Arcola City Council met Aug. 17.
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, Huckstep, Smith, Hensley and Ferguson. City Administrator Wagoner, Treasurer Anderson, Chief Freezeland and Attorney Bequette were also present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Alderman Budd led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was none.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 03, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Alderman Foran moved to approve the August 03, 2020 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 01, 2020 THROUGH AUGUST 14, 2020 BILLS
Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the August 01, 2020 through August 14, 2020 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
REPORT FROM THE TIF ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The TIF Advisory Committee met August 10th reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Brittani Kauffman for a 20% rebate for eligible expenses related to remodeling of her building located at 128 E. Main Street. Alderman Foran moved to accept the recommendation of the TIF Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderwoman Huckstep. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH MSA – OSLAD PARK GRANT
Alderman Foran moved to approve engineering agreement with MSA-OSLAD Park Grant and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 20-C-4, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE ARCOLA MUNICIPAL CODE
Alderman Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 20-C-4 and was seconded by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, Budd, aye; Foran, aye; Huckstep, nay; Smith, aye; Hensley, aye; Ferguson, aye. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 20-R-11, A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
Alderman Foran moved to approve Resolution No. 20-R-11 and was seconded by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Budd Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Foran Reported the Municipal Building & Grounds Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed considering lease for Midwest First and co-location of equipment at wastewater treatment plant. Also discussed considering establishing a Use Agreement with the Prairie Lake Homeowners Assoc. for the Penn Central ROW.
Alderwoman Huckstep Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Smith Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Hensley Had nothing at this time.
Alderwoman Ferguson Reported the Employee Relations Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed considering restoring hours for office/clerical staff in Sept. or extending the temporary reduction. Also discussed reinstating a COLA increase for full and part-time employees.
Mayor Ferguson acknowledged the CO-YO Group painted the pavilion at Moore Park and did a great job.
As this concluded the business of the meeting, Alderwoman Huckstep moved to adjourn and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
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