Arcola City Council met Monday, Nov. 21 to amend the city's fine schedule and take action on other ordinances.
Here are the minutes as provided by Arcola:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ARCOLA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 21, 2016
Clerk Turner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. She requested a nomination for Mayor Pro Tem. Alderman Foran moved to nominate Alderwoman Key and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Members present were Alderpersons Huckstep, Smith, Key, Guyot and Foran. City Administrator Wagoner, Treasurer Harvey and Attorney Bequette were also present. Mayor Ferguson and Alderwoman Moore were not present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Alderwoman Huckstep led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.
APROVAL OF NOVEMBER 07, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Alderman Foran moved to approve the November 07, 2016 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Guyot. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 05 – NOVEMBER 18, 2016 BILLS Alderman Smith moved to approve the November 05 – November 18, 2016 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 16-S-15, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL LEVY Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No. 16-S-15 and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ABATEMENT OF THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE) SERIES 2012 BONDS TOTALING $159,138 Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the Abatement of the Levy of Taxes for General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2012 Bonds totaling $159,138. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 16-C-6, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE ARCOLA MUNICIPAL CODE – TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No. 16-C-6 and was seconded by Alderwoman Huckstep. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND ADOPT AMENDED FINE SCHEDULE Alderwoman Huckster moved to adopt amended fine schedule and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 16-Z-7, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING AT 609 N LOCUST TO RURAL DEVELOPMENT Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No. 16-Z-7 and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE PURCHASING PARCEL NO. 01-14-04-201-032 FROM DOUGLAS COUNTY TRUSTEE ACCOUNT – VACANT LOT AT THE CORNER OF FRONT AND ELM Alderman Smith moved to approve purchasing Parcel No. 01-14-04-201-032 from Douglas County Trustee Account – vacant lot at the corner of Front and Elm for the total amount of $808.00. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE OR REJECT APPLICATION FOR PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS LICENSES Alderman Foran moved to approve application for Peddlers and Solicitors Licenses for Triple A Windows, Siding & Doors for 1 day. Alderman Guyot seconded the motion. Roll call vote, Huckstep, nay; Smith, aye; Key, aye; Guyot, aye; Foran, aye. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderwoman Huckstep Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Smith Reported the Employee Relations Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed the changes to Employee Handbook. Also discussed annual bonuses and recommend the same bonuses as last year.
Alderwoman Key Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Guyot Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Foran Had nothing at this time.
As this concluded the business of the meeting, Alderwoman moved to adjourn and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Council approved unanimously by voice vote.
Adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Sue Key, Mayor Pro Tem
Carol Turner, City Clerk