April 12 Minutes
EAST DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL
261 Sinsinawa Avenue
East Dubuque, IL 61025
MONDAY
April 12, 2021
5:00 p.m.
Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
*Moment of Silence in Honor of Council Member Marty Werner*
1. 21-0401 Call to Order – Mayor VanOstrand
Start Time: 5:00 p.m.
Alderman Arling, Alderman Belken, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderperson Pearson,
Alderperson Stelpflug and Attorney Kurt Absent – Alderman Werner
2. 21-0402 Staff Reports
a. City Manager Report
Review Agenda, City Hall Staffing, Project List working on (New Water Tower, the Removal of the Existing Water Standpipe, Water Main for DeSoto Street, Sewer Main and Water Main on Beecher, Repaving for Beecher, Indian Hills, Future Police and Fire Station, Waiting on Grant Decisions for the 6th Street pumping Station and Extension of Water and Sewer Services on Barge Terminal Road
b. Mayor Report
i. Council Vacancy
Anyone interested to filling the vacant council seat please call City Hall.
April 13 students will be on Badger for clean up starting at 8:30.
c. Alderman Report
i. Arling
ii. Belken
Wondering about census report. Report has been delayed getting out. Preliminary count is 1,532 which is a downward decline.
iii. Degenhardt
iv. Pearson
Thank Joan and Alyssa for meeting with her. Also met with Officer Peacock.
v. Stelpflug
Checking to see about putting something on social media for Mulgrew’s 100th Anniversary. Just need to provide information of what they want placed. Let
Mayor VanOstrand that she would like to be considered for the empty council seat.
d. City Attorney, Terry Kurt
Nothing
e. Police Chief, Luke Kovacic
i. Update on New Squad Car(s)
New cars are up and running. Nicest squads they ever had. Most of 1 car was bought with insurance check and then any donations will go to any future payments.
ii. DACRA Update
Everything is going very good. Over $10,000 fines in 50 tickets. This is in less then
2 months of being in use. Court dates are every 3rd Wednesday.
iii. Qualified Immunity
State is trying to take this away from the officers. But still have on local level by being umbrella under city. This keeps them from being sued, without they can have everything taken away from them. Boarder states are letting us know that they will not be able to help. City will have to update insurance.
iv. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition
Jake Peacock – 3.5 lbs of Cannabis and Illegal Firearm Arrest
Jeremiah Mast – 14 g of Methamphetamine Arrest
f. Public Works Director, Mark Fluhr
i. Lead Service Line
Trying to get a list made for this 100% funded replacement of lead service lines. If people are not on list they will not be able to have it done. Need a count of homes that need to be done. So far 20 people have called and will be checked.
g. Fire Chief, Joe Heim
i. IDOL/OSHA Requirements
Should be done by the end of the week.
ii. $3,000 Grant for a Mobile Computer
This mobile computer will be used to help with writing reports.
iii. Started a Ride Along Program
This is to see if anyone would be interested in joining the Fire Department.
iv. Added Help
Ahead 5 calls from last April. 260 man hours, 216 hour for training/meetings and
43 hours alarm.
3. 21-0403 Speakers from the Floor
None
EDGE Golf outing May 19th, 4 person best shot, ball drop raffle and also online auction.
4. 21-0404 Consent Agenda (City Council Minutes 03/08/2021, 03/18/2021, Public Safety Report(s), Warrants, Zoning, and Correspondence)
Motion by Alderman Belken to Consent Agenda (City Council Minutes 03/08/2021, 03/18/2021, Public Safety Report(s), Warrants, Zoning, and Correspondence) second by Alderman Arling ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Arling, Alderman Belken, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderperson Pearson and Alderperson Stelpflug Motion carried
Presentation by Officer Jake Peacock
Officer Jake Peacock is asking support of a K-9 program. A K-9 would help of not having to use force. The K-9 is not a weapon but a tool. Have already had 17 calls for help with neighboring
K-9 units. With each call we do not receive the full amount of haul. Officer Jake Peacock is asking for support and to start fundraising. Will be able to bring back Dare to the schools. Will be able to train 2 days a month over in Dubuque. Will need to be Illinois certified. This fundraiser would be to offset costs.
Alderperson Pearson – Can talk with Sgt from Winnebago County.
Alderperson Stelpflug – Would we be able to get ½ of bust if called to help. The answer is yes.
NEW BUSINESS:
5. 21-0405 Discussion and Possible Action on Hiring an Additional Employee to Work as a Clerical Assistant in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Sent email out to council for help in City Hall. Ramping things up to get more done. A lot of things going on and everyone has been great at picking up everything that has been passed on to them.
Joan – Things are changing between new programs and changes from the state.
Alyssa – Website is finally done. DACRA work on during the week but always have to catch up on Monday from the weekend and anything else with the Police Department. New billing system is up and going also keeping up with Liquor Licenses or anything else that falls on her desk.
Third person – looking for them to answer phones, walk in traffic, mass mailing and anything that can help Joan and Alyssa.
Want to cross train but have not had time. Cross training would allow anyone to jump in and help when others are out.
Will be budgeted for next year, which starts May 1st.
Motion by Alderman Degenhardt on Hiring an Additional Employee to Work as a Clerical Assistant second by Alderman Belken ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Arling, Alderman Belken, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderperson Pearson and Alderperson Stelpflug Motion carried
6. 21-0406 Discussion and Possible Action on Current Project List in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
6th Street drainage Improvements (Stormwater Lift Station), Hill Street, Beecher Street, Sidney Street Drainage and DNR Stormwater Study.
No action needed.
7. 21-0407 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Amending Lacoma Golf Club’s Class H Liquor License and Change it to a Class C Liquor License in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderman Arling to Approve Amending Lacoma Golf Club’s Class H Liquor License and Change it to a Class C Liquor License second by Alderman Degenhardt ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Arling, Alderman Belken, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderperson Pearson and Alderperson Stelpflug Motion carried
8. 21-0408 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve American Legion Request to Sell Poppies on May 28, 2021 from 2:00 pm till 6:00 pm and May 29, 2021 from 6:00 am Until Noon at Fidelity Bank and the Liquor Stores in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderman Arling to Approve American Legion Request to Sell Poppies on May 28, 2021 from 2:00 pm till 6:00 pm and May 29, 2021 from 6:00 am Until Noon at Fidelity Bank and the Liquor Stores second by Alderperson Stelpflug ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Arling, Alderman Belken, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderperson Pearson and Alderperson Stelpflug Motion carried
9. 21-0409 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve American Legion Request for Memorial Day Parade to Take Place on May 31, 2021 at 9:30 am Blocking off Wall Street and 3rd Street in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderman Arling to Approve American Legion Request for Memorial Day Parade to Take Place on May 31, 2021 at 9:30 am Blocking off Wall Street and 3rd Street second by Alderperson Stelpflug ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Arling, Alderman Belken, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderperson Pearson and Alderperson Stelpflug Motion carried
10. 21-0410 Discussion and Possible Action to Appoint David Lechnir and David Kale to the Zoning Board in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderman Belken to Appoint David Lechnir and David Kale to the Zoning Board second by Alderperson Pearson ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Arling, Alderman Belken, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderperson Pearson and Alderperson Stelpflug Motion carried
11. 21-0411 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Special Event Permit Application from EDGE Group for Cruisin Thursday Nights Car Show from May 6, 2021 through September 30, 2021 Starting at 4:00 pm until 10:00 pm with Street Closure from 7 Sinsinawa Avenue to 198 Sinsinawa Avenue in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderman Degenhardt to Approve Special Event Permit Application from EDGE Group for Cruisin Thursday Nights Car Show from May 6, 2021 through September 30, 2021 Starting at 4:00 pm until 10:00 pm with Street Closure from 7 Sinsinawa Avenue to 198 Sinsinawa Avenue second by Alderperson Pearson ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Arling, Alderman Belken, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderperson Pearson and Alderperson Stelpflug Motion carried
12. 21-0412 Discussion and Possible Action to Renew the Use Permit Granted to the City of East Dubuque for the Use of State Right-of-Way for Public Park Purposes in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderperson Pearson to Renew the Use Permit Granted to the City of East Dubuque for the Use of State Right-of-Way for Public Park Purposes second by Alderman Arling ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Arling, Alderman Belken, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderperson Pearson and Alderperson Stelpflug Motion carried
13. 21-0413 Discussion and Possible Action to Contribute Funding for the Workforce Housing Study for Northwest Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Emily Legel – Housing study will take 9 months what is affordable and available. They are raising money and asking if City would donate $1,000.
Motion by Alderman Arling to Table to Contribute Funding for the Workforce Housing Study for Northwest Illinois second by Alderperson Pearson ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Arling, Alderman Belken, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderperson Pearson and Alderperson Stelpflug Motion carried
14. 21-0414 Discussion on Fiscal Year 2022 Budget in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Meeting on April 19th
No action needed.
15. 21-0415 Executive Session: ILCS 5/11-76-1 The Sale or Lease of Property / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderman Belken to go into Executive Session second by Alderman Degenhardt ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Arling, Alderman Belken, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderperson Pearson and Alderperson Stelpflug Motion carried
Motion by Alderman Arling to leave Executive Session second by Alderperson Pearson ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Arling, Alderman Belken, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderperson Pearson and Alderperson Stelpflug Motion carried
16. 21-0416 Discussion and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderperson Pearson to Take Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session second by Alderman Arling ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Arling, Alderman Belken, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderperson Pearson and Alderperson Stelpflug Motion carried
17. 21-0417 Adjourn
End Time: 6:39 p.m.
Motion by Alderman Belken to Adjourn second by Alderman Degenhardt ROLL CALL:
Ayes – Alderman Arling, Alderman Belken, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderperson Pearson and Alderperson Stelpflug Motion carried
Pam McCarthy
City Clerk, East Dubuque
