East Central Reporter

City of Marshall City Council met Oct. 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:30 P.M., with Mayor John Hasten presiding. Upon roll call, all council members were present.

Wallace made a motion, seconded by Smitley, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as written. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried.

Public Comment: Jeff Wallace informed the council that he has collected money and supplies and will be heading to Marshall, NC. There he and Steve Ulrey will be helping the community with repairs from the storm damage they suffered.

New Business: Warren LeFever announced that he will be calling an Economic Development meeting to discuss Nora Swall’s replacement. He has requested federal funds through Congressman Bost to assist in the clean-up of blighted properties around town.

LeFever made a motion, seconded by Wallace, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R-13, a Resolution Authorizing the Contribution of Additional Funds to the Marshall Public Library to complete its 2024 Renovation Project. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried.

LeFever made a motion, seconded by Propst, to accept a bid from B & S Plumbing for the City Hall HVAC Replacement Project in the amount of $333,718.00. This amount included the warranty. Upon roll call, all council members voted for except Green and Knott. Green and Knott voted against, motion carried.

Smitley made a motion, seconded by Propst, to approve the appointment of Jeff Wallace to the Tree Commission as stated in Chapter 90. Section 46. Upon roll call, all council members voted for except LeFever. LeFever voted against, motion carried.

Wallace made a motion, seconded by Smitley, to approve the appointment of Clay Reeley to the Tree Commission as stated in Chapter 90. Section 46. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried.

King made a motion, seconded by Propst, to approve the appointment of Darren Lycan to the Tree Commission as stated in Chapter 90. Section 46. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried.

LeFever made a motion, seconded by Green, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2024-O-23, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 54. Natural Resources. Article II. Water Wells. Division 2. Minimum and Maximum setback Zones. Section 54-38. Prohibitions of the Code of Ordinances, City of Marshall, Illinois. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried.

Green made a motion, seconded by Knott, to approve the purchase of a new F-550 2024 Dump Truck with Plow From Owen Ford in the amount of $95,982.03. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried.

Green made a motion, seconded by King, to approve the purchase of a new 2024 Ford Ranger from Owen Ford in the amount of $38,293.29. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried.

LeFever made a motion, seconded by Green, to approve an Engineering Agreement with Farnsworth Group for a Lead and Copper Service Line Replacement Grant along Second Street. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried.

Wallace made a motion, seconded by Smitley, to approve a task order agreement with Farnsworth Group for the replacement of a water main on Second Street. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried.

Wallace made a motion, seconded by Propst, to approve a street closing request on Saturday, October 26, 2024, between 2pm – 7pm for the annual Trunk or Treat and Halloween Frolic. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried.

Smitley made a motion, seconded by King, to approve a street closing request on Saturday, December 7, 2024, between 9am – 7pm for the Holly Days Activities. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried.

Green made a motion, seconded by Smitley, to pay the bills in the amount of $536,254.87. Upon roll call, all members voted for, motion carried.

LeFever made a motion, seconded by Green, to adjourn. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:01 P.M.

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