East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council met Aug. 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.

APPROVAL OF AUGUST 06, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Smith moved to approve the August 06, 2018 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF AUGUST 04, 2018 – AUGUST 17, 2018 BILLS Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the August 04, 2018 – August 17, 2018 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 18-S-12, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN ADVISORY PUBLIC POLICY QUESTION AT THE NOVEMBER 06, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION Alderman Smith moved to approve the revised Ordinance No. 18-S-12 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, Huckstep, aye; Smith, aye; Hensley, aye; Ferguson, aye; Guyot, nay; Foran, aye. Motion carried. The revised proposition will be “Non-binding advisory public question – Should the City of Arcola continue to allow the burning of leaves and yard waste within the City of Arcola?”

REPORT FROM THE TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Tourism Advisory Committee met August 09, 2018, reviewed and recommended the council approve requests from Best Western, City of Arcola Beautification Committee – Pop the Top Car Show, Illinois Amish Heritage Center and First Christian Church of Arcola totaling $26,231.30. 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 August 15, 2018, reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Todd Sitz for the Arcola Coin Wash for a Storefront rebate of 50% up to $10,000 for the replacement of the façade and garage door at 204 S. Chestnut. 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.

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 18-Z-4, VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCITON OF A GARAGE WITH NON-CONFORMING SETBACK – 305 W MAIN Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No. 18-Z-4 and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST #2 – TRUCK ROUTE – HALVERSON CONSTRUCTION -- $167,574.15 Alderman Foran moved to approve Pay Request #2 – Truck Route Halverson Construction in amount of $167,574.15 and was seconded by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #3 – WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION SECTION B – B & T DRAINAGE -- $19,825.00 Alderman Guyot moved to approve Change Order #3 – Water Main Construction Section B – B & T Drainage in amount of $19,825.00 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST #4 – WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION SECTION B – B & T DRAINAGE -- $75,375.60 Alderman Guyot moved to approve Pay Request #4 – Water Main Construction Section B – B & T Drainage in amount of $75,375.60 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1 – WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION SECTION A – C & S COMPANIES – ($2,138.33) Alderman Guyot moved to approve Change Order #1 – Water Main Construction Section A – C & S Companies in amount of ($2,138.33) and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST #1 – WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION SECTION A – C & S COMPANIES -- $451,749.89 Alderman Guyot moved to approve Pay Request #1 – Water Main Construction Section A – C & S Companies in amount of $451,749.89 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST #2 – WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION SECTION A – C & S COMPANIES -- $148,549.71 Alderman Guyot moved to approve Pay Request #2 – Water Main Construction Section A – C & S Companies in amount of $148,549.71 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE BID FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT – NWN CABLE CONSTRUCTION FOR $97,902 Alderman Guyot moved to approve bid for Water Main Replacement – NWN Cable Construction for $97,902 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLARK DIETZ Alderman Guyot moved to approve General Services Agreement with Clark Dietz and was seconded by Alderwoman Huckstep. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE SALARY INCREASE FOR OFFICER ROLEY – COMPLETION OF PTI Alderman Smith moved to approve salary increase for Officer Roley upon completion of PTI in amount $ .50 per hour starting this pay period. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE HIRING ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER Alderman Smith moved to approve hiring Dustin Emberton as Animal Control Officer at $75 monthly and $25 per call. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM STEVE EDWARDS With regret, Alderman Guyot moved to accept resignation from Steve Edwards, after 38 years with the city. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER SPONSORING THE ROTARY GOLF OUTING Alderwoman Huckstep moved to deny a sponsorship of the Rotary Golf Outing and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS Alderwoman Huckstep

Alderman Smith

Alderman Hensley Alderwoman Ferguson Alderman Guyot

Alderman Foran

Had nothing at this time.

Reported the Police, Ordinance & Enforcement Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed salary increase for Officer Roley, hiring animal control officer, revising food truck licensing.

Had nothing at this time. Had nothing at this time.

Reported the Water & Sewer Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed Steve’s resignation, Public Works staff, water main replacement project, Clark Dietz contract, Change Orders, Payment Requests and replacing pump at lift station.

Had nothing at this time.

Mayor Ferguson thanked everyone that participated in the Heroes Touch a Truck day at Green Mill Village.

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 7:32 p.m.

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