Mayor Ottens called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM and directed the City Clerk to call roll. On roll call Mayor Ottens, Ald. Mike VanZuiden, Gene Field, Margaret Crosthwaite, Dan Nederhoff, Sue VanKampen, Barb Mask, and Paul Banker. Keith King was absent. Also in attendance Randy Boonstra, Bill Shirk, Dave Bartels, Tammy Garibay, Amanda Fosdick and Dale Sikkema.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by Pastor Wayne Wiersema.
Visitors at the meeting included; Leon & Katherine Groh, Harold & Helen Smith, June Preloger, Irma Geerts, Roy & Mary Jo Nelson, Wendy Ottens, Trudy Feldt, Chuck Dykstra, Neil & Jane Luker, Bob Whitten, Bob Leah, Lisa McCarthy, Julie Meiners and Jacqueline Covey.
Mayor Ottens asked if there are any questions on the consent agenda; approve council meeting minutes from March 12, 2018 and approve treasurer’s report. Correction omitted statement by Ald. Mask requesting to advertise for bids next year for auditor. With no questions Ald. Crosthwaite motioned, seconded by Ald. Mask to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote (7 yes, 1 absent).
Business
Approve memorandum for the sale of 20 acres to Geronimo Energy. Ald. Field motioned, seconded by Ald. Mask to approve memorandum for sale of 20 acres to Geronimo Energy. Roll call vote (8 yes, 1 absent).
Approve Ordinance to sell Heritage Subdivision lot to Leon & Katherine Groh. Ald. Mask motioned, seconded by Ald. Nederhoff to approve resolution 1587 sale of Heritage Subdivision lot to Leon & Katherine Groh. Roll call vote (8 yes, 1 absent).
Approve Ordinance to sell Heritage Subdivision lot to Charles & Guadalupe Thacker. Ald. VanZuiden motioned, seconded by Ald. Crosthwaite to approve resolution 1587 sale of Heritage Subdivision lot to Charles & Guadalupe Thacker. Roll call vote (8 yes, 1 absent).
Approve Land lease for crops. The lease per acre has decreased based on averages for the area. Ald. Mask motioned, seconded by Ald. VanKampen to approve the land lease with Doug Holesinger for the next year. Roll call vote (7 yes, 1 absent)
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Ald. VanZuiden motioned, seconded by Ald. Crosthwaite to adjourn to the Committee of the Whole. The council adjourned the regular meeting at 6:00 PM. Roll call vote 7 yes, 1 absent).
Ald. Mask motioned, seconded by Ald. Crosthwaite to adjourn. With voice agreement the council adjourned at 6:44 PM.
Minutes recorded by,
Lindsey Nederhoff
Fulton City Clerk
City of Fulton
*REVISED*
Committee of the Whole
March 26, 2018
1. Public Input & Presentations
a. Julie Meiners- Requesting street closure from 12 PM- end of bike blessing which will be held June 3, 2018. There will not a be beer garden this year but maybe next year. Put on next agenda to pass street closure for Bike Blessing.
b. ComEd Aggregation & Resolution- Mike Mudge suggested to pass to aggregate with other communities in order to get cheaper rates. Put item on next agenda for approval.
c. Junior Achievement Proclamation- Mayor Ottens proclaimed April 5, 2018 as Junior Achievement Day. Mayor Ottens will sign resolution.
d. Proposed budget- Budget public hearing will be held next meeting April 9, 2018. Asked for another meeting to go over budget, will hold meeting Monday April 2, 2018 @ 5:30 PM.
2. Committee Chair Reports
• Budget Committee- N/A
• Public Property Committee- N/A
• Public Safety- N/A
• Parks & Recreation- Ald. Mask and VanKampen are meeting with REC Board to talk.
• Marina- N/A
• Zoning- Ordinance change to building permits, delay start date of construction and fines. Zoning board will be looking at ordinance change on April 12, 2018.
• Economic Development- N/A
3. Mayor’s report- N/A
4. City Administrator’s Report- Report included
5. Alderman Reports- N/A
6. Public Works Director- Suggest having sale of surplus property, need ordinance to have sale
7. Police Chief- Informed Alderman they can fill out form and ride with officer.
8. Tourism Coordinator- N/A
9. Alternate options for Drive’s Property- Administrator Boonstra presented alternate option for Drive’s property. Possible option on new building after taking down current building. Asbestos abatement quote from a business in Sterling, IL was $80,000 and demolition of building from Spencer Excavating is $120,000 for a total of $200,000. Cost of putting up a new building would be approximately $80/120 a sq. ft. The new building would have a large area, kitchen, bathrooms and another smaller room. Ald. VanKampen has requested for the council to see written copies of the bids for the asbestos removal and demolition of the building. Ald. Nederhoff would like to see the quotes and a bid for a new building along with architectural drawings. Also he would like to know how the city plans to pay/fund a new building. The council needs to decide which direction they would like to go, renovate current building or put up a new building. Put on next agenda for vote.
10. Adjourn- Ald. VanZuiden motioned, seconded by Ald. Crosthwaite to adjourn the Committee of the Whole back to regular council meeting. Roll call vote (7 yes, 1 absent).
Lindsey Nederhoff
Fulton City Clerk
City of Fulton
Special Called Council Meeting/Budget Workshop
April 2, 2018
1. Call to order- Mayor Ottens called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
2. Roll call- On roll Mayor Ottens, Ald. Keith King, Paul Banker, Barbara Mask, Sue VanKampen, Dan Nederhoff, Margaret Crosthwaite, Gene Field, Mike VanZuiden. Also in attendance Randy Boonstra, Dan Clark, Dave Bartels and Jacqueline Covey.
3. The pledge of allegiance was recited.
4. Communication from visitors- N/A
5. Budget Workshop- Administrator Boonstra read through the budget overview. Ald. Mask & Nederhoff asked when the city agreed to pay for a police dog and vehicle, remember Officer Hamilton asking to get donations for a dog. Mayor Ottens says there is donor fatigue, there has been no answers on grants. Fundraising has not gotten us there and is in favor of getting a police dog. Ald. VanZuiden asked if the council told Officer Hamilton no city funds would be used to get a K9 dog. Admin Boonstra suggested voting on paying for K9 unit in the budget, can be added or removed. Ald. Mask would like to know the advantages and disadvantages of a police dog at the next meeting. Ald. VanZuiden believes there will be questions about the meals not being funded at the RFCC any longer. If the city is no longer paying for meals should it continue, based on contract the space would be rented to City of Fulton not a private group. Mayor Ottens said the meals need to be self-supporting, no more city money. Meals at RFCC originally started with grant money and once it ran out the city began paying for the meals. Admin Boonstra suggested voting on whether to keep paying for meals at RFCC or cutting it from the budget.
6. Adjourn- Ald. King motioned, seconded by Ald. Field to adjourn to adjourn. With voice agreement the council adjourned at 7:12 PM.
Lindsey Nederhoff
Fulton City Clerk