MINUTES OF THE FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF
MAY 4, 2015
7 p.m.
Roll call |
Present: Councilmembers Hawn, McKinley, Pearl and Mayor Mike JenkinsAlso in attendance: City Manager Larry Woliung and City Clerk Sandy Shaw
Absent: Harden |
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Pledge of allegiance to the flag |
| Proclamations/presentations | Brett Nauman, Exelon – Clinton Power Station
Pat Pearl, councilmember – Appreciation plaque for the past years of serving as a Farmer City Councilmember
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| Public Comments agenda items | |
SECTION I: CONSENT AGENDA
- Approval of the minutes of the April 20, 2015 city council meeting
- Approval of the minutes of the April 27, 2015 special council meeting
MOTION by Hawn to approve consent agenda as printed. Seconded by Pearl. Approved unanimously. Motion carried.
SECTION II: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinances or resolutions previously tabled
MOTION by Hawn to adjourn meeting. Seconded by McKinley. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
Oath of Office Mayor Michael Jenkins and Councilmember Scott Testory took the oath of office from City Clerk Sandra Shaw
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Proclamations/presentations/recognitions
- Public Comment on Agenda items
SECTION I: CONSENT AGENDA
The following items will be adopted on a single motion without discussion unless a councilmember request separate consideration
- Fund Warrant list
- Financial Report
MOTION by Hawn to approve consent agenda as printed. Seconded by McKinley. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
SECTION II: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinances or resolutions previously tabled
None
SECTION III: NEW BUSINESS Ordinances and Resolutions for initial consideration
- Executive Session – Personnel – to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, and/or performance of specific employees pursuant to Section 2 (c ) (1) of the Open Meetings Act, 5ILCS (c )
MOTION by Hawn to close open session and go into executive session – personnel. Seconded by McKinley. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
MOTION by Hawn to close executive session and return to open session. Seconded by McKinley. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
- Resolution 2015-11 – Appointing Sandra I Shaw to the position of city clerk until the first Monday in May, 2019
MOTION by Hawn to approve Resolution 2015-11 – Appointing Sandra I Shaw to the position of city clerk until the first Monday in May, 2019. Seconded by McKinley. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
- Resolution 2015-12 – Appointing Sharon Folkerts, Sally Bell and Jean Michaels to the Farmer City Public Library board of trustees
MOTION by Hawn to approve Resolution 2015-12 – Appointing Sharon Folkerts, Sally Bell and Jean Michaels to the Farmer City Public Library board of trustees. Seconded by McKinley. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
- Resolution 2015-13 – MFT for Maintenance of Streets and highways by municipality
MOTION by Hawn to approve Resolution 2015-13 MFT maintenance of streets and highways by municipality in the amount of $83,000. Seconded by McKinley. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
- Ordinance 949 – Regulating hours at all city parks
MOTION by Hawn to adopt Ordinance 949 regulating hours at all city parks. City parks will be closed from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. Seconded by McKinley. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
- Ordinance 950 – Amending Ordinance 857 – Adding Section 90.11F – Inspections Fowl or Poultry
MOTION by Hawn to adopt Ordinance 949 – adding section 90.11 F – Inspections Fowl or Poultry. Seconded by McKinley. Voting yes: Jenkins, Hawn, and McKinley. Voting no: Testory. Motion carried
SECTION IV: OTHER ITEMS
- City manager reports.
- Non-agenda items and other business.
- Public comments
ADJOURNMENT Motion by McKinley to adjourn meeting. Seconded by Hawn. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
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Sandra I. Shaw city clerk
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