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Silvis Council approves $1M CD, sewer forgiveness and five routine contracts
Summary
At its Jan. 6, 2026 meeting the Silvis City Council approved five consent items including a $1,000,000 CD, sewer bill forgiveness for one address and contracts for a VFD enclosure, a Bi‑State comprehensive plan and a copier lease; all votes were 5–0 with two members absent.
Silvis — The Silvis City Council approved five routine items at its Jan. 6, 2026 Regular meeting, including the purchase of a $1,000,000 certificate of deposit, sewer bill forgiveness for a single property and three municipal contracts.
Alderwoman Chrissy Winters moved to approve a VFD enclosure from Electric Pump not‑to‑exceed $21,620; the motion was seconded by Alderman Chad Vroman and carried on a roll‑call vote of five ayes, zero nays, with Aldermen Doug Greer and Craig Pirmann absent.
Alderman Chad Vroman moved to approve purchasing a new $1,000,000 CD at 3.5%; the motion was seconded by Alderwoman Chrissy Winters and approved by the same 5–0 margin. (The item had been discussed at the Committee of the Whole, where a 3.75% offer was cited during preliminary discussion.)
Alderman Dave Rice moved to approve sewer forgiveness for the property at 1116 14th St.; the motion, seconded by Alderman Chad Vroman, passed 5–0. The council did not specify the dollar amount of forgiveness in the meeting record.
Alderman Steve Marinaccio moved to approve a comprehensive plan contract with Bi‑State for $18,065; the motion was seconded by Alderman Rick Butts and approved 5–0.
Finally, Alderman Chad Vroman moved to approve renewal of the copier/printer lease used by Public Works at $190.79 per month; the motion was seconded by Alderman Rick Butts and approved 5–0.
Each vote was recorded as five ayes, zero nays, with two members absent. No amendments or dissent were recorded on these items.
Votes at a glance: • VFD enclosure — Motion by Alderwoman Chrissy Winters; second Alderman Chad Vroman; outcome: approved 5–0, 2 absent. • $1,000,000 CD at 3.5% — Motion by Alderman Chad Vroman; second Alderwoman Chrissy Winters; outcome: approved 5–0, 2 absent. • Sewer forgiveness, 1116 14th St. — Motion by Alderman Dave Rice; second Alderman Chad Vroman; outcome: approved 5–0, 2 absent. • Bi‑State comprehensive plan, $18,065 — Motion by Alderman Steve Marinaccio; second Alderman Rick Butts; outcome: approved 5–0, 2 absent. • Copier/printer lease (Public Works), $190.79/month — Motion by Alderman Chad Vroman; second Alderman Rick Butts; outcome: approved 5–0, 2 absent.
What’s next: The council approved the items as submitted on the consent/regular agenda; no further hearings or conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes. The City Clerk recorded the approvals in the meeting packet.
