East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council met April 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Mayor Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Alderpersons Hensley, Ferguson, Guyot, Foran, Huckstep and Smith. City Administrator Wagoner, Treasurer Anderson and Attorney Bequette were also present. Clerk Turner was not present.

Pledge Of Allegiance Alderman Hensley led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment Cindy Rodmaker, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce and other Chamber members spoke on their support of the Raggedy Ann Museum.

Approval Of April 02, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes Alderman Foran moved to approve the April 02, 2018 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Approval Of March 30, 2018 – April 13, 2018 Bills Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the March 30, 2018 – April 13, 2018 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Report From Jim Crane – Motor Fuel Tax Engineer Motor Fuel Tax Engineer, Jim Crane reported that this will be a short year, running from April 01st thru December 31st. We will change to a calendar year in the future. He also reported that the Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation is $105,000.

Adoption Of Consulting Engineer Agreement

Adoption Of Municipal Estimate Of Maintenance Costs

Adoption Of Resolution For Maintenance Alderman Foran moved to approve the Adoption of Consulting Engineer Agreement, Adoption of Municipal Estimate of Maintenance Costs and Adoption of Resolution for Maintenance. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Report From The Tourism Advisory Committee The Tourism Advisory Committee met April 04th reviewed and recommended the council approve requests from Arcola Chamber of Commerce in amount of $22,057.95 and Country Spirit Antique Show in amount of $1,750. Alderwoman Huckstep moved to accept the recommendation of the Tourism Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Report From The Tif Advisory Committee The TIF Advisory Committee met April 11th reviewed and recommended the council approve application from the Arcola Chamber of Commerce and Joni Wannamaker for a Storefront Rebate. They are requesting an increase of the storefront from $10,000 to $16,250 for work to the former Raggedy Museum at 110 E. Main. Alderman Guyot moved to accept the recommendation of the TIF Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderwoman Huckstep. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

The TIF Advisory Committee also reviewed and recommended the council approve application from the City of Arcola for additional funds in amount of $29,700 for the infrastructure at the Oak Street Lot. Alderman Foran moved to accept the recommendation of the TIF Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Report From The Plan Commission The Plan Commission met April 09th reviewed and recommended the council approve application from Jesus M. Gonzalez and Demel Revocable Trust to Rezone property located at 300 S. Locust from R-4 Multi-Family Residential to B-2 Highway Commercial. Alderman Smith moved to accept the recommendation of the Plan Commission and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

The Plan Commission also reviewed and recommended the council approve request from TEMM 2000 to replat Lot 50 of the replat of Lot 15 and subdivide Lot 50 into Lots 51,52,53,54. Property located at Prairie Meadows Subdivision. Alderman Foran moved to accept the recommendation of the Plan Commission and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Adoption Of Ordinance No. 18-S-5, An Ordinance Authorizing And Providing For An Issue Of Up To $870,000 Waterworks And Sewerage System Revenue Bonds Of The City Of Arcola, Douglas County, Illinois, For The Purpose Of Paying A Part Of The Cost Of Acquiring, Constructing, Installing And Operating Waterworks Facilities In Such Municipality, Providing For The Payment, Installing And Operating Waterworks Facilities In Such Municipality, Providing For The Payment, Sale And Delivery Of Such Bonds, And Making Certain Covenants In Providing For The Operation Of The Waterworks And Sewerage System Of The Municipality And The Collection, Segregation And Distribution Of The Revenues To Be Derived From The Operation Thereof Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No. 18-S-5 and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Adoption Of Ordinance No. 18-C-2, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 22 Of The Arcola Municipal Code Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve Ordinance No. 18-C-2 and was seconded by Alderman Guyot. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Adoption Of Resolution No. 18-R-2, A Resolution Closing Out The Revolving Fund Alderman Guyot moved to approve Resolution No. 18-R-2 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Consider And Approve Fy 2019 Budget Alderwoman moved to table this vote at this time and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote , all ayes. Motion carried.

Consider And Approve A Contract For Employee Health Insurance Alderwoman Ferguson moved to approve a contract for employee health insurance and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Consider And Approve Hiring Karla Lampe As Part-Time Custodian Alderman Foran moved to approve hiring Karla Lampe as part-time custodian, starting April 23rd at $16.00 an hour. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Committee Reports:

Alderman Hensley Had nothing at this time.

Alderwoman Ferguson Reported the Employee Relations Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed the COLA increase and health insurance.

Alderman Guyot Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Foran Had nothing at this time.

Alderwoman Huckstep Reported the Budget & Finance Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed tabling the budget.

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 Smith. Council approved unanimously by voice vote.

Adjourned at 7:39 p.m.

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