Arcola City Council met May 7.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
Mayor Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were
Aldersons Foran, Huckstep, Smith, Hensley, Ferguson and Guyot. City Administrator Wagoner,
Treasurer Anderson and Attorney Bequette were also present.
Pledge of Allegiance Alderman Foran led the council and audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Public Comment Mark Petty read a prepared statement addressing the 2018 FY
budget. He feels that, with the amount owed West Prairie and Arcola/Tuscola Joint Water
Agency, the proposed budget over states revenue and under states expenses. He urged the
council to reject the proposed budget.
Approval of April 16, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes Alderman Foran moved to a
approve the April 16, 2018 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman
Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of April 23, 2018 Special Council Meeting Minutes Alderman Foran moved to
approve the April 23, 2018 special council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded
by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of April 14 – May 04, 2018 Bills Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the
April 14 – May 04, 2018 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote,
all ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of the Treasurer’s Report for April Alderman Smith moved to approve the
Treasurer’s report for April and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes.
Motion carried.
Approval of the April Zoning Officer’s Report The Zoning Officer reported 2 permits issued
in the month of April with valuation of $4,710,750.00 and fees collected in amount of $21.60. There
was 1 variance permit application with a $45 fee collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the
April Zoning Officer’s report and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion
carried.
Consider and Approve Budget for FY 2019 Alderman Smith moved to table this at this time
pending further review. Alderman Guyot seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 18-S-6, An Ordinance Establishing a Waste, Fraud and Abuse
Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No. 18-S-6 and was seconded by Alderman Hensley.
Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 18-S-7, TIF Redevelopment Agreement – Arcola Chamber of
Commerce & Joni Wannamaker for Storefront Rebate Alderman Guyot moved to approve Ordinance
No. 18-S-7 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Adoption of Resolution No. 18-R-3, TIF Redevelopment Agreeement for the City of Arcola
Alderman Foran moved to approve Resolution No. 18-R-3 and was seconded by Alderwoman
Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 18-Z-2, An Ordinance Amending the Classification of Zoning for
300 S. Locust Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No. 18-Z-2 and was seconded by
Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Adoption of Ordinance 18-C-3, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 25 of the Arcola Municipal
Code – Special Use Permit for Apartment in Commercial Zoned Districts Alderman Smith moved to
table this at this time. There was no second. No action taken at this time.
Consider and Approve Bid for Tennis Court Resurfacing Alderman Foran moved to approve a
bid for tennis court resurfacing in amount of $119,500 from NE-CO Asphalt. Alderman Smith seconded
the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Consider and Approve Bid for Truck Route – Section Number 16-00009-01 – Halverson
Construction $1,710,457.20 Alderman Foran moved to approve bid for truck route in amount
$1,710,457.20 from Halverson Construction. Alderwoman Huckstep seconded the motion. Roll call
vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Consider and Approve Salary Increases for Full and Parttime Employees Alderwoman Ferguson
moved to approve a salary increase of 2 ½% for full-time employees and $.25 per hour for part-time
employees, starting this pay period. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion
carried.
Committee Reports
Alderman Foran Reported the Park, Street & Alley
Committee met prior to this meeting and
discussed the truck route, Ne-C0 bid for
tennis courts and a new concession stand.
Also discussed the downtown pavilion and
reviewed the 3 proposals received.
Alderwoman Huckstep Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Smith Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Hensley Had nothing at this time.
Alderwoman Ferguson Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Guyot Reported the Water & Sewer Committee
met prior to this meeting. Mark Petty made
a public comment regarding the proposed
water & sewer budgets. Solar Sense Inc.
made a presentation on constructing solar
panels at Wastewater Treatment plant. Also
discussed the West Prairie charges involving
the Joint Water Agency.
As this concluded the business of the meeting, Alderwoman Huckstep moved to adjourn
and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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