Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met April 10.

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, Kim Miller, Sue Cole, Chief Lamb, and Alex Kater.

The minutes from the March 13th meeting were reviewed and approved.

Chief Lamb presented the police report. Chief Lamb introduced his new deputy, Alex Kater. He will be replacing Clayton Gravens.

Mayor Dunmire informed those present that Carey’s Disposal Service would start service in Macon on May 1, 2023. The rate will be $20 per month and pick up will be once a week.

Mayor Dunmire presented pay request #7 for Petersburg.

A motion was made by Alderman Windell, seconded by Alderwoman Reynolds to approve payment request #7 to Petersburg. Motion carried.

Alderman Huggins informed the council that the west side of the community center had been replaced. He presented a quote of $17,196.00 from Midwest Siding for replacing siding and fascia on the south and east side of the building. It was the consensus of the council to have Midwest Siding replace the siding and fascia on the community center.

Alderman Windell presented the council with a rate increase for Macon and Boody residents. The increase is $5.00 for Macon residents and $1.25 for Boody residents. This is to cover cost of a loan repayment from IEPA for upgrading the water systems. This will take effect August 1, 2023.

Alderwoman Reynolds presented the profit and loss reports. She also informed the council that the personnel committee is recommending a pay increase of 4% for full time employees, with exception of Korey Damery who is in the IRWA apprenticeship program his raise is 10%. The mowers and park assistant will be increased to $13.00 per hour and the park director will to $2,400.00.

A motion was made by Alderman Rappe, seconded by Alderman Beasley to approve pay increases as presented. Motion carried.

Pam -  $48,330.00       Charlie - $53,540.00

Cody - $50,175.00       Korey -   $34,320.00

Mayor Dunmire presented the proposed budget for the fiscal year May 2023 – Aril 2024.

A motion was made by Alderman Huggins, seconded by Alderman Windell to approve the budget for the fiscal year. Motion carried.

Mayor Dunmire informed the council that the city will be getting bids for a mini excavator and a pot holer. He also recommended that the clerk and treasurer should have their computers replaced this year.

Alderman Rappe informed the council that Matt Roush said the City of Macon sign for the pavilion at the park on Front Street will be installed by Friday.

Attorney Garwood will swear in the alderman at the May meeting.

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Rapp to approve the treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried.

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

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

The City Council adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/April_meeting_minutes_2023.pdf