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City of Arcola City Council met July 18

City of Arcola City Council met July 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, Foran, Hensley and Smith. City Administrator Wagoner was also in attendance. Alderman Budd, Treasurer Anderson and Attorney Bequette were not in attendance.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

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

PUBLIC COMMENT 

There was none.

APPROVAL OF JULY 18, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 

Alderman Smith moved to approve the July 5, 2022 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Garza. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF JULY 02, 2022 THROUGH JULY 15, BILLS 

Alderman Foran moved to approve the July 02, 2022 – July 15, 2022 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

The Tourism Advisory Committee met July 07threviewed and recommended the council approve 3 requests from the Arcola Chamber of Commerce totaling $2,720. Alderman Smith moved to accept the recommendation of the Tourism Advisory Committee and was seconded by Alderman Garza. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 22-S-7, TIF STOREFRONT  REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – ARCOLA INN – 236 S JACQUES – FAÇADE  IMPROVEMENT 

Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance 22-S-7 and was seconded by Alderman Becerra. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST FOR DONOHUE – JOINT WATER  AGENCY SCADA SYSTEM -- $81,182.90 

Alderman Foran moved to approve pay request for Donohue – joint water agency SCADA System in amount of $81,182.90. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST FOR B & T DRAINAGE – JOINT  AGENCY VALVE INSTALLATION -- $34,290.01 

Alderman Foran moved to approve pay request for B & T Drainage – joint agency valve installation in amount of $34,290.01. Alderman Garza seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR 2022 WATER MAIN  REPLACEMENT PROJECT -- $515.00 (INCREASE) 

Alderman Hensley moved to approve Change Order No. 1 for 2022 water main replacement project for increase of $515.00. Alderman Becerra seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST NO. 2 (AMENDED) FOR 2022  WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – B & T DRAINAGE -- $19,930.50 

Alderman Foran moved to approve Pay Request No. 2 for 2022 water main replacement project payable to B & T Drainage amended from $20,110.50 to $19.930.50. Alderman Garza seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH  MILANO GRUNLOH ENGINEERS – REBUILD ILLINOIS PUBLIC  INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT 

Alderman Foran moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Milano Grunloh Engineers for the Rebuild Illinois Public Infrastructure Grant. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR  TRUCK ROUTE EXTENSION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING – LIBMAN TRUCK ROUTE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 

Alderman Garza moved to approve Professional Services Agreement for Truck Route Extension Design and Construction Engineering – Libman Truck Route Improvement Project. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE HIRING OF A FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER – ZAKARY HUTTON 

Alderman Smith moved to hire Zakary Hutton as a full-time police officer at the hourly rate of $21.00 until he completes the academy, then increase rate to $21.50. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS 

There were no committee reports.

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 7:10 p.m.

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