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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