Mattoon City Council met February 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Gover presided and called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.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 Daniel C. Jones, Finance Director/Treasurer Beth Wright, Public Works Director Dean Barber, Fire Chief Tony Nichols, Police Chief Jason Taylor, Arts & Tourism Director Angelia Burgett, and City Clerk Susan O’Brien.
Consent Agenda:
Mayor Gover seconded by Commissioner Hall moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of minutes of the regular meeting February 6, 2018; bills and payroll for the first half of February, 2018.
Mayor Gover opened the floor for comments/questions with no response.
Mayor Gover declared the motion to approve consent agenda carried by the following vote: Yea Commissioner Cox, Yea Commissioner Graven, Yea Commissioner Hall, Yea Commissioner Owen, Yea Mayor Gover.
Presentations, Petitions And Communications:
Mayor Gover opened the floor for Public comments with no response from the Public.
Commissioner Graven presented Jerie Brown with a retirement plaque signifying her more than 11 years of service with the City. Mayor Gover also expressed thanks and best wishes in retirement.
New Business:
Mayor Gover seconded by Commissioner Hall moved to adopt Special Ordinance No. 2018- 1670, declaring personal property owned by the municipality surplus and authorizing the sale or disposal of the property.
Special Ordinance No. 2018-1670
A Special Ordinance Declaring Personal Property Owned By The Municipality Surplus And Authorizing The Sale Or Disposal Of The Property
Now, Therefore, Be It Ordained By The City Council For The City Of Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. Supplies and equipment identified on Exhibit A to this ordinance are no longer necessary or useful to, or for the best interest of, the City of Mattoon, and are hereby declared surplus to the needs of the City of Mattoon.
Section 2. The City of Mattoon, Illinois does not express any warranty or imply any statement of condition of this surplus property. The Department Heads are hereby authorized to administratively sell by the most advantageous means and to negotiate the conditions for the sale, recycle, or other disposition of the property without further formal consideration or approval by the City Council. The City of Mattoon shall reserve the right to accept or reject any and/or all offers for this property.
Section 3. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute any documents necessary to complete the sale or disposal of the property.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be deemed published as of the day of its adoption and approval by the City Council.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be effective upon its approval as provided by law.
Upon motion by Mayor Gover, seconded by Commissioner Hall, adopted this 20th day of February, 2018, by a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes (Names): Commissioner Cox, Commissioner Graven,
Commissioner Hall, Commissioner Owen,
Mayor Gover.
Nays (Names): None
Absent (Names): None
Approved this 20th day of February, 2018.
Recorded in the Municipality’s Records on February 21, 2018.
Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions/comments/discussion with no response.
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 Owen seconded by Commissioner Graven moved to approve Council Decision Request 2018-1824, approving a water adjustment in the amount of $1,013.23 for Jeffrey Anderson due to a water leak.
Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions/comments/discussion with no response. Mayor Gover added the necessity of Council action due to the adjustment over $1,000.
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.
Department Reports:
City Administrator/Community Development noted drafting the IAFF response to their contract with Commissioner Hall, working on budgets, meeting with AFSCME next week for negotiations, and attending an insurance meeting with Clerk O’Brien. Community Development was beginning to ramp up. Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions with no response.
City Attorney had nothing to report. Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions with no response.
City Clerk announced 17 Early Voters, attending an insurance meeting updating 2017 with Administrator Gill; otherwise, business as usual. Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions with no response.
Finance provided and reviewed January 2018 Financial Report and cash position. Council discussed the general fund totals and all accounts totals. Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions with no response.
Public Works updated Council on the crews moving to the new Public Works Building. Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions with no response.
Fire reported on the submittal of two grants and annual school inspections completed. Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions with no response.
Police noted officers to retrieve a person to testify in a trial; and reported Officer Michael Johnson finished Federal Law Enforcement Training for basic forensics. Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions with no response.
Arts And Tourism announced sold out quilt and pottery workshops, collecting applications for the upcoming first annual Art Show, and preparations for Bagelfest and Lightworks 2018. Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions with no response.
Comments By The Council:
Commissioners Cox, Graven, Hall and Owen had no additional comments.
Commissioner Hall seconded by Commissioner Cox moved to adjourn at 6:44 p.m.
Mayor Gover declared the motion carried by the following vote: Yea Commissioner Cox, Yea Commissioner Graven, Yea Commissioner Hall, Nay Commissioner Owen, Yea Mayor Gover.
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