East Central Reporter

City of Arcola City Council met April 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Garza called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Alderpersons Helmuth, Henson, Budd, Foran and Hensley. Alderman Becerra was not present. City Administrator Wagoner, Treasurer Anderson and Attorney Bequette were also present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Alderwoman Helmuth led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.

APPROVAL OF MARCH 18, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderwoman Helmuth moved to approve the March 18, 2024 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Henson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MARCH 16, 2024 THROUGH MARCH 29, 2024 BILLS Alderman Foran moved to approve the March 16, 2024 – March 29, 2024 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2024 Alderman Henson moved to approve the Treasurer’s report for March 2024 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 1 building permit issued in the month of March with valuation of $944,000 and a fee in amount of $1,258.80 collected. There was 1 variance/special use permit application with a fee in amount of $45.00 collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the March Zoning Officer’s report as presented and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF ANDREW BEQUETTE, INDIVIDUALLY, AS CITY ATTORNEY Alderman Budd moved to appointment Andrew Bequette, individually, as city attorney. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 24-C-1, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE ARCOLA MUNICIPAL CODE Alderman Foran moved to approve Ordinance No. 24-C-1 and was seconded by Alderman Henson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE FIREWORKS CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN PATRIOT PYRO, INC. (SUNDAY, JUNE 30) Alderwoman Helmuth moved to approve fireworks contract with American Patriot Pyro, Inc. and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Alderwoman Helmuth Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Henson Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Budd Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Foran Had nothing at this time.

Alderman Hensley Reported the Budget & Finance Committee met prior to this meeting and discussed the FY 25 budget draft. Also discussed COLA increases.

As this concluded the business of the meeting, Alderman Hensley moved to adjourn and was seconded by Alderman Henson. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

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