City of Hoopeston City Council met June 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Call to order
In the absence of the Mayor, Clerk Lane called to order the regular meeting of the City of Hoopeston at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call
Clerk Lane conducted roll call. Council members Ankenbrand, Florek, Goodwine, Houmes, Lawson, McElhaney, Wise and Yaden and Attorney Mockbee were present.
Approval of agenda
Houmes moved to amend the agenda to allow Paul Kelnhofer to speak after minutes. Florek seconded the motion and the agenda was amended by voice vote 8-0
Minutes of prior meeting
Clerk Lane read minutes of the prior meeting. Houmes moved to approve seconded by Yaden. Minutes were approved as read 8-0.
Presentations
Paul Kelnhofer presented photos and information about flooding and lack of adequate care and drainage of concrete runoff that occurs in the 100 blocks of East Washington and E Lincoln Streets. According to Paul, the information seems to indicate the contaminated run off comes from Silver Bros.
Payment of bills
Houmes moved to approve payment of bills with a second from Lawson. Bills were approved for payment by roll call vote 8-0.
Report of Officers
Ankenbrand reported on revised charges for animal control fines and charges.
Florek reported that the Sixth St sewer lining project will be starting. Also repairs to culverts and man-hole covers has been taking place.
Goodwine reported on the bulk garbage situation stating that the Street and Alley department is spending a lot of time keeping the area cleaned up. Ideas were heard on fencing the area in and installing cameras. The dumpster has been emptied four times in two weeks, so it is filling up faster than anticipated. Representatives from Republic will be asked to attend next council meeting to answer questions.
Goodwine explained the possible fixes to the exposed sides of two buildings downtown. He will be going out for bids on repairs and siding for the buildings.
Wise reported that there are 150-200 trees on the list for removal. Live trees will have low priority while dead and deteriorating trees will have priority.
Yaden stated that since the personnel change, things at the cemetery are looking better each day.
Houmes reported that work has begun on the playground area to get the base ready for the new equipment.
Lawson had nothing to report.
McElhaney had nothing to report.
No Petitions to council,
No Communications to council,
No Unfinished business
New Business
Fireworks will be July 3.
No public comment.
No Executive session.
Adjournment
Houmes moved to adjourn seconded by Florek. Council adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
http://cityofhoopeston.com/city-council-minutes-6182019/
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