City of Hoopeston City Council met May 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Wise
ROLL CALL: Ankenbrand Eyrich, Ferrell, Lawson, Porth and Richards were present. Garrett was absent.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Motion by Ferrell, seconded by Richards to approve agenda. Agenda approved 6-0.
MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING: Motion by Ankenbrand to approve seconded by Eyrich. Minutes approved 6-0.
PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Lawson, second by Richards to approve payment of bills. Roll call vote 6-0 approved payment of bills.
PRESENTATIONS: Pool manager Kristi Hudson reported that the Hoopeston Aquatic Coalition and employees have been getting the pool ready for opening Memorial Day. She also announced that bracelets and Subway Cards are being sold as a fundraiser.
NO PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT: Doug Wagoner of Pla More requested that the council reconsider the $250 fee that is being imposed on each poker machine. With the economy and the revenue that the machines have already brought to the city the proprietors of the machines would appreciate a break.
REPORT OF OFFICERS
POLICE: Ankenbrand announced the Police Committee and Union will have a meeting June 8 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall.
STREET AND ALLEY: Eyrich made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-1 approving Donohue Engineering for MFT Highway Maintenance. Ferrell second the motion. Res. 2023-1 was approved 6-0 by roll call vote.
CIVIC: Ferrel asked the council to review the Water Meter Ordinance for the outdoor-use meters to be voted on at the next council meeting. She reported that Dave Biggerstaff would be spending 4-5 hours per week looking at properties that need attention. An electronics collection will be taking place July 9th. A fee of $25 and $30 will be charged for TV’s, depending on size.
CEMETERY: Garrett absent.
FIRE/AMBULANCE: Lawson made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2023-1 that will replace the previous Fireworks Ordinance. Ferrell seconded the motion. Roll call vote 6-0 approved Ordinance 2023-1.
FINANCE: Porth Made a motion to accept the Audit Agreement from Russell Leigh and Assoc. Ankenbrand second the motion. Roll call vote 6-0 approved the audit.
PARKS: Richards had nothing to report.
NO COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL
NO UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NO NEW BUSINESS
MAYOR COMMENTS:
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