City of Mason City Council Met Jan. 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Call to order by Mayor Bruce Lowe at approximately 7:00 P.M.
Council members physically present were Julie Mize, Kevin Snyder, Jim Miller, Scott Francis, Gerald Mahin, and Danny Mason. Treasurer Mike Griffin, Clerk Michele Whitehead, Superintendent Wayne Dixon, Chief Anderson and Wendy Martin also attended the meeting.
The minutes of the January 11th, 2021 regular Council meeting, the January accounts payable and December Treasurer report were approved.
R21-09 Alderman Snyder moved, seconded by Alderman Mason to approve the regular session minutes of the January 11th, 2021 meeting, the January account payable and December treasurer report.
Ayes: Alderpersons Mize, Snyder, Miller, Francis, Mahin, and Mason
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
R21-10 Alderman Mason moved, seconded by Alderman Francis to approve the $7.00 less correction to the tax levy that was filed in Dec 2020.
Ayes: Alderpersons Mize, Snyder, Miller, Francis, Mahin, and Mason
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Alderman Miller explained to the Council that there are two light poles near Guy’s Auto Body, neither of which has a light on it. Alderman Miller would like to put a city light on one of the poles located on Main Street if it is possible. The Council approved getting one light. Alderman Miller will work with Ameren to coordinate the installation.
R21-11 Alderman Miller moved, seconded by Alderman Francis to approve the City putting a street light on one of the poles located in the vicinity of 621 N. Main
Ayes: Alderpersons Mize, Snyder, Miller, Francis, Mahin, and Mason
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Alderman Miller inquired as to taking down a tree which is located at the Methodist Church parsonage. The tree will at the minimum have to be trimmed a great deal before construction of the new water tower begins. The trees’ branches will be a problem during construction, the question posed is that it may be best to take the tree down entirely. The Council agreed it would probably be best to remove the tree entirely. Alderman Miller said the church is on board with removing the 75ft tall tree as well. Alderman Miller said the cost would be approximately $2300.00. The city will look into how much each party should pay for the tree removal and where the city’s portion of the cost will come from, the general fund or the water fund, since the tree removal is needed due to a water project. This will be voted on at a later time.
Mayor Lowe discussed the needed replacement of the a/c unit at the Civic Center. The old one was severely damaged by a vehicle running over it. The insurance company covering the vehicle has paid the city the money for the damage. The indoor repairs to the building have already been completed.
R21-12 Alderman Francis moved, seconded by Alderman Mason to approve replacing the damaged air conditioning unit located at the Civic Center.
Ayes: Alderpersons Mize, Snyder, Miller, Francis, Mahin, and Mason
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Chief Anderson informed the Council that Margaux Pericone, the departments’ newest hire, is currently at the academy and doing well. Current part time officer Otey is riding along with the County sheriff’s dept on occasion to be exposed to more diverse situations to help with his training. Officer’s Douglas, Donovan, and Sheridan will be attending sexual assault training.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
http://www.masoncityillinois.org/1-25-21-minutes/
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