East Central Reporter

Arcola City Council met July 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.

APPROVAL OF JUNE 20, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Hensley moved to approve the June 20, 2022 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF JUNE 18, 2022 THROUGH JULY 01, 2022 BILLS Alderman Foran moved to approve the June 18, 2022 – July 01, 2022 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Garza. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JUNE 2022 Alderman Becerra moved to approve the Treasurer’s report for June 2022 and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE JUNE ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT The Zoning Officer reported 2 permits issued in the month of June with valuation of $36,000 and fees in amount of $145 collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the June Zoning Officer’s report as presented and was seconded by Alderman Garza. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE TIF ADVISORY COMMITTEE The TIF Advisory Committee met June 27th reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from the Arcola Inn for a storefront rebate for an exterior façade project at the facility located at 236 S. Jacques. Alderman Smith moved to accept the recommendation of the TIF Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderman Garza. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 22-C-3, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE ARCOLA MUNICIPAL CODE Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No. 22-C-3 and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAYMENT NO. 3 FOR THE ARCOLA-TUSCOLA JOINT WATER AGENCY WATER MAIN PROJECT – B & T DRAINAGE -- $81,214.01 Alderman Foran moved to approve Payment No. 3 for the Arcola-Tuscola Joint Water Agency Water Project in amount of $81,214.01 to B & T Drainage. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAYMENT NO. 2 FOR 2022 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – B & T DRAINAGE -- $20,110.50 Alderman Foran moved to approve Payment No. 2 for 2022 Water Main Replacement Project in amount of $20,110.50 to B & T Drainage. Alderman Becerra seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Alderman Smith Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Garza Reported the Health, Sanitation, Trash & Recycling Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed scheduling electronics recycling for Sept. 16th & 17th. Also discussed scheduling dumpster days for Sept. 23rd & 24th.

Alderman Becerra Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Foran Reported the Park, Street & Alley Committee met prior to this meeting and received an update from

CA Wagoner on park projects. Also discussed the Prairie Lake drainage.

Alderman Hensley Had nothing at this time.

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 7:06 p.m.

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