Sangamon Sun

City of Leland Grove City Council met June 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Bangert at 6.01 PM. The PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by those present.

THE ROLL CALL was taken by Clerk Hetherington with those present (P), excused (E) or absent (A) as indicated:

Mary Jo Bangert, Mayor (P)

Brian Miller, Treasurer (P)

Diana Hetherington, Clerk (P)

Steve Klokkenga, Alderman Ward 1 (P)

Nancy Weichert, Alderman Ward 1 (P)

Jim Moll, Alderman, Ward 2 (P)

Josh Sharp, Alderman Ward 2 (P)

Don LoBue, Alderman Ward 3 (P)

Sally Tamizuddin, Alderman Ward 3 (P)

MINUTES APPROVAL – Alderman Sharp moved, seconded by Alderman Klokkenga, to approve the May 28, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 County Auditor Andy Goleman spoke briefly about his role and the responsibilities of the Office of Sangamon County Auditor. He distributed a pamphlet covering the same topic.

 Judge Raylene Grischow introduced herself and explained how the circuit court judges were elected and how they appointed the associate circuit court judges. She gave examples of what type of cases both heard.

 The owner of the home at 1700 Noble updated the City Council on the status of remodeling including: roof completed over the main body, garage built and all new windows installed. Weather has delayed the work. Progress has stalled because his contractor is on vacation. He intends to complete siding and driveway in 30 days or less.

TREASURER'S REPORT - Treasurer Miller presented the May financial statements and current bills.

 Alderman Sharp moved, seconded by Alderman Klokkenga, to approve P-05-506, Unpaid Warrants General Fund, in the amount of $17,829.77. Motion carried unanimously.

 Alderman Klokkenga, moved, seconded by Alderman Weichert, to approve P-05-507, Unpaid Warrants MFT, in the amount of $340.08. Motion carried unanimously.

 Alderman Tamizuddin moved, seconded by Alderman Klokkenga, to approve P-05- 508, Paid Warrants General Fund, in the amount of $28,877.14. Motion carried unanimously.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT - Administrator Lanier reported the bids for the culvert work at the entrance of Wildwood came in over the budgeted amount of $60K. He recommend that the FY2020 budget be amended to reflect the amount of the bid which would be an addition $18,662.50 bringing the total for the budget to $1,184,937.09 Alderman Moll moved to make these changes to the FY2020 budget. Alderman Klokkenga seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

LEGAL UPDATES AND ACTIONS - Attorney Morse explained how he prepares the Appropriations Ordinance and how this ordinance relates to the budget. The Appropriations Ordinance should be placed on the July meeting agenda and must be approved by the August meeting. Action on the Appropriations Ordinance does not require three readings before being approved.

MAYOR BANGERT reported on:

 Road closures:

1. Outer Park West to Bates 2. SylvantoWiggins

 Sewer problems which have required immediate response and precipitated road closures due to the sink holes created when sewer collapsed.

 MacArthur Boulevard Meeting which is held the 2nd Thursday at 7:30 AM

 Chatham Road funding.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Police and Public Safety – Police Chief Dan Ryan reported:

 Police have assisted the City of Springfield at the high traffic intersection at Veterans and Wabash. Focus was on drivers using cell phones and running red lights.

 Will be participating in the IDOT program focused on distracted drivers and DUI over the July 4th holiday. Funding for this type of program has allowed the city to purchase equipment such as the speed check equipment recently installed on Chatham Road.

 Thieves have been stealing loose change from unlocked cars. There have been incidents on two (three one night and four the other night) of the last 10 days. Alderman Tamizuddin suggested we implement a neighborhood watch program.

Public Ways and Property - Alderman Moll

 Wildwood Culvert: Sangamon County has approved the plans and work is still expected to begin in August. The dip is getting worse.

 Chatham Road: Alderman Moll has been working with the City of Springfield on an agreement where Springfield would pay our portion of the project (approximately $1 million). We would repay this amount over 8 years with 2% interest.

 Woodside Township Mutual Assistance: Alderman Moll believes the existing Woodside resolution adequately covers our current needs.

 Illini Road Pavement: This project will cover the road from Laurel to South Grand Avenue. Alderman Moll is trying to include this project with Chatham Road in an agreement with the City of Springfield to allow us to pay over 8 years.

 Cherry Road Drainage: The City of Springfield pumped out standing water at the corner of Cherry and Lincoln the day of our city council meeting.

 Drainage Citywide: Alderman LoBue commented that drainage is a problem city wide and not just in ward 1. He drove through his ward and saw at least 10 properties with ponds in front yards. City Administrator Lanier went by these properties and noted that either there were no drainage pipes under the driveway or where there were drainage pipes these pipes were not being maintained. Alderman LoBue indicated there are programs the City could consider, e.g., sharing the cost of putting piping under driveways. This is similar to the City of Springfield’s program of sharing the cost of new sidewalks. The mayor commented she would try to get feedback on drainage problems at the meetings with residents she intends to have in September and October. She will meet with Alderman Moll to develop a plan, which may include a separate subcommittee under Public Works.

Building Permits & Zoning – Alderman Klokkenga reported four permits were approved in June.

Finance and Revenue – Alderman Sharp reported Chatham Road does not have a specific line item in the State Capitol Bill but he is confident the City will receive some funds (estimated $200K) from District 6’s appropriations.

Communications – Alderman Weichert reported she plans on setting up a committee, including residents, to set policy for communications. She has already had volunteers from Ward 1. She asked the aldermen from the other two wards to come up with one or two residents to serve on this committee. She would like to see comments on each ward included in the next Leland Link to be published in August. She reported a resident had complained about the visibility of the stop sign at Wiggins and Cherry because of overgrown landscaping.

OLD BUSINESS

 Chatham Road Overlay Plan – covered above under Public Ways and Property

 Change in Board of Directors for Illini Country Club (required as part of liquor licensing). Alderman Sharp moved, seconded by Alderman Klokkenga, to approve the changes in the Board of Directors for Illini Country Club. Motion carried unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

 Parking Pad/2020 Wiggins – will be on next month’s agenda

 Parking Pad / 13 Widwood – Alderman Sharp moved, seconded by Alderman Tamizuddin, to approve a parking pad at 13 Wildwood. Motion carried unanimously.

 Possible Sale of Tax Exempt Property - Alderman LoBue provided information on a potential revenue source by selling some easements. The Council encouraged him to pursue the sale with residents having adjoining properties (see #11 in Alderman LoBue’s memo).

Alderman Klokkenga moved, seconded by Alderman Sharp, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Adjourned at 7:19 PM.

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