East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council met June 18.

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 Ferguson, Guyot, Huckstep and Smith. City Administrator Wagoner, and Treasurer Anderson were also present. Aldermen Hensley and Foran and Attorney Bequette were not present.

          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Alderwoman Ferguson led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

          PUBLIC COMMENT Larry and Myra Beachy commented on their concerns regarding the Libman Truck Route construction. They are concerned about not being able to use drive for a period of time, the mail and garbage service. Feels traffic signs need to be erected after road completion. Janice Gee also stated she has the same concerns Beachys have.

          APPROVAL OF JUNE 04, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Smith moved to approve June 04, 2018 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderwoman Huckstep. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          APPROVAL OF JUNE 02, 2018 – JUNE 15, 2018 BILLS Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the June 02, 2018 – June 15, 2018 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          REPORT FROM THE TIF ADVISORY COMMITTEE The TIF Advisory Committee met June 06th reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Paul and Anne Harshbarger for r a Storefront Rebate for the replacement of the roof at 112 E. Main. They are planning to open a thrift shop in the location. Alderwoman Huckstep moved to accept the recommendation of the TIF Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 18-C-4, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE ARCOLA MUNICIPAL CODE – PARKING Alderman Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 18-C-4 and was seconded by Alderman Guyot. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 – WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT SECTION B – B & T Drainage $16,936 Alderman Guyot moved to approve Change Order No. 2 – Water Main Replacement Section B – B & T Drainage in amount of $16,936. Alderwoman Huckstep seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST #2 – WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION SECTION B – B & T DRAINAGE $178,365.60 Alderman Guyot moved to approve Pay Request #2 – Water Main Construction Section B – B & T Drainage in amount of $178,365.60. Alderwoman Huckstep seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          COMMITTEE REPORTS

             Alderwoman Ferguson    Reported the Employee Relations Committee met

                                                      prior to this meeting and went into executive

                                                      session.

              Alderman Guyot              Reported the Water & Sewer Committee met  

                                                       prior to this meeting and discussed a customer  

                                                       complaint

                                                       Also discussed the Change Order #2, Pay Request

                                                      #2 and West Prairie.

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

          Adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

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