Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met Jan. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Frank Dunmire called the Macon City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were Attorney Scott Garwood, Treasurer Lori Huggins, Clerk Pam Windell, Council Members Caleb Beasley, Kimberly Reynolds, Brandon Windell, Doug Huggins, Tom Long, and Chad Rappe. Also, present was Charlie Dunmire, Kim Miller, Brandon Chappell, and Sue Cole.

The minutes from the December 12, 2022, meeting were reviewed and approved.

Alderman Long presented the police report.

Mayor Dunmire presented loan disbursement request #4 from the IEPA.

A motion was made by Alderman Windell, seconded by Alderman Beasley to approve loan disbursement request #4. Motion carried.

Mayor Dunmire asked the council if they would be interested in the City of Macon having their own disposal company. After a short discussion the mayor formed a committee to investigate the cost of having a disposal service within the city. The committee members are Alderman Long, Alderman Windell, and Alderwoman Reynolds.

The building committee will get quotes for roof and siding repair that needs to be addressed at the community center, and new flooring for the community center.

Water Superintendent Dunmire informed the council that the water projects were in progress.

Alderwoman Reynolds presented the profit and loss reports. She informed the council that the personnel committee had met and interviewed Kim Miller to fill the position of municipality collector. Pam Windell will be retiring in August this year.

Alderwoman Reynolds made a motion of recommendation, seconded by Alderman Windell to hire Kim Miller. The start date will be May 1, 2023. Motion carried.

Alderman Beasley has been in contact with American Way Storage about building permits for the sheds they have on their property on North Woodcock. They will be sending payment this week.

Mayor Dunmire requested Alderman Rappe contact New Era about a sign for the pavilion at the Front Street Park.

Brandon Chappell introduced himself as the secretary of Meridian Ball Association. He wanted the council to know that any work that needs done at the ball fields they are willing to help.

Treasurer Huggins presented the Treasurer’s report.

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

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

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

The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/January_2023.pdf