Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met March 10.

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, Clerk Kim Miller, Council Members Caleb Beasley, Monte Holsapple, Brandon Windell, Rocky Markham, Chad, Tom Long, Treasurer Kimberly Reynolds also present were Cody Holsapple, Pam Windell, Kim Cook, Lewis Cook, Shaynna Stewart, Deputy Casner-Clark and Ron Legner.

The minutes of the February 10th meeting were reviewed and approved as presented. Deputy Casner-Clark presented the police report.

Engineer, Ron Legner, updated the Council on the water project that has been ongoing for the past two years. The project is completed and the contractor is requesting final payment. It was brought to the Council’s attention there was a clause in the contract for liquidated damages in the event the project was not completed in a timely manner. After a six-month contract extension, the completion date is still approximately one year past due. The engineer also reported that there is some confusion on what date should be used for completion – December or February. The council instructed Mr. Legner to use the February date and assess liquidated damages of $750.00 per day.

Kim Cook informed the council that she is having the town rummage sales this year. The dates are May 15,16 and 17th. She would like dates and times of your sale and a brief description of your items for sale. She will have maps available at Wallstreet Embroidery Shop located at 109 N. Front Street (217-764-3501) and signs out on Route 51. There will be a truck from Salvation Army for items you would like to donate parked across from Wall Street on Saturday May 17th.

Macon’s Community Clean-up Day will be the final day of the rummage sales Saturday May 17th from 8-Noon. Dumpsters for City of Macon residents to dispose of their unwanted items will be located at the street department garage on Wiles Street (south of the speedway) No air conditioners, paint, tires, refrigerators, or electronics. Proof of residency required to use dumpsters

Alderman Long updated the Council on ball diamond and park projects. Alderman Long made a motion for a bid for two sidewalks from True Concrete for the amount of $3,350.00, seconded by Alderman Holsapple for the amount of $3,350.00 for the two sidewalks. It was also suggested to remove stop signs at on South Towson Street at its intersection with West Glenn. Attorney Garwood will prepare an ordinance to remove these signs.

TIF/Business District

A request for assistance in updating windows and doors at Wall Street Embroidery has been received. It was the consensus of the Council to approve up to $40,000 to updated/replace the windows. Attorney Garwood will have a formal resolution prepared for the April meeting to appropriate up to $40,000 for this project.

Treasurer Reynolds presented the treasurer’s report. Motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Long to approve the treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried.

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

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

The City Council adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/March_2025_Minutes.pdf