East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council met March 4.

Here is the minutes 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 and Attorney Bequette were also present. Treasurer Anderson was absent.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Alderman Smith led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.

APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 19, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

Alderman Smith moved to approve the February 19, 2019 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 16, 2019 – MARCH 01, 2019 BILLS Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the February 16, 2019 – March 01, 2019 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the Treasurer’s report for February and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT The Zoning Officer reported 2 permits issued in the month of February with valuation of $38,400 and fees of $153.60 collected. One Variance/Special Use Permit issued with a fee of $45 collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the February Zoning Officer’s report as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE WAIVING THE RENT TO THE ARCOLA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION IN LIEU OF A DONATION TO THE ANNUAL HOG ROAST Alderman Foran moved to approve waiving the rent to the Arcola Firefighters Association in lieu of a donation to the Annual Hog Roast. Alderman Guyot seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PROPOSAL FROM VANDEVANTER ENGINEERING TO REPAIR JACQUES STREET LIFT STATION Alderman Guyot moved to approve proposal from Vandevanter Engineering to repair Jacques Street lift station and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE HIRING PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER – DAVE PICKERING Alderman Smith moved to approve hiring part-time police officer – Dave Pickering at the rate of $15.50 an hour starting immediately. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF PAOLO MENDEZ – OFFICER CANDIDATE

Alderman Smith moved to accept the resignation of Paolo Mendez – Officer Candidate and was seconded by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (5 ILCS 120/2c) The council and mayor determined there was no cause to go into Executive Session.

CONSIDERATION OF AND DIRECTION TO CITY ATTORNEY AS TO FILING OF LAWSUIT Alderman Smith moved to direct City Attorney filing of lawsuit regarding property located at 207 – 213 E. Main Street. Alderman Guyot 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 discussed hiring part-time officer, accepting resignation of officer, establishment of a list of lateral transfer candidates and revising Chapter 17 of municipal code.

Alderman Hensley Had nothing at this time.

Alderwoman Ferguson Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Guyot Reported the Water & Sewer Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed the water heater expansion tank issue. Decided the city would not handle any issues from meter to house.

Alderman Foran Reported the Park, Street & Alley Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed updating Chapter 22 of Municipal Code. Also discussed potholes.

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

Adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

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