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City of Atlanta Council met Dec. 4.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

OPEN: The regular meeting of the Atlanta City Council was held on Tuesday December 4, 2018 at the Atlanta City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fred Finchum at 7:30pm.

 

ROLL CALL:  Eimer, Young, McVey, Cheek and Finchum were present. Halley was absent.

 

Motion by Cheek second by Finchum to approve the minutes as presented.

ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-A                                                   Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                 Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                McVey-yes

                                       

                                                                                                    Motion Carries.

Halley entered the meeting at 7:35pm

 

Motion by McVey second by Eimer to pay all bills as approved by their respected chairman or as far as money allows.

ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                                 Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                 Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                 McVey-yes

                                       

                                                                                                    Motion Carries.

 

George Menken commented on the reason for Executive Session was incorrect. Menken also commented on amount of money spent on the Golf Course for operations. He felt that the City had spent too much.

Alan Grigg submitting a petition pursuant to IL Election code to put a referendum on the April    ballot, stating Should Atlanta purchase North Greens Golf Course with an answer of yes or no.

 

Officer Griffin reported that the Police Dept was investigating a sexual assault case. And there has been some juvenile activity regarding cutting Christmas lights and knocking on doors.

 

The City Attorney reported that the City could issue a special event permit pertaining to the library property due to the Library having Dram Shop Insurance.

 

The Council took up the 2018 Tax Levy. The recommended levy was down by $7,643.

Motion by McVey second by Cheek to accept the Tax Levy Ordinance as presented.

  ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                                  Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                  Cheek-yes

                 Young-no                                                   McVey-yes                                  

                                                                                                    Motion Carries.

The Attorney reported on potential conflict of interest. Disclosures was gone over and requirements of the council pertaining to any member of the council that has more than 7 1/2 percent interest of the ownership of that Golf Course.

 Motion by McVey second by Finchum to enter executive session to discuss the lease of the Golf Course property pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 c 5

  ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                                  Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-Abstain                                           Cheek-yes

                 Young- yes                                                 McVey-yes                                  

                                                                                                    Motion Carries.

The council re-entered regular session.

Alderwoman Finchum recommended that the Dept. Heads put together a Christmas party or dinner for their employees.

Alderman Eimer praised everyone involved in the Tree Lighting ceremony. Weather did not cooperate but otherwise successful event.

  Motion by McVey second by Cheek to adjourn the meeting.

  ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                                  Finchum-yes

                  Eimer-yes                                                  Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                 McVey-yes                                  

                                                                                                    Motion Carries.

                                                                                                                                                              The meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm

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