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City of East Dubuque City Council met April 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

   1.  24-0401    Call to Order – Mayor Digman

Start Time: 6:00 p.m.

Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier, Alderperson Robey, Mayor Digman and Attorney Hess

   2.  24-0402    Staff Reports

a.  City Manager Report

NuEra submitted a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary next to Family Beer. There will be a Zoning Board Meeting on April 3rd at 6 pm. Then there will be a special meeting for the Council on Tuesday April 9th at 6 pm to consider the Zoning Board recommendation.

The transition of Pam’s interim role of Treasurer has been smooth. Pam and Des have been working with Cindy Parchert both keeping the system moving forward and correcting past practices. FY 23 has been closed and have reconciled most of FY 24.

I have received year to date revenue and expenditures that are compared to the current year budget. I am working with the department heads to help them to pull their budget together as I am working on mine.

b.  Mayor Report

From the City of East Dubuque, we want to send our sincere condolences to the family of Herold Lange. Herold has been a big part of the City one being Fire Chief.

c.  Alderperson Report

i.   Belken

Who is keeping an eye out for building permits?

One is that come in we deal with them but otherwise would have to note it was going on and then let us know.

Just wanted to make sure that we keep up with it if we can.

ii.   Burgmeier

I see there is a dumpster at the end of the street. Are they just cleaning the building or is there something going on there?

He asked to get the dumpster to clean his building out.

How much of the property goes to the east of the duplex.

There is a drive that goes right along the building. This is right along the lot line.

The lot on that side is up for sale and then would have space to put a drive. But would have to get approved by the IDOT.

iii.   Degenhardt

iv.   Fluhr

v.   Meier

vi.   Robey

d.  City Attorney, Susan Hess

Want to give an update on the closing of 90 Sinsinawa Ave looking sometime between Wednesday and Friday.

e.  Police Chief, Luke Kovacic

f.  Public Works Director, Mark Fluhr/Tony VanOstrand

g.  Fire Chief, Joe Heim

   3.  24-0403    Speakers from the Floor

   4.  24-0404    Consent Agenda (City Council Minutes 03/18/24, Public Safety Report(s), Warrants, Zoning Minutes and Correspondence)

Motion by Alderperson Burgmeier to Approve Consent Agenda (City Council 03/18/24, Public Safety Report(s), Warrants, Zoning Minutes and Correspondence) second by Alderperson Meier    ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey     Motion carried

NEW BUSINESS:

   5.  24-0405    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve American Legion Request for Memorial Day Parade to Take Place on Monday May 27, 2024 at 9:30 am Line Up on Wall Street Starts at 9 am in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Digman, City Manager Seitz

Motion by Alderperson Degenhardt to Approve the American Legion Request for Memorial Day Parade to Take Place on Monday May 27, 2024 at 9:30 am Line Up on Wall Street Starts at 9 am second by Alderperson Belken    ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey     Motion carried

   6.  24-0406    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve American Legion Request to Sell Poppies on Friday May 24, 2024 at Fidelity Bank, Vans Liquor Store and Family Beer from 2-6 pm and Saturday May 25, 2024 at Vans Liquor Store only from 8 am-12 pm in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Digman, City Manager Seitz

Motion by Alderperson Belken to Approve the American Legion Request to Sell Poppies on Friday May 24, 2024 at Fidelity Bank, Vans Liquor Store and Family Beer from 2-6 pm and Saturday May 25, 2024 at Vans Liquor Store only from 8 am-12 pm second by Alderperson Degenhardt    ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey     Motion carried

   7.  24-0407    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve CFPS Contract for the IEPA Loan Application for Indian Hills Phase 1 in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Digman, City Manager Seitz

Why do we have to take a loan out for this?

This is a partial forgivable loan.

Didn’t we get a grant for that?

That is what this is for. It is a loan that is partially forgivable. The loan becomes a grant when you finish the project.

How much is forgivable on this loan. Think it is 30% but will check with Jill Pepin.

This is the funding that we have had throughout the process.

The terms of the project have not changed.

Motion by Alderperson Belken to Approve CFPS Contract for the IEPA Loan Application for Indian Hills Phase second by Alderperson Fluhr    ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey     Motion carried

   8.  24-0408    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve CFPS Loan Administration Contract for Indian Hills Phase 1 Loan in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Digman, City Manager Seitz

The project fee is $70,000 and this will be paid by IEPA money.

Motion by Alderperson Degenhardt to Approve CFPS Loan Administration Contract for Indian Hills Phase 1 Loan second by Alderperson Fluhr    ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey     Motion carried

   9.  24-0409    Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Notice of Award to Fisher Excavating for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Digman, City Manager Seitz

This is all done with grant money. Yes.

Motion by Alderperson Belken to Approve Notice of Award to Fisher Excavating for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project second by Alderperson Fluhr    ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey     Motion carried

  10.  24-0410    Executive Session: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Personnel Matters / Mayor Digman, City Manager Seitz

Motion by Alderperson Degenhardt to Go into Executive Session second by Alderperson Burgmeier    ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey    Motion carried

Motion by Alderperson Degenhardt to Leave Executive Session second by Alderperson Meier    ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey    Motion carried

  11.  24-0411    Discussion and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor Digman, Interim City Manager Seitz

No action needed.

  12.  24-0412    Adjourn

End Time: 6:35 p.m.

Motion by Alderperson Degenhardt to Adjourn second by Alderperson Fluhr    ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderperson Belken, Alderperson Burgmeier, Alderperson Degenhardt, Alderperson Fluhr, Alderperson Meier and Alderperson Robey     Motion carried

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