City of Mattoon City Council met February 18

By East Central Reporter Reports

Apr 10, 2020

City of Mattoon City Council met Feb. 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Electronic Attendance

CONSENT AGENDA:

Items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion of these items will occur unless a Council Member requests the item to be removed from the Consent Agenda. If an item is removed from the Consent Agenda, it will be considered elsewhere on the agenda for this meeting. Prior to asking for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, the Mayor will ask if anyone desires to remove an item from the Consent Agenda for public discussion.

1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting February 4, 2020

2. Bills and Payroll for the first half of February, 2020

PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

This portion of the City Council meeting is reserved for persons who desire to address the Council. The Illinois Open Meetings Act mandates that the City Council may NOT take action on comments received on matters that have not been identified on this agenda, but the Council may direct staff to address the topic or refer the matter for action on the agenda for another meeting. Persons addressing the Council are requested to limit their presentations to three minutes and to avoid repetitious comments. We would also ask you to state your name and address for the record as well as stand when speaking.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Motion – Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-5428: Amending Chapter 36: Taxation §36.10 Municipal Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax to establish the tax on cannabis sales. (Owen)

2. Motion – Approve Council Decision Request 2020-2015: Authorizing the employment of Rebecca J. Ulrich as a probationary patrol officer for the Mattoon Police Department effective March 01, 2020, contingent upon successful completion of background, physical and psychological exams. (Gover)

3. Motion – Approve Council Decision Request 2020-2016: Approving a $2,400 grant by the Tourism Advisory Committee from FY19/20 hotel/motel tax funds in support of the Midwest Pickleball Association for hosting the Midwest Pickleball Championships to be held March 10-21, 2020; and authorizing the mayor to sign the agreement. (Hall)

4. Motion – Approve Council Decision Request 2020-2017: Approving a $7,500 grant by the Tourism Advisory Committee from FY 19/20 hotel/motel tax funds in support of the Mattoon Baseball Club Inc. – Post 88 for hosting the American Legion Baseball Senior Legion State Tournament to be held July 28 – August 2, 2020; and authorizing the mayor to sign the agreement. (Hall)

5. Motion – Approve Council Decision Request 2020-2018: Waiving the formal bidding requirement and authorizing payment in the amount of $30,546.38 to Curry Construction for emergency repairs to the 24” forcemain at the Riley Creek Sanitary Pump Station. (Cox)

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

CITY ADMINISTRATOR/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

CITY ATTORNEY

CITY CLERK

FINANCE

PUBLIC WORKS

FIRE

POLICE

ARTS AND TOURISM

COMMENTS BY THE COUNCIL

Adjourn

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