City of Lacon City Council met July 9.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
Acting Mayor John Wabel opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance. Answering roll call were Aldermen: Jason; Hattan; Modro; Wabel; Strawn & Hoskins. City Clerk Anderle and Treasurer Terri Davis were also present.
Public Comment
Paul Nighsonger addressed the council regarding an excessive amount of junk and vehicles at 809 N. Center Street. He wanted to know if there were ordinances for this issue. Chief of Police will check to see if there are any ordinances being violated.
Approval of Minutes
Alderman Strawn moved to approve the minutes for the June 11, 2018 Regular City Council minutes. Alderman Modro seconded. Roll call: 6 ayes.
Pay Monthly Bills
Alderman Hattan moved to authorize payment of bills as presented, with a bill sent to Midland School District for the Stickel Landscape bill in the amount of $1,852, since this work should have been completed when the punch list items were done for the Midland School. Alderman Strawn seconded. Roll call: 6 ayes.
New Business
Alderman Strawn made a motion to pass Ordinance 2018-5 Amending Chapter 153 Sec. 153.060 of I-1 Light Industrial Districts of the Zoning code requiring Solar Farms to apply for a special use permit. Alderman Hattan seconded. Roll call: 6 ayes.
Alderman Jason made a motion to pass Ordinance 2018-6 Appropriations Bill & Ordinance for 2018-2019 for a total of $2,811,300 this is an increase of $115,000 from FY 17-18. Alderman Hattan seconded. Roll call: 6 ayes.
Alderman Strawn made a motion to pass the Engagement Letter with Gordon, Stockman & Waugh, CPA to do the city audit for up to $16,800. Alderman Jason seconded. Roll call: 6 ayes.
Alderman Modro made a motion to pass Ordinance 2018-7 Redevelopment Agreement with Victoria Riddle (D.B.A. Victoria’s Country Diner) for $3,775. This Agreement replaces the project facelift agreement that was approved April 9th, 2018. Alderman Hoskins seconded. Roll call: 6 ayes.
Alderman Strawn made a motion to approve a Live Outside Music permit for Everett Turcotte at 809 N. Center Street for an anniversary party. Alderman Hoskins seconded. Roll call: 6 ayes.
Alderman Hattan made a motion to approve a Stage A Water Rationing effective July 12, 2018. Alderman Jason seconded. Roll call: 6 ayes.
Alderman Reports
Alderman Strawn reported we have issues with storm drains on N. High Street; the contractor who replaced waterlines there last year did not hook the storm drains back up. We are fixing these drains. There was discussion about doing a resolution to not use this contractor again on city projects. Strawn reported we do not have the tar & chip bids in yet. We plan on chipping the marina area, but we will wait until after Old Settlers (August 26). We will also be doing some spray patching around town. We will spray patch the areas on N. High Street first then apply tar and chip later.
Alderman Hattan reported we have two new pumps installed in the lift station at N. Prairie by the Club LaCon. We will also be installing new breakers in the electrical panel at the lift station.
Wabel reported he has received correspondence from IDOT about the ITEP Grant for Streetscape projects. We will be able to re-apply for in the fall of 2019. They will no longer fund Phase I engineering. It was decided to discuss whether to apply again at a later date. Wabel extended an invitation to everyone to attend his 50th Wedding Anniversary party at the catholic center on July 21st
General Fund: Water & Sewer Fund:
Checking: $ 48,007.18 Checking: $ 153,775.96
General Fund MMDA $280,353.02 W & S MMDA: $ 64,483.54
US Bank (Illinois Funds) $ closed
Band Fund: $8,554.40
Motor Fuel Tax: TIF Fund:
Checking: -0- TIF I MMDA: $672,105.15
MMDA: $369,095.74 TIF II MMDA: $ 36,774.19
US Bank $ closed TIF III MMDA: $ 57,445.41
TIF IV MMDA: $ 1,707.54
TIF V MMDA: $ 4,792.59
Alderman Hattan moved to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Aldermen Modro seconded. Roll call: 6 ayes.
http://www.laconcity.com/2018%20-July%209,%20Regular%20City%20Council%20Meeting.pdf
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