City of Mattoon City Council met March 21.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Electronic Attendance
CONSENT AGENDA:
Items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion of these items will occur unless a Council Member requests the item to be removed from the Consent Agenda. If an item is removed from the Consent Agenda, it will be considered elsewhere on the agenda for this meeting. Prior to asking for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, the Mayor will ask if anyone desires to remove an item from the Consent Agenda for public discussion.
1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 7, 2023.
2. Bills and Payroll for the first half of March, 2023.
3. HOME REHAB Check
4. Resolution No. 2023-3239: Approving the continuance of a Local State of Emergency due to the Coronavirus (COVID – 19).
PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the City Council meeting is reserved for persons who desire to address the Council. The Illinois Open Meetings Act mandates that the City Council may NOT take action on comments received on matters that have not been identified on this agenda, but the Council may direct staff to address the topic or refer the matter for action on the agenda for another meeting. Persons addressing the Council are requested to limit their presentations to three minutes and to avoid repetitious comments. We would also ask you to state your name and address for the record as well as stand when speaking.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Motion - Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-5462: Approving and causing publication of the Official Zoning Map of the City of Mattoon, Illinois. (Hall)
2. Motion - Adopt Special Ordinance No. 2023-1853: Granting a variance and approving the rezoning of 100 Moultrie Avenue from R-1 (Single Family) to C-4 (General Commercial District) for the construction of a dog daycare facility. Petitioners: Brian and Diane Gillaspie [06-0-02684- 000 & 06-0-02680-000] (Hall)
3. Motion - Adopt Special Ordinance No. 2023-1854: Authorizing the purchase of a permanent water main easement in the amount of $6,300 from First Mid Bank & Trust, Trust #92108 for the construction of a 6” water main located at the northwest corner of the intersection of US-45 and Coles County Road 1100 North. (Phipps) 04-0-00979-000
4. Motion - Adopt Resolution No. 2023-3240: Rescinding the sale of real estate to Coles County Habitat for Humanity located in the 1000 Block of Richmond Avenue; and authorizing the reimbursement of expenses incurred by Coles County Habitat for Humanity, due to an inability to provide a clear title. (Closson)
5. Motion - Approve Council Decision Request 2023-2332: Ratifying the appointment of Jim Wolf to the Tourism Board with an unexpired term to 09/01/2023. (Cox)
6. Motion - Approve Council Decision Request 2023-2333: Approving the purchase of a new iRecord Universe IP Turnkey Recording System in the amount of $36,297 from WSI Technologies. (Hall)
7. Motion - Approve Council Decision Request 2023-2334: Approving the cost proposal in the amount of $50,000.00 from Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for the preparation of an IEPA Low Interest Loan Program Application for the replacement of the Lime Feed System Equipment at the Water Treatment Plant; and authorizing the mayor to sign the 2023 Standard Agreement for Professional Services. (Closson)
8. Motion - Approve Council Decision Request 2023-2335: Approving a proposal from Roth & Co for auditing services in connection with the April 30, 2023, April 30, 2024 and April 30, 2025 financial statements; and authorizing the mayor to sign all necessary documents to initiate the audit. (Graven)
9. Motion - Approve Council Decision Request 2023-2336: Approving the purchase of 12 Law Enforcement Solar Power & LTE License Plate Recognition Cameras with Vehicle Fingerprint technology software in the amount of $69,000 over two years from Flock Safety. (Hall)
10. Motion - Approve Council Decision Request 2023-2337: Accepting the proposal of $77,287.99 from Bobcat of Effingham for the purchase of a mini excavator to be used by the Street Department; and authorizing the mayor to sign the Product Quotation. (Phipps)
11. Motion - Approve Council Decision Request 2023-2338: Accepting the proposal of $65,200 from Martin Equipment for the purchase of a Wacker-Neuson RD28-120C Asphalt Tandem Roller for the Street Department; and authorizing the mayor to sign the Quotation. (Phipps)
12. Motion - Approve Council Decision Request 2023-2339: Approving a $17,000 grant by the Tourism Advisory Committee from FY22/23 hotel/motel tax funds to the Mattoon Pride Athletics in support of the Spring Splatter Invite on April 29th, Swing for the Rings on June 2-4th, Mid-Summer Extreme Tourney on June 30-July 2nd, Mattoon Bagelfest Tourney on July 21-23rd, and Mattoon Pride Showcase on October 14-15, 2023; and authorizing the mayor to sign the agreement. (Cox)
13. Motion - Approve Council Decision Request 2023-2340: Approving a $15,000 grant by the Tourism Advisory Committee from FY22/23 hotel/motel tax funds to the Mattoon Cobra Softball in support of the Mother’s Day Tourney on May 12-14th, USSSA Schools Out Blowout on June 2-4th, USSSA State Tourney on June 16-18th, and Donny Howell Fall Classic /College Showcase on October 7-8, 2023; and authorizing the mayor to sign the agreement. (Cox)
14. Motion - Approve Council Decision Request 2023-2341: Authorizing the mayor to apply for grants to establish a community bicycle pump track and garden; and authorizing a City match of $34,000.00 towards the project with the matching funding to remain available for a period of nine (9) months. (Closson)
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CLERK
FINANCE
PUBLIC WORKS
FIRE
POLICE
ARTS AND TOURISM
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMENTS BY THE COUNCIL
Recess to closed session pursuant to the Illinois Open Meetings Act for the purpose of the discussion of the appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the City or legal counsel for the City under (5ILCS 120 (2)(C)(1)). (Hall)
Reconvene
Adjourn
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