City of Hoopeston City Council met Nov. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER FOLLOWING PLEDGE: Mayor Pro Tem Florek
II. ROLL CALL: Seven council members present: Eyrich, Ferrell, Florek, Lawson, Porth, Richards and Wise. Garrett was absent.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Eyrich, second by Wise. Approved 7-0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING: Addition by Florek to specify ARPA Funds would be used to purchase UTV. Motion to approve by Richards, seconded by Ferrell. Approved 7-0.
V. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Wise second by Richards. Roll call vote 7-0 approved bills.
VI. NO PRESENTATIONS
VII. NO PETITIONS TO COUNCIL
VIII. REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
A) Eyrich reported grave blankets would be placed this week at the cemetery.
B) Ferrell reported discussion with Mike Davis and opting out of applying for DCO Grant at this time. There is not enough planning time until the deadline for the application this time around.
She also stated that any problems in the city should be directed to the chairmen of the affected department.
Building Updates: China Wok passed inspection and owner of the food locker is working with Alderwoman Ferrell. Moose building and Countryside buildings have been boarded and condemned. Kelly’s Pub is expected to be boarded up soon.
Residents need to make sure house numbers are visible.
Thanks to volunteers and city workers who helped with the tire collection. Over 570 tires were collected.
C) Florek had nothing to report.
D) Lawson had nothing to report.
E) Porth had nothing to report.
F) Richards had nothing to report.
G) Wise reported that alley clean-up is finishing and tree removal is ended for the season. $32,000 has been spent and 62 trees have been removed which makes it about half done for the city. Parks and Cemetery have not been done.
IX. NO COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL
X. NO UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XI. NO NEW BUSINESS
XII. NO MAYOR COMMENTS
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: April Jones gave an update of Skate Park committee work and fundraising ideas. Next meeting will be December 13 at 6:00 p.m.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Wise second by Lawson to discuss pending litigation. Council went into Executive Session at 7:15 p.m. vote 7-0.
Council came out of Executive Session at 8:03 p.m. Motion by Ferrell second by Wise, vote 7-0.
XV. Motion to adjourn by Wise second by Ferrell. Council adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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