Mayor Brunk called the meeting to order at 7:02pm. Roll was called. Alderman French, Anderson

Bowman, Wulf, Behrends, and Cox all were present. Alderman Cox made a motion to approve last

months agenda and Alderman Bowman seconded. Motion carried unanimously. The minutes of the

April meeting were presented. Alderman French made a motion to approve the minutes and Alderman

Bowman seconded. Motion carried unanimously. The monthly bills were presented to the council.

Alderman French asked the question regarding Aramark and if the city is going to let that contract ride

out and then cancel. Jeanette Lacy stated it either ends 2020 or 2021. So, after that we will cancel

services but nothing can be done until contract runs out. Alderman Cox made a motion to approve the

monthly bills and Alderman Bowman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer Barrett stated that they are currently working through issues with transfers, report more on

the end of the fiscal year at next meeting. We received debt retirement payments, right now it appears

the city is at a loss but we have outstanding transfer that will change that number. Jeff Little is helping

and will reach out to auditor soon for assistance as well. The monthly sales tax figures for the month of

April were $11990.32 and the video gaming revenue for April was $2838.14. We are still in process of

finishing EPA paperwork, it will probably take a few more months and hopefully in August it will be

resolved. The information has been sent over to Pat Whalen at the USDA Office for the grant on the

police car. Alderman Wulf asked what the time frame is on that and Treasurer Barrett stated that we

don’t know. Alderman Wulf stated that we have a car waiting for us we just need to get the grant

money to get it, Treasurer Barrett stated that he will email and follow up.

Elementary: Kylie Rich: leadership

Guests: Casey French, Jennifer French, Carolyn Defenbaugh, Jim Page

Casey French

Mr. French stated he was attending the meeting in support of putting a 4 way stop sign at Cass St/Illini

St. Mr. French stated as a resident on Cass St, there are over 40 children in the area under the age of

18. People travel way too fast on this road and there have been a few accidents. Mr. French

recommends that the city implement a 4 way stop at this intersection as there are a lot of kids around

and people walking and he feels that it would make the community safer.

Public Works(McClure): McClure stated that the city crew was trying to keep ahead of the floods, they

have been mowing but the big tractor is currently broke down so the grass is a little tall because of that.

We will need to figure out what is wrong with the tractor as it is used to mow waterworks, park, sewer

plant, etc. There is a possibility we may need to look into replacing it. McClure also stated that they will

be starting on the issue on Morgan/Springfield St. soon. This will most likely result in closing that road

while the crew is working on repairs. Alderman French stated that the prairie was looking good and that

the crew has done a good job on it.

178 calls, 131 service, 49 traffic, wrote 11 city ordinance citations for

cannabis/drug paraphernalia, 4 arrests, minor car accident, assisted fire dept with a few fires and at car

accidents. Officer Marty Fanning has graduated, he will be working nights on his own soon. Chief

Kennedy stated that he is doing a good job. Attorney Veith and Chief Kennedy will need to go over

these citations.

car fire at Sunrise, structure fire, rollover at 125/Shiloh, vehicle fire at Caseys, car fire at fast

stop, rollover 125/Shiloh, call to assist sandbagging in Chandlerville, training on bus accident in Ashland

Zoning: nothing to report at this time

Park: There was no meeting last month, Gibby said been busy mowing, inmates cleaning the pool now

to get ready for open, bathhouse mens and womens need a lot of repairs. Barrett says need to get it

done now, its needed it for a while. Meeting this Wednesday at the Park. May 15th. Pool scheduled to

be open on Memorial Day.

Library: nothing to report at this time

Economic Development: nothing to report at this time

Cemetery: not met this quarter yet, Mayor stated cemetery looking really nice for Memorial Day.

Attorney’s Report: New Business states we will have the ordinance governing traffic at Cass and Illini St, this means the stop sign on Illini. Municipal Utilities: adopting the water purchase contract with Growmark. Pending Litigation: will discuss later in the meeting.

Cox: streets being closed people are complaining, thanked Randy and the crew on getting the brush

picked up. Ask permission to purchase a Santa Suit, council approves

Behrends: properties with grass too tall, make sure staying within the ordinance. A lot of cars parked

that are not tagged, either need to get tags or need to start sending letters out. Was going to ask about

the sinkhole but already addressed.

Wulf: asked if there was still a monthly brush pick up and the answer was no but the dump is open if

citizens need to get the key. Also asked why we don’t have spring cleanup anymore, know it was a cost

issue before but a lot of citizens are requesting Spring and Fall and think we need to reapproach it.

Bowman: asked if there was something different with the water in the morning than the evening?

People are saying the taste of chlorine. McClure stated it could be because the pump is kicking on.

McClure also stated that they are running the chlorine a little higher because EPA raised the levels.

Anderson: Given an outline to Alderman Behrends on grants available, Jacksonville had one for

municipalities to upgrade their business districts, might want to look into that.

French: asked what process to get a new pole light in an area that there isn’t one? McClure stated to

bring a formal request to the board. Mayor Brunk stated that he got a letter in regards to that subject

so it might be the same person. McClure stated they usually have them at each intersection, if they are

too far apart, we will put another in. Alderman French also asked about properties that are abandoned

and what we do as far as the mowing on the property. French asked if we bill the banks that have been

if we do the maintenance? Mayor Brunk responded that he will contact the land owners and give them

options as to how to take care of it.

Clerk: nothing to report at this time

Mayor: Marty and Cindy Miller donated their time to frame the picture in the hall, thank you for that.

We have 3 other pictures that we will get frames for as well, they were taken by a drone over the city,

they are very neat. Mayor Brunk would like to remind the citizens that got confused when we had the

city pick up that that was for lawn material (leaves, sticks, etc) not chairs or household items. Will save

other comments for later in the evening. In regards to burning, will address this at a later time.

FY 19/20 Appropriation Ordinance (2nd reading)

Treasurer Barrett stated if there are any questions, he would be happy to answer.

With no further discussion, Alderman Wulf made a motion to approve the FY 19/20 Appropriation

Ordinance and Alderman Cox seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

At 734pm Alderman Wulf made a motion to adjourn Sine Die, Alderman Cox seconded. Motion carried

unanimously.

At 737pm roll was called. Alderman French, Bowman, Wulf, Behrends, and Cox all answered present.

Swear in of Appointed Offices

Ward 1: Brad Bowman

Ward 2: David Pratt

Ward 3: Jason French

City Attorney: Tom Veith

Public Works Director: Randy McClure

Police Chief: Bryce Kennedy

Prevailing Wage Rates

Veith: usually you have a written ordinance. If we are approving