Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met Sept. 12.

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 Kimberly Reynolds, Brandon Windell, Tom Long, and Chad Rappe. Also,present was Cody Holsapple, Charlie Dunmire, Sue Cole, Kevin Buckley, Pastor Terry, and Tim Woods.

The minutes from the August 8th meeting were reviewed and approved. Alderman Long presented the police report.

Kevin Buckley presented the annual audit report.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Reynolds, seconded by Alderman Rappe to approve the annual audit report. Motion carried.

Mayor Dunmire presented the quotes for a new water truck and the one-ton truck. The quote for the water truck is $73,000, the quote for the one-ton truck is $105,000. Since there are no state bids at this time the council will have to vote to waive the formal contract procedure.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Reynolds, seconded by Alderman Rappe to waive the formal contract procedure. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Reynolds, seconded by Alderman Long to purchase a new water truck and new one-ton truck. Motion carried.

Mayor Dunmire informed the council that Korey Damery has been working part-time for the last month. Mayor Dunmire would like to hire Korey full-time. The mayor has met with Korey and he is interested in getting his water and sewer certifications. Illinois Rural Water Association offers an apprenticeship program that Korey will be utilizing.

Mayor Dunmire informed the council that water projects should start next month.

Street Supt. Holsapple informed the council that the electrical issues at Memorial Park had been repaired.

Attorney Garwood informed the council that the property on Wall Street had made some progress and that he sent a letter extending the cleanup date to September 18th.

Terry was present to introduce himself. He is the new pastor at the Methodist Church. The church will be having trunk or treat for Halloween.

Tim Woods was present to request that the city do something about a property on North Woodcock Street. The property is overgrown with grass and weeds. A branch from a tree fell on his garage roof and he had to have the roof replaced.

Attorney Garwood will research the procedure for deeming the property as dangerous and uninhabitable.

Treasurer Huggins presented the Treasurer’s report.

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

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

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

The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/September_2022.pdf