East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council met Monday, Feb. 6.

Here are the minutes as provided by Arcola:

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ARCOLA CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, February 06, 2017

Alderwoman Key moved to nominate Alderman Smith as Mayor Pro Tem and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, Foran, aye; Huckstep, aye; Smith, abstain; Moore, aye; Key, aye; Guyot, aye. Motion carried.

Mayor Pro Tem Smith called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Members present were Alderpersons Foran, Huckstep, Moore, Key and Guyot. City Administrator Wagoner, Treasurer Harvey and Attorney Bequette were also present. Mayor Ferguson and Clerk Turner were not present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Alderman Foran led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.

APPROVAL OF JANUARY 16, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Foran moved to approve the January 16, 2017 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Guyot. Roll call vote, Foran, aye; Huckstep, aye; Smith, aye; Moore, abstain; Key, aye; Guyot, aye. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF JANUARY 14 – FEBRUARY 03, 2017 BILLS Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the January 14 – February 03, 2017 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderwoman Key. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JANUARY Alderwoman Moore moved to approve the Treasurer’s report for January and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT The Zoning Officer reported no permits issued in the month of January. One variance/special use permit was issued with a fee of $45 collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the January Zoning Officer’s report and was seconded by Alderwoman Huckstep. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission met January 23rd, reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Ryan Spencer to wholesale wine being made at 205 E. Front Street. Alderwoman Key moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and was seconded by Alderwoman Moore. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE REQUEST TO CLOSE STREETS FOR THE ANNUAL POP THE TOP CAR SHOW Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve a request to close Oak Street from Jefferson to Main and Main Street from Oak to Locust on 0June 24th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the Pop the Top Car Show. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, Foran, aye; Huckstep; Smith, abstain; Moore, aye; Key, aye; Guyot, aye. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE DONATION TO POST PROM Alderman Guyot moved to make a donation in amount of $100 to the Post Prom and was seconded by Alderwoman Key. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACT WITH JAMAICA PYROTECHNICS FOR FIREWORKS Alderwoman Key moved to approve contract with Jamaica Pyrotechnics for fireworks in amount of $7,500 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO OPERATING AGREEMENT (ARCOLA-TUSCOLA-ILLINOIS AMERICAN) Alderman Guyot moved to approve First Amendment to Operating Agreement (Arcola-Tuscola-Illinois American). Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SP CONSULTING – CDAP GRANT ADMINISTRATION Alderman Foran moved to approve Professional Services Agreement with SP Consulting—CDAP Grant Administration and was seconded by Alderwoman Key. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MILANO AND GRUNLOH ENGINEERS – CDAP GRANT ADMINISTRATION Alderman Foran moved to approve Professional Services Agreement with Milano and Grunloh Engineers – CDAP Grant Administration and was seconded by Alderman Guyot. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE OPTION FOR YEAR 2 ON THE MOWING CONTRACT WITH THE HENDRIX GROUP Alderman Foran moved to approve the option for year 2 on the mowing contract with the Hendrix Group and was seconded by Alderwoman Moore. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Alderman Foran Reported the Park Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed the mowing contract, replacing roof on public restroom building, the pavilion at old park, placing porta-pottys at old park and working on drainage at Moore Park in 2018.

Alderwoman Huckstep Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Smith Had nothing at this time.

Alderwoman Moore Had nothing at this time.

Alderwoman Key Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Guyot Had nothing at this time.

As this concluded the business of the meeting, Alderwoman Desi moved to adjourn and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Council approved unanimously by voice vote.

Adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

Mark Smith, Mayor Pro Tem

Allison Wise, Deputy Clerk