Council OKs bid for new civic center roof

MENDOTA - The Mendota Civic Center will finally be getting a new roof after the Mendota City Council approved a bid at its June 18 regular meeting.

The faulty shingles on the Civic Center will be torn off and replaced with a metal roof, with the work being done by Wiesbrook Sheet Metal of Plainfield. The council approved the bid not to exceed $242,000.

That business was handled under Alderman Walt Weiland's report. In other action from his report, the council approved an ordinance to update information in regard to bulk water sales by the city.

Alderman Bill Hunt reported that the Mendota Chamber of Commerce made a request to the city for a donation to help with expenses for the Fourth of July fireworks. The council agreed to donate $1,500, the same as it did last year.

Another donation request, this one from the Tri-County Fair Association, was also approved in the amount of $500.

The council amended the wage ordinance passed at the last meeting in regard to pay raises for the fire chief and assistant fire chief. The fire chief will get a $1,500 raise over last year and the assistant chief a $600 raise.

In action from Alderman Randy Morris's report, the council approved a bid of $7,300 from Walter Bros. Plumbing, Heating and Cooling to install a heating ventilation and air conditioning system at 700 Illinois Ave.

Under Alderman Justin Setchell's report, the council agreed to issue a plumber's license to Arturo Escatel and a forestry license to Do It All Service.

Alderman Jim Fitzpatrick informed the council of a request to use Snyder's Grove for a wedding on July 7, which was approved by the full council.

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Council OKs bid for new civic center roof