City of Mt. Vernon City Council Met Jan. 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Mt. Vernon City Council held a Regular City Council Meeting in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, Illinois via teleconference due to the Covid-19 Quarantine via GoToMeeting. The Log-In for the Meeting is Call in Number: +1 (408) 650-3123, Access Code: 568-671-781.
Mayor John Lewis called the meeting to order. Council Member Mike Young gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed present: Council Member Joe Gliosci, Council Member Mike Young, and Mayor John Lewis. Absent: Council Member Ray Botch and Council Member Donte Moore.
PRESENTATION OF JOURNALS
The Journal for the December 21, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting was presented for approval.
Council Member Joe Gliosci motioned to approve the Journal as presented. Seconded by Council Member Mike Young. Yeas: Gliosci, Young, and Lewis. Absent: Botch and Moore.
VISITORS/CITIZENS REQUESTS/ADDRESSES FROM THE AUDIENCE
No comments were heard.
APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED VOUCHERS FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
The Consolidated Vouchers for Accounts Payable were presented to Council for approval.
Council Member Joe Gliosci motioned to approve the Consolidated Vouchers for Accounts Payable in the amount of $624,136.28. Seconded by Council Member Mike Young. Yeas: Gliosci, Young, and Lewis. Absent: Botch and Moore.
BIDS AND QUOTES
No bids and quotes
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel requested permission to Seek Bids for the Installation of Water Meters for the Districting of the City-Wide Water System. Bechtel explained that meters on larger water lines will assist in locating large leaks and provide information on how water moves in areas of town. Meters have previously been purchased. The installation project is estimated at $60,000 to $80,000 and the funds will come from the Quality of Life Fund or the 1⁄4% of 1% Sales Tax Fund.
Council Member Mike Young motioned to give permission to Seek Bids for the Installation of Water Meters for the Districting of the City-Wide Water System. Seconded by Council Member Joe Gliosci. Yeas: Gliosci, Young, and Lewis. Absent: Botch and Moore.
CITY ATTORNEY
No report
MAYOR
Mayor John Lewis wished everyone a happy and prosperous New Year.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Mike Young and Council Member Joe Gliosci wished everyone a happy and prosperous New Year, too.
VISITORS/CITIZENS REQUESTS/ADDRESSES FROM THE AUDIENCE
No comments were heard.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
No Executive Session
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Mike Young motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Council Member Joe Gliosci. Yeas: Gliosci, Young, and Lewis. Absent: Botch and Moore.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
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