Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met Oct. 13.

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, Rocky Markham, Caleb Beasley also present were Charlie Dunmire, Cody Holsapple, Pam Windell, Kim Cook, Sue Cole, Ally Holsapple, Vicki Carr, Shane Majors, Mark Bingham and Kevin Buckley.

The minutes of Sept 8th meeting were reviewed and approved as presented. Kevin Buckley presented the annual audit report.

A motion was made by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Markham to approve Resolution No. 2025-14 This approves TIF agreement with Kyle Baum (H & K Dumpster’s) for $86,190.00 for site preparation and building renovations at 1120 N. Woodcock.

Engineer Mark Bingham presented an application for Safe Routes to Schools grant. The application is for $250,000 to be used to upgrade, replace and install ADA compliant crossings in various areas around town.

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Long to approve Resolution No. 2025-15 Resolution of the City Council declaring financial commitment and support for submitting an application to the Illinois Department of Transportation for use of safe routes to school funds to make infrastructure improvements that will improve the walking and biking environment for students in the City of Macon, Illinois.

Mayor Dunmire reported that he had accepted the resignation of Assistant Superintendent, Korey Damery and he had hired Jamarius Holloway- Force with the understanding that he will need to complete a two-year apprenticeship program to become a certified water and wastewater operator.

Treasurer Reynolds presented the treasurer’s report.

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

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

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Markham to adjourn.

Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/Oct_2025_Minutes.pdf