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City of Mt. Vernon City Council met Jan. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Mt. Vernon City Council held a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MtVernonIL.

Mayor John Lewis opened the meeting.

Pastor Micah Arcuri from Bonnie Church of God 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 Mike Young, and Mayor John Lewis. Absent: Council Member Donte Moore.

PRESENTATION OF JOURNALS

The Journal for the December 19, 2022 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: Botch, Gliosci, Young, and Lewis. Absent: Moore.

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 $1,944,563.55. Seconded by Council Member Joe Gliosci. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Young, and Lewis. Absent: Moore.

Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2023

BIDS AND QUOTES

None.

CITY MANAGER

City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel introduced Jacob Sanabia, Project Manager with Holland Construction, to give an update on the new Police Facility. Mr. Sanabia presented Council Members with a book showing a progress report, schedules, contingency log and photos of progress. Council Members asked questions and were updated on the new Police Facility. Mr. Sanabia also explained the Change Order which will be presented later in the meeting. He explained the reason and need for the change order. Council Members were given information regarding the Change Order and were able to ask questions and receive additional information on the need for the Change Order.

CITY ATTORNEY

City Attorney David Leggans presented for First Reading of an Ordinance to Surplus Equipment. City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel explained this is to surplus a Scag mower.

Council Member Ray Botch made the motion to suspend the rules and take action on the Ordinance, an Ordinance to Surplus a Scag Mower. Seconded by Council Member Joe Gliosci. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Young, and Lewis. Absent: Moore.

Council Member Joe Gliosci motioned to approve Ordinance #2023-01, an Ordinance to Surplus a Scag Mower. Seconded by Council Member Mike Young. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Young, and Lewis. Absent: Moore.

City Attorney David Leggans presented a Resolution Approving an Agreement with MKSK for the Design and Architecture for the Redevelopment of 911 Broadway. City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel explained that the City received four proposals, and after reviewing and considering all of them, staff recommendation is to enter into an agreement with MKSK for the redevelopment of 911 Broadway. The proposed fees are $123,000.00 plus up to $3,000.00 for reimbursable expenses (travel, meals, copies, etc.). This is a “not to exceed” price of $126,000.00.

Council Member Ray Botch motioned to approve a Resolution Approving an Agreement with MKSK for the Design and Architecture for the Redevelopment of 911 Broadway. Seconded by Council Member Mike Young. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Young, and Lewis. Absent: Moore.

City Attorney David Leggans presented a Resolution Approving the Change Order for the New Police Facility. City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel explained this is the Change Order for the new Police Facility discussed earlier in the meeting. The Change Order amount is $17,160.11.

Council Member Ray Botch motioned to approve a Resolution Approving the Change Order for the New Police Facility. Seconded by Council Member Mike Young. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Young, and Lewis. Absent: Moore.

MAYOR

None.

CITY COUNCIL

None.

VISITORS/CITIZENS REQUESTS/ADDRESSES FROM THE AUDIENCE

None.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 7:31 p.m., City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel requested an Executive Session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) – Semi-annual review of Executive Session Minutes.

Council Member Mike Young motioned to go into Executive Session 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) – Semi annual review of Executive Session Minutes. Seconded by Council Member Ray Botch. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Young, and Lewis. Absent: Moore.

At 7:39 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 Mike Young, and Mayor John Lewis. Absent: Council Member Donte Moore.

ADJOURNMENT

Council Member Mike Young motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Council Member Joe Gliosci. Yeas: Botch, Gliosci, Young, and Lewis. Absent: Moore.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

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