Members of the Arcola City Council met Monday, Aug. 15.
The Arcola City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month. Meetings are held at the Municipal Building, 114 N. Locust St.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Arcola City Council:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ARCOLA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 15, 2016
Mayor Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Alderpersons Huckstep, Smith, Moore, Key, Guyot and Foran. City Administrator Wagoner and Treasurer Harvey were also present. Attorney Bequette was not present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Alderwoman Huckstep led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT there was none.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 01, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Foran moved to approve the August 01, 2016 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, Huckstep, aye; Smith, aye; Moore, aye; Key, abstain; Guyot, aye; Foran, aye. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF JULY 30 – AUGUST 12, 2016 BILLS Alderwoman Moore moved to approve the July 30 – August 12, 2016 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderwoman Key. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
REPORT FROM THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Zoning Board of Appeals met August 01st, reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Gary and Karla Lampe for a nonconforming front setback at 221 4th South Street. Alderwoman Huckstep moved to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
REPORT FROM THE TIF ADVISORY COMMITTEE The TIF Advisory Committee met August 10th, reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from the Arcola Emporium, 201 E. Main for a TIF Storefront Grant for exterior repairs to building. Alderman Foran moved to accept the recommendation of the TIF Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderwoman Key. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE REQUEST FROM DIMOND BROTHERS INSURANCE FOR OUTSIDE EVENT Dimond Bros. Insurance request permission to put tent on street in front of the business on Friday, August 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for customer appreciation. Alderman Smith moved to approve the request from Dimond Bros. and was seconded by Alderwoman Key. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE JOINT PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE EDP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN ARCOLA Alderman Foran moved to approve Joint Preliminary Engineering Funding Agreement for the EDP Improvement Project in Arcola. Alderwoman Moore seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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.
Alderman Foran Had nothing at this time.
Mayor Ferguson wished to thank the football squad for the community service they did in the old park.
Mayor Ferguson invited everyone to attend the presentation to Mi Raza Community Center of a 2016 Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Award. This is taking place on Sept. 08th at the Hilton Garden Inn.
As this concluded the business of the meeting, Alderwoman Huckstep moved to adjourn and was seconded by Alderwoman Key. Council approved unanimously by voice vote.
Adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Larry Ferguson, Mayor Carol Turner, City Clerk
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