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City of Hoopeston Regular Council met June 20.

Here is the minutes as provided by the council:

I.Call to order

Mayor Crusinberrycalled to order the regular council meeting of the City of Hoopeston at 7:00 p.m. on June 20, 2017 at City Hall.

II.Roll call

Clerk Laneconducted a roll call. All eight council members were present as well as Attorney Mockbee.

III. Approval of Agenda

Alderman Houmes moved to approve the agenda seconded by Anderson. Agenda was approved 8-0.

IV.Approval of minutes from last meeting

Clerk Laneread the minutes from the last meeting. Houmes moved to approve minutes seconded by Florek. Minutes were approved 8-0.

V. No Presentations

VI.Payment of Bills

Houmes moved to approve payment of bills seconded by Anderson. Bills were approved for payment by roll call vote 8-0.

VII.Report of Officers

a) Alderman Ankenbrand reported that Sculpt Fitness had their Grand Opening and stated that Alex had worked hard on getting things ready. Also, hydrants on the west side of town would be checked on Monday.

b) Alderwoman Florek asked Steve Baker to report on the water leak across from CVS. The leak has been repaired although it took longer because of complications. Steve also stated that he will be getting with the Mayor and Alderwoman Florek to discuss new legislation from the State of Illinois.

c )Alderman Goodwine stated that the Appropriation Ordinance would be available for review on July 7th. The hearing would be July 18th and voted on for adoption at the council meeting July 18th.

d) Alderman Hamilton had nothing to report.

e) Alderman Yaden had nothing to report.

f) Alderman Houmes read a note from Mark and Christy Hatfield thanking the city for allowing them to camp in the park during their recent stay in Hoopeston.

g) Alderman Anderson made a motion to accept a bid from Cross Construction and from Ribbe Trucking for MFT road work. Florek seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken and the motion passed 8 to 0. Anderson announced a Street and Alley committee meeting to be Tuesday June 27 at 7:00 p.m.

h) Alderman McElhaney reported that the Civic Committee had met regarding buildings in disrepair.

VIII.No Petitions to Council

IX.No Communications

X.No Unfinished Business

XI.No New Business

XII.Comments by Mayor

a) Fireworks will be on July 3rd at the Soccer Field.

b) Next council meeting will be Wednesday July 5 due to July 4th holiday.

c) Mayor entertained a motion from Houmes directing the city attorney to draft paperwork for the sale of land. Hamilton seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken and the motion passed 8 to 0.

XIII.Adjournment

Houmes moved to adjourn seconded by Yaden. Council adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

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