City of Hoopeston Council met August 15.
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 7:00 p.m. August 15, 2017 at City Hall.
II. Roll call
Clerk Lane conducted a roll call. The following alder persons were present: Ankenbrand, Florek, Goodwine, Hamilton, Houmes, McElhaney and Yaden. Alderman Anderson was absent. Attorney Mockbee was present.
III. Approval of Agenda
Houmes moved to approve the agenda seconded by Florek. Agenda was approved 7-0.
IV. Approval of minutes from last meeting
Clerk Lane read the minutes from the last meeting. Houmes moved to approve the minutes seconded by Yaden. Minutes were approved as read 7-0.
V. Presentations
None
VI. Payment of Bills
Houmes moved to approve payment of bills seconded by Hamilton. Roll call vote taken and bills were approved for payment 7-0.
VII. Reports of Officers
a) Ankenbrand announced that a Memorial Walk will be held on Saturday September 9 in memory of 911. There will be a fire committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday August 21 at City Hall. He also reminded residents that school begins Monday August 21 and to watch out for students.
b) Florek had nothing to report.
c) Goodwine opened the only bid proposal that was received for the advertised property near the southwest corner of Rt 1 and 9. The bid was from Hoopeston Retirement Village Foundation. Goodwine made the motion to accept the proposal pending signing and execution of documents between the parties. Houmes seconded the motion. Roll call vote taken and the motion passed 7-0.
d) Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 2018-7 amending Ordinance 2.32.230 Part Time Police to correct the wording to comply with state. Goodwine seconded the motion. Roll call vote 7-0 adopting Ordinance 2018-7. Hamilton also stated that residents should lock their vehicles as there have been incidences of burglary.
e) Yaden had nothing to report.
f) Houmes had nothing to report.
g) Anderson was absent.
h) McElhaney had nothing to report.
VIII. Petitions to Council
None
IX. Communications to Council
None
X. Unfinished Business
None
XI. New Business
None
XII. Mayor Comments
Mayor Crusinberry reminded residents to welcome visitors and be good hosts during the Sweet Corn Festival.
XIII. Public Comment
Comment made requesting more benches around the park during the festival.
XIV. Executive Session
Houmes made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss land acquisition with a second from Yaden. Council went into Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. Houmes moved to come out of Executive Session with a second from Yaden. Council came out of
Executive session at 7:50 p.m.
Adjournment
Ankenbrand moved to adjourn second by Yaden. Council adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
http://cityofhoopeston.com/city-council-minutes-08152017/
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