East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council met June 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Garza called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Alderpersons Foran, Hensley, Smith and Budd. Aldermen Garza and Becerra were not present. City Administrator Wagoner, Treasurer Anderson and Attorney Bequette were also present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

Alderman Foran led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.

APPROVAL OF MAY 16, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

 Alderman Hensley led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MAY 14, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 03, 2022 BILLS 

Alderman Foran moved to approve the May 14, 2022 – June 03, 2022 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MAY 2022 

Alderman Smith moved to approve the Treasurer’s report for May 2022 and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE MAY ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT 

The Zoning Officer reported 2 permits issued with valuation of $84,000 and $345 in fees collected. A $45 fee was collected for a Variance/Special Use Permit Application. Alderman Foran moved to approve the May Zoning Officer’s report as presented and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 

The Zoning Board of Appeals met May 23rd, reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Dustin Ingram for a variance to construct a second detached garage on a residential zoned area. Alderman Smith moved to accept the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO ENGINEERING  SERVICES AGREEMENT – JOINT WATER AGENCY/CABOT EXTENSION  PROJECT WITH DONOHUE 

Alderman Foran moved to approve Amendment No. 2 to Engineering Services Agreement – Joint Water Agency/Cabot Extension Project with Donohue. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAYMENT NO. 2 FOR THE ARCOLA-TUSCOLA  JOINT WATER AGENCY WATER MAIN PROJECT – B & T DRAINAGE -- $189,933.40 

Alderman Foran moved to approve Payment No. 2 for the Arcola – Tuscola Joint Water Agency Water Main Project – B & T Drainage in amount of $189,933.40. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE BID FOR MOORE PARK PROJECT – WATER  MAIN/SERVICES – FULLER-WENTE CONSTRUCTION -- $27,790 

Alderman Budd moved to approve bid for Moore Park Project – Water Main/Services – Fuller-Wente Construction in amount of $27,790 and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE BID FOR MOORE PARK PROJECT – SEWER  RELOCATION – FULLER-WENTE CONSTRUCTION -- $61,355 

Alderman Foran moved to approve bid for Moore Park Project – Sewer Relocation – Fuller-Wente Construction in amount of $61,355. Alderman Budd seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE BID FOR MOORE PARK PROJECT – SPLASH  PAD PUMP HOUSE AND RESTROOM – FULLER-WENTE CONSTRUCTION -- $105,250 

Alderman Foran moved to approve bid for Moore Park Project – Splash Pad Pump House and Restroom – Fuller-Wente Construction -- $105,250. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE BID FOR MOORE PARK PROJECT – SIDEWALKS, ADA PARKING, ETC. – BARTELS CONSTRUCTION -- $114,744.50  

Alderman Budd moved to approve bid for Moore park Project – Sidewalks, ADA Parking, Etc. – Bartels Construction in amount of $114,744.50. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE BID FOR MOORE PARK PROJECT – DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL – YODER FARM DRAINAGE -- $8,750 

Alderman Foran moved to approve bid for Moore Park Project Demolition and Removal – Yoder Farm Drainage in amount of $8,750. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS 

Alderman Foran Reported the Park, Street & Alley Committee met prior to this meeting and received a park project update. Also discussed the Prairie Lake Drainage.

Alderman Hensley Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Smith Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Budd Reported the Water & Sewer Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed the Joint Agency

Engineering Amendment – Donohue. Also discussed Pay Request #2 – B & T Drainage and a pay increase for Ally for obtaining sewer license.

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

Adjourned at 7:11 p.m.

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