October 4th Minutes
EAST DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL
261 Sinsinawa Avenue
East Dubuque, IL 61025
MONDAY
October 4, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
1. 21-1001 Call to Order – Mayor VanOstrand
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Alderman Biermeier, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Fluhr,
Alderman Muir, Alderperson Pearson and Attorney Kurt
2. 21-1002 Staff Reports
a. City Manager Report
i. Employee Evaluation
Working on Tuesday.
ii. Thank you from the Engelman Family
iii. Illinois Adult Use Cannabis Monthly Sales Figures
Dan Dolan has meet what was agreed upon for them to come to East Dubuque.
City Manager Herrig said no other dispensary will be around till 2022. They will still need to do a presentation to let Council know what they are looking when coming to East Dubuque.
iv. East Dubuque Bridge Inspection Report
Menominee bridge is in bad condition and will need something done in the next 10 years. Inspections are done every year.
v. Beecher Street Project Update
Moving along with biding in November and work to begin in spring.
b. Mayor Report
Resigned due to health reasons.
Less then 28 months will not have to fill Alderman Degenhardt’s vacancy and still will be able to vote.
Motion by Alderman Biermeier to Mayor Pro Tem Degenhardt second by Alderman Muir ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Biermeier, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Muir and Alderperson Pearson Motion carried
c. Alderman Report
i. Biermeier
Want to thank Fire Department for training. Was impressed with new devices.
ii. Burgmeier
Asked Mark about turn around on his street (bump). Will see about fixing it.
iii. Degenhardt
Shock about Mayor resignation. Gun shop owner was not happy about not being able to come in and park in front of shop during car show. Mike Meyer checked into it and was not his person.
iv. Fluhr
v. Muir
Apple Street trees along power lines. Have called Jo Carroll but nothing done yet. City will call and see if they can trim the trees.
vi. Pearson
Thank you to the Fire Department training. Was impressed with the new devices.
d. City Attorney, Terry Kurt
Sent letter to library but want to let council know it is 60 days not 45 days. Will let know when to put on agenda.
e. Police Chief, Luke Kovacic
i. K9 Update
Odin was presented to City Council. Officer Peacock said Odin graduated September 22 for narcotics. Have already made many stops and was used for search which he found person. Have three certificates in Illinois, Wisconsin and US. Still waiting on K9 vehicle.
f. Public Works Director, Mark Fluhr
g. Fire Chief, Joe Heim
Thank council members that made training. This week was Fire Safety week and also to check fire alarms (only good for 10 years).
3. 21-1003 Speakers from the Floor
Dan Dolan – would like council to stay with plan of what Dan laid out in presentation with council in March/April.
Owner of 703 Sinsinawa wants to file complaint against Chief Kovacic. Was not happy about not being contacted. Does not see why they are responsible for fixing wall. Council will follow up on complaint and follow up with owner.
4. 21-1004 Consent Agenda (City Council Minutes 09/20/2021, Public Safety Report(s), Warrants, Zoning, and Correspondence)
Motion by Alderperson Pearson to Consent Agenda (City Council Minutes 09/20/2021, Public Safety Report(s), Warrants, Zoning, and Correspondence) second by Alderman Burgmeier ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Biermeier, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Muir and Alderperson Pearson Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS:
5. 21-1005 Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the East Dubuque Goal Setting Report in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Spent 2 million so far and has bought the building The Dispensary is in. Asking that no other dispensary in town by maintaining the existing ordinance. Would like council to support him for the next 5 years. Did understand if the person was local which was discussed when they came to town. There is a method to their madness. Looked at Quality Inn up by Timmerman’s to be an Air B&B Hotel. Would be offering shuttles to Galena.
Motion by Alderperson Pearson to Adopt the East Dubuque Goal Setting Report second by Alderman Muir ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Biermeier, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Muir and Alderperson Pearson Motion carried
6. 21-1006 Discussion and Possible Action to Amend Ambulance Billing Rates in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Billing rates for ambulance will increase. City of East Dubuque has been underpriced for the state of Illinois. Moving forward this will put is in the middle cost for state of Illinois. Still have a way to go to make self-sufficient.
Motion by Alderman Burgmeier to Amend Ambulance Billing Rates second by Alderman Biermeier ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Biermeier, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Muir and Alderperson Pearson Motion carried
7. 21-1007 Discussion and Possible Action on Temporary Outdoor Seating for Restaurants and Bars in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Mike Meyer – invested in furniture and seeing if he should store or sell. Wanting to know if will be able to use next year.
Alderperson Pearson – looking forward but will be a 50/50 chance of what is going to happen next year.
Alderman Biermeier – like outside sitting concept but also a safety concern
Alderman Muir – asked if there were any safety issues. None but people are still sitting around after hours till officers tell them to move on.
Alderman Burgmeier – still like the idea of keeping.
Motion by Alderperson Pearson to Table second by Alderman Burgmeier ROLL CALL:
Ayes – Alderman Biermeier, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Muir and Alderperson Pearson Motion carried
8. 21-1008 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Special Event Permit for the Lions Club Chili Cook Off on November 8, 2021, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm Using the Currently Established Outdoor Seating Located at 68 Sinsinawa Avenue in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Will have more space for chili cook off. $5 for anyone with money going to food pantry. Would like to extend outside sitting till then.
Motion by Alderman Burgmeier to Approve Special Event Permit for the Lions Club Chili Cook Off on November 8, 2021, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm Using the Currently Established Outdoor Seating Located at 68 Sinsinawa Avenue second by Alderman Biermeier ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Biermeier, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Muir and Alderperson Pearson Motion carried
9. 21-1009 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Payout of Sick Leave for Mickey Huseman, Sergeant, East Dubuque Police Department, of 20 Days/240 Hours of Unused Sick Leave in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderperson Pearson to Approve Payout of Sick Leave for Mickey Huseman, Sergeant, East Dubuque Police Department, of 20 Days/240 Hours of Unused Sick Leave second by Alderman Burgmeier ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Biermeier, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Muir and Alderperson Pearson Motion carried
10. 21-1010 Discussion and Possible Action to Pass a Resolution Authorizing Execution for the Sale of Surplus Municipal Property in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Sell off surplus.
Motion by Alderperson Pearson to Pass a Resolution Authorizing Execution for the Sale of Surplus Municipal Property second by Alderman Muir ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Biermeier, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Muir and Alderperson Pearson Motion carried
11. 21-1011 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve an Ordinance Setting the Regular Scheduled Meetings in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderperson Pearson to Approve an Ordinance Setting the Regular Scheduled Meetings second by Alderman Burgmeier ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Biermeier, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Muir and Alderperson Pearson Motion carried
12. 21-1012 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Contract for Jo Daviess County Animal Control Services in the City of East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Alderperson Pearson – talked to Gwen and was outstanding.
Motion by Alderman Burgmeier to Approve Contract for Jo Daviess County Animal Control Services second by Alderperson Pearson ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Biermeier, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Muir and Alderperson Pearson Motion carried
13. 21-1013 Executive Session: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Personnel Matters / Mayor VanOstrand, City Manager Herrig
Motion by Alderperson Pearson to Go into Executive Session second by Alderman Muir ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Biermeier, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Muir and Alderperson Pearson Motion carried
Motion by Alderperson Pearson to Leave Executive Session second by Alderman Burgmeier ROLL CALL: Ayes – Alderman Biermeier, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Muir and Alderperson Pearson Motion carried
14. 21-1014 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
No action needed.
15. 21-1015 Adjourn
End Time: 8:12 p.m.
Motion by Alderperson Pearson to Adjourn second by Alderman Muir ROLL CALL:
Ayes – Alderman Biermeier, Alderman Burgmeier, Alderman Degenhardt, Alderman Fluhr, Alderman Muir and Alderperson Pearson Motion carried
Pam McCarthy
City Clerk, East Dubuque
