Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met Oct. 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Frank Dunmire called the Macon City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were Clerk Pam Windell, Attorney Scott Garwood, Council Members Doug Huggins via phone, Chad Rappe, Kimberly Claussen, Brandon Windell, and Caleb Beasley. Also, present were Charlie Dunmire, Cody Holsapple, Darrick Hulva, Sgt. Atkins, Monte Holsapple, and Greg Cleary.

The minutes from the September 10th meeting were approved.

Sgt. Atkins presented the police report. Deputy Major is off due to a back injury. He should be back to work in a few days.

Mayor Dunmire reported no information about the Sheriff’s contract. Alderman Windell nothing to report on streets and alleys. Alderwoman Claussen presented the P&Ls.

Alderman Huggins reported the basketball court should be installed this week. Park Supt. Cody Holsapple informed the Council that he had been contacted and the basketball court project would start tomorrow.

Water Supt. Charlie Dunmire and Mayor Dunmire will meet with a sales representative from Honeywell on Thursday to discuss new water meters.

Charlie informed the Council that the hydrants are being painted.

Alderman Rappe reported that he had been in contact with Matt Roush from Bendsen Signs. If the work was not completed by October 5th then $100.00 will be deducted from the bill everyday until the job is done.

Attorney Garwood presented Ordinance No. 20181008-01, an Ordinance repealing ordinance no. 09/14/2015-1, and regulating the operation of non-highway vehicles on the public streets of the City of Macon.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Claussen, seconded by Alderman Windell to approve Ordinance No. 20181008-01. Motion carried.

Attorney Garwood updated the Council on the dilapidated properties.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Claussen, seconded by Alderman Rappe to direct Attorney Garwood to proceed against these properties, 246 West Glenn Street and 255 East Sherman Street, as dangerous, unsafe, and abandoned pursuant to the City Ordinances and Illinois Municipal Code. Motion carried.

Mayor Dunmire presented the Treasurer’s report.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Claussen, seconded by Alderman Beasley to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Claussen, seconded by Alderman Rappe to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Windell, seconded by Alderman Beasley to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters. Motion carried.

The regular meeting resumed at 6:55 p.m.

Alderman Beasley reported that one building permit had been issued for a garage.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Claussen, seconded by Alderman Huggins to adjourn. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/October_2018.pdf