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City of Hoopeston Council met April 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

I. Call to order

Mayor Crusinberry called to order the regular meeting of the City of Hoopeston at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 2, 2019 at City Hall.

II. Roll call

Clerk Lane conducted a roll call. The following persons were present: Anderson, Ankenbrand Florek, Goodwine, Hamilton, Houmes, McElhaney and Yaden. Attorney Mockbee was absent.

III. Approval of Agenda

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

IV. Approval of minutes from last meeting

Clerk Lane read minutes of the April 2 meeting. Houmes moved to approve seconded by Florek. Minutes were approved as read 8-0.

V. Presentations

None

VI. Payment of Bills

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

VII. Reports from Officers

a) Ankenbrand stated that there are a few Cash Bash tickets remaining.

b) Florek, in reference to a Jet Truck that needs replaced, made a motion to waive the bids as it is specialty equipment that is not available except in one location in Illinois other than Chicago. Hamilton seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken and council voted to waive the bids 8-0.

Next Florek moved to amend the budget to transfer $362,780 from accruals to pay for the Jet Truck. Houmes seconded the motion. Roll call vote taken and the motion passed 8-0.

Florek then made the motion to purchase the 2019 Vactor demonstrator model Jet Truck in the amount of $362,580. Houmes seconded the motion. Roll call vote taken and the motion to purchase the Jet Truck was approved 8-0.

c) Goodwine spoke regarding the need to remove a lot from the TIF Boundary so that the Vermilion County Treasurer can combine two lots into one at 819 S. Fifth Street. He made the motion to approve Ordinance 2019-10 Removing a Lot from the TIF District. Hamilton seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken and Ordinance 2019-10 was approved 8-0.

Goodwine then addressed council with a list of concerns he has in allowing TIF Incentives for the relocation of Subway. While he would not make a motion to approve the agreement, Anderson did make the motion. Comments and discussion were heard from council and audience. Hamilton seconded the motion made by Anderson to approve awarding $175,000 to the owners of Subway for relocating to allow development of the Route 1 and 9 area. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Anderson, Ankenbrand, Hamilton, Houmes and Yaden voted aye while Florek, Goodwine and McElhaney voted no. The motion was approved 5-3.

d) Hamilton had nothing to report.

e) Yaden reported that bids will be accepted for the perpetual care urns at the cemetery. Bid openings will be April 15 at 10:00 a.m.

f) Houmes stated that the Liquor Ordinance Change is not ready to be presented.

He also reported that the Civic Center was used today by students around the area for the Soil and Water Competition Environmental Sciences.

g) Anderson announced that Alley Cleanup will begin April 14. This is for yard waste only.

Also, the city will be removing Ash Trees to prevent infestation of the Ash Borer.

The ordinances regarding parking and dumpsters at apartment buildings need to be revised and updated according to Anderson. He and the committee are looking at the ordinances to see what changes need made.

VIII. Petitions to Council

None

IX. Communications to Council

None

X. Unfinished Business

Budget forms need turned in to Goodwine tonight.

XI. New business

None

XII. Comments by Mayor

The city attorney is on an Honor Flight as a caregiver with his uncle.

The mayor also commended the Save the Lorraine Foundation for the quality entertainment that was brought to the theater.

XIII. Public Comment

The neighbor of the Cannon Property complained to council regarding the situation with the burned-out property. He feels that the property should have been torn down by now.

Paul Kelnhofer spoke regarding the problems with trucks trying to turn around on Lincoln Street where it has been closed at the tracks. He suggested the city look into making a Truck Route ordinance.

XIV. Executive Session

None.

Yaden moved to adjourn seconded by Ankenbrand. Council adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

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