East Central Reporter

City of Tuscola City Council met Feb. 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order with Brace, Day, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter, Waldrop, and Mayor Kleiss in attendance. Alderperson Hoey attended via Zoom. Mayor Kleiss led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Consent Agenda

Mayor Kleiss went over the items on the consent agenda:

Minutes of the February 12, 2024 meeting

Financial report for January 2024

Payment of bills totaling $126,193.34

Community Building lease with alcohol for the Stanfield and Bickers wedding reception April 5-7, 2024

Community Building lease request with alcohol for the Tuscola FFA Alumni chili supper March 8-10

Request from Becky's Buddies for a Glo Bingo event at the Community Building on April 13, 2024

Rund moved to approve the items on the consent agenda. Morris seconded. VOTE YEA* Brace, Day, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter, Waldrop. Shoemaker moved to approve the consent agenda for February 26, 2024. Morris seconded. VOTE YEA* Brace, Day, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter, Waldrop.

Mayor

Mayor Kleiss thanked council and staff for the birthday wishes and treats.

City Clerk - No Report

City Treasurer - No Report

City Attorney - No Report

City Administrator - No Report

Contracts and Agreements

Administrator Hoel discussed bids received for the renovation of the police station. Swingler Construction, Teutopolis, was the low bidder at $632,000. Hoel added this is lower than the architect's estimate. Hoel went on to say the contractor is ready to begin work once the fire equipment being stored in the police station is moved to the new fire house. Slaughter moved to approve the bid award and contract authorization for the police station renovation to Swingler Construction in the amount of $632,000.00. Morris seconded. VOTE YEA* Brace, Day, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter, Waldrop.

Other

Action was taken on the proposed 2024 pool rates discussed at the last meeting. Treasurer Long reported there have been no questions or comments during the two week period.

February 26, 2024 Slaughter moved to approve the proposed 2024 pool rates as submitted. Brace seconded. VOTE YEA* Brace, Day, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter, Waldrop. Rates attached, making them part of the minutes.

Administrator Hoel stated the week of March 18 would be the best week for committee budget discussions in order to have numbers for preparation of the 2025 budget. Dates tentatively set are: March 13 @ 2:00 pm - public safety; March 19 @ 4:00 pm - public works; March 18 @ 4:00 pm - community development and planning; and March 21 @ 1:00 pm - finance and administration.

The motion to adjourn was made by Day and seconded by Waldrop. VOTE YEA* Brace, Day, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter, Waldrop.

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