Macon Reporter

City of Decatur City Council met June 20.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

I. Call to Order 

1. Roll Call 

2. Pledge of Allegiance 

II. Appearance of Citizens 

Policy relative to Appearance of Citizens: 

A 30-minute time period is provided for citizens to appear and express their views before the City Council. Each citizen speaking will be limited to one appearance of up to 3 minutes. No immediate response will be given by City Council or City staff members. Citizens are to give their documents (if any) to the Police Officer for distribution to the Council. When the Mayor determines that all persons wishing to speak in accordance with this policy have done so, members of the City Counciland key staff may make comments. 

III. Approval of Minutes 

Approval of Minutes of June 5, 2023 City Council Meeting 

IV. Unfinished Business 

V. New Business 

1. Discussion Item - Proposed Amendments to City Code Chapter 52, Alcoholic Liquor 

2. Treasurer's Financial Report 

3. An Ordinance Amending the 2022 Budget Reconciliation Ordinance of the City of Decatur, Illinois 

4. Ordinance Amending the City of Decatur Budget for the FiscalYear Ending December 31, 2023 

5. Resolution Accepting the Bid by DASS Enterprises, Doing Business as Shaner's Towing for Towing Services for the Decatur Police Department 

6. Resolution Supporting Temporary Closure of a Portion of Lost Bridge Road, a Macon County Roadway for 217 Wiffle Ball Classic 

7. Resolution to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the William Street At Grade Crossing Closure with the Decatur & Eastern Illinois Railroad by  Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code, City Project 2022-37, Section No. 22-00237-00-IC 

8. Resolution to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Restoration of Streets and Highways by Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code, City Project 2023- 08, Asphalt 

9. Resolution Accepting the Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Purchase Order Furnishing Water Treatment Chemical - Hydrofluorosilicic Acid 

10. Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance - Section II Definitions to Personal Services and Related Amendments 

11. Consent Calendar: Items on the Consent Agenda/Calendar are matters requiring City Councilapproval or acceptance, but which are routine and recurring in nature, are not controversial, are matters of limited discretion, and about which little or no discussion is anticipated. However, staff’s assessment of what should be included on the Consent Agenda/Calendar can be in error. For this reason, any Consent Agenda/Calendar item can be removed from the Consent Agenda/Calendar by any member of the governing body, for any reason, without the need for concurrence by any other governing body member. Items removed from the Consent Agenda/Calendar will be discussed and voted on separately from the remainder of the Consent Agenda/Calendar. 

A. Receiving and Filing of Minutes of Boards and Commissions 

B. Resolution Approving Appointment - City Plan Commission 

C. Resolution Approving Appointment - Library Board of Trustees 

D. Ordinance Annexing Decatur Park District Owned Commercial Properties 

E. Ordinance Annexing Decatur Park District Owned Undeveloped Property Identified as PIN# 04-12-04-101-010 

F. Ordinance Annexing Decatur Park District Owned Undeveloped Property Identified as PIN# 04-12-16-354-028 

G. Ordinance Annexing Decatur Park District Owned Undeveloped Property Identified as PIN# 09-13-31-100-011 

H. Ordinance Annexing Decatur Park District Owned Undeveloped Property Identified as PIN# 09-13-31-100-012 

I. Ordinance Annexing Decatur Park District Owned Undeveloped Property Identified as PIN# 09-13-31-400-003 

J. Ordinance Annexing Territory 2299 Mesa Drive 

K. Ordinance Annexing Territory 1751 Danceland Road and Vacant Lot 

L. Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. R2023-64 Accepting Sloan's Implement Sourcewell Contract #110719-JDC for One (1) John Deere 6135E Cab Tractor 

M. Resolution Accepting the Bid for the Purchase of One (1) John Deere 6135E Cab Tractor 

N. Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement and Associated Sales Order with Decatur Public Schools Foundation to obtain Internet Access through the City of Decatur Fiber Network 

O. Resolution Receiving and Filing the 2022 Official Zoning Map 

P. Resolution Authorizing Action Regarding Unsafe Structures 

Q. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with S. Shafer Excavating for the Demolition of 2034 E. William St. 

VI. Other Business 

VII. Recess to Closed Executive Session 

Recess to Closed Executive Session under Open Meetings Act Section 2(c)(11), Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent 

VIII. Adjournment

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