Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met Aug. 8.

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 Attorney Scott Garwood, Clerk Pam Windell, Treasurer Lori Huggins, Council Members Doug Huggins, Kimberly Reynolds, Brandon Windell, Tom Long, and Chad Rappe. Also, present was Cody Holsapple, Charlie Dunmire, Chief Lam, Vicki Carr, Duane Noland, Pete Pistorius, Matt Roberts, and members of the Meridian Ball Association.

The minutes from the July 9th meeting were reviewed and approved. Chief Lamb presented the police report.

Duane Noland presented the council with cost of building the new Ag-Tech facility. They are still needing funds to start the project. After a short discussion the council agreed to match donations up to $100,000.00. The donation will come from the TIF fund.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Reynolds, seconded by Alderman Rappe to match donation made to the Meridian School District for the Meridian Ag-Tech program up to $100,000. Motion carried unanimously.

There was a lengthy discussion concerning 4-wheelers. If they are inspected and display a sticker, they are allowed on city streets. There have been numerous complaints about reckless driving and underage children operating 4-wheelers. A newsletter will be going out soon advising residents that if problems continue 4-wheelers will not be allowed on city streets.

Alderman Huggins reported that the electrical issues in Memorial Park have not been repaired. Cody and Charlie will look at the issue and possibly make the repairs. Alderman Huggins is waiting on a quote for moving one of the ball fields in Old School Park and updating the other field.

Mayor Dunmire informed the council that the IEPA loan papers for various water projects have been signed. The projects will start when materials can be purchased.

Alderwoman Reynolds presented the profit and loss reports.

Attorney Garwood informed the council that two of the property owners have cleaned up their properties. The third one property owner has until August 21st to comply with order if she does not Attorney Garwood will ask the court to hold her in contempt.

Vicki Carr was present to invite the council to the South Macon Public Library open house. The library received a on the road to recovery grant to update computer, printer, and WIFI. Everyone is welcome to attend Wednesday September 7th between 6 – 8 p.m.

Matt Roberts president of Meridian Ball Association was present to ask about plans for the ball fields the Old School Park. He would like to know if the plans on installing a concession stand and if the city will be closing the road off by the ball fields.

Alderman Huggins informed Mr. Roberts that a pavilion with a concession stand will be installed in the future. The council is still discussing whether or not to close the road by the ball fields. Alderman Huggins will keep the ball association updated on the progress on the projects at the Old School Park.

Treasurer Huggins presented the Treasurer’s report.

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

The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/August_2022.pdf