Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met March 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Dunmire called the Macon City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were, Clerk Pam Windell, Treasurer Lori Huggins, Council Members Doug Huggins, Chad Rappe, Kimberly Reynolds, Brandon Windell, Caleb Beasley, and Tom Long. Also, present were Chief Lamb, Sue Cole, Cody Holsapple, Charlie Dunmire, Taylor Waldrop, Rick Moma, and Scott Younger.

The minutes from the February 14th meeting were reviewed and approved.

Chief Lamb presented the police report. Chief Lamb presented two options for a two-year contract agreement police service for the City of Macon.

It was the consensus of the council to go with option #2, a two-year contract for $160,000.00 with no option of fuel or general maintenance service to be provided by the City of Macon for one squad car owned by the Village of Blue Mound.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Reynolds, seconded by Alderman Long to accept option #2 for police services. Motion carried unanimously.

Cody informed the council he is working on the alleys.

Charlie informed the council that the engineer had put the water projects out for bid last week.

Alderwoman Reynolds presented the profit and loss reports.

Mayor Dunmire reported that the finance committee had met last week. The budget for 2022 – 2023 fiscal year will be presented at next month’s meeting.

Alderman Beasley issued one building permit for a new house at 134 East Frick. Mayor Dunmire contacted New Era Signs II about repairing the business sign.

Taylor Waldrop would like to do some art projects downtown. She will get her information and ideas to the city for review and consideration.

Treasurer Lori Huggins presented the Treasurer’s report.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Reynolds, seconded by Alderman Rappe to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Reynolds, seconded by Alderman Long to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Reynolds, seconded by Alderman Windell to adjourn. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/March_2022.pdf