HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/29/1977 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY AUGUST 29, 1977 8 P.M.
In the absence of Mayor Stanek, the meeting was called to order
by City Clerk Barbara Gilpin. At roll call, the following aldermen were
present: Bolger, Nolan, Harker, Datz, Smith, Adams, Schaedel, Schooley.
Absent: None.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Schaedel, to appoint senior alderman
Bolger as Chairman of the Council meeting and Mayor Pro Tem in the absence
of Mayor Stanek.
Voting Aye: Nolan, Harker, Datz, Smith, Adams, Schaedel, Schooley.
Voting Nay: None.
Pass: Bolger.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Harker, seconded by Schooley, to accept the minutes of
the August 15, 1977 meetings as read.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Harker, Datz, Smith, Adams, Schaedel,
Schooley.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Adams, to pay Pearl Street Bridge
Estimate No. 8 for $27,236.50 to the McHenry County Highway Department.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Harker, Datz, Smith, Adams, Schaedel ,
Schooley.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Datz, seconded by Harker, to donate $1,500 to the Elgin
Federation of Musicians for the city summer band concerts.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Harker, Datz, Smith, Adams, Schaedel,
Schooley.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Nolan, seconded by Adams, to open the bids for a new city
truck.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Harker, Datz, Smith, Adams, Schaedel,
Schooley.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The city clerk announced one bid had been received, that from
Buss Ford Sales, quoting a price of $11,490.00 for one 1978 two-ton truck
for the Public Works Department.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Harker, to accept the bid of Buss
Ford and purchase the truck.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Harker, Datz, Smith, Adams, Schaedel,
Schooley.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Harker, seconded by Schooley, to pass an ordinance
amending the swimming pool ordinance regarding fences.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Harker, Datz, Smith, Adams, Schaedel,
Schooley.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Schooley, seconded by Harker, to pass an ordinance
amending the Fence Ordinance regarding height of side yard fences.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Harker, Datz, Schaedel, Schooley.
Voting Nay: Smith, Adams.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Nolan, seconded by Schooley, to change the date of the
September 19th meeting to September 20th at the request of Mayor Stanek
per his letter.
Voting Aye: Nolan, Harker, Schooley.
\ft. Voting Nay: Bolger, Datz, Smith, Adams, Schaedel.
Absent: None.
Motion did not carry. The meeting will be Sept. 19, 1977.
Motion by Harker, seconded by Adams, to discuss the matter of
Police Department overtime wages for Fiesta Days at the next regular
meeting.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Harker, Datz, Smith, Adams, Schaedel,
Schooley.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Adams, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Harker, Datz, Smith, Adams, Schaedel,
Schooley.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:57 P.M.
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