Sangamon Sun

City of Atlanta City Council Met Oct. 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

OPEN: The regular meeting of the Atlanta City Council was held on Tuesday October 20, 2020 at the Atlanta City Hall and remotely. The meeting was called to order by Mayor McVey at 7:30PM.

Pledge of Allegiance

ROLL CALL:  

                    Colaw-P                                       Dreyer-P

                    Eimer-P                                        Cheek-P

                    Young-P                                       Evans-P

Motion by Evans second by Cheek 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 Cheek 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

The Mayor went over a report from Public Works. Several items were explained.

The Council took up some proposed sidewalk repairs. The area was 120 ft by 4ft on the south side of Vine between 5th and 6th St. The cost will be $4000.00.

Motion by Evans second by Cheek to accept the bid to have sidewalk repaired.

ROLL CALL:

                   Colaw-yes                                     Dreyer-yes

                   Eimer-yes                                      Cheek-yes

                   Young-no                                       Evans-yes

                                                                                          Motion Carries

Motion by Colaw second by Eimer to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation.

ROLL CALL:

                   Colaw-yes                                     Dreyer-yes

                   Eimer-yes                                      Cheek-yes

                   Young-yes                                     Evans-yes

                                                                                          Motion Carries

The Council reentered open session at 8:05pm.

Motion by Evans second by Dreyer to approve payment of $2,335.39 to the County for taxes due and an agreement to release the City from future liability connected to the property at Elm and Second St.

ROLL CALL:

                   Colaw-yes                                     Dreyer-yes

                   Eimer-yes                                      Cheek-yes

                   Young-yes                                     Evans-yes

                                                                                          Motion Carries

The Council was given a copy of the proposed tax levy for action at the next meeting.

The Mayor discussed possibly creating a Tourism Director and why it would be needed. The position would be part-time. An initial plan was given to the council for review and future revision. The council asked questions to clarify the proposal.

Alderman Young questioned whether this would be worth it.

The Council took up the topic of Police cameras, preliminary information was given to the council. Further costs will be brought to the council.

Alderman Colaw asked that the old Rescue vehicle be declared surplus property.

Alderman Eimer asked that more gravel be put down on Karen Ct.

Motion to adjourn by Eimer and second by Cheek.

ROLL CALL:

                   Colaw-yes                                     Dreyer-yes

                   Eimer-yes                                      Cheek-yes

                   Young-yes                                     Evans-yes

                                                                                          Motion Carries

 The meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM