City of Arcola City Council met Aug. 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, Foran, Hensley, Helmuth and Henson. Alderman Budd was not present. City Administrator Wagoner, Treasurer Anderson and Attorney Bequette were also present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Alderman Becerra led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT Contractor Danny Wilson of Duce Construction and engineer Mike Buzicky of MSA spoke regarding the splash pad. They apologized for all the issues with the surface on the pad and assured council that they would correct it. Mr. Wilson stated he and Bill and Jesus were working on what type of surface to put down. He told council he would not use the same sub-contractor to correct the issue.
APPROVAL OF JULY 17, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Hensley moved to approve the July 17, 2023 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderwoman Helmuth. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF JULY 15, 2023 THROUGH AUGUST 04, 2023 BILLS Alderman Henson moved to approve the July 15, 2023 – August 04, 2023 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Becerra. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JULY 2023 Alderwoman Helmuth moved to approve the Treasurer’s report for July 2023 and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF THE JULY ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT The Zoning Officer reported there were no construction permits issued in the month of July. One Variance/Special Use Permit Application was issued and a fee in amount of $45 collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the July Zoning Officer’s report as presented and was seconded by Alderman Becerra. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 23-S-5, TIF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH TABELING DEVELOPMENT Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No. 23-S-5 and was seconded by Alderman Henson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
REPORT FROM THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Zoning Board of Appeals met July 31, 2023 reviewed and recommended the council approve a request for a variance to construct a garage addition with a non-conforming front yard setback from Jeff Edwards and Cara Roberts at property located at 318 W. Washington. Alderman Foran moved to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE BID FOR SCHROCK DRIVE Alderman Foran moved to approve bid in amount of $574,327.29 from Beniach Construction for the Schrock Drive project. $168,025.86 coming from Rebuild Illinois (MFT) Funds, $31,000 from TARP (IDOT) and $100,000 from Non Home Rule Bond. Proposed additional funds for project coming from TIF #1 in amount of $100,000 and Business District in amount of $175,301.43. Alderwoman Helmuth seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR PEDDLER LICENSE – ROSEMARY CHESNEY Alderman Becerra moved to approve application for Peddlers License from Rosemary Chesney. She requested to sell educational books & resources Wednesday and Thursday of this current week. 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 Park, Street & Alley Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed Schrock Drive and allocating additional TIF and Business District funds for the project.
Alderman Hensley Had nothing at this time.
Alderwoman Helmuth Had nothing at this time.
Alderman Henson 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 7:18 p.m.
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