City of Hoopeston Council met August 1.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
I. Call to order
Mayor Crusinberry called to order the regular council meeting of the City of Hoopeston at 6:00 p.m. on August 1, 2017 at City Hall.
II. Roll call
Acting Clerk Dawn Layden conducted a roll call. The following persons were present: Anderson, Ankenbrand, Florek, Goodwine, Houmes, Hamilton, McElhaney. Yaden was absent. Attorney Mockbee was present.
III. Approval of Agenda
Alderman Houmes approved the agenda with a second by Florek. The agenda was approved 7-0.
IV. Executive Session
Alderman Goodwine made a motion to enter into executive session with a second by Hamilton. A roll call vote was taken and approved 7-0. There was a motion to invite the attorney and police officers into the executive session by Goodwine with a second by Hamilton. Roll call vote was taken and approved 7-0. The council, attorney, and police officers entered into executive session at 6:08 p.m. Goodwine motioned to leave executive session with a second by Houmes. Council left executive session at 6:50 p.m. Hamilton made a motion to authorize executive consent for insurance offer with a second from Goodwine. A roll call vote was taken and approved 7-0.
V. Approval of minutes from last meeting
Acting Clerk Dawn Layden read the minutes from the last meeting. One correction was noted. Hamilton made the motion to approve the minutes with the correction and was seconded by Florek. The minutes were approved as corrected 7-0.
VI. Presentations
None
VII. Payment of Bills
Ankenbrand moved to approve payment of bills seconded by Anderson. Roll call vote was taken and bills were approved for payment 7-0,
VIII. Reports of Officers
a) Ankenbrand announced the fireman will have a memorial walk for 911 at Honeywell School. There has not been a date set.
b) Florek had Water Superintendent Steve Baker give an update on internal examination of water tower. Florek then made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2018-6 authorizing city to borrow funds from the water pollution control program through IEPA.
c) Hamilton had nothing to report.
d) Yaden absent.
e) Houmes had nothing to report.
f) McElhaney had nothing to report.
g) Goodwin
IX. No Petitions to Council
X. Communications to Council
None.
XI. No Unfinished Business
XII. No New Business
XIII. Comments by Mayor
Asked Attorney Mockbee about development agreement. Mockbee announced we are waiting on attorney of other party. Mayor announced Essex property bid specs are available at city hall.
XIV. Public Comment
Citizen thanked the city for trimming her tree.
Adjournment
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