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Highland council approves event permits, equipment purchase, grants and property sale
Summary
At its Aug. 19 meeting the Highland City Council unanimously approved special-event permits, a $70,234.55 equipment purchase, a $64,859.50 change order for a parking lot project, grant applications to update the Trail Master Plan, a surplus-property sale ordinance for 516 9th Street and the reappointment of Larry Munie to the Planning & Zoning Board.
The Highland City Council on Aug. 19 unanimously approved a set of routine agenda items, including special-event permits, a capital equipment purchase, grant applications for planning updates, a construction change order and a surplus-property sale.
Key votes and motions at a glance
- Highland Moose Lodge special event (annual Chili Cook-Off & car cruise, Oct. 20, 2024): moved by Councilwoman Bellm, seconded by Councilman Frey; roll call vote: Sloan, Frey, Bellm and Napper — all aye; motion carried (SEG 009).
- 2024 Art in the Park (Oct. 11–13, 2024 at Lindendale Park): moved by Councilwoman Bellm, seconded by Councilman Frey; roll call vote: Sloan, Frey, Bellm and Napper — all aye; motion carried (SEG 010).
- Reappointment of Larry Munie to Combined Planning & Zoning Board (five-year term to Aug. 31, 2029): moved by Councilman Frey, seconded by Councilman Napper; unanimous aye vote (SEG 016).
- Bill #24-84/Resolution (waive bidding; purchase Ditch Witch SK1750 from Charles Machine Works under Sourcewell): amount $70,234.55; moved by Councilwoman Bellm, seconded by Councilman Frey; unanimous aye vote (SEG 017).
- Bill #24-85 & Bill #24-86 (authorize applications to MEPRD and ACT to update 2010 Trail Master Plan with bicycle and pedestrian master plan): moved by Councilman Frey and seconded by Councilwoman Bellm; Council approved and City Manager Conrad noted grant timing considerations (SEG 018).
- Bill #24-87/Resolution (Change Order No. 1 for Korte Recreation Center parking lot): amount $64,859.50; moved by Councilman Frey, seconded by Councilwoman Bellm; unanimous aye vote after Conrad explained degraded soil required remediation (SEG 019).
- Bill #24-88/Ordinance (declare 516 9th Street surplus and authorize sale pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76-1 and 5/11-76-2): moved by Councilwoman Bellm, seconded by Councilman Frey; unanimous aye vote; Conrad said the property was obtained by condemnation and prior bids were unsuccessful (SEG 020–SEG 022).
- Acceptance of Expenditures Report #1272 for Aug. 3–16, 2024: moved by Councilman Frey, seconded by Councilwoman Bellm; unanimous aye vote (SEG 034–SEG 035).
All roll-call votes recorded in the minutes show Councilmembers Sloan, Frey, Bellm and Napper voting aye and none voting nay on recorded motions.
Other actions
- Staff reports included updates on the Korte Recreation Center parking lot work and Weinheimer Center roof materials arrival; sidewalk and crosswalk striping will continue in town (SEG 011–SEG 012).
The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. after a unanimous motion to adjourn (SEG 036).
