Sangamon Sun

City of Atlanta City Council met Dec. 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

OPEN: The regular meeting of the Atlanta City Council was held on Tuesday December 18, 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.

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-A                                                  Finchum-yes

                 Eimer-yes                                                Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                               McVey-yes

                                       

                                                                                                    Motion Carries.

George Menken told the council of some requirements for purchase of the Golf Course. Direct and indirect benefits from the golf Course as it pertains to the sale of the course.

Alderman Halley entered the meeting at 7:40p.m.

Paul Eckert asked if Keith Eimer should be participate in executive session since he is related to a general partner of the Golf Course?

 Jim Welchel asked that everyone consider the benefits of having the Golf Course and the other attractions to the community.

Chief Chad Eimer gave a short report of Police activity. A problem with someone cutting Christmas lights.

Motion by McVey second by Cheek 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 asked if there was a decision on Christmas party for the employees.

 

  Motion by Cheek second by Finchum to adjourn the meeting.

  ROLL CALL:

                 Halley-yes                                                  Finchum-yes

                 Eimer-yes                                                   Cheek-yes

                 Young-yes                                                  McVey-yes                                  

                                                                                                    Motion Carries.                                                                                                                      

The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm

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