City of Hoopeston City Council Met Dec. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
PLEDGE led by Mayor
CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Crusinberry
ROLL CALL: All council members present: Ankenbrand, Florek, Goodwine, Wise, Lawson and McElhaney.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA: Made by Ankenbrand seconded by Florek. Agenda was approved 6-0.
MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING: Motion to approve the minutes made by Goodwine and seconded by Ankenbrand. Minutes approved 6-0.
PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion to approve payment of bills made by Florek and seconded by Lawson. Roll call vote 6-0 approved payment of bills.
NO PRESENTATIONS
NO PETITIONS TO COUNCIL
REPORT OF OFFICERS:
a.) Ankenbrand tabled action on the International Property Maintenance Code to allow aldermen to review the document and offer input on changes that might be needed.
b.) Florek moved to approve the change order for the Rt 1 project. The order must be approved and filed with the EPA. Ankenbrand seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken and the change order was approved 6-0.
Florek tabled action on an agreement with Donohue and Associates Engineering for preparing and filing a Water System Risk and Resilience Assessment that is required by the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. Mayor will contact other communities to compare fees. The Donohue fee would be $19,500.
c.) Goodwine made the motion to approve payment of $2500 to Vermilion Advantage for the annual membership. Ankenbrand seconded the motion. Roll call vote 6-0 approved payment.
d.) Wise made the motion to approve an agreement with Cummins Engineering Corporation for the Thompson Avenue project. Ankenbrand seconded the motion. Council voted 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the agreement.
A motion was made by Wise to approve Resolution 2021-6 authorizing up to $100,000 for preliminary engineering for Phase I and Phase II documents for the roadway improvement of Thompson Ave. Ankenbrand seconded the motion and roll call vote was taken approving the resolution 6-0.
Signs for Lincoln St. Warning truck drivers of the closure have been ordered.
e.) Lawson welcomed Brian Silver and Danny Lane to the fire department.
f.) McElhaney had nothing to report.
NO COMMUNICATIONS
NO UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NO NEW BUSINESS
MAYOR REMARKS:
Property updates: Buzz's Bar owner court date is continued.
Countryside Mall: Mayor is looking for the architect’s report next week.
Hoopeston Plumbing and Heating building: Mayor will pursue the state statutes, title search and judgement for expenses to clean up property.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
NO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion to adjourn made by Ankenbrand seconded by Florek. Virtual council meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
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