East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council met May 21. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the council:

          Mayor Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were

Alderpersons Foran, Huckstep, Smith, Hensley and Ferguson. Alderman Guyot was not present.

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 There was none.

          Approval of May 07, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes Alderman Foran moved to approve the 

May 07, 2018 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll 

call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          Approval of May 05, 2018 – May 18, 2018 Bills Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the 

May 05, 2018 – May 18, 2018 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote,

 all ayes. Motion carried.

          Consider and Approve Budget For FY 2019 Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve Budget 

for FY 2019 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          Report from the Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals met May 07th reviewed 

and recommended the council approve an application from Christopher Robinson for a variance to 

construct an apartment complex in excess of the density standards at property located at Bartel’s 

Subdivsion of Lots 1 & 2 Block 6 of Chandler and Bales 2nd Addition Lot 7, 8, 9 & 10. Alderman Smith 

moved to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and was seconded by 

Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          Adoption of Ordinance No. 18-C-3, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 25 of the Arcola Municipal 

Code – Special Use Permit for Apartment in Commercial Zoned Districts Alderwoman Huckstep moved

to approve Ordinance No. 18-C-3 and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes.

Motion carried.

          Consider and Adopt the Bid Bond and Award Bid for Seal Coat Maintenance Program – Earl 

Walker Company Alderman Foran moved to adopt the bid bond and award bid for seal coat 

maintenance program – Earl Walker Company in amount of $54,377.50. Alderman Smith seconded the 

motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          Consider and Approve Change Order #1 – Water Main Replacement Section B – B & T Drainage 

$56,179 Alderman Foran moved to approve Change Order #1 – Water Main Replacement Section 

B – B & T Drainage $56,179. Alderwoman Huckstep seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. 

Motion carried.

          Consider and Approve Pay Request No. 1 – Water Main Replacement Section B – B & T 

Drainage $110,950.20 Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve Pay Request No. 1 – Water Main 

Replacement Section B – B & T Drainage $110,950.20. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll 

call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          Consider and Award Bid for Pavilion Construction Alderman Foran moved to approve awarding 

bid for pavilion construction to low bidder, Fuller Wente Construction in amount of $83,507.93. 

Alderwoman Huckstep 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 bid from

                                                                             Earl Walker Co. for seal coat maintenance. Also

                                                                             discussed the low bid from Fuller Wente

                                                                             Construction for pavilion.

                    Alderwoman Huckstep                      Reported the Water & Sewer Committee met prior

                                                                              to this meeting and discussed the change order #1

                                                                              and payment #1. Discussed requesting $120,000

                                                                              TIF grant for water main replacement. Also

                                                                              discussed the revised water budget and waste

                                                                              treatment plant solar proposal.

                    Alderman Smith                                 Reported the Police, Ordinance & Enforcement

                                                                               Committee following last regular meeting and went

                                                                                into executive session.

                    Alderman Hensley                              Had nothing at this time.

                    Alderwoman Ferguson                       Reported the Employee Relations Committee will

                                                                               meet following this meeting.

          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 7:13 p.m.

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