Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met Dec. 11.

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 Kimberly Reynolds, Clerk Kim Miller, Council Members Rocky Markham, Doug Huggins, Tom Long, Chad Rappe, also present were Charlie Dunmire, Cody Holsapple, Korey Damery, Pam Windell, Sue Cole, Lewis and Kim Cook, Ben Murray, Tristan Easley, Matt Craig, Dennis, and Glenna Steiling.

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

Alderman Markham presented the police report.

Mayor Dunmire presented pay request from Burdick Plumbing and Heating.

A Motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Long at approve pay request. Motion carried.

Mayor Dunmire informed the council that food baskets will be distributed on Dec 16th.

Alderman Long is in discussions with the Engineers for plans on the parks for the ball fields.

Water Superintendent Dunmire informed the council the Eckhardt Street project is in process.

Attorney Garwood presented Ordinance No. 2023-41, an Ordinance regarding the Illinois paid leave for all workers act for the City of Macon, Illinois

A motion was made by Alderman Huggins, seconded by Alderman Beasley to approve Ordinance No. 2023-41. Motion carried.

Attorney Garwood will contact Dollar General about repairing their fence.

Attorney Garwood informed the council that there are currently no minutes from closed sessions that have not already been made public.

Kim Cook was present to ask for an extension for renovating Wall Street Embroidery. The Council agreed to an extension.

Ben Murray was present to voice his concern over stray cats. Charlie Dunmire will set a trap at the empty house.

A few residents were present to inquire about having a Casey’s built in Macon. Mayor Dunmire informed them the city was not opposed to a Casey’s and would welcome a Casey’s to Macon.

Pam Windell was present to inform the council the Christmas Tree lighting event was a success and will be continuing it.

Treasurer Reynolds presented the Treasurer’s Report.

A motion was made by Alderman Huggins, seconded by Alderman Long to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Markham, seconded by Alderman Huggins to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried.

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

The City Council adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/Dec_2023_City_Minutes.pdf