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City of Leland Grove City Council met Dec. 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – Alderman Moll, filling in for Mayor Bangert, called the meeting to order at 6 PM.

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 (A)

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 Klokkenga moved, seconded by Alderman Weichert, to approve the November 27, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes with Alderman LoBue’s change. Motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: A resident from the 2100 Block of Illini Road spoke to the council about two ordinances involving City right of way. One of these involved the removal of trees on City right of way.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Treasurer Miller discussed the current financial statements which show the Total Fund Balance as of November 30, 2019 as $1,093,804.77. He presented the following expenses for approval:

 Alderman Weichert moved, seconded by Alderman Moll, to approve

P-12-524, Unpaid Warrants General Fund, in the amount of $10,834.97.

Motion carried unanimously.

 Alderman Moll moved, seconded by Alderman Tamizuddin, to approve P-12-525, Unpaid Warrants MFT, in the amount of $2,908.80.

Motion carried unanimously.

 Alderman Moll moved, seconded by Alderman Weichert, to approve P-12-526, Paid Warrants General Fund, in the amount of $14,987.57.

Motion carried unanimously.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: Administrator Lanier reported the cost of overlay projects on Outer Park and Laurel exceeded the budget by almost $6K. The reason for the overage was additional materials for the base repairs necessary for these projects. Meeting handouts included a letter from Kuhn & Trello, Consulting Engineers, recommending payment of the current invoice. City Administration Lanier suggested that we use the money allocated for stripping to pay the invoice so that the City would stay within the appropriations. The City could delaying striping until April to decide on a course of action. Actions include looking at Motor Fuel Budget Funds or the next fiscal year budget. There was a consensus to pay the current invoice because the work was necessary and has been completed. Alderman LoBue moved, seconded by Alderman Moll, to approve the current invoice from P.H. Broughton & Sons Inc. in the amount of $100,826.39. Motion carried unanimously.

Council members compliment the City Administrator and City employees on their recent snow removal work.

LEGAL UPDATES AND ACTIONS:

City Attorney Morse reported on his research of the closing of streets to all but residents. He found nothing from looking at Barrington, Illinois and checking with the Illinois Municipal League. Alderman LoBue mentioned the Algonquin case which was similar to our city. However, that case did not address waivers for residents.

City Attorney Morse reported there were approximately 20 citations pending as of Friday, December 6th. By the hearing on December 9 there were 8. Four respondents settled that evening after discussing the evidence with him. The others were held guilty by default and were each assessed a $200 fine payable by February 9th.

MAYOR’S COMMENTS: None.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

Public Ways and Property:

Alderman Moll had nothing to report on new funding. Council discussed District allotments as possible sources of funding and setting up reserved funds for Chatham Road Project. The drainage committee is compiling the information on drainage problems throughout the city and will share when completed with Kuhn & Trello. Human Resources: Alderman LoBue had no report.

Health and Sanitation: Alderman Tamizuddin had no report

Building Permits and Zoning: Alderman Klokkenga reported that there were two building permits pending. Alderman Klokkenga’s report shows Total Project Costs so far this calendar year are $1,061,141. Total Permit Fees for this same period are $3,600.

Police Department: Chief Ryan reported:

 GPS services are being researched for navigation problems, including road closures.

 Vehicle burglaries continue, all involved unlocked vehicles.

 Information on training received by his department

Finance and Revenue: Alderman Sharp had no report

Communications: Alderman Weichert reminded council members the next Leland Link will be the end of January. She asked that content ideas be given to her no later than January 8th.

OLD BUSINESS:

Status Report on Greenbriar and Huntleigh Street Closings:

Alderman LoBue and Alderman Tamizuddin visited the site of road closures and went through the proposed options. They shared drawings and a summary report of the road closures. They considered three things:

1. Narrow streets to a single lane with landscaping on either side.

2. Cones that would bend on impact.

3. Double hump in front of the closure.

Their preference was #1. However, this was not possible for the Huntleigh closure. Council discussed the merits of the various proposals and the need to have our engineers review the options, solicit input from affected residents and identify funding.

NEW BUSINESS: None

ADJOURNMENT:

Alderman Tamizuddin moved, seconded by Alderman Weichert, to adjourn.

Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:08 PM.

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