Mattoon City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 18.
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 is the agenda as provided by Mattoon:
CITY OF MATTOON, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA October 18, 2016 6:30 PM 6:30 PM BUSINESS MEETING
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
CONSENT AGENDA:
Items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion of these items will occur unless a Council Member requests the item to be removed from the Consent Agenda. If an item is removed from the Consent Agenda, it will be considered elsewhere on the agenda for this meeting. Prior to asking for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, the Mayor will ask if anyone desires to remove an item from the Consent Agenda for public discussion.
1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting October 04, 2016.
2. Bills and Payroll for the first half of October, 2016.
PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the City Council meeting is reserved for persons who desire to address the Council. The Illinois Open Meetings Act mandates that the City Council may NOT take action on comments received on matters that have not been identified on this agenda, but the Council may direct staff to address the topic or refer the matter for action on the agenda for another meeting. Persons addressing the Council are requested to limit their presentations to three minutes and to avoid repetitious comments. We would ask you to state your name for the record as well as stand when speaking.
• Public comments/presentations and non-agenda items
• Presentation: Acknowledging the retirement of Eric Finley from the Mattoon Police Department after more than 27 years of service with the City.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Motion – Approve Special Ordinance No. 2016-1642: Authorizing a contract and plan modifications with Aetna for the Administration of the self-insured health plan and Delta Dental of Illinois for the Administration of the self-insured dental plan for employees and retirees of the municipality; authorizing the continuation of an optional supplemental plan for those current participants age 65 and over; and authorizing the mayor to sign all documents. (Gover)
2. Motion – Approve Council Decision Request 2016-1724: Approving a $1,750 grant by the Tourism Advisory Committee from hotel/motel tax funds to the Mattoon High School for hosting the Girls Holiday Basketball Tourney to be held December 27-29, 2016; and authorizing the mayor to sign the agreement. (Hall)
3. Motion – Approve Council Decision Request 2016-1725: Approving a $2,500 grant by the Tourism Advisory Committee from hotel/motel tax funds to the Mattoon Santa Chase for hosting their event to be held on November 19, 2016; and authorizing the mayor to sign the agreement. (Hall)
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK FINANCE PUBLIC WORKS FIRE POLICE ARTS AND TOURISM
COMMENTS BY THE COUNCIL
Adjourn
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