East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council met Monday, Nov. 7.

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 minutes as provided by Arcola: 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ARCOLA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 07, 2016

Mayor Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Alderpersons Foran, Huckstep, Smith, Moore, Key and Guyot. City Administrator Wagoner, Treasurer Harvey and Attorney Bequette were also present.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.

APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 17, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Foran moved to approve the October 17, 2016 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, Foran, aye; Huckstep, aye; Smith, aye; Moore, aye; Key, abstain; Guyot, aye. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 15 – NOVEMBER 04, 2016 BILLS Alderwoman Moore moved to approve the October 15 – November 04, 2016 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER Alderwoman Moore moved to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented and was seconded by Alderwoman Huckstep. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT The Zoning Officer reported 5 permits issued in the month of October with valuation of $106,937.50 and $458.75 in fees collected. Also 1 Variance/Special Use Permit issued with a $45 fee collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the October Zoning Officer’s report as presented and was seconded by Alderwoman Key. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 16-C-5, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE ARCOLA MUNICIPAL CODE – LIQUOR LICENSES Alderwoman Key moved to approve Ordinance No. 16-C-5 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission met October 31, 2016, reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Greg Fulton to rezone property located at 609 N. Locust from residential to rural development. Alderman Smith moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and was seconded by Alderwoman Huckstep. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE SALARY INCREASE FOR SEBASTIAN RIVERA – GRADUATION FROM PTI Alderwoman Key moved to approve a salary increase of $.50 an hour for Sebastian Rivera, retroactive from November 01, 2016. Alderman Guyot seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 16-S-13, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE DOUGLAS COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE CITY OF ARCOLA – ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION Alderwoman Moore moved to approve Ordinance No. 16-S-13 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 16-S-14, DOUGLAS COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Alderwoman Moore moved to approve Ordinance No. 16-S-14 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND ADOPT 2016 AMENDMENT TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT – REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1 Alderwoman Moore moved to adopt 2016 Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Development Plan and Project – Redevelopment Project Area No. 1, as amended. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND ADOPT 2016 AMENDMENT TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT – REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2 Alderwoman Moore moved to adopt 2016 Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project – Redevelopment Project Area No. (corrected to) #6. Alderwoman Key seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 16-R-5, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARCOLA AND THE COLES COUNTY REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve Resolution No. 16-R-5 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Alderman Foran moved to approve renewal of the contract with the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association. Alderwoman Huckstep seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Alderman Foran Had nothing at this time.

Alderwoman Huckstep Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Smith Had nothing at this time.

Alderwoman Moore Reported the Budget & Finance Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed the Enterprise Zone Agreements, the TIF Redevelopment Amendments and the 2016 tax levy.

Alderwoman Key Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Guyot Had nothing at this time.

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 7:24 p.m.

Larry Ferguson, Mayor Carol Turner, City Clerk