East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council Met March 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID 19, the meeting was held at the Arcola Center. Members present were Alderpersons Foran, Huckstep, Smith, Hensley, Ferguson and Budd. City Administrator Wagoner and Treasurer Anderson were also present. 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 FEBRUARY 16, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Smith moved to approve the February 16, 2021 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, Foran, aye; Huckstep, aye; Smith, aye; Hensley, aye; Ferguson, abstain; Budd, aye. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 14, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 26, 2021 BILLS Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the February 14, 2021 – February 26, 2021 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2021 Alderwoman Huckstep moved to approve the Treasurer’s report for February 2021 and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT The Zoning Officer reported no building permits issued in the month of February. He reported 3 variance/special use permits applications issued with fees in amount of $135 collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the February Zoning Officer’s report as presented and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE TIF ADVISORY COMMITTEE The TIF Advisory Committee met February 17, 2021 reviewed and recommended the council approve the following applications:

Paul Harshbarger-Arcola Autotech requested a storefront rebate to replace the asphalt parking lot at 126 S. Chestnut and install a new fence in the impound area. Alderman Smith moved to accept the recommendation of the TIF Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Backwater LLC DBA as Bufords requested a storefront rebate to replace the asphalt parking lot at 620 Schrock Drive and make exterior improvements to the building including a new patio. Alderwoman Huckstep moved to accept the recommendation of the TIF Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Backwater LLC DBA as Bufords requested a 20% rebate to remodel 620 Schrock Drive and reopen the site as a Buford’s restaurant. Alderman Foran moved to accept the recommendation of the TIF Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderwoman Ferguson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission met February 22, 2021 reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from John Guyot/Christopher Robinson to rezone property located at 249 S. Sheldon from B-2 to R-4. Alderman Budd moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Zoning Board of Appeals met February 22, 2021 reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from John Guyot/Christopher Robinson for a variance to construct apartments in excess of density standards with nonconforming setbacks on property located at 249 S. Sheldon. Alderman Foran moved to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

The Zoning Board of Appeals met March 01, 2021 reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Dustin Griffith to construct 2nd detached structure (garage) in excess of residential standards on property located at 404 E. Washington. Alderwoman Huckstep moved to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 21-R-2, A RESOLUTION DECLARING A SURPLUS OF FUNDS IN THE SPECIAL TAX ALLOCATION FUND FOR THE CITY’S TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (TIF DISTRICT #1) Alderman Foran moved to approve Resolution No. 21-R-2 and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 21-R-3, A RESOLUTION DECLARING A SURPLUS OF FUNDS IN THE SPECIAL TAX ALLOCATION FUND FOR THE CITY’S TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (TIF DISTRICT #6) Alderman Foran moved to approve Resolution No. 21-R-3 and was seconded by Alderwoman Huckstep. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF TAD FREEZELAND Alderman Smith moved to accept the resignation of Tad Freezeland and was seconded by Alderwoman. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Alderman Foran Had nothing at this time.

Alderwoman Huckstep Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Smith Reported the Police, Ordinance & Enforcement Committee met following the February 16, 2021 regular council meeting and went into executive session.

Alderman Hensley Reported the Municipal Building & Grounds Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed possibly allowing private parties to use pavilion with alcohol. Further discussion will be done regarding this.

Alderwoman Ferguson Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Budd Had nothing at this time.

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

Adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

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