East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council Met Dec. 7.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present in council chambers were Alderpersons Foran, Smith Hensley and Budd. Alderwoman Huckstep was present virtually. Due to technical issues her votes could not be heard and, therefore, will not be counted. Alderpersons Ferguson was not present. City Administrator Wagoner was present in council chambers and Attorney Bequette was present virtually.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.

APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 16, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

Alderman Foran moved to approve the November 16, 2020 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 14, 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 04, 2020 BILLS

Alderman Smith moved to approve the November 14, 2020 – December 04, 2020 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE TREARURER’S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2020

Alderman Smith moved to approve the Treasurer’s report for November 2020 and was secondedby Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT The Zoning Officer reported 2 permits issued in the month of November with valuation of $207,300 and $811 in fees collected. 1 Variance/Special Use Permit Application was issued with a fee in amount of $45 collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the November Zoning Officer’sreport as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission met November 30, 2020 reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Libman Equipment, LLC to rezone property located at 714 N. Locust from Residential (R-1) to Industrial (I). Alderman Foran moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE TIF ADVISORY COMMITTEE The TIF Advisory Committee met December 07, 2020 reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Wilmer Otto and Pat Monahan for reimbursement on the Metropolitan Block Engineering Report in amount of $10,000 and prep and demo work for the structural engineer inspection in amount of $8,061.13. Alderman Smith moved to approve the recommendation of the TIF Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, Foran, nay; Smith, aye; Hensley, aye; Budd, nay, Mayor Ferguson, aye. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK Alderman Smith moved to approve amendment to the employee handbook regarding holiday pay for on duty police officers. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF LOCAL GIFT CARDS IN LIEU OF AN ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY Alderman Smith moved to approve the purchase of local gift cards in amount of $30 each in lieu of an annual holiday party for all full and part- time employees. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE BONUS FOR FULL AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES Alderman Smith moved to approve bonus for full and part-time employees based on the previous year schedules. Net $200 for full-time, net $100 for part-time over 249 hours and $50 for part-time employees over 50 hours but less than 249. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE SALARY INCREASE FOR FULL AND PART- TIME EMPLOYEES Alderman Smith moved to approve salary increase for full and part-time employees in amount of $0.50 per hour (excluding part-time officers that received $1 increase in September). Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE SALARY INCREASE FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD Alderman Smith moved to approve salary increase for school crossing guard in amount of $1.00 per hour. Alderman Budd seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 20-R-13, A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING TIF FUNDS FOR THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Alderman Foran moved to approve Resolution No. 20-R-13 and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 20-R-14, A RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COLES COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONAlderman Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 20-R-14 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

There were no committee reports.

CA Wagoner reported the solar farm should go live on December 15th.

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

Adjourned at 7:21.

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