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City of Arcola City Council met Aug 1

City of Arcola City Council met Aug. 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

Alderman Garza led the council in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT 

There was none.

APPROVAL OF JULY 18, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 

Alderman Hensley moved to approve the July 18, 2022 council meeting minutes and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF JULY 16, 2022 THROUGH JULY 29, 2022 BILLS 

Alderman Foran moved to approve the July 16, 2022 – July 29, 2022 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Becerra. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JULY 2022 

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

APPROVAL OF THE JULY ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT 

The Zoning Officer reported 1 building permit issued in the month of July with valuation of $169,200 and a fee in amount $225.60 collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the July Zoning Officer’s report and was seconded by Alderman Garza. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 22-R-10, A RESOLUTION  REQUESTING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF RT. 133 FOR THE BROOM CORN  FESTIVAL PARADE FROM IDOT 

Alderman Becerra moved to approve Resolution No. 22- R-10 and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE BID FOR EAST WATER TOWER SANDBLAST  AND PAINT – NEUMANN COMPANY CONTRACTORS 

Alderman Garza moved to approve bid for East water tower wash and paint to Neumann Company Contractors in amount of $273,900. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 22-C-4, AN ORDINANCE  AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE ARCOLA MUNICIPAL CODE – SEWER RATES  

Alderman Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 22-C-4 with stipulation that, if grant is not received, rates will be revisited immediately following notification of denial. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS 

Alderman Becerra 

Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Foran Reported the Water & Sewer Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed the sewer rates increase for DCEO Grant eligibility, water tower bids and Force Main Project, bid opening August 11th.

Alderman Hensley 

Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Smith 

Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Garza 

Had nothing at this time.

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.

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