East Central Reporter

City of Arcola City Council met Nov. 7.

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, Budd, Foran, Hensley, Smith and Garza. City Administrator Wagoner, Treasurer Anderson, Chief Suding and Attorney Bequette were also present.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.

APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 17, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Hensley moved to approve the October 17, 2022 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, Becerra, aye; Budd, aye; Foran, aye; Hensley, aye; Smith, abstain; Garza, aye. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 15, 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 04, 2022 BILLS Alderman Smith moved to approve the October 15, 2022 – November 04, 2022 bills amending them to include a bill from 1st Mid Bank in amount of $9,045.29 for patrol car payment. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

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

APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT The Zoning Officer reported 3 permits issued in the month of October with valuation of $46,600 and $191.40 in fees collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the October Zoning Officer’s report as presented and was seconded by Alderman Garza. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST NO. 2 – WATER TOWER PAINTING -- $83,960.00 Alderman Budd moved to approve Pay Request No. 2 – Water Tower Painting in amount of $83,960.00. Alderman Becerra seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO ENGINEERING SERVICE AGREEMENT – JOINT WATER AGENCY – DONOHUE Alderman Foran moved to approve Amendment No. 3 to Engineering Service Agreement – Joint Water Agency – Donohue. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 – JOINT WATER AGENCY CABOT MAIN EXTENSION – ($15,843.68) Alderman Budd moved to approve Change Order No. 1 in a credit amount of $15,843.68. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE IMLRMA INSURANCE RENEWAL Alderman Foran moved to approve IMLRMA Insurance Renewal in amount of $50,778.00. Alderman Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Alderman Becerra Reported the Employee Relations Committee met prior to this meeting went into executive session to discuss personnel (5ILCS 120/2c).

Alderman Budd Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Foran Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Hensley Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Smith Reported the Police, Ordinance and Enforcement Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed permanent residents at the Camper Stop and unsafe structure at 239 W. Main.

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.

Adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

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