Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met Aug. 12.

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, Monte Holsapple, Rocky Markham, and Tom Long. Also present were Cody Holsapple, Pam Windell, Trisha Songer, Lori Dixon, Eric Dixon, Denna Williams, Gary Cutler, Christine Cutler, Debbie Herbert and Sgt. Matthew Reynolds.

The minutes from the July 8th meeting were reviewed and approved as presented. Sgt Matthew Reynolds presented the police report.

Alderman Long informed the council they will start work on new dugouts next week. Alderman Markham reported that Layne & Co. is working on Well 6.

Oiling and Chipping has been completed on roads.

Attorney Garwood informed the council he is revising the ordinance for fireworks permits.

Attorney Garwood informed the council the General Assembly passed a bill eliminating the 1% grocery tax effective January 1, 2026. Governor Pritzker recently signed the bill. Part of the bill allows both home rule and non-home rule municipalities to implement a 1% local grocery tax without referendum.

Debbie Herbert from South Macon Library District Board was present to inform the council if part of Glenn Street is closed then they do not want funding for the electronic sign. They will be requesting assistance with funding for the parking lot and interior painting for the library. The cost is $1400.00 for the parking lot and $3000.00 for interior painting of the library.

Trisha Songer was present and would like to have our town garage sales this fall for September 19-21st. We also have Music in the Park on September 21st

Treasurer Reynolds presented the Treasurer’s Report.

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

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

A motion was made by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Beasley to adjourn. Motion Carried.

The City Council adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/August_2024_Minutes.pdf