the Purchase of Right-of-Way and Easements in an
18.92 Acre Subdivision to be Proposed for Vacant Land South of and Adjoining the
Porter Martin’s Subdivision (8th Addition), Watseka Illinois

Resolution For Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code: Reducing RBI Funds
on Mulberry St. (2023 MFT Project)

Resolution For Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code: RBI Funds on North
St, Kay St., and 5th St.

Supplemental Resolution: for MFT Funds on North St., Kay St., & 5th St.

Engineering Agreement: RBI & MFT Funds can be used for design & Construction
Engineering on North St., Kay St., & 5th St.

Ordinance # 2718- Authorizing the Purchase of Right-of-Way and Easements in an
18.92 Acre Subdivision to be Proposed for Vacant Land South of and Adjoining the
Porter Martin’s Subdivision (8th Addition), Watseka Illinois. Keith from
Robinson gave an update. Alderman Miller asked about Ninth street if this would
be a future project some discussion was had and possibly this can be looked at
in the future. A Motion was made by Cahoe, seconded by Marcier Motion passed 6-0

Resolution For Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code: Reducing RBI Funds
on Mulberry St. (2023 MFT Project). Keith gave an update & cost $73,000.00. A
Motion was made by Marcier, seconded by Anderson. Motion passed 6-0.

Resolution For Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code: RBI Funds on North
St, Kay St., and 5th St. Keith gave an update. A Motion was made by Cahoe,
seconded by Anderon to accept. Motion passed 6-0.

Supplemental Resolution: for MFT Funds on North St., Kay St., & 5th St. Keith
also gave an update. A Motion was made by Cahoe, seconded by DeLahr. Motion
passed 6-0.

Engineering Agreement: RBI & MFT Funds can be used for design & Construction
Engineering on North St., Kay St., & 5th St. A Motion was made by Cahoe,
seconded by Miller. Motion passed 6-0. Alderman Cahoe asked regarding the curbs
if possibly Public Works could do this to get the project started. Loren PW
Director will look at it and the costs. Loren PW Director also shared that they
are having a hard time keeping concrete local based on costs.

Police Chief Ad-Nita Dubble was present, she handed out a rough draft of a
Police Chief job description. Nita suggested a three-person committee for this
Derek Hagen, Scott Muench and herself. Nita will receive all the applications;
Discussion was had on the council not interfering with this committee that the
committee would take care of it and then present their suggestions to the
council. Salary was also discussed $123,000.00-$135,000.00 but can be negotiated
depending on the experience and applicant. Nita said that her committee will get
started on this. A Motion was made by Cahoe, seconded by Anderson. Motion passed
5-1 with Alderman Muench abstaining.

Mayor Allhands stated that the departments have been busy, thank you. The FFA
has been a huge help lately with things going on in town and the help is greatly
appreciated. Loren PW Director would like to see the city give a donation to the
FFA, possibly $500. This will be added to the Finance meeting agenda. Alderman
Marcier reported on the electronic recycling event, the FFA helped at that event
also, very successful, weather was good 303 cars in the first hour.

A Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Marcier to adjourn at 7:12pm. Motion
passed 6-0. Amanda Hibbs, City Clerk

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