Lynette Forth submitted this report.
The City of Morrison, IL, proclaimed Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, 2014, as American Cancer Society Relay For Life Day of Whiteside County at the Tuesday, May 27, regular council meeting. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a family-oriented, team event for educating the citizens of the communities about cancer and its prevention.
Council members reviewed an update from Friends of the Parks regarding the Morrison-Rockwood Recreation Trail.
Chief of Police Brian Melton’s monthly report was also reviewed, noting employee anniverseries, and listed Monday, May 5, as the Fifth Grade D.A.R.E graduation ceremony. The report commented on the new traffic pattern at the Junior High School, stating that, for the most part, the changes were complied with and have already shown a great improvement. Morrison Police Department continues with enforcement activities on Nuisance Ordinance violations.
Chief Melton recently toured Windsor Manor, under the direction of Danielle Vance. “Windsor Manor will be a great addition to Morrison,” Melton advised.
Also, a Tow Ordinance will be submitted to Council members for review and consideration. This would allow the Police Department to charge a tow fee to those individuals who are arrested and whose vehicles need to be towed. Melton is still hoping for a parking change to be considered on Genesee Court near Morrison High School’s driveway.
The Consent Agenda included:
1. May 12, 2014, regular session minutes
2. Bills payable ($121,333.14)
Items Eemoved from the Consent Agenda for Discussion and Possible Action:
1. Resolution #14-05-Support and Commitment of Funds
Other Items for Consideration, Discussion, and Information:
1. Presentation on Waste Water Treatment Plant by Baxter & Woodman
2. Tow Ordinance (A user fee of the person being arrested to cover the City’s cost of the seize, tow, and impound of the arrestee’s vehicle during an arrest. The fee is imposed regardless of the final court disposition of the arrest that provoked the vehicle being towed. However, each and every person arrested that has their vehicle towed and this fee assessed does have the right to an Administrative Hearing on the tow and fee. The fees collected will be deposited directly into the Police Vehicle Fund and only used for expenses related to Police vehicles. All expenses from this fund will be paid, documented, and approved by the Council.)
3. Fee Review (Inspection by building official; Inspection; Parking tickets–possible reduction; Excavation permit/sidewalk replacement; Home occupation fee (annual/one-time initial fee)
The next meeting of the Morrison City Council is scheduled for Monday, June 9, in the Whiteside County Board Room at 7:00 p.m.