City of Hoopeston City Council met Jan. 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
I. Acting Mayor Wise called meeting to order following the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. Clerk Lane called roll. Seven council members present were Eyrich, Ferrell, Florek, Lawson, Porth, Richards and Wise. Garrett was absent.
III. Approval of Agenda: Lawson made the motion seconded by Porth. Agenda approved 7-0.
IV. Minutes of Prior Meeting: Motion by Eyrich second by Lawson. Minutes approved 7-0.
V. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Florek seconded by Eyrich. Roll call vote 7-0 approved bill payments.
VI. No Presentations
VII. No Petitions to council.
VIII. No Public Comment
IX. REPORT OF OFFICERS
A) Eyrich had nothing to report.
B) Ferrell had nothing to report.
C) Florek reported that EPA has made changes in allowable levels of phosphorus in wastewater treatment discharge. A feasibility study and plan are due in April. She would like to hire Fehr-Graham engineers to do the study.
D) Garrett was absent.
E) Lawson had nothing to report.
F) Porth had nothing to report.
G) Richards had nothing to report.
H) Wise reminded residents to be mindful of snow routes when weather warrants it.
X. No Communications
XI. No unfinished Business
XII. No New Business
XIII. Comments by Mayor: The push tax on the gaming machines is still pending.
Danville has terminated municipal court agreements with Henning and Potomac who have reached out to Hoopeston to see if there is interest in an Intergovernmental Agreement with them to use the court. Wise will look further into it.
Wise named Bob Porth to be the TIF Administrator for the city.
Addressing the homeless and cold temps, EMA Director Brad Hardcastle will work on setting up the warming center.
Wise announced that he is officially resigning as Ward II Alderman to fill the seat of Mayor. He is asking for letters of interest to fill the position.
XIV. Executive Session: Lawson moved to go into Executive Session to discuss Land Acquisition. Ferrell seconded the motion. Council went into Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. Clerk Lane signs off.
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