The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
September 9, 2024
The regularly scheduled monthly meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.
Answering roll call were: Dave Clover, Amanda Donaldson, Marvin Miller, Randy Shumaker, Todd Stevens, Treasurer-Monalisa Graves, City Clerk-Lucretia McPeak, and Mayor Katherine Hasten-Reed. Jim Lenix was absent.
Also present: Tim Graves, Dan Gillett, David Little, and Scott Rosson.
Everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Committee reports: The Lion’s Club thanked the City for the barricades for Their Lion’s breakfast.
Public Property reported working on Insurance Company quotes, and properties on the East side of the City Park.
Tim Graves called in 3 J.U.L.I.E. digs. North 6th Street has a sink hole with a 4 inch tile that needs repaired/replaced, and there is a leak at the intersection on Sewer Road.
There is a 9 year old Block Pump at the Water Plant that is starting to crack and leak Bleach. A new Bleach Pump would cost $1,500.00 to $1,900.00. It will be on the next agenda to discuss and take action to purchase a new Bleach Pump for $1,500.00.
There are weeds that need to be cut down at the property by the Masonic Lodge.
The water at the old Nursing Home has been shut off, but reports have been made they are still getting water. Graves and Rosson will go in and make sure it is shut off.
Scott Rosson reported skirting on Police vehicle is cracked and needs to be repaired. He was transporting the Ambulance crew to help an injured person, since the Ambulance couldn’t get to the person.
The Radar guns are set to be certified tomorrow. The Body Cams are registered.
Drake Hardware and Software gave a proposal for Firewall Wireless Router Appliance and Anti-virus software for the Police Department. This will be on the next agenda.
City Clerk McPeak reminded everyone City wide cleanup will be October 11, 2024.
LRS will only take flat screen TV’s for pickup.
She informed the council of the Consolidated Election, which will be April 1, 2025. Council seats up for Election are: Ward 1 Alderman-4 year term; Ward 2 Alderman-4 year term; Ward 2 Alderman-2 year unexpired term; Ward 3 Alderman-4 year term; and Ward 3 Alderman-2 year unexpired term. Independent papers for circulation are available from the Clerk.
It will be on the next agenda to discuss and take action to purchase “Under Surveillance” signs for the City Park.
Mayor Hasten-Reed reported IMEG agreed to the Mediator the City retained.
None
Clover made the motion to approve the August council minutes. Shumaker seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Clover made the motion to approve the Treasurer’s report and pay bills. Stevens seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Stevens made the motion to approve closing the gate to the reservoir and lock it the last 2 weeks of November for maintenance. Clover seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
There was no action needed on the sink hole at the City Park, since it has been repaired.
Other business for discussion only:
There was a request to have a representative from LRS garbage to attend a council meeting
It will be on the next agenda to discuss and take action on moving the Old Hospital sign and placement in the City Park.
It was discussed to post a property on Main Street for mowing.
There was discussion on a Decca Grant. The information has been sent to Josh Mercer with WIRC.
There was discussion to plant trees in the City Park, and to have the tree stumps removed.
The Mausoleum lock was off, and has been replaced.
There were people moved to town with their own dumpster. They will still have to pay the garbage on their water bill.
Other business for discussion only:
None
Clover made the motion to adjourn the regular meeting. Donaldson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The regular council meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucretia McPeak,
La Harpe City Clerk
(unapproved minutes)