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City of Carlyle City Council met April 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Carlyle City Council was called to order by Mayor Judy Smith, at 5:00 p.m. at the Case Halstead Library, 550 6th Street, Carlyle, IL.

Aldermen present were Tammy Peters, Shannon Petrea, Scott Diekemper, Don Perez, John Hodapp, Jeff Taylor, Mike Jansen, and Bruce Hilmes.

City employees present were Kevin Rolfingsmeyer, Mike Meskil, Ricky Huge, City Attorney Joe Heiligenstein, and City Clerk Rita Jurgensmeyer.

Others present were Todd Marver, Kelly Ross, Tonya Drake, Mike Drake, and Amy St. John.

Ricky Huge informed the council that a couple of weeks ago the Park Committee met to go over the park hires for the summer. The committee decided to hire all that had applied, and he is now asking for council’s approval to hire them.

Alderman John Hodapp made a motion to approve the recommended applicants for summer help at the city park. Alderman Don Perez seconded the motion, and it was approved by roll call vote. Aye: Tammy Peters, Shannon Petrea, Scott Diekemper, Don Perez, John Hodapp, Jeff Taylor, and Mike Jansen. Abstained: Bruce Hilmes. Nay: none.

Kevin Rolfingsmeyer and Mike Meskil explained that they have about 30 trees on the list to cut down. There are 13 that they feel should be taken down by a tree service. They received two bids and took it to the Street and Alley and Electric committees. They recommended taking the bid from Wedekemper Tree Service for $10,500.00. Mayor Smith said that the other bid was for $24,200.00.

Alderman John Hodapp made a motion to accept the proposal for tree removal from Wedekemper Tree Service for $10,500.00. Alderman Shannon Petrea seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved by roll call vote. Aye: Shannon Petrea, Scott Diekemper, Don Perez, John Hodapp, Jeff Taylor, Mike Jansen, Bruce Hilmes, and Tammy Peters. Nay: none.

A motion was made by Alderman Don Perez to go into executive session to discuss Personnel - Resignation of City Administrator - 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)(2). The motion was seconded by Alderman John Hodapp and was unanimously approved by roll call vote. Aye: Scott Diekemper, Don Perez, John Hodapp, Jeff Taylor, Mike Jansen, Bruce Hilmes, Tammy Peters, and Shannon Petrea. Nay: none.

At 5:07 p.m. they returned to regular session.

Mayor Judy Smith asked for a motion to accept the resignation of the City Administrator effective immediately.

Alderman Jeff Taylor made a motion to accept the resignation of the City Administrator effective immediately. Alderman John Hodapp seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved by roll call vote. Aye: John Hodapp, Jeff Taylor, Mike Jansen, Bruce Hilmes, Tammy Peters, Shannon Petrea, Scott Diekemper, and Don Perez. Nay: none.

At 5:09 p.m. a motion to adjourn was made by Alderman Don Perez. Alderman John Hodapp seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved by roll call vote. Aye: Jeff Taylor, Mike Jansen, Bruce Hilmes, Tammy Peters, Shannon Petrea, Scott Diekemper, Don Perez, and John Hodapp. Nay: none.

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