East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council met December 3. 

Here is the agenda as provided by the council:

          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 November 19, Council Meeting Minutes Alderman Smith moved to approve the November 19, 2018 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          Approval of November 16 – November 30, 2018 Bills Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the November 16 – November 30, 2018 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          Approval of the Treasurer’s Report for November Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the Treasurer’s report for November and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          Approval of the November Zoning Officer’s Report The Zoning Officer reported 1 permit issued with valuation of $90,000 and a fee of $360 collected. Also 2 variance/special use permits applied for with $90 in fees collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the November Zoning Officer’s report and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          Report from The Planning Commission The Planning Commission met November 19, 2018, reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Cynthia Guajuardo to rezone property located at 221 E. Springfield from R-4 to B-1. Alderman Smith moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, Smith, aye; Hensley, aye; Ferguson, aye; Guyot, aye; Foran, aye; Huckstep, abstain. Motion carried.

          Consider and Approve Ordinance No. 18-S-17, An Ordinance Establishing the Annual Levy Alderman Foran Moved to Approve Ordinance No. 18-S-17 and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

           Consider and Approve Abatement of Taxes for General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources) Series 2012 Bonds Totaling $157,100 Alderman Foran moved to approve Abatement of Taxes for General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources) Series 2012 Bonds Totaling $157,100. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          Consider and Approve Amended Agreement with MSA – Storm Water Plan Review Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve amended agreement with MSA – Storm Water Plan Review. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          Consider and Accept the Resignation of Mike Phillips as Police Chief Alderman Smith moved to accept the resignation of Mike Phillips as Police Chief, effective December 03, 2018. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          Consider and Accept the Resignation of Mike Phillips as Esda Director Alderman Smith moved to accept the resignation of Mike Phillips as ESDA Director, effective December 03, 2018. Alderwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

           Consider and Appoint Seth Bean as Interim Police Chief Alderman Smith moved to appoint Seth Bean as Interim Police Chief with a temporary increase in salary of $2.00 an hour, effective immediately. Alderwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

           Consider and Appoint Nick Suding as Interim Police Sergeant Alderman Smith moved to appoint Nick Suding as Interim Police Sergeant with a temporary increase in salary of $2.00 an hour, effective immediately. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

          Consider and Approve Hiring Adam Brazzell as Part-Time Police Officer Alderman Smith moved to approve hiring Adam Brazzell as part-time Police Officer at a rate of $15.00 an hour. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

     Committee Reports

          Alderman Smith      Reported the Police, Ordinance & Enforcement

                                          Committee met prior to this meeting and updated

                                           everyone on applications then went into executive

                                           session.

          Alderman Hensley    Reported the Health, Sanitation, Trash and

                                            Recycling Committee met prior to this meeting and

                                            discussed property located at 213 E. Main. Directed

                                             Attorney Bequette to send a letter to owner of

                                             property.

          Alderwoman Ferguson   Had nothing at this time.

          Alderman Guyot         Had nothing at this time.

          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 Guyot. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

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