Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met March 11.

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, Treasurer Lori Huggins, Attorney Scott Garwood, Council Members Doug Huggins, Kimberly Claussen, Chad Rappe, Caleb Beasley, Doug McGuire. Also, present were Charlie Dunmire, Cody Holsapple, Monte Holsapple, Larry Belskamper, Gil Benson, Matt Foster, and Greg Smith.

The minutes from the January 11th meeting were corrected and approved.

Mayor Dunmire is waiting to hear back from the Sheriff’s Department regarding the police hire back program.

Matt Foster presented the MFT maintenance program resolution for 2019 in the amount of $60,000.00.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Claussen, seconded by Alderman Beasley to approve the MFT maintenance program resolution for 2019. Motion carried.

Alderwoman Claussen informed the Council that there will be a budget meeting for the 2019 – 2020 fiscal year on March 12th at 6 p.m.

Mayor Dunmire informed the Council the there will be a meeting of the water committee on March 13th at 6 p.m.

Street Supt. Holsapple reported that he and Charlie had been repairing water leaks. Alderwoman Claussen presented the P&Ls.

Water Supt. Dunmire informed the Council that three breaks on the water line coming to Macon had been repaired. Burdick’s replaced sections of the well line.

Charlie has been trying out different radio systems. After a short discussion about the radios the Mayor would like Charlie to get more information at the IRWA conference next week and present it next month.

Mayor Dunmire and Charlie want to replace more of the well line. They will contact Mark Bingham at Chastain’s Engineering.

Attorney Scott Garwood informed the Council that a court hearing date of March 1st had been set for the Front Street property. The other properties that are in need of repair will receive a letter giving them 15 days to make the needed improvements if not they will receive ordinance violation citations.

Larry Belskamper was present at the meeting to thank Charlie and Cody for the good work they have been doing snow removal and repairing water leaks. He also wanted to thank the volunteers who helped the City employees.

Greg Smith was present to thank Charlie and Cody. He also wanted to voice his concerns about some properties in Macon. He suggested that the Council members drive down the streets and alleys to see the derelict properties. He also wanted to know what was being done about the building addition that was started on the corner of Glenn & Miller.

Alderman Beasley informed Greg that the work on the building had been stopped until the homeowner has a variance hearing.

Gil Benson was present to let everyone know that Charlie and Cody did a good job on the well line water leaks. He did voice his concern that the well line does not need to be replaced.

Treasurer Huggins informed the Council that after comparing C.D. rates Peoples Bank of Macon had the best rates. Lori would like to do four TIF C.D.s $50,000.00 in each for 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months. Two for the Water $75,000 in each 6 months and 12 months. Two for the equipment fund $25,000 in each 6 months and 12 months.

Alderwoman Claussen made a motion, seconded by Alderman Rappe to authorize the Treasurer to purchase C.D.s for the TIF, Water, and Equipment funds in amounts presented. Motion carried.

Treasurer Huggins presented the Treasurer’s report.

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

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

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

The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/February_2019.pdf