City of Atlanta City Council met May 21.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
OPEN: The regular meeting of the Atlanta City Council was held on Tuesday May 21, 2019 at the Atlanta City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor McVey at 7:30pm.
ROLL CALL: Colaw, Thomas, Young, Dreyer, Cheek and Evans were present.
Motion by Cheek second by Thomas to approve the minutes as presented.
ROLL CALL:
Colaw-P Dreyer-P
Thomas-P Cheek-P
Young-P Evans-P
Motion Carries.
Motion by Cheek second by Evans to pay all bills as approved by their respected chairman or as far as money allows.
ROLL CALL:
Colaw-yes Dreyer-yes
Thomas-yes Cheek-yes
Young-yes Evans-yes
Motion Carries.
John Chambers thanked the council for improved water quality.
Chief Eimer reported on the recent D.A.R.E. graduation on May 15th. Had 44 students to graduate. Ordinances letters gone out to homeowners regarding grass.
Randy Brooks reported that play had been down due to the weather. Two outings over the weekend helped tremendously. Mowing continues.
Mayor McVey brought up the proposed contracts for the City’s TIF Administrator. Two proposal were considered. Jacob & Klein and Moran Economic Development.
The council discussed both contracts. The City attorney outlined the work done with him by Jacob & Klein.
Each Alderman commented on each proposal and all had opinions on which way to go.
Motion by Colaw second by Cheek to retain Moran Economic Development as the City’s TIF Administrators.
ROLL CALL:
Colaw-yes Dreyer-yes
Thomas-yes Cheek-yes
Young-No Evans-yes
Motion Carries
The Council reviewed the 2019 Appropriation Ordinance. Proposed numbers were reviewed. Young asked that some figures be reclassified. This had to do with TIF funds expenditures.
The council took up the reviewed Interstate Development Contract. The City attorney went over the revised agreement. The City would receive $300,000.00 up front. The changes in the contract were the first right of refusal.
Motion by Colaw second by Dreyer to accept the revised TIF redevelopment Agreement and Interstate Development Contract.
ROLLCALL:
Colaw-yes Dreyer-yes
Thomas-yes Cheek-yes
Young-no Evans-yes Motion Carries
The council reviewed the new contract with Vandevanter Engineering for lift station maintenance.
Motion by Thomas second by Cheek to approve the agreement.
ROLLCALL:
Colaw-yes Dreyer-yes
Thomas-yes Cheek-yes
Young-yes Evans-yes Motion Carries
The council was updated on the Harvest Host program. Alderman Colaw gave the council an update on the program. The City had 3 possible areas where campers could park. This will be reviewed.
The Mayor brought up equipment needs at the golf course.
Randy Brooks reported that the fairway mower needs to be replaced. This will be considered, and some prices were being compiled. A lease is an option.
The Mayor explained the problems with the city’s mower. Prices were given to the council on bids received. The cost would be around 10,300. The council agreed to the purchase if the present mower could not be fixed.
The Mayor commented on new department assignments and gave some direction to the alderman.
The Mayor reported that he was following up on the pole problem at the well site. He explained the problem so the alderman would understand it. He felt that it could be resolved.
He had noted that a tree needed trimming at Vicki Eckert’s home. Mayor states this tree is hollow and we need to work on it.
June 8th and 9th the North St in front of the ball diamonds will be closed due to a tournament.
The Mayor noted that he was looking at a new microphone system for City Hall.
He also noted that he was going to provide a lunch of the month program for employees for going above and beyond their duties.
Motion by Cheek second by Evans to adjourn the meeting.
ROLLCALL:
Colaw-yes Dreyer-yes
Thomas-yes Cheek-yes
Young-yes Evans-yes Motion Carries
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm
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