September 9, 2015

Posted: September 9, 2015

Present: M. Meyer, Holthaus, Langreck.
Absent: E. Meyer, Bushman.

Zak Kriener from the Ossian Bee was present during the meeting as well as Don Dilaura.

Mayor Covell called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Officer Ward reported: the investigation concerning the case involving a bad check writing campaign in our area is still being actively pursued; monitoring speeding vehicles has been a priority; Officer Hageman has started his training at the police academy in Johnston.

Holthaus made a motion approving the following consent items August 3, 2015 council minutes, clerk’s reports and the monthly bills, seconded by M. Meyer, carried, two absent.

M. Meyer made a motion amending John Logsdon’s building permit approved at the August 3, 2015 council meeting, seconded by Langreck, carried, two absent.

Austin Covell updated the Mayor and Council on the progress being made with his Eagle Scout Project.

M. Meyer made a motion approving a $500.00 contribution to Austin Covell to be used toward his Eagle Scout Project, seconded by Holthaus, carried, two absent.

The Mayor and Council reviewed a list of properties where nuisance issues may exist; junk vehicles, dilapidated sheds, excess weeds, appliances, debris, etc. Discussion followed with the city clerk being directed to send letters asking property owners to take care of the nuisances existing on their property.

M. Meyer made a motion approving the renewal of Blooms on Main Class B Native Wine Permit, seconded by Holthaus, carried, two absent.

Langreck made a motion approving Corrpor Waterworks Contract-Plan C for the inspection of the cathodic protection corrosion control equipment in the water tower, seconded by M. Meyer, carried, two absent.

The city clerk reported the City is working with the IDOT to have two flashing beacons installed on the “School Ahead” signs located in proximately to the school crossings on Hwy 52, the city attorney has begun working on the City’s Urban Revitalization Plan and the City Code of Ordinances is now available on the city’s web-site.

M. Meyer made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Holthaus, carried, two absent. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m