East Central Reporter

City of Arcola City Council met April 3.

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, Becerra, Foran and Hensley. Aldermen Garza and Budd were not present. City Administrator Wagoner, Treasurer Anderson, Attorney Bequette and Chief Suding were also present.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT Sharylynn Kibler thanked Bill on assistance with the Atteberry signage and bench.

APPROVAL OF MARCH 20, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Hensley moved to approve the March 20, 2023 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MARCH 18, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2023 BILLS Alderman Smith moved to approve the March 18, 2023 – March 31, 2023 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2023 Alderman Becerra moved to approve the Treasurer’s report for March 2023 as presented and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE MARCH ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT The Zoning Officer reported 4 permits issued in the month of March with valuation of $445,500 and $658.80 in fees collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the March Zoning Officer’s report as presented and was seconded by Alderman Becerra. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Zoning Board of Appeals met March 20, 2023 reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from DGOG Arcola IL 11162022 LLC for a variance to construct a retail parking lot with less than the required number of spaces per Chapter 25 subpart 25-7-3 of the Arcola Municipal Code at property located at 520 E. Springfield Rd. Alderman Foran moved to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and was seconded by Alderman Smith. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission met March 20, 2023 reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Fred Helmuth to rezone parcel located at 618 S. Chestnut from R4 Multi-family residential to B-1 General Commercial. Alderman Foran moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 23-Z-1, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE TO DGOG ARCOLA IL 62022 LLC 520 E SPRINGFIELD – PARKING REQUIREMENTS Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No. 23-Z-1 and was seconded by Alderman Becerra. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 23-S-1, BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WILMER OTTO – 120-122 E MAIN Alderman Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 23-S-1 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 23-R-5, A RESOLUTION COMMITTING BUSINESS DISTRICT FUNDS FOR PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS -- $60,000 Alderman Hensley moved to approve Resolution No. 23-R-5 and was seconded by Alderman Becerra. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MILANO & GRUNLOH ENGINEERS – REBUILD MAIN STREET GRANT Alderman Foran moved to approve Professional Services Agreement with Milano & Grunloh Engineer for Rebuild Main Street Grant. Alderman Smith 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 Becerra moved to approve Professional Services Agreement with Milano & Grunloh Engineers for Rebuild Illinois Public Infrastructure Grant. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE HIRING CHARLES ABARBANEL AS PATROL OFFICER Alderman Smith moved to approve hiring Charles Abarbanel as patrol officer starting April 04, 2023 at $24 an hour. Alderman Becerra seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE SALARY INCREASE FOR PAUL GOODWIN – GENERAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY LICENSING Alderman Foran moved to approve a salary increase of $ .50 per hour for Paul Goodwin for completion of General Standards and Public Right of Way Licensing. Alderman Becerra seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Alderman Smith Reported the Police, Ordinance & Enforcement Committee met prior to this meeting and listened to and responded to issues regarding Elder Campground. Went into executive session (5 ILCS 120/2c). Resumed open meeting and approved hire of new officer and discussed police department salaries.

Alderman Becerra Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Foran Had nothing at this time.

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 Becerra. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

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