City of Hoopeston Council met March 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Crusinberry called to order the regular council meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 5 at City Hall.
II. ROLL CALL
Clerk Lane conducted roll call and five council members were present: Ankenbrand, Florek, Houmes, McElhaney and Yaden. Aldermen Anderson, Hamilton and Goodwine were absent.
Attorney Mockbee was also present.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Alderman Houmes moved to approve the agenda seconded by Ankenbrand. Agenda was approved 5-0.
IV. MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING
Clerk Lane read minutes of the February 19 meeting. Alderman Houmes moved to approve seconded by Florek. Minutes were approved as read 5-0.
V. PRESENTATIONS
None
VI. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Houmes moved to approve payment of bills seconded by Yaden. Bills were approved for payment by roll call vote 5-0.
VII. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a) Ankenbrand will conduct a Fire and Ambulance committee meeting to discuss budget at 5 p.m. Monday March 11 at the fire station. He also announced that there are still 40 cash bash tickets remaining to be sold.
b) Florek had nothing to report.
c) Yaden announced that spring clean-up at the cemetery will begin March 8 when winter florals and blankets will be discarded.
d) Houmes stated that a consultant will be hired to help with the installation of the playground equipment at McFerren Park. He stated that it will make the installation more organized.
e) McElhaney had nothing to report.
VIII. PETITIONS TO COUNCIL
None
IX. COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL
None
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ankenbrand inquired as to how many of the families that moved into Prairie Meadows
Phase II were from Hoopeston. The number was not known but Mayor Crusinberry will request the information and pass it along.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
None
XII. MAYOR COMMENTS
None
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Stan Steiner questioned why the real estate taxes were not as high at Prairie meadows as it was for his property. Mayor explained that there is a special rate applied because of HUD but when the properties are sold the property tax will be adjusted.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
Ankenbrand moved to adjourn seconded by Yaden. Council adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
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