East Central Reporter

City of Arcola City Council met July 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 Hensley, Helmuth, Henson, Moreno, Budd and Foran. City Administrator Wagoner and Treasurer Anderson were also present. Attorney Petty was not present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Alderman Hensley led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT There was none.

APPROVAL OF JUNE 16, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Alderman Henson moved to approve the June 16, 2025 council meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Alderman Moreno. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF JUNE 13, 2025 THROUGH JULY 03, 2025 BILLS Alderman Foran moved to approve June 13, 2025 – July 03, 2025 bills as presented and was seconded by Alderman Hensley. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JUNE 2025 Alderman Budd moved to approve the Treasurer’s report for June 2025 and was seconded by Alderman Foran. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE JUNE ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT The Zoning Officer reported there were no building permits issued in the month of June. There was 1 Variance/ Special Use permit application with a fee in amount of $45 collected. Alderman Foran moved to approve the June Zoning Officer’s report as presented and was seconded by Alderman Budd. Roll vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Zoning Board of Appeals met June 16, 2025, reviewed and recommended the council approve a request from Chris and Tina Kelmel to construct a porch with non- conforming front setback at property located at 430 E. Madison. Alderman Foran moved to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and was seconded by Alderman Moreno. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission met June 16, 2025 reviewed and recommended the council deny a request from Libman Equipment for a Special Use Permit to install solar panels at property located at 714 N. Locust Street. Alderman Foran moved to table this for further review and was seconded by Alderman Moreno. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #3 – LIBMAN STREET PROJECT Alderman Foran moved to approve Change Order #3 – Libman Street Project in amount of $3,892.00 and was seconded by Alderwoman Helmuth. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #4 – LIBMAN STREET PROJECT Alderman Foran moved to approve Change Order #4 of a credit in amount of $25,265.12. Alderman Budd seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT – FEUTZ CONTRACTORS – LIBMAN STREET PROJECT Alderman Henson moved to approve final payment – Feutz Contractors – Libman Street Project in amount of $156,927.45. Alderman Hensley seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #2 – MAIN STREET

REDEVELOPMENT GRANT -- $21,346.95 Alderman Budd moved to approve Change Order #2 – Main Street Redevelopment Grant in amount of $21,346.95. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY REQUEST NO. 4, MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT GRANT PROJECT – FULLER WENTE -- $102,013.59 CA Wagoner stated the correct amount should be $135,080.27. Alderman Henson moved to approve Pay Request No. 4 Main Street Redevelopment Grant Project – Fuller Wente in amount of $135,080.27. Alderman Henson seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE BID FOR SEAL COAT MAINTENANCE – EARL WALKER COMPANY -- $200,554.00 Alderman Hensley moved to approve Bid, which includes Bid Bond for Seal Coat Maintenance – Earl Walker Company in amount of $200,554.00. Alderman Foran seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE HIRING PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER – AARON WOOD Alderwoman Helmuth moved to approve hiring public works maintenance worker Aaron Wood immediately at an hourly rate of $22.50. Alderman Budd seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no committee reports.

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

Adjourned at 7:22 p. m.

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