East Central Reporter

City of Arcola City Council met March 5.

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, Helmuth and Henson. 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 There was none.

APPROVAL OF JANUARY 15, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Hensley moved to approve the January 15, 2024 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderwoman Helmuth. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF JANUARY 13, 2024 THROUGH FEBRUARY 02, 2024 BILLS Alderman Foran moved to approve the January 13, 2024 – February 02, 2024 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Becerra. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JANUARY 2024 Alderwoman Helmuth moved to approve the Treasurer’s report for January 2024 and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT The Zoning Officer reported 1 permit for a sign issued in the month of January with no valuation and a fee in amount of $91.00 collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the January Zoning Officer’s report as presented and was seconded by Alderman Henson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 24-S-2, TIF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT – STOREFRONT REBATE – 124 E. MAIN Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No. 24-S-2 and was seconded by Alderman Becerra. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 24-S-3, TIF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT – 20% REBATE – 124 E. MAIN Alderwoman Helmuth moved to approve Ordinance No. 24-S-3 and was seconded by Alderman Henson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 24-S-4, TIF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH J & L, LLC – 20% REBATE – 109 N US HWY 45 Alderman Becerra moved to approve Ordinance No. 24-S-4 and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST NO. 4, SCHROCK DRIVE -- $83,214.34 Alderman Foran moved to approve Pay Request No. 4 Schrock Drive in amount of $83,214.34. Alderwoman Helmuth seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Alderman Becerra Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Budd Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Foran Reported the Park, Street & Alley

Committee met prior to this meeting and

was given an update from CA Wagoner on

Main Street Grant. Also discussed Main

Street parking.

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 7:06 p.m.

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