City Council Meeting
City of Carmi
The Carmi City Council met Tuesday, September 15th, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, 225 East Main Street, Carmi, Illinois.
Prior to opening the council meeting, Mayor Pollard asked Alderman Winkleman to give the invocation. The prayer was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pollard presided with the following Aldermen present: Steve Winkleman, Mark W. Blake, Keith Davis, Lane Yearby, Sheila Jo Headlee, Jack Lamont, Doug Hays and Mike Knight.
Minutes for the September 1st, 2015 council meeting were presented. Motion made by Alderman Hays and seconded by Alderman Davis to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman answering “yes.”
August 2015 Financial Reports were presented. Motion made by Alderman Headlee and seconded by Alderman Winkleman to approve the financial reports as presented. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman answering “yes.”
September 2015 Vendor Invoices were presented. Motion made by Alderman Winkleman and seconded by Alderman Davis to approve the vendor invoices as presented. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman answering “yes.”
Mayor Pollard asked the council to consider Ordinance No. 1488, an ordinance amending ordinance numbers 1039, 1061, and 1444 and specifically section 21-2-8 of article two (License, Classes, Fees, Limits). He explained that this is the Ordinance taking care of the beer and wine liquor license for Midway BBQ Shack & More. He then asked the council if they wanted to change the fees or keep them the same. The beer license only is three hundred dollars ($300) and the full license is one thousand dollars ($1,000). He stated that it was up to the council if they wanted to leave the fee at three hundred dollars ($300) for the beer and wine or change it to five hundred dollars ($500). Aldermen Davis and Hays agreed to keep the fee at three hundred dollars ($300) because wine would not be that big of an increase. Motion made by Alderman Hays and seconded by Alderman Lamont. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman answering “yes.”
Mayor Pollard then asked the council to consider Ordinance No. 1489, an ordinance establishing a system for the licensing of organizations to operate raffles in City of Carmi, Illinois. He explained that this allowed the different clubs such as the Elks or the Legion to be able to hold a raffle like they are doing now in Indiana. This just allows them to fill out an application and meet all the requirements before they are able to do anything. Alderman Yearby stated that he would like to see the fee reduced because of the non-for profit organizations. The fee is fifty dollars ($50) every time they hold a raffle. City Clerk Brian Allen commented that the he did not know if they could legally change the fee and needed to talk to City Attorney Greg Stewart. The council agreed to table the discussion. Motion made by Alderman Knight and seconded Alderman Yearby to table the discussion. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman answering “yes.
Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard
Mayor Pollard wanted to remind everyone that the Chamber of Commerce Dinner is October 5th at 6:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church. He stated that he needed a head count of the Aldermen who are planning on attending.
He commented that the Corn Day Events will start Friday October 9th with closing the road at 3:00 p.m.
He then stated that the city has another electronic recycling day planned for October 17th located at the Newton Wire and Cable building from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is also a paint pick up scheduled for the same day. The public will be charged one dollars ($1) per gallon and only cash will be accepted.
Reports from Standing Committees
Alderman Knight commented that the airport fly-in was a success. He added that the parks are looking good.
Alderman Davis stated that the tree trimming department is busy on work orders cutting down trees.
Alderman Headlee wanted to give notice of a tree that needs to be cut down on Stewart Street.
Business or Comments from Visitors
None
Motion made by Alderman Headlee and seconded by Alderman Lamont to go into closed session to discuss litigation with no action to follow and personnel issues with action to follow. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman answering “yes.”
At 5:41 p.m. council went into closed session.
Motion made by Alderman Headlee and seconded by Alderman Davis to return to open session. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman answering “yes.”
At 7:39 p.m. the council returned to open session.
Motion made by Alderman Lamont and seconded by Alderman Hays to employ Aaron Baker as Street and Alley Department Operator. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman answering “yes.”
Motion made by Alderman Headlee and seconded by Alderman Davis to adjourn.
At 7:40 p.m. the council adjourned.
Brian K. Allen, City Clerk
Jeff Pollard, Mayor
