Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met Aug. 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 Tom Long, Monte Holsapple, Chad Rappe, Caleb Beasley, Rocky Markham, Brandon Windell also present were Charlie Dunmire, Pam Windell, Kim Cook, Lewis Cook, Sue Cole, Debbie Herbert, Shane Major, Kent Damery, and Randy Phipps

The minutes of the July 14th meeting were reviewed and approved as presented.

Randy Phipps from MV Transportation was present to inform the council of a transportation service coming to Macon County area residents. Please call 217-424-2821 or visit www.Decaturil.gov/249/transit for more information.

Alderman Long updated the council on the walking trail and in the process of installing pickleball court.

Alderman Long received bids for replacing the flooring at the Community Center. A motion was made by Alderman Holsapple, seconded by Alderman Beasley to approve up to $60,000 for replacement of the flooring at the Community Center.

A motion was made by Alderman Windell, seconded by Alderman Holsapple to approve Resolution No.2025-11 Authorizes an Intergovernmental Agreement with South Macon Library District for $29,000 in TIF funds for reimbursement of capital improvement expenses.

A motion was made by Alderman Markham, seconded by Alderman Beasley to approve Resolution No. 2025-12 Authorizes a Redevelopment Agreement with S & M Investment Properties, LLC for $150,000 in TIF funds for site clean-up and debris removal, building Stabilization and site preparation at 1290 N. Woodcock.

A motion was made by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Markham to approve Resolution No. 2025-13 Authorizes a reimbursement to the Meridian School District For $19,400.00 for drainage improvement in the transportation center parking lot.

Attorney Garwood updated on ordinance violations.

Treasurer Reynolds presented the treasurer’s report.

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

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

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

The City Council adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/August_2025_Minutes.pdf