East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council Met March 15.

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 Huckstep, Smith, Hensley,  Budd and Foran. Alderwoman Ferguson was not present. City Administrator Wagoner,  Treasurer Anderson, Attorney Bequette, Chief Freeezeland, Sergeant Suding and Officer Roley  were also present. 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Alderwoman Huckstep led the council and audience in  the Pledge of Allegiance. 

PUBLIC COMMENT There was none. 

APPROVAL OF MARCH 01, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman  Foran moved to approve the March 01, 2021 council meeting minutes as presented and was  seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried. 

APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 27, 2021 – MARCH 12, 2021 BILLS Alderwoman  Huckstep moved to approve the February 27, 2021 – March 12, 2021 bills as presented and was  seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried. 

REQUEST FROM BACK ALLEY SALOON FOR AN OUTDOOR EVENT IN  MAY Alderman Foran moved to approve request from Back Alley Saloon for an outdoor event  May 29th from 12 noon until 11:00 p.m. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote,  all ayes. Motion carried. 

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 21-S-1, A TIF  

REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH PAUL HARSHBARGER/ARCOLA  AUTOTECH – STOREFRONT REBATE Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No.  210S-1 and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried. 

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 21-S-2, A TIF  

REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BACKWATER LLC – STOREFRONT  REBATE Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No. 21-S-2 and was seconded by  Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried. 

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 21-S-3, A TIF  

REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BACKWATER LLC – 20% REBATE  Alderman Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 21-S-3 and was seconded by Alderman  Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 21-Z-1, AN ORDINANCE  AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING AT 249 S. SHELDON – MULTI FAMILY (R-4) Alderman Budd moved to approve Ordinance No. 21-Z-1 and was seconded by  Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried. 

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 21-Z-2, AN ORDINANCE  GRANTING A VARIANCE TO 249 S. SHELDON Alderman Foran moved to approve  Ordinance No. 21-Z-2 and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion  carried. 

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 21-S-4, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING  THE ISSUANCE OF ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE BONDS OF THE CITY OF  ARCOLA, DOUGLAS COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COSTS OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS Alderman Foran  moved to approve Ordinance No. 21-S-4 and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call  vote, all ayes. Motion carried. 

CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PROMOTION OF SERGEANT SUDING TO  POLICE CHIEF Alderman Smith moved to approve the promotion of Sergeant Suding to  police chief effective May 11, 2021. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all  ayes. Motion carried. 

CONSIDER AND APPROVE SALARY INCREASE FOR DUSTIN EMBERTON  Alderman Smith moved to approve salary increase for Dustin Emberton to $17.00 an hour  starting next pay period. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion  carried. 

CONSIDER AND GRANT PART-TIME STATUS TO TAD FREEZELAND UPON  RETIREMENT Alderman Smith moved to table this at this time and was seconded by  Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried. 

CONSIDER AND APPROVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND DENTAL  INSURANCE RENEWAL This has been tabled at this time. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS 

Alderwoman Huckstep Had nothing at this time. 

Alderman Smith Stated that the Employee Relations Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed the different insurance options and also a salary increase for Emberton. 

Alderman Hensley Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Budd Had nothing at this time. 

Alderman Foran Had nothing at this time. 

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

Adjourned at 7:14 p.m. 

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