East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council met June 4. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the council:

          PUBLIC HEARING – APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE Mayor Ferguson opened the public hearing for the Appropriation Ordinance at 6:55p.m. Mayor Ferguson ask if there was any comments or discussion regarding Appropriation Ordinance.

          Mark Petty commented that the $300,000 Water Purchase figure in Section 12 is not an accurate figure and that the Grand Total for Water and Sewer Fund is incorrect.

          Attorney Bequette responded that the figures in ordinance are estimates only but council can raise the Water Purchase figure if they feel it is appropriate. The Grand Total is an error in addition.

          Public Hearing adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

           Mayor Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Alderpersons Smith, Hensley, Ferguson, Guyot, Foran and Huckstep. City Administrator Wagoner, Treasurer Anderson and Attorney Bequette were also present.

          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Alderman Smith led the council and audience in the

Pledge of Allegiance.

          PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.

          APPROVAL OF MAY 21, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Foran moved to approve the May 21, 2018 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

           APPROVAL OF MAY 19 – JUNE 01, 2018 BILLS Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the May 19 – June 01, 2018 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

           APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MAY Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the Treasurer’s report for May and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

           APPROVAL OF THE MAY ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT The Zoning Officer reported 1 permit issued in the month of May with valuation of $3,500 and a fee of $25 collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the May Zoning Officer’s report as presented and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

           REPORT FROM THE TIF ADVISORY COMMITTEE The TIF Advisory Committee met May 23rd reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Jeff and Toni Fishel for a 60% tax rebate on eligible expenses for the development of a new commercial project to include an expanded fitness center, coffee shop and other potential retail space. Alderman Foran moved to accept the recommendation of the TIF Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          The TIF Advisory Committee also recommended the council approve a request from the City of Arcola for a grant in amount of $120,000 for the replacement of the water main loop at the corner of Washington and Rt. 45. Alderman Foran moved to accept the recommendation of the TIF Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          CONSIDER AND APPROVE TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES FOR THE

POP THE TOP CAR SHOW Alderman Smith moved to approve temporary street closures for

the Pop the Top Car Show and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes.

Motion carried.

          CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 18-Z-3, VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN APARTMENT IN EXCESS OF THE DENSITY STANDARDS 25-5-6(d) Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve Ordinance No. 18-Z-3 and was seconded by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

           ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 18-S-8, ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE Alderman Foran moved to adopt amended Ordinance No. 18-S-8. The Water Purchase amount in Section Twelve is amended from $300,000 to $400,000 and the Grand Total for Water and Sewer Fund is amended from $3,459,550 to $5,109,550. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 18-S-9, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE RATES Alderman Foran moved to adopt Ordinance No. 18-S-9 and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

           CONSIDER AND APPROVE SALARY INCREASE FOR SGT. SETH BEAN – TRAINING COORDINATOR Alderman Smith moved to approve salary increase for Sgt. Seth Bean – Training Coordinator in amount of $.25 an hour, starting this pay period. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          CONSIDER AND APPROVE SALARY INCREASE FOR OFFICER NICK SUDING – FIELD TRAINING OFFICER Alderman Smith moved to approve salary increase for Officer Nick Suding – Field Training Officer in amount $.25 an hour starting this pay period. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          COMMITTEE REPORTS

           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 and reviewed the letter of intent

                                                      from Solar Sense Inc. Also reviewed proposed

                                                      settlement for West Prairie.

            Alderman Foran              Had nothing at this time.

            Alderwoman Huckstep    Had nothing at this time.

          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 7:27 p.m.

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