East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council met June 3.

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, Budd and Huckstep. City Administrator Wagoner and Treasurer Anderson were also present. Alderpersons Ferguson and Foran and Attorney Bequette were not present.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.

APPROVAL OF MAY 20, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Smith moved to approve the May 20, 2019 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, Smith, aye; Hensley, aye; Budd, aye; Huckstep, abstain. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MAY 18, 2019 – MAY 31, 2019 BILLS Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the May 18, 2019 – May 31, 2019 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

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

APPROVAL OF THE MAY ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT The Zoning Officer reported 3 permits issued in the month of May with valuation of $25,800 and fees collected in amount of $100.40. Alderman Smith moved to approve the May Zoning Officer’s report as presented and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE AWARDING BID FOR SEAL COAT MAINTENANCE Alderman Budd moved to approve awarding bid for seal coat maintenance to Earl Walker Co., Inc. in amount of $47,960.00. Alderwoman Huckstep seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST NO. 9 – LIBMAN TRUCK ROUTE -- $22,152.10 Alderman Budd moved to approve Pay Request No. 9 – Libman Truck Route in amount of $22,152.10. Alderwoman Huckstep seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #3 – NWN CABLE CONSTRUCTION, INC. – ($235.50) Alderman Budd moved to approve Change Order #3 – NWN Cable Construction, Inc. in amount of a credit for $235.50. Alderwoman Huckstep seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST #4 – NWN CABLE CONSTRUCTION, INC. – WATER MAIN LOOP -- $2,514.50 Alderman Budd moved to approve Pay Request #4 – NWN Cable Construction, Inc. – Water Main Loop in amount of $2,514.50. Alderwoman Huckstep seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Alderman Smith Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Hensley Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Budd Reported the Park, Street & Alley Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed placing yield signs at Sassafras and Dogwood Streets. Also listened to a proposal from the Hendrix Group regarding improvements to soccer fields and a dog park. Committee also reviewed bids for seal coat maintenance and the Pay Request #9 – Libman Truck Route.

Alderwoman Huckstep Stated $2,250 in donations has been received for Fireworks which will be Sunday, June, 30th.

City Administrator Wagoner reported C & S Company has been working on the water project on the West side and are coming along good.

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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