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City of Hoopeston City Council met June 2.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

I. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Pro-Tem Goodwine called meeting to order

II. ROLL CALL

Council members present: Ankenbrand, Florek, Goodwine, Houmes, Lawson, Wise and Yaden. Alderman McElhaney was absent. Also present was Attorney Wessner.

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion by Houmes to approve seconded by Florek. Agenda approved 7-0.

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING

Motion by Houmes to approve seconded by Lawson. Minutes were approved 7-0.

V. PAYMENT OF BILLS

Motion by Houmes seconded by Yaden to approve payment of bills. Roll call vote 7-0 approved payment of bills as presented.

VI. NO PRESENTATIONS

VII. NO PETITIONS TO COUNCIL

VIII. REPORT OF OFFICERS

a) Police and Ambulance: Ankenbrand thanked the Police and Fire for keeping streets safe.

b) Water and Sewer: Florek presented an Amended Donohue Agreement for $47,923.10 to be paid out of TIF for Truck Stop documents. Tabled for more information.

c) Finance: Goodwine moved WCIA ad package to Mayor’s comments. EMA Director Brad Hardcastle went through additions to the COVID-19 response plan to include Recovery, Revitalization, and Restoration in Phase III and steps that will happen as part of the Governor’s “Restore Illinois” plan’s Phase VI and Phase V. Yaden made a motion to approve an amended Resolution to Resolution 2020-5 and the current COVID-19 response plan. After lengthy discussions, Chad rescinded his motion and the Emergency Management Group agreed to make some changes to the plan. Part of the plan will include the council voting on continuation of the State of Emergency at each meeting there is a quorum available, water shut offs resume July 1st, and parks reopening.

d) Street and Alley: Wise reported the department is waiting on MFT bids to come in and they have scheduled assistance to cut down trees.

e) Cemetery: Yaden had nothing to report.

f) Parks: Houmes had nothing to report.

g) Fire: Lawson asked Chief Joel Bird to report on their “Cash Bash” fundraiser. Chief Bird reported the fundraiser went well even though they conducted it online this year. He also reported a new fire truck will arrive soon.

IX. Communications to Council: None

X. Unfinished Business: Goodwine asked the council to think about adjusting hours of the Saturday Bulk garbage collections.

XI. New Business: Florek asked for clarification on what happened after an emergency was referenced for the City. It was explained the Police, Fire, and Auxiliary worked together at being prepared for an emergency situation after several comments were made about people coming to Hoopeston to loot and riot.

XII. Mayor Comments: Goodwine presented an “Our Town” ad package with WCIA on the request of Mayor Crusinberry. The majority of Council members were in agreement not to spend the money.

XIII. Public Comment

A letter from Bertha parsons was read concerning the condition of the Dyar Mansion and requesting the City follow procedure to take action.

XIV. Executive Session: None

XV. Adjourn: Ankenbrand moved to adjourn seconded by Lawson. Council adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

https://cityofhoopeston.com/city-council-minutes-6-02-2020/