Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met March 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 Caleb Beasley, Brandon Windell, Tom Long, Monte Holsapple also present were Charlie Dunmire, Cody Holsapple, Ally Holsapple, Sue Cole, Shane Gordon, Debbie Herbert, and Vicki Carr.

The minutes from the Feb 12th meeting were reviewed and approved as presented. Alderman Windell presented the police report.

Mayor Dunmire recommended Monte Holsapple be appointed Alderman. A motion was made by Alderman Windell, seconded by Alderman Beasley. Motion carried.

Attorney Garwood swore Monte Holsapple in as Alderman.

MFT Resolution 2024-05 was presented.

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Long to approve Resolution 2024-05. Motion Carried.

Meridian School District Superintendent, Shane Gordon, presented information and a request for TIF assistance to construct a transportation facility on its Macon campus.

A motion was made by Alderman Windell, seconded by Alderman Long to approve the request for TIF assistance to Meridian School District in the amount of $39,075.00. Motion carried.

Attorney Garwood presented Ordinance No. 2024-42, an Ordinance adopting the official zoning map of the City of Macon, Illinois.

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Windell to approve Ordinance No. 2024-42. Motion carried.

Attorney Garwood presented Ordinance No. 2024-43, an Ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Macon and the Macon County Sheriff’s Office. for police services.

A motion was made by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Holsapple to approve Ordinance No. 2024-43. Motion carried.

Attorney Garwood presented Ordinance No. 2024-44, an Ordinance authorizing disposal of property (two trucks) owned by the City of Macon.

A motion was made by Alderman Windell, seconded by Alderman Holsapple to approve Ordinance No. 2024-44. Motion carried.

Attorney Garwood presented Ordinance No. 2024-45, an Ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Forsyth for the purchase of one used patrol vehicle.

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Holsapple to approve Ordinance No. 2024-45. Motion carried.

Debbie Herbert and Vicki Carr were present from the South Macon Library to ask the city for funds to help pay for a digital sign to display in front of the library. This request was tabled until the FY 2025 budget was drafted and presented to the Council.

Treasurer Reynolds presented the Treasurer’s Report.

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

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

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

The City Council adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/March_2024_Minutes.pdf