Farmington City Council Meeting

The following Aldermen answered present to roll call: Rask, Smith, Boggs, Fleming, Rose, and Crusen.

Ald. Boggs moved to approve the minutes of April 03, 2023. Ald. Rask seconded the motion carried with all ayes.

Mayor Stufflebeam read a resignation letter from Anne Stufflebeam. She stated she was unable to continue her position as City Farmington Treasurer.

Mayor Stufflebeam commented the beginning balance was $867,318.33. Interest payment was added of $460.92. A TIF payment to Batterton Properties of $3,407.84. Leaving an ending balance of $864,371.41.

Public Works Supervisor Ehlers commented on the Public Works Report. The bids are in for the 2023 Seal Coat Project. The Floor Covering Project for Jacobs Park bathrooms is scheduled for July 15, 2023.

Mr. Herb Stufflebeam commented on the Oak Ridge Cemetery Board of Managers. An email was received from the Butterfield Family. They inquired about two family members dating back from 1862.

Ald. Boggs moved for the City donation of $250 for the K- 9 Koala Easter Egg Hunt at Jacobs Park, April 15, 2023.

Ald. Boggs moved to go into Executive Session. Ald. Rose seconded the motion with a roll call vote: Ald. Boggs, yes; Ald. Fleming, yes; Ald. Rose, yes; Ald. Crusen, yes; Ald. Rask, yes; and Ald. Smith, yes.

The City Council left the Council Chamber at 7:09 p.m.

Mayor Stufflebeam asked for a motion resulting from the Executive Session 5ILCS 120/2 (C)(1) to Establish Consent Agenda for Staff Compensations Proposals: Ald. Boggs moved to approve the Mayor’s proposal resulting from the Executive Session 5ILCS 120/2 (C)(1), Ald. Rose seconded the motion with a roll call vote: Ald. Boggs, yes; Ald. Fleming, yes; Ald. Rose, yes; Ald. Crusen, yes; Ald. Rask, yes; and Ald. Smith, yes.

Mayor Stufflebeam read a resignation from Mike Cecil from the Farmington Planning Commission. Mike stated in his letter that he does not want to release his information in his retirement and brokerage accounts that are now required in the annual Economic Statement.

Mayor Stufflebeam read a resignation letter from Robert Thompson from the Cemetery Board of Managers. Ald. Rose moved to accept Robert Thompson's resignation from the Cemetery Board of Manager.

Mayor Stufflebeam read a resignation letter from Brandy Putrich from the Farmington Zoning Board of Appeals. Ald. Boggs moved to accept Brandy Putrich resignation from the Farmington Zoning Board Appeals.

Mayor Stufflebeam would like to appoint Mr. Herb Stufflebeam as a full voting member of the Oak Ridge Cemetery Board of Managers. Ald. Rask motioned to approve the mayoral appointment of Mr. Herb Stufflebeam as a full voting member of the Oak Ridge Cemetery Board of Managers.

Mayor Stufflebeam commented that our City’s attorney associates have approved that our City can use the Cares Act Fund, from the Covid relief, for use of Public Safety. The Police Department would like a portable SA-SO Radar Speed Sign Trailer with the purchase price of $8,678.95.

Mayor Stufflebeam would also like to purchase Ballistic Shields with 4 lights for the Police Department with a purchase price of $5,191.90. Ald. Boggs moved to purchase 3 Ballistic Shields with 4 lights, $5,191.90.

Mayor Stufflebeam would like to purchase PBT-Portable Breath Test for the Police Department with the purchase price of $1,036. Ald. Boggs moved to purchase PBT-Portable Breath Test, $1,036.

A motion to read Ordinance 2023-07: South Apple St. Stop Signs by title only. Ald. Boggs moved to read Ordinance 2023-07 by title only. Ald. Rose seconded the motion with a roll call vote: Ald. Boggs, yes; Ald. Fleming, yes; Ald. Rose, yes; Ald. Crusen, yes; Ald. Rask, yes; and Ald. Smith, yes.

Supervisor Elhers read the two bids received on the MFT 2023 Street Program. R.A. Cullinan and Son. came in the lowest at $163,153.89. Ald. Rose moved to approve R.A. Cullinan and Son bid $163,153.89 for the MFT 2023 Street Program.