City of Sycamore City Council met Sept. 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
ROLL CALL
Alderman Bauer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and City Clerk Mary Kalk called the roll. Those Alderpersons present were Virginia Sherrod, Chuck Stowe, Ben Bumpus, Nancy Copple, Alicia Cosky, and Pete Paulsen. Mayor Braser and Alderman Jeff Fischer were absent. Attorney Kevin Buick (scrivener’s error) was also present.
INVOCATION led by Alderperson Nancy Copple
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderperson Nancy Copple
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Alderperson Copple motioned to approve the agenda and Alderperson Sherrod seconded the motion.
VOICE VOTE
Alderman Bauer called for a voice vote to approve the motion. All Alderpersons voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of August 21, 2023
B. Payment of the Bills for September 5, 2023, in the amount of $176,257.28.
MOTION
Alderperson Stowe motioned to approve the Consent Agenda and Alderperson Paulsen seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Alderman Bauer called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Sherrod, Stowe, Bauer, Bumpus, Copple, Cosky, and Paulsen voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND BILLS
Alderperson Copple reported on the Library Board from the report included herein.
REPORT OF OFFICERS
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Finance – Alan Bauer – no report
Public Safety – Pete Paulsen – no report
Public Works – Chuck Stowe – no report
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES
CONSIDERATIONS
A. Consideration of a Fire Department Request to Purchase a New 2025 Foster Coach Ambulance.
City Manager Michael Hall said that the Fire Department is looking to replace a 2008 ambulance so this is a purchase order that will not be charged until 2025. They need a purchase order, though, to begin because it takes 24-30 months to build it out. Per the agenda, it costs $318,483 for the ambulance and $150,000 for the equipment for a total of $469,000 and said that the Fire District has historically contributed a third. He also noted that they will use as much equipment as possible from the old one if it is compatible.
MOTION
Alderperson Paulsen made a motion to approve the consideration and Alderperson Bumpus seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Alderman Bauer called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Sherrod, Stowe, Bauer, Bumpus, Copple, Cosky, and Paulsen voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
B. Consideration of a Public Works Request to Authorize a Letter of Agreement with Xylem Vue Powered by GoAigua (XVPGA) and the City of Sycamore Regarding Participation in the ICEAS 2.0 Pilot Program and Expected Deliverables.
City Manager Michael Hall said that this was brought to the city council in the past for Sycamore being selected by Xylem as a test site for a SCADA monitoring system. The equipment will be donated but the yearly software costs are $35,000 a year for a three-year contract. This is supposed to make it more efficient and cut down on costs.
Public Works Director Matt Anderson added that the city will be able to keep the equipment after three years and can decide at that time if the city wants to continue to pay for the software as a service.
MOTION
Alderperson Stowe made a motion to approve the consideration and Alderperson Sherrod seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Alderman Bauer called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Sherrod, Stowe, Bauer, Bumpus, Copple, Cosky, and Paulsen voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENTS
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
Alderperson Stowe motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 p.m. and Alderperson Paulsen seconded the motion.
VOICE VOTE
Alderman Bauer called for a voice vote to approve the motion. All Alderpersons voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
https://www.cityofsycamore.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09052023-170
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