East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council Met May 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Incoming Mayor Garza presented outgoing Mayor Ferguson a plaque for his service to the City of Arcola.

SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS Clerk Turner swore in newly elected Mayor Garza. Mayor Garza swore in Clerk Turner. Clerk Turner swore in Treasurer Anderson, newly elected Alderman Becerra and Alderman Hensley.

Mayor Garza called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Members present were Alderpersons Becerra Budd, Foran, Smith and Hensley. City Administrator Wagoner, Treasurer Anderson and Attorney Bequette were also present.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.

APPROVAL OF APRIL 19, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Foran moved to approve the April 19, 2021 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF APRIL 17, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2021 BILLS Alderman Smith moved to approve the April 17, 2021 – April 30, 2021 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

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

APPROVAL OF THE APRIL ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT The Zoning Officer reported 4 permits issued in the month of April with valuation of $540,606.25 and $813.20 in fees collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the April Zoning officer’s report as presented and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission met May 3rd reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Marion County Horizon Center/Newt Investments to operate a community integrated living arrangement facility on an R 2 zoned property. Property commonly described as: 426 W. Jefferson Street. Alderman Foran moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION OF MAINTENANCE – MFT FUNDS Alderman Foran moved to approve Supplemental Resolution of Maintenance – MFT Funds in amount of $16,400 and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND ACCEPT BID BOND FROM EARL WALKER COMPANY AND AWARD BID FOR SEAL COAT MAINTENANCE BID -- $74,265.50 Alderman Foran moved to accept Bid Bond from Earl Walker Company and award bid for seal coat maintenance bid in amount of $74,265.50. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACT WITH JAMAICA PYROTECHNICS Alderman Smith moved to approve contract with Jamaica Pyrotechnics in amount of $7,500 to be on June 27th. Alderman Budd seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 21-S-5, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE SAME Alderman Hensley moved to approve Ordinance No. 21-S-5 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF FORD EXPLORER (POLICE SQUAD) WITH FIRST MID BANK & TRUST Alderman Smith moved to approve the lease/purchase agreement with First Mid in amount of $40,000 for 5 years for the purchase of a 2020 Ford Explorer. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DESIGNATION OF THE OAK STREET PAVILION IN HONOR OF FORMER MAYOR FERGUSON Alderman Smith moved to approve the designation of the Oak Street pavilion in honor of former Mayor Ferguson. With a plaque being placed at the pavilion in his honor. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Alderman Becerra Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Budd Stated he would like to see the Park Committee work together with ACED group and see if a plan can be put together for Metropolitan block.

Alderman Foran Thanked outgoing Mayor Ferguson for all his years of service to the city.

Alderman Smith Reported there will be a Police, Ordinance & Enforcement Committee meeting following this meeting.

Alderman Hensley Had nothing at this time.

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 7:17 p.m.