Macon Reporter

City of Decatur City Council met March 18.

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 March 4, 2024 City Council Meeting

IV. Unfinished Business

V. New Business

1. Treasurer's Financial Report

2. Resolution Approving an IntergovernmentalAgreement between the City of Decatur and Decatur Public School District #61 for Repurposing of the Garfield School Site

3. Resolution Authorizing License for Underground Pipelines, Cables, and Conduits with the Illinois Central Railroad on Faries Parkway at Brush College Road

4. Resolution Accepting the Bid Price of S&R Marine and Equipment for the Purchase of One (1) 2024 SeaArk VFX 2072 Deluxe Patrol Boat, Trailer and Accessories

5. Resolution Accepting the Vandevanter Engineering Company Proposal for the Purchase of a Wash Water Return Pump

6. Resolution Accepting the Bids and Authorizing the Execution of Purchase Orders for Furnishing Ammunition to the Decatur Police Department

7. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Three-Year Agreement and Payment to Lexis Nexis for their Desk Officer Reporting System

8. Resolution Authorizing Payment to Central Square for Software Maintenance Fees Page 1 of 257

9. Resolution Amending IntergovernmentalAgreement - County of Macon, the Village of Mt. Zion, the Village of Forsyth and the Village of Long Creek - Decatur Macon County Enterprise Zone

10. 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. Ordinance Annexing Territory 2975 Turpin Road

B. Receiving and Filing of Minutes of Boards and Commissions

C. Ordinance Authorizing Consumption of Alcoholic Liquor in Central Park - Decatur Craft Beer Festival

D. Resolution Approving Reappointment - Electrical Commission

E. Resolution Receiving and Filing the 2023 Official Zoning Map

F. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with F&E Lawn and Janitorial Service for 2024 Weed Abatement

G. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Roots Lawncare LLC for 2024 Weed Abatement

H. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Up and Ready for 2024 Weed Abatement

I. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Isaiah Enterprises LLC for 2024 Weed Abatement

J. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Julies Mowing Service for 2024 Weed Abatement

K. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Jandi Services for 2024 Weed Abatement

L. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Inherited Services LLC for 2024 Weed Abatement

M. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Shemilah Outreach Center for 2024 Weed Abatement

N. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Jim Kaufman Lawn Care for 2024 Weed Abatement

O. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Swick's Lawn Care for 2024 Weed Abatement

P. Resolution Certifying and Adopting the City of Decatur Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Amendment

Q. Resolution Certifying and Adopting the FTA Drug & Alcohol Policy for the City of Decatur Transportation Services Department

VI. Other Business

VII. Adjournment

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