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City of Leland Grove City Council met March 27. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the council:

The Honorable Mayor Jill Egizii called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and those gathered recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor then called the Roll with members listed below as present or absent accordingly:

Honorable Mayor Jill Egizii (P)

City Treasurer Brian Miller (P)

City Clerk Steve Klokkenga (A)

Legal Counsel Saul Morse (P)

Alderman Diana Hetherington, Ward 1 (P)

Alderman Trish Wilson, Ward 1 (P)

Alderman Jim Noll, Ward 2 (P)

Alderman Nick Williams, Ward 2 (P)

Alderman Mary Jo Bangert, Ward 3 (P)

Alderman Donald LoBue, Ward 3 (P)

Also present were:

Chief Dan Ryan, Leland Grove Police Department

Tyler Lanier, City Administrator

Jim Fulgenzi, 2160 Wiggins

Approval – February 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes & Executive Meeting Minutes –

A motion was made by Alderman LoBue and seconded by Alderman Bangert to approve the February 2018 Regular Meeting minutes as written. The motion was carried unanimously. A motion was made by Alderman Williams and seconded by Alderman Hetherington to approve the February 2018 Executive Meeting Minutes. The motion carried unanimously.

Public Comments – Jim Fulgenzi addressed the Council regarding a landscape plan for the soon-to-be updated intersection of Illini Road and Laurel Street. Mr. Fulgenzi said he met with Mayor Egizii and Alderman Moll about developing a landscape plan. Once the road work is done, the plan will be completed. Mr. Fulgenzi will select plants that are easy to maintain, sun tolerant and economical. Mr. Fulgenzi will supervise the plant installation.

Treasurers Report – Treasurer Miller announced the auditors are currently at city hall. He submitted his monthly report to the Council for its consideration. After a brief discussion, it was noted that a portion of warrant documentation was missing. A motion was made by Alderman LoBue and seconded by Alderman Bangert, subject to the Council’s review of the complete documentation, to approve unpaid warrants from the General Fund P-O3-462 in the amount $18,178.01. The motion was approved unanimously.

A motion was made by Alderman Hetherington and seconded by Alderman Williams to approve, unpaid warrants from MFT P-O3-463 in the amount $428,79. The motion was approved unanimously.

A motion was made by Alderman Hetherington and seconded by Alderman Williams to approve paid warrants from the General Fund P-O3-464 in the amount $33,096.95. The motion was approved unanimously

City Administrators Report – Administrator Lanier suggested setting April 9 and 16 as dates for spring leaf pickup. A motion was made by Alderman Williams and seconded by Alderman Bangert to set April 9 and 16 as spring leaf pickup dates. The motion carried unanimously. Administrator Lanier said this information would be announced in the city’s newsletter; the Leland Link would be sent on March 28, 2018.

Legal Updates And Actions – Attorney Morse provided the Council with his monthly Legal Update Memo for review. Alderman Bangert asked Attorney Morse to review an application for a building permit for a pool on Outer Park Drive. The County did not approve the application because the property is in a flood plain. Alderman Bangert said the home owner intends to have an engineer evaluate the site.

Attorney Morse said administrative hearings were held on March 19. Four matters were heard. Two respondents appeared and were fined $150, which must be paid on or before May 19, 2018. Two others did not appear and a default order assessing each of them a $200 fine was entered.

The Public Service Employee Benefit Act Ordinance was brought for third reading. A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Alderman Bangert and seconded by Alderman Williams. The motion carried unanimously.

Department Reports -

Finance and Revenue – Alderman Hetherington presented a Historical Recap of the City’s IMRF Fund Balance. The Council briefly discussed the pension funding. Alderman Hetherington presented a FY 2019 budget planning document and the Council discussed how budgeted amounts were calculated. The cost for employee health insurance in 2019 has yet to be determined.

Health, Sanitation and Environment - Alderman Wilson – Nothing to report.

Police and Public Safety – Alderman Williams/Chief Ryan

Chief Ryan presented the Monthly Activity Report for the Council’s review. In one traffic stop, the officer found the driver to be driving on a suspended license and a citation was given. The officer determined the driver was wanted on a warrant for driving on a suspended license and transported the driver to the Sangamon County Jail without incident. Chief Ryan announced the Department received a $20,000 grant for traffic enforcement. He has applied for a $7,000 grant for traffic equipment.

Human Resources – Alderman LoBue said he has not received any quotes for next year’s employee health insurance. When he receives information, he will inform the council and employees.

Public Ways and Property – Alderman Moll distributed a fact sheet on the Laurel and Illini intersection improvements. This information should be helpful as Council members discuss the improvements with constituents.

Building and Zoning - Alderman Bangert referred to the previously described permit application to construct a swimming pool. She thanked Attorney Morse for his help with this matter and said the Sangamon County Zoning office were very helpful.

Old Business

Kent Gray Zoning Matter – Attorney Morse said Kent Gray agreed to sign an agreement with the City stating that all parties are withdrawing legal action regarding zoning violation at 2016 Illini Road. Alderman LoBue made a motion to approve the proposed agreement and Alderman Bangert seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Attorney Morse has drafted a letter to the Recorder of Deeds indicating all matters between the city of Leland Grove and Mr. Kent Gray have been resolved and any liens against 2016 Illini Road be removed. The letter will be sent once the agreement is signed by both parties.

2018 Kuhn & Trello Service Agreement – Alderman LoBue suggested there be two changes to the contract: (1) The engineers specify their hourly rate and (2) the section entitled “Terms of Payment” be amended so that the City has 60 days to make payment and the late fee be limited to 1% to better conform to the Illinois Prompt Payment Act. Alderman Moll made a motion to approved the agreement with the above-mentioned changes and Alderman LoBue seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.

Executive Session -- Alderman Bangert made a motion for the council to move into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and Alderman Hetherington seconded it. The motion was unanimously passed. The Council arose from the Regular Meeting and went into Executive Session.

Return to Regular Meeting – With everyone returning to the Regular Meeting, the earlier attendance record was accepted. With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Alderman Hetherington and seconded by Alderman Williams. The motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

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