City of Mason City Council met April 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Call to order by Mayor Bruce Lowe at approximately 6:00 P.M.
Council members physically present were Dan Mason, Gerald Mahin, Scott Francis, Julie Mize, Kevin Snyder, and Jim Miller. Treasurer Mike Griffin along with clerk Michele Whitehead, Chief Donovan, Superintendent Dixon also attended the meeting.. Guest present was Robin Young and Gavin Maliska.
Minutes, Treasurer’s report and bills were approved.
R22-24 Alderman Mason moved, seconded by Alderman Snyder to approve the minutes, treasurer’s report and bills.
Ayes: Francis, Mahin, Mason, Mize, Snyder and Miller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
R22-25 Alderman Francis moved, seconded by Alderman Mason to approve the FY 22-23 liquor and gaming licenses.
Ayes: Francis, Mahin, Mason, Mize, Snyder and Miller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
R22-26 Alderman Mason moved, seconded by Alderman Snyder to approve spending some of the remaining RD funds on an electric panel for the pump at the Lagoon
Ayes: Francis, Mahin, Mason, Mize, Snyder and Miller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
R22-27 Alderman Mason moved, seconded by Alderman Snyder to approve the construction agreement with LeAnder Construction for the Well 8 project.
Ayes: Francis, Mahin, Mason, Mize, Snyder and Miller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
R22-28 Alderman Mason moved, seconded by Alderman Snyder to approve the March pay application for the CSO project.
Ayes: Francis, Mahin, Mason, Mize, Snyder and Miller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Superintendent Dixon reported on the progress of the City Clean up. He has received quotes from A-Team and PDC. It was decided to go with A-Team disposal and provide curbside pickup.
R22-29 Alderman Miller moved, seconded by Alderman Mason to approve A-Team disposal for the town wide clean up service.
Ayes: Francis, Mahin, Mason, Mize, Snyder and Miller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Quotes have been received for a new public works truck/trucks. It was decided to purchase two trucks.
Squad car quotes have been received as well, the cost will be approximately $35,000 plus outfitting and a trade in of approximately $12,000 for the Tahoe and Impala.
R22-30 Alderman Miller moved, seconded by Alderman Francis to approve the purchase of two new public works trucks and a new squad car.
Ayes: Francis, Mahin, Mason, Mize, Snyder and Miller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Alderman Mize inquired about getting a 15 min parking sign in front of two spaces in front of the Pharmacy.
R22-31 Alderman Mason moved, seconded by Alderman Mize to approve 15 min parking in front of the pharmacy during certain days and times. This will go into effect once the ordinance has been amended.
Ayes: Francis, Mahin, Mason, Mize, Snyder and Miller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
The meeting adjourned into executive session at 6:25 p.m. to discuss 5 ILCS (1) (6) personnel.
The regular meeting continued at 6:35 p.m.
R22-32Alderman Mason moved, seconded by Alderman Mize to approve hiring a public works employee at a starting wage of $19.00 hr.
Ayes: Francis, Mahin, Mason, Mize, Snyder and Miller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
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