Arcola City Council met Nov. 19.
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 NOVEMBER 05, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Alderman Foran moved to approve the November 05, 2018 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 03, 2018 – NOVEMBER 16, 2018 BILLS
Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the November 03, 2018 – November 16, 2018 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 18-R-7, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT WITH COLES COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING
Alderman Foran moved to approve Resolution No. 18-R-7 and was seconded by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST #5 & 6 – LIBMAN TRUCK ROUTE -- $517,622.17 Alderman Foran moved to approve Pay Request #5 & 6 – Libman Truck Route in amount of $517,622.17. Alderman Guyot seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #2 – NWN CABLE CONSTRUCTION -- $4,800.00 Alderman Guyot moved to approve Change Order #2 – NWN Cable Construction in amount $4,800.00. Alderwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST #3 – NWN CABLE CONSTRUCTION -- $28,853.45 Alderman Guyot moved to approve Pay Request #3 – NWN Cable Construction in amount of $28,853.45. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE MOVING GABE MENSER FROM PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT STATUS TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE Alderman Guyot moved to approve moving Gabe Menser from part-time employment status to full-time employee at $13.50 per hour. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE SETTING THE LEVY FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR
Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve setting the Levy for next fiscal year in amount of $288,000. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE A LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR CINDY LAMB
Alderman Smith moved to approve a leave of absence for Cindy Lamb from December 03, 2018 through December 21, 2018. Alderwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderwoman Huckstep Reported the Budget & Finance Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed an additional quote for the City’s liability and property insurance. Also discussed the tax levy.
Alderman Smith Reported the Police, Ordinance & Enforcement Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed the open positions.
The committee then went into executive session.
Alderman Hensley Had nothing at this time.
Alderwoman Ferguson Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Guyot Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Foran 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 7:10 p.m.
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