Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met March 13.

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 were Cody Holsapple, Charlie Dunmire, Korey Damery, Kim Miller, Sue Cole, GLF representative, Tami Long, Aly Holsapple, Dana Damery, Jeanna Casteel, Chief Lamb, and Matt Foster.

The minutes from the February 13th meeting were reviewed and approved. Chief Lamb presented the police report.

Matt Foster presented the Motor Fuel Program for 2023 in the amount of $25,000.00.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Reynolds, seconded by Alderman Rappe to approve the Motor Fuel Program for 2023 as presented. Motion carried.

Mayor Dunmire opened the one bid for disposal service. A representative from GLF Disposal Service was present for the bid opening for disposal in the City of Macon. He explained that GFL will no longer do alley pick up or twice a week pick up. After a brief discussion the bid was rejected and the city will contact other disposal service providers in the area.

Mayor Dunmire presented loan disbursement request #6 from the IEPA.

A motion was made by Alderman Windell, seconded by Alderman Beasley to approve pay request #6 from the IEPA. Motion carried.

Alderman Huggins presented a quote of $8,056.00 to replace the siding on the west side of the community center.

A motion was made by Alderman Huggins, seconded by Alderwoman Claussen to approve the repair of the west side of the community center. Motion carried.

Mayor Dunmire opened the three bids for replacing the roof at the community center. One bid was rejected because it did not meet the bid specifications. The low bid was Trimble Construction is the amount of $72,340.82.

A motion was made by Alderman Huggins, seconded by Alderman Beasley to accept the bid of $72,340.82 to replace the community center roof. Motion carried.

Alderman Huggins will have a quote for the ballfields at the next meeting.

Alderwoman Reynolds presented the profit and loss reports. She informed the council that there will be a personnel and finance meeting this month. The meeting will be for employee evaluations and the 2023 – 2024 fiscal year budget.

Alderman Beasley reported that he had issued a building permit for a new house and a shed building permit.

Alderman Rappe reported that New Era is working on the new City of Macon sign for the pavilion on Front Street.

Mayor Dunmire informed the council the new owner of the racetrack would be submitting plans for new restrooms. He will be requesting TIF funds for the project.

Attorney Garwood presented the proposed Ordinance pertaining to solar energy installations. It will have to go before the zoning board and then the council for approval.

Sue Cole is requesting a sidewalk on Dunn Street.

Jeanna Casteel was present to voice her concern about speeding on Glenn Street. Alderman Long will talk to Chief Lamb about issuing tickets for people exceeding the speed limit.

Dana Damery was present to ask that the gutter and storm drains be cleaned more frequently.

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 Rappe to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried.

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

The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/Minutes_March_2023.pdf