City of Hoopeston Council met Dec. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Call to order
Mayor Crusinberry called to order the regular council meeting of the City of Hoopeston at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday December 19, 2017 at City Hall.
Roll call
Clerk Lane conducted a roll call. The following five council members were present: Ankenbrand, Florek, Goodwine, Hamilton, and McElhaney. Aldermen Anderson, Houmes and Yaden were absent. Attorney Mockbee was present.
Approval of Agenda
Alderman Ankenbrand moved to approve the agenda seconded by Florek. Agenda was approved 5-0.
Minutes from Prior Meeting
Clerk Lane read the minutes from the last meeting. Alderwoman Florek moved to approve minutes seconded by Ankenbrand. The minutes were approved as read 5-0.
Presentations
None
Payment of Bills
Alderman Ankenbrand moved to approve payment of bills seconded by Hamilton. Roll call vote was taken and bills were approved for payment 5-0.
Reports of Officers
Alderman Ankenbrand had nothing to report.
Alderwoman Florek postponed discussion on the water department roof.
Alderman Goodwine explained that because of the increase in the Police Pension the City Budget needs amended. He made the motion to amend the budget to cover the increase. Hamilton seconded the motion. Roll call vote taken and the motion was approved 5-0 to amend the budget.
Goodwine summarized the employee Health Insurance coverage. He proposed that the city go with the Local Government Health Plan that will be a lower cost and more choices than the previous plan. He made the motion to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement with the Local Consumer-Driven Health Plan. Hamilton seconded the motion. Roll call vote 5-0 approved Resolution 2018-3 authorizing the mayor to sign the Health Insurance agreement. There will be an employee meeting tomorrow (Wednesday Dec. 20) to answer any questions.
Alderman Hamilton announced a Police Committee to be held Friday Dec. 22 at 8 am and will go into executive session to discuss personnel.
Alderman McElhaney had nothing to report.
Petitions
None
Communications
None
Unfinished Business
Alderman McElhaney asked about the status of the Essex building sale. The deed has been transferred.
New Business
None
Mayor Comments
The next council meeting will be held at the regular date on Tuesday January 2. Although the date is an employee holiday, there was no objection to the date.
Public Comment
Steve Dazey asked when something would be done about the speeding in the alley behind his property and Silgan. It will be referred to the Street and Alley dept.
Adjournment:
Ankenbrand moved to adjourn seconded by Hamilton. Council adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
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