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. Randy Boonstra, Gene Field, Dan Nederhoff, Sue VanKampen, Barb Mask, Keith King and Paul Banker. Margaret Crosthwaite was absent. Also in attendance Bill Shirk, James Rhoades, Dale Sikkema and Dan Clark.
Mayor Ottens opened the public hearing to receive public comment regarding the completed sanitary sewer lining project. Jill Pepin provided everyone with a handout highlighting the project. With no questions the public hearing closed at 5:35 PM
The pledge of allegiance was recited. The invocation was give by Pastor Wayne Wiersema.
Visitors ar the meeting included Jill Pepin, Jacqueline Covey, Manny Castro, Kathy Kingery, Barb Janis and David Rose.
Mayor Ottens asked if there are any questions on the consent agenda; Approve Meeting Minutes from September 18, 2017 and Approve treasurer’s report. Ald. King motioned, seconded by Ald. Mask to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote (7 yes, 1 absent).
Business
Approve ordinance Authorizing a Variance of Certain Property within the City of Fulton pursuant to the Revised Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fulton. Variance for Warren Juist allowing a 1-foot setback due to the 48-foot width of the property. Ald. King motioned, seconded by Ald. VanKampen to approve the ordinance for Warren Juist’s variance request. Roll call vote (7 yes, 1 absent).
Approve ordinance directing the sale of real estate owned property by the City of Fulton. The city owned property is the Robert Fulton Community Center with options to sell the building alone or the building plus the north parking lot. Ald. Boonstra motioned, seconded by Ald. King to offer the Robert Fulton Community Center for sale by the City of Fulton. Roll call vote (8 yes, 1 absent).
Amendment to license to use space in a city building, due to increase area and increase rent. Ald. Boonstra motioned, seconded by Ald. King to amend the license with KT3. Roll call vote (7 yes, 1 absent).
3rd Avenue bid letting occurred and the City of Fulton received three bids. The lowest bid was from Valley Construction in the amount of $331,367.75. The estimate for the project was $50,000 less than what it came back at, because of the discrepancy Public Works Director Clark suggests the funds come from MFT. Ald. King motioned, seconded by Ald. Boonstra to approve the bid to Valley Construction. Roll call vote (7 yes, 1 absent).
Request for Dale Green and Jason Kuehl to attend the Illinois Rural Water Association Conference in Rockford IL October 24 & 25. The cost for fees, lodging and meals will be $500-600 in total. With no further discussion Ald. King motioned, seconded by Ald. VanKampen to approve the Dale Green and Jason Kuehl to attend the Illinois Rural Water Association Conference. Roll call vote (7 yes, 1 absent).
With no further business the council adjourned to the committee of the whole at 5:44 PM.
Lindsey Renkes
Fulton City Clerk
City of Fulton
Committee of the Whole
October 2, 2017
1. Public Input- N/A
A. Liquor License Request- Manny Castro is asking the council to consider opening up a liquor license. Currently there is none available in any class. Mr. Castro is looking to open a place in one of the spaces available next to the dispensary. They would like to offer alcohol, gaming and food. However, the food would be cooked at Manny’s current location and brought out to the next place on the edge of town. Mayor Ottens has assigned this request to the budget committee for review.
B. Future of Highway 30- Barb Janis explained Whiteside county is part of the 2nd largest district in Illinois and have the lowest amount of highway miles. Since Morrison has been against the project, taking a look at alternative routes to make this happen. David Rose a road commissioner in Iowa was present to let Fulton know about a grant out there to help make this project happen. The Tiger grant is a $50 million grant that is awarded per state per project. Clinton is currently applying for this grant in order to complete the highway project in Iowa. Mr. Rose is calling this connection the FAST Track (12 miles) going to Erie instead of the suggested route through Morrison. Asking for a Resolution of Support from the City of Fulton.
2. Committee Chair Reports
• Budget Committee- N/A
• Public Safety Committee- Ald. Boonstra and Banker met with Martin House Committee, will have report in the next two weeks
• Public Safety- Ald. Kind suggests making a line item in budget for canine dog, funds to be raised
• Parks & Recreation- N/A
• Marina- Dredging is currently being done
• Zoning- Dale Sikkema is asking for the councils help with mobile food vendors, there is nothing in the codes explaining the process. Bill Shirk to provide more information and samples at the next meeting. Next meeting to be held October 12, 2017 at 6:30 PM. Possible members to fill zoning board, will let Mayor know once it has been confirmed.
• Economic Development- N/A
• Interim City Administrator- Request to have air test inspection done at City Hall, have council’s approval to get test completed
3. Mayor’s Report- looks forward to the road repairs, keep improving roads and infrastructure
4. Aldermen Reports- N/A
5. Public Works Director- Joe Schwenker with Bear Development looking to have ground breaking on October 25, 2017 at 11 AM.
6. Police Chief- Suggesting the council revisit the idea of a special events application.
7. Closed Session- Ald. King motioned, seconded by Ald. Mask to enter closed session to discuss personnel and properties. Roll call vote (7 yes, 1 absent) The council entered closed session at 6:43 PM.
8. Return to Open Session- Ald. Mask motioned, seconded by Ald. Nederhoff to exit closed session at 7:04 PM.
9. Adjourn- Ald. Field motioned, seconded by Ald. Mask to adjourn at 7:05 PM.
Lindsey Renkes
Fulton City Clerk