City of Atlanta City Council met May 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
OPEN: The regular meeting of the Atlanta City Council was held on Tuesday May 19, 2020 at the Atlanta City Hall and remotely. The meeting was called to order by Mayor McVey at 7:30pm.
ROLL CALL: Colaw-P Dreyer-P
Eimer-P Cheek-P
Young-P Evans-P
Motion by Cheek second by Eimer to approve the minutes as presented.
ROLL CALL:
Colaw-yes Dreyer-yes
Eimer-yes Cheek-yes
Young-yes Evans-yes
Motion Carries.
Motion by Colaw second by Evans to pay all bills or as far as money allows.
ROLL CALL:
Colaw-yes Dreyer-yes
Eimer-yes Cheek-yes
Young-yes Evans-yes
Motion Carries.
Paul Goodwin reported on drain work and inspection on storm sewers. He felt camera inspection could be helpful. The Mayor reported that areas had been identified that needed attention.
Paul also stated that he felt the clean-up day should be scheduled.
The Mayor explained the rotation the employees were working due to the Covid-19 problem.
The Council discussed the possible discount program for Atlanta Merchants.
Alderman Colaw reported on discussions with local merchants pertaining to the program. A starting date was still uncertain.
A discussion on actual stimulation was entered into by the council.
Alderman Colaw asked the council to approve the program so work could begin. The program will last 30 days.
Motion by Evans second by Dreyer to approve the Business Support Program with a 20% discount off of $50 starting June 15th.
ROLL CALL:
Colaw-yes Dreyer-yes
Eimer-yes Cheek-yes
Young-yes Evans-yes
Motion Carries.
The council was given a TIF application from Josh & Ashley Collins for review. A decision will be made after review.
The City received a Tourism request from the Betterment Fund for participation in the purchase of a banner for Christmas. The cost will be split. The amount will be $1,174.54.
The request is for $587.27.
Motion by Eimer and second by Evans to approve the Tourism request in the amount of $587.27.
ROLL CALL:
Colaw-Abstain Dreyer-yes
Eimer-yes Cheek-yes
Young-yes Evans-yes
Motion Carries.
The Mayor brough up the Electric Aggregation for municipal use. The City will save approximately $4700 with the Stone River Group.
Motion by Colaw second by Cheek to participate in the Municipal Electric Aggregation.
ROLL CALL:
Colaw-yes Dreyer-yes
Eimer-yes Cheek-yes
Young-yes Evans-yes
Motion Carries.
Alderman Colaw reported on a meeting with the Country Aire on paving his parking lot and a possible sign, for his business with TIF money.
Alderman Young felt there were still questions with the Business District boundaries.
Mayor McVey outlined some work done near Holland Trucking and will be sending them an invoice. Holland will be responsible for any further repairs.
Alderman Evans reported that some problems at the Rt. 66 park. Kids were climbing on the brick wall. The police were notified.
The first Saturday in June (6th) will be clean-up day.
The July 3rd fireworks will still take place, but maybe in a new location.
The Mayor felt the pool will open when the state allows if possible.
Motion by Cheek second by Evans to adjourn the meeting.
ROLL CALL:
Colaw-yes Dreyer-yes
Eimer-yes Cheek-yes
Young-yes Evans-yes
Motion Carries.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm
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