City of Mattoon City Council met June 16.
Here is the agenda 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 Special & Regular Meeting June 2, 2020
2. Bills and Payroll for the first half of June, 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.
Acknowledging the retirement of Troy Hooker with more than 34 years of service in the Public Works Department on June 12, 2020.
Acknowledging the retirement of David Spurgeon with more than 34 years of service in the Public Works Department on June 29, 2020.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Motion – Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-5432: Amending Section 37.04 of Chapter 37 of the municipal code to update the Prohibiting of Sexual Harassment Policy to address allegations of sexual harassment against an elected official by another elected official of a government unit. (Gover)
2. Motion – Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-5433: Establishing Section 39.05 of Chapter 39 of the municipal code to adopt a Non-Discrimination Policy on the Basis of Disabilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. (Gover)
3. Motion – Approve Council Decision Request 2020-2046: Waiving the formal bidding requirement and approving payment in the amount of $36,450 to R&R Services of Illinois for the grinding of landscape debris at the Yard Waste Facility. (Graven)
4. Motion – Approve Council Decision Request 2020-2047: Approving the temporary employment of Larry Cole as Seasonal Construction Inspector at a pay rate of $35/hour. (Graven)
5. Motion – Approve Council Decision Request 2020-2048: Approving the regular employment of Brett M. Baughman as a Meter Reader I position with the Finance Department, effective June 17, 2020, pending a successful drug screen and background check. (Owen)
6. Motion – Approve Council Decision Request 2020-2049: Approving a $5,000 grant by the Tourism Advisory Committee from FY20/21 hotel/motel tax funds in support of the Mattoon CIL-Con (Central Illinois Conference) to be held on September 11-12, 2020; and authorizing the mayor to sign the agreement. (Hall)
7. Motion – Approve Council Decision Request 2020-2050: Approving a $2,500 grant by the Tourism Advisory Committee from FY20/21 hotel/motel tax funds in support of the Coles County Airport Authority Airshow 2020 to be held on August 29, 2020; and authorizing the mayor to sign the agreement. (Hall)
8. Motion – Approve Council Decision Request 2020-2051: Approving a $2,500 grant by the Tourism Advisory Committee from FY20/21 hotel/motel tax funds in support of the Coles County Speedway USAC Summer
Nationals 2020 to be held on August 7-8, 2020); and authorizing the mayor to sign the agreement. (Hall)
Recessed to closed session pursuant to the Illinois Open Meetings Act for the purpose of the discussion of the appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the City or legal counsel for the City. (5ILCS 120 (2)(C)(1). (Gover)
Reconvene
9. Motion – Adopt Special Ordinance No. 2020-1743: Approving the appointment and employment contract of Jeffrey Hilligoss to Fire Chief effective June 27, 2020. (Hall)
10. Motion – Approve Council Decision Request 2020-2052: Approving the promotion of Engineer/Driver Robert “Bart” Owen to Captain, effective June 27, 2020, due to the promotion of Fire Chief Hilligoss. (Hall)
11. Motion – Approve Council Decision Request 2020-2053: Approving the promotion of Firefighter Tyler Johns to Engineer/Driver, effective June 27, 2020, due to the promotion of Driver Owen. (Hall)
12. Motion – Adopt Resolution No. 2020-3093: Approving the continuance of a Local State of Emergency (Coronavirus COVID-19). (Gover)
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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