City of Mt. Vernon City Council met Dec. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Mt. Vernon City Council held a Regular City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Mayor John Lewis opened the meeting.
Council Member Mike Young led the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed present: Council Member Ray Botch, Council Member Joe Gliosci, Council Member Donte Moore, Council Member Mike Young, and Mayor John Lewis.
PRESENTATION OF JOURNALS
The Journal for the November 15, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting was presented for approval.
Council Member Donte Moore motioned to approve the Journal as presented. Seconded by Council Member Mike Young. Yeas: Botch, Moore, Young, and Lewis. Abstain: Gliosci
VISITORS/CITIZENS REQUESTS/ADDRESSES FROM THE AUDIENCE
None.
APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED VOUCHERS FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
The Consolidated Vouchers for Accounts Payable were presented to Council for approval.
Council Member Ray Botch motioned to approve the Consolidated Vouchers for Accounts Payable in the amount of $3,122,183.20. Seconded by Council Member Joe Gliosci. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Moore, Young, and Lewis.
BIDS AND QUOTES
City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel presented the results of the Janitorial Service Proposal Requests. We received three proposals. This is for a one-year period because needs will change with the construction of the new Police Department. Staff recommendation is to go with Jason James Janitorial.
| Jason James Janitorial — Mt. Vernon | $3,100.00 per month | $2,400.00 1-time Deep Clean |
| Office Mgmt. Services — Mt. Vernon | $7,249.45 per month | $1,293.01 1-time Deep Clean |
| C.E. Berry Janitorial Serv. —St. Louis | $4,673.00 per month | $16,766.40 1-time Deep Clean |
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel requested permission to bid the 2021-2022 Sanitary Sewer Main Project. This is an Illinois EPA Application and project. This is for replacement of sanitary sewer line inlets into the Sewer Plant, replacement of the Wagner Force Main, replacement and reroute of the Maple Street Force Main, and relining of the Midtown Sewer Mains in the area of Mannen Street. The total estimated cost for this is $4.4 million dollars.
Council Member Ray Botch motioned to grant permission to bid the 2021-2022 Sanitary Sewer Main Project. Seconded by Council Member Joe Gliosci. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Moore, Young, and Lewis.
City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel presented for review of the New Police Department Facility and Budget. City Manager Bechtel introduced Ryan Savage, Laura Mollett and Brian Dayton from Holland Construction and Jared Heller and Brian Paul from Farnsworth Group, who together presented a slide presentation. Jared Heller went over the site plan, floor plan, and elevations showing the configuration of the building and how it is situated on the site. Ryan Savage then explained the cost opinion and schedule. Holland & Farnsworth representatives then answered questions posed by the Council.
City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel requested permission to seek bids for the New Mt. Vernon Police Department Facility.
Council Member Ray Botch motioned to grant permission to seek bids for the New Mt. Vernon Police Department Facility. Seconded by Council Member Mike Young. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Moore, Young, and Lewis.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney David Leggans presented a Resolution Authorizing Tourism Attractions Grant Application to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. City Manager Bechtel explained the City is proposing additions to Lincoln Park, including a mini-golf course, parking lot, batting cages, skate park, and concessions with this funding. The grant application is for up to one million dollars and does not require a match.
Council Member Joe Gliosci motioned to approve a Resolution Authorizing Tourism Attractions Grant Application to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Seconded by Council Member Donte Moore. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Moore, Young and Lewis.
City Attorney David Leggans presented a Resolution Authorizing Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets Capital Grant Application to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. City Manager Bechtel explained that JCDC and DMDC, in collaboration with the City of Mt. Vernon, are submitting a grant to make various improvements in the Downtown area. This grant application is for three million dollars. Staff recommendation is to approve the Resolution.
Council Member Ray Botch motioned to approve a Resolution Authorizing Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets Capital Grant Application to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Seconded by Council Member Mike Young. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Moore, Young and Lewis.
City Attorney David Leggans presented a Resolution to Adopt and Allocate Funds for an Outdoor Fitness Court as part of the 2022 National Fitness Campaign. This Resolution finalizes the Agreement for the construction of the Fitness Court. Staff recommendation is to approve the Resolution.
Council Member Donte Moore motioned to approve a Resolution to Adopt and Allocate Funds for an Outdoor Fitness Court as part of the 2022 National Fitness Campaign. Seconded by Council Member Joe Gliosci. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Moore, Young and Lewis.
City Attorney David Leggans presented a Resolution to Approve South 44th Street Extension — Supplemental Engineering Design Fee Request from Chastain & Associates LLC. City Manager Bechtel explained the City requested a change in this project, which caused it to be split into two phases. That change increased the cost of engineering in the first phase and added costs for the second phase. Staff recommendation is to approve the Resolution.
Council Member Ray Botch motioned to approve a Resolution to Approve South 44th Street Extension — Supplemental Engineering Design Fee Request from Chastain & Associates LLC. Seconded by Council Member Donte Moore. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Moore, Young and Lewis.
MAYOR
Mayor John Lewis reported on the November 2021 Statistics from the various City Departments (see attached).
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Joe Gliosci stated that we need the new police station. He stated that the Council is not taking this action without thinking it through. It is important for the safety of our citizens.
VISITORS/CITIZENS REQUESTS/ADDRESSES FROM THE AUDIENCE
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:45 p.m., Mayor John Lewis requested an Executive Session under 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) — The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body and 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (6) — The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body.
Council Member Joe Gliosci motioned to go into Executive Session under 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) — The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body and 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (6) — The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body. Council Member Donte Moore seconded the motion. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Moore, Young, and Lewis.
At 8:01 p.m., Mayor John Lewis reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting.
Roll call showed present: Council Member Ray Botch, Council Member Joe Gliosci, Council Member Donte Moore, Council Member Mike Young, and Mayor John Lewis.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Mike Young motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Council Member Ray Botch. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Moore, Young, and Lewis.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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