East Central Reporter

City of Arcola City Council met July 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Alderpersons Budd, Foran, Smith and Ferguson. City Administrator Wagoner was also present. Alderpersons Huckstep and Hensley, Treasurer Anderson and Attorney Bequette were not present.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.

APPROVAL OF JULY 01, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Foran moved to approve the July 01, 2019 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, Budd, aye; Foran, aye; Smith, aye; Ferguson, abstain. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF JUNE 29, 2019 – JULY 12, 2019 BILLS Alderman Smith moved to approve the June 29, 2019 – July 12, 2019 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REQUEST FROM DAVID YAW – SHAE’S FOR AN OUTDOOR EVENT

Alderman Smith moved to approve request from David Yaw of Shae’s for an outdoor event on July 27th. They will fence off area for outdoor bag competition from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alderwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REQUEST FROM ARCOLA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO CLOSE VARIOUS STREETS FOR WCIA OUR TOWN EVENT AUGUST 16 Alderman Budd moved to approve request from Arcola Chamber of Commerce to close Oak St. from Jefferson to Main and, possibly a portion of Main Street, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes, Budd, aye; Foran, aye; Smith, abstain; Ferguson, aye. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE Alderman Smith moved to approve report from the Tourism Advisory Committee showing total request in amount of $28,584.76. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO THE TIF ADVISORY COMMITTEE Alderman Smith moved to approve the appointment of Eric Headrick of the Fire Protection District to the TIF Advisory Committee. Alderwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE TIF ADVISORY COMMITTEE The TIF Advisory Committee met July 10th, reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Dan Audrey Kreider for a 20% rebate up to $25,000 for the purchase and remodel of the building located at 130 E. Main. Alderman Foran moved to accept the recommendation of the TIF Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

The TIF Advisory Committee also reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Dan and Audrey Kreider for a Storefront Rebate of 50% up to $20,000 for the exterior upgrades to the building located at 130 E. Main. Alderman Smith moved to accept the recommendation of the TIF Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 19-C-5, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE ARCOLA MUNICIPAL CODE Alderman Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 19-C-5 and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #3 – LIBMAN TRUCK ROUTE - - $3,561.89 Alderman Budd moved to approve Change Order #3 – Libman Truck Route in amount of $3,561.89. Alderwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #4 – LIBMAN TRUCK ROUTE - - $16,126.49 Alderman Budd moved to approve Change Order #4 – Libman Truck Route in amount of $16,126.49. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #2 – C & S COMPANIES – ($4,956.00) Alderman Smith moved to approve Change Order #2 – C & S Companies in amount of $4,956.00 credit. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST #3 – C & S COMPANIES – WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT -- $46,652.72 Alderman Smith moved to approve Pay Request #3 – C & S Companies – Water Main Replacement in amount of $36,652.72. Withholding $10,000 until Council feels job is completed satisfactory. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Alderman Budd Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Foran Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Smith Had nothing at this time.

Alderwoman Ferguson Had nothing at this time.

As this concluded the business of the meeting, Alderman Foran moved to adjourn and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

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