Arcola City Council met March 5.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
Alderman Foran made the motion to appoint Alderman Smith as Presiding Officer. Alderwoman Huckstep seconded the motion. Roll call vote, Smith, abstain; Guyot, aye; Foran, aye; Huckstep, aye. Motion carried.
Presiding Officer Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Alderpersons Smith, Guyot, Foran and Huckstep. City Administrator Wagoner, Treasurer Anderson and Attorney Bequette were also present. Mayor Ferguson, Alderpersons Hensley and Ferguson were not present.
Pledge of Allegiance Alderman Guyot led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment There was none.
Approval of February 20, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes Clerk Turner stated that she changed the minutes from what the council reviewed. The word “grant” was removed from both TIF applications voted on. Alderman Foran moved to approve the amended February 20, 2018 council meeting minutes and was seconded by Alderwoman Huckstep. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of February 17 – March 02, 2018 Bills Alderman Foran moved to approve the February 17 – March 02, 2018 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderwoman Huckstep. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of the Treasurer’s Report for February Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the Treasurer’s report for February and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of the February Zoning Officer’s Report The Zoning Officer reported 2 permits issued with valuation of $4,000 and $50 in fees collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the February Zoning Officer’s Report as presented and was seconded by Alderwoman Huckstep. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Consider and Approve Ordinance No. 18-S-1, An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of Up To $870,000 Waterworks and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds of the City of Arcola, Douglas County, Illinois, for the Purpose of Defraying the Cost of Acquiring, Constructing, Improving and Extending Waterworks Facilities, and Related Matters Alderman Guyot moved to approve Ordinance No. 18-S-1 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Consider and Approve Ordinance No. 18-S-2, A TIF Redevelopment Agreement for Yaw Investments – 20% Rebate Not to Exceed $25,000 Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No. 18-S-2 and was seconded by Alderwoman Huckstep. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Consider and Approve Ordinance No. 18-S-3, A TIF Redevelopment Agreement for Leslee Combs – 20% Rebate not to Exceed $25,000 Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No. 18-S-3 and was seconded by Alderwoman Huckstep. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Committee Reports
Alderman Guyot Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Foran Reported the Park, Street & Alley Committee met
prior to this meeting and discussed hiring Ebby
Bergfield at $17 an hour, to mow ditches and right
of way with the City’s mower. Also discussed
continuing the summer mowing with Hendrix
Group with a 3 year contract. Committee also
discussed a new concession stand and 3rd ball field
and finding someone to chair fund raising for splash
park.
Alderwoman Huckstep Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Smith Had nothing at this time.
As this concluded the business of the meeting, Alderwoman Huckstep moved to adjourn and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Council approved unanimously by voice vote.
Adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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