Arcola City Council met October 15.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
Mayor Ferguson called the Public Hearing – 2019 Safe Routes to School Application to order at 6:45 p.m.
Public Hearing – 2019 Safe Routes to School Application adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Mayor Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Alderpersons Guyot, Foran, Huckstep, Smith, Hensley and Ferguson. City Administrator Wagoner, Treasurer Anderson and Attorney Bequette were also present.
Pledge of Allegiance Alderman Guyot led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comments There was none.
Approval of October 01, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes Alderman Smith moved to approve the October 01, 2018 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of September 29, 2018 – October 12, 2018 Bills Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the September 29, 2018 – October , 2018 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Guyot. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Consider and Approve Mayoral Appointments Alderman Foran moved to approve Mayoral Appointments of Angie Miller to TIF Advisory Board and Matt Short to Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Alderman Guyot seconded the motion. Roll call vote, Guyot, aye; Foran, aye; Huckstep, aye; Smith, abstain; Hensley, aye; Ferguson, aye. Motion carried.
Consider and Approve Resolution No. 18-R-6, Resolution of Financial Commitment for 2019 Illinois Safe Routes to School Grant Program Project Alderman Foran moved to approve Resolution No. 18-R-6 and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Consider and Approve Change Order #2 – Libman Truck Route - - $8,907.12 Alderman Foran moved to approve Change Order #2 – Libman Truck Route in amount of $8,907.12 and was seconded by Alderman Guyot. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Consider and Approve Pay Request #4 – Libman Truck Route-- $215,588.61 Alderman Guyot moved to approve Pay Request #4 – Libman Truck Route in amount of $215,588.61 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Consider and Approve Pay Request #3 – NWN Cable Construction -- $16,490.70 Alderman Foran moved to approve Pay Request #3 – NWN Cable Construction in amount of $16,490.70 and was seconded by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Consider and Approve Lease – Purchase Agreement with Illinois Solar Investments, LLC – Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Project Alderman Foran moved to approve Lease – Purchase Agreement with Illinois Solar Investments, LLC – Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Project. Alderman Guyot seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Consider and Accept the Resignation of Officer Sebastian Rivera Alderman Smith moved to accept the resignation of Officer Sebastian Rivera and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Consider and Approve Reorganization of Public Works Staff Alderman Smith moved to approve reorganization of Public Works staff and was seconded by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried. This reorganization moves Ty Rogers from Park to Street Dept. and Darren Poorman will be head operator of Water and Sewer Dept. with Dustin Emberton assisting with both.
Consider and Approve Salary Increases for Specified Employees Alderwoman Ferguson moved to approve salary increases in amount of $ .25 per hour for Ty Rogers, Dustin Emberton and Barb Chumbley. Increase in amount of $ .50 per hour for Darren Poorman and $2.00 per hour for Bill Wagoner. All starting next pay period. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
Committee Reports
Alderman Guyot Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Foran Had nothing at this time.
Alderwoman Huckstep Reported that the Budget & Finance Committee met
prior to this meeting and listened to IMLRMA
presentation.
Alderman Smith Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Hensley Had nothing at this time.
Alderwoman Ferguson Reported the Employee Relations Committee met
prior to this meeting and discussed the Public
Works reorganization. Went into executive session
and following discussed salary increases.
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 7:15 p.m.
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