City of Arcola City Council met Jan. 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Garza called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Alderpersons Helmuth, Budd, Foran and Hensley. City Administrator Wagoner and Treasurer Anderson were also present. Alderpersons Henson and Moreno and attorney Petty were not present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Alderwoman Helmuth led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.
APPROVAL OF JANUARY 05, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Foran moved to approve the January 05, 2026 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderwoman Helmuth. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF JANUARY 03, 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 16, 2026 BILLS Alderman Hensley moved to approve January 03, 2026 – January 16, 2026 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
PROJECT UPDATES FROM MILANO & GRUNLOH ENGINEERS Adam Kremer of Milano & Grunloh Engineers, LLC gave an update on the DCEO Grant for sanitary sewer improvements; RIPI; State Legislative Grant ( Arcola Center) and Bob King Drive & Egyptian Trail.
CONSIDER AND ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF MATTHEW HENSON – ALDERMAN WARD 3 Alderman Foran moved to accept resignation of Matt Henson – Alderman Ward 3 and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE MOVING MIKE GOMEZ FROM PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT STATUS TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE Alderwoman Helmuth moved to approve moving Mike Gomez from part-time employment status to full-time employee. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-R-1, A RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS FUNDS IN THE SPECIAL TAX ALLOCATION FUND FOR THE CITY’S TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA – TIF DISTRICT NO. 1 — $162,891.71 Alderman Foran moved to approve Resolution No. 26-R-1 and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-R-2, A RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS FUNDS IN THE SPECIAL TAX ALLOCATION FUND FOR THE CITY’S TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA – TIF DISTRICT NO. 6 — $218,502.11 Alderman Foran moved to approve Resolution No. 26-R-2 and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ARCOLA CUSD 306 Alderman Budd moved to approve School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding with Arcola CUSD 306. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
RATIFY JOINT WATER AGENCY LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH IDOT – ILLINI PRAIRIE REST AREA WATER SERVICE Alderman Foran moved to Ratify Joint Water Agency Letter of Understanding with IDOT – Illini Prairie Rest Area Water Service. Alderwoman Helmuth seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderwoman Helmuth Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Budd Reported the Water & Sewer Committee met prior to this meeting and went into executive session.
Alderman Foran Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Hensley Had nothing at this time.
As this concluded the business, Alderman Hensley moved to adjourn and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
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