East Central Reporter

The Mattoon City Council met Aug. 30 to approve the employment of a probationary firefighter.

The Mattoon City Council consists of four members and the mayor, who acts as the city's CEO. Council meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 208 N. 19th St.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the city:

The City Council of the City of Mattoon held a special meeting on August 30, 2016 in the

Council Chamber of Mattoon City Hall.

Mayor Gover presided and called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.

Mayor Gover led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The following members of the Council answered roll call physically present: YEA Commissioner Dave Cox, YEA Commissioner Sandra Graven, YEA Commissioner Rick Hall, YEA Commissioner Preston Owen, and YEA Mayor Tim Gover.

Also physically present were City personnel: City Administrator Kyle Gill, City Attorney Janett Winter-Black, Fire Chief Anthony Nichols, and City Clerk Susan O’Brien.

PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Mayor Gover opened the floor for Public comments with no response.

NEW BUSINESS

Commissioner Hall seconded by Commissioner Owen moved to approve Council Decision Request 2016-1713, approving the employment of Jacob Mohr as probationary firefighter, pending successful completion of exams and evaluations, effective September 01, 2016. {replacement for Kingery}

Mayor Gover declared the motion carried by the following vote: YEA Commissioner Cox, YEA Commissioner Graven, YEA Commissioner Hall, YEA Commissioner Owen, YEA Mayor Gover. Commissioner Hall seconded by Commissioner Cox moved to adjourn at 7:32 a.m.

Mayor Gover declared the motion carried by the following vote: YEA Commissioner Cox, YEA Commissioner Graven, YEA Commissioner Hall, YEA Commissioner Owen, YEA Mayor Gover.

/s/Susan J. O’Brien

City Clerk