East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council met April 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Garza called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Alderpersons Garza, Becerra, Budd, Foran, Hensley and Smith. City Administrator Wagoner, Treasurer Anderson and Attorney Bequette were also present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Alderman Garza led the council in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.

APPROVAL OF APRIL 04, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Foran moved to approve the April 04, 2022 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Garza. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF APRIL 02, 2022 THROUGH APRIL 14, 2022 BILLS Alderman Hensley moved to approve the April 02, 2022 – April 14, 2022 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REQUEST FROM BACK ALLEY SALOON FOR AN OUTDOOR EVENT IN MAY Back Alley Saloon is requesting permission for an outdoor event on May 28th from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m. Alderman Becerra moved to approve outdoor event on May 28th request from Back Alley Saloon. Alderman Budd seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM JIM CRANE – MOTOR FUEL TAX ENGINEER Jim Crane reported the estimated general street maintenance for 2022 is $201,126.05 of which $134,505.09 is eligible for Motor Fuel Tax funds. With so many uncertainties, he has no idea what costs will be.

ADOPTION OF CONSULTING ENGINEER AGREEMENT Alderman Budd moved to adopt Consulting Engineer Agreement and Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

ADOPTION OF MUNICIPAL ESTIMATE OF MAINTENANCE COSTS Alderman Smith moved to adopt municipal estimate of maintenance costs and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF MAINTENANCE Alderman Becerra moved to adopt Resolution of Maintenance and was seconded by Alderman Garza. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Alderman Smith moved to amend motion to include $134,750 as amount stated on resolution. Alderman Becerra seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT – SCHROCK DRIVE Alderman Budd moved to approve Resolution for Highway Improvement – Schrock Drive in amount of $257,282. Alderman Garza seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF SIX EASEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE JOINT WATER AGENCY MAIN EXTENSION Alderman Foran moved to approve six easement agreements for the joint water agency main extension, as described. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 22-R-7, A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING BUSINESS DISTRICT FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS Alderman Foran moved to approve Resolution No. 22-R-7, as described, and was seconded by Alderman Becerra. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 22-S-2, A BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ARTURO ZENDEJA -- 202 S CHESTNUT - - PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS Alderman Budd moved to approve Ordinance No. 22- S-2, as described, and was seconded by Alderman Garza. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 22-S-3, A BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH R AND S VENTURES LLC ---111 E MAIN – PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS Alderman Becerra moved to approve Ordinance No. 22- S-3 in amount of $2,900 and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 22-C-2, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE ARCOLA MUNICIPAL CODE – WATER & SEWER RATES Alderman Budd moved to approve Ordinance No. 22-C-2, as described, and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE 2022 – 2023 BUDGET Alderman Hensley moved to approve 2022 – 2023 Budget and was seconded by Alderman Garza. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN – BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD Alderman Budd moved to approve Employee Health Insurance Plan – Blue Cross Blue Shield, as was discussed, and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE A COLA ADJUSTMENT FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES Alderman Hensley moved to approve a COLA adjustment for full-time employees in amount of $0.75 per hour. Alderman Garza seconded the motion. Roll call vote, Garza, aye; Becerra, aye; Budd, aye; Foran, aye; Hensley, aye; Smith, nay. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE A $0.50 PER HOUR INCREASE FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES Alderman Hensley moved to approve a $0.50 per hour increase for part-time employees and was seconded by Alderman Garza. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Alderman Garza Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Becerra Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Budd Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Foran Reported the Park, Street & Alley Committee will meet following this meeting to follow up on school ball field proposals.

Alderman Hensley Reported the Budget & Finance Committee met prior to this meeting and listened to a presentation on Walk Through Time Museum. Discussed COLA for full & part-time employees and decided to have fireworks on June 26th.

Alderman Smith Reported that they interviewed 2 candidates for police officer opening.

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

Adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

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