Macon Reporter

City of Decatur City Council met Oct. 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

On Monday, October 2, 2023, the City Council of the City of Decatur, Illinois, met in Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, One Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur, Illinois.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe presided, together with her being Council members Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Ed Culp and Dennis Cooper. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared a quorum present.

City Manager Scot Wrighton attended the meeting as well.

Mayor Moore Wolfe led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Appearance of Citizens and the following citizens provided comments to the Council: Mike Tumbleson and Abeer Motan.

Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Approval of the Minutes.

The minutes of the September 18, 2023, City Council meeting were presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the minutes be approved as written; seconded by Councilman Kuhle and on call of the roll, Council members Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Ed Culp and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Councilman Cooper abstained from the vote. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

This being the time set aside for Unfinished Business and there being none, Mayor Moore Wolfe called for New Business.

R2023-201 Resolution Accepting Proposal of Truescreen Inc. for Background Check Services, was presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilman Kuhle.

City Manager Wrighton gave an overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

2023-65 Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 50 Licenses, was presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the Ordinance do pass, seconded by Councilman Kuhle.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2023-202 Resolution Authorizing Professional Service Agreement with OpenGov Inc. for Food and Beverage Tax Conversion to Cloud Based Services, was presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilman Kuhle.

City Manager Wrighton gave an overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2023-203 Resolution Designating Honorary Street - Jefferson & Booker Joyner, was presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilman Kuhle.

City Manager Wrighton gave an overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2023-204 Resolution Designating Honorary Street - Staley Square, was presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilman Kuhle.

City Manager Wrighton gave an overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2023-205 Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Community Investment Corporation of Decatur for Managing the Decatur Homebuyer Ecosystem, Counseling and Education Program, was presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilman Kuhle.

City Manager Wrighton gave an overview of the Resolution.

Mr. Cordaryl Patrick, Director of Economic and Community Development, provided additional background information and responded to questions from Council members regarding funding sources and details of the agreement.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

2023-66 A Ground Water Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Groundwater as a Potable Water Supply for the Designated Area South and West of a Former Manufactured Gas Plant Located at 515 East Main Street, was presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the Ordinance do pass, seconded by Councilman Kuhle.

City Manager Wrighton gave an overview of the Ordinance.

Mr. Matt Newell, Public Works Director, answered questions from Council members regarding site remediation.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2023-206 Resolution Authorizing a Highway Authority Agreement and Environmental Indemnity Agreement between the City of Decatur and Ameren Illinois for Portions of the City Right of Way on Wood Street and Industry Court, was presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilman Kuhle.

City Manager Wrighton gave an overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Consent Agenda Calendar Items A. through I. and asked if any Council member wished to remove an item from the Consent Agenda Calendar. Councilman Horn wished to removed Calendar Items D. and I. from the Consent Agenda Calendar. The Clerk read items A. through C. and E. through H.:

Item A. R2023-207 Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2023-187 Authorizing Property Insurance Coverage for the City of Decatur, Illinois for the Policy Period October 1, 2023 to October 1, 2024

Item. B. R2023-208 Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2023-188 Authorizing Property and Liability Insurance Coverage for the City of Decatur, Illinois for the Policy Period October 1, 2023 to October 1, 2024

Item C. R2023-209 Resolution Authorizing Liability Insurance Coverage for the City of Decatur, Illinois for the Policy Period October 1, 2023 to October 1, 2024 Item E. R2023-210 Resolution Authorizing Property Insurance Coverage for the City of Decatur, Illinois for the Policy Period October 1, 2023 to October 1, 2024 Item F. 2023-67 Ordinance Annexing Territory 2580 South Shores Drive Item G. 2023-68 Ordinance Annexing Territory 3044 Tempe Drive

Item H. 2023-69 Ordinance Authorizing the Installation of Stop Signs at the Intersection of North Lynette Drive at West Berry Drive and North Lynette Place Facing West Berry Drive and North Lynette Place

Councilwoman Gregory moved A. through C. and E. through H. be approved by Omnibus Vote; seconded by Councilman Kuhle, and on call of the roll, Council members Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2023-211 Resolution Authorizing Equipment Insurance Coverage for the City of Decatur, Illinois for the Policy Period October 1, 2023 to October 1, 2024, was presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilman Kuhle.

Ms. Ruby James, Director of Finance, answered questions from Council members regarding the need for mobile equipment insurance.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2023-212 Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Amend the Terms of Agreement for the American Rescue Plan Funds to Land of Lincoln Credit Union, was presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilman Kuhle.

Mr. Cordaryl Patrick, Director of Economic and Community Development, answered questions from Council members regarding program funding eligibility.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

With no other New Business, Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Other Business.

Councilman McDaniel spoke about his trip to Seevetal, Germany with the Decatur Sister Cities delegation. Councilman Horn asked for a consensus of Council members to act on prohibiting CO2 pipelines in the city at a future City Council meeting. There was no consensus to place the item on an upcoming agenda.

There being no further business, Mayor Moore Wolfe called for adjournment. Councilwoman Gregory moved the City Council meeting be adjourned, seconded by Councilman Kuhle and upon call of the roll, Council members Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the regular Council meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

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