Chambana Sun

City of Hoopeston City Council Met June 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Pledge Of Allegiance

I. Call To Order By Mayor Crusinberry.

Ii. Roll Call Conducted By Clerk Lane: All Eight Council Members Were Present.

Iii. Agenda Approval: Motion made by Florek to approve agenda, seconded by Garrett. Agenda was approved 8-0.

Iv. Minutes Of Last Meeting: Garrett moved to approve minutes, seconded by Richards. Minutes were approved 8-0.

V. Payment Of Bills: Eyrich moved to approve payment of bills. Florek seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken and bills were approved for payment 8-0.

Vi. No Presentations

Vii. No Petitions To Council

Viii. Report Of Officers

A) Alderman Eyrich reported that the Cemetery Department is accepting bids on a backhoe that can be seen on the South side of the shed at the cemetery. Bids will be opened June 11 at 10:00 a.m. The department will be replacing two mowers this year.

B) Alderwoman Ferrell presented information and photos on several properties that are extremely damaged, dangerous and falling down. The committee will begin looking for money to finance removal of the buildings.

C) Alderwoman Florek announced the swimming pool will be opened this Saturday. The splash pad will open at a later date as repairs are to be made when parts come in. Updates are still needed in the bath house. Discussion regarding a mural to be painted on the outside of the bath house. Council consensus was to allow the mural to go on the wall in the area North of the entrance.

D) Alderman Garrett responded to complaints of disruptive behavior and activities downtown. Police must be called at the time of the disruption, and charges filed or the police cannot do anything.

E) Alderwoman Lawson had no report.

F) Alderman Porth made the motion to approve the request from the Lorraine Foundation for a $50,000 grant to replace the roof on the theater. The money would come out of the TIF fund.

Alderman Garrett seconded the motion. Roll call vote taken. Aldermen Ferrell, Garrett, Lawson and Porth voted aye. Aldermen Eyrich, Florek, and Wise voted no. Alderman Richards abstained. The motion passed with four ayes, three nays and one abstain.

G) Alderman Richards had no report.

H) Alderman Wise reported that tree cutting will begin soon. He is going over MFT and looking into the sidewalk program.

Ix. No Communications To Council

X. No Unfinished Business

Xi. No New Business

Xii. No Mayor Comments

Xiii. No Public Comment

Xiv. No Executive Session

Alderman Wise moved to adjourn seconded by Garrett. Council adjourned at 8:20 p.m.