Sangamon Sun

City of Athens City Council met May 8.

Here is the minutes as provided by the committee: 

The Athens City Council met for a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting Monday 8th, 2023.  

Mayor Reichert called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. All present participated in the pledge of  allegiance. The roll call taken indicated that Alderman Chernowsky, Alderman Lantz, Alderman  Thompson, Alderman Hoffman, and Alderman Tobias were present. 

Audience members in attendance included Gary Richardson, Linda Wasilewski, Tim Rathbone, Kyle  Antonacci, Dale Floyd, Jackie Lindsey and Katie Lindsey.  

The following reports were given.  

Officer Hopps gave the police report  

Treasurer Derrick Fritz gave the treasures report.  

Derrick Fritz gave the public works report,  

A motion was made by Alderman Lantz and seconded by Alderman Hoffman to approve the Public  Works, Police, Treasury Library, Vehicles, and Office Managers’ reports. Motion was roll called all  present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.  

A motion was made by Alderman Chernowsky and seconded by Alderman Lantz to approve the April  2023 meeting minutes. Motion was roll called all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.  

A motion was made by Alderman Hoffman and seconded by Alderman Lantz to approve payment of  bills. Motion was roll called all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.  

Motion made by Alderman Hoffman and seconded by Alderman Chernowsky to approve Annual  Appropriations Ordinance 04-2023. Motion was roll called all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.  

Motion made by Alderman Lantz and seconded by Alderman Hoffman to approve District Annual  Appropriations ordinance 2023-05. Motion was roll called all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.  

Concession stand funding tabled until further notice.  

Motion made by Alderman Thompson second by Alderman Lantz to approve request from Jackie Lindsey  for The Corner Pub to host two outside events yearly with road closures. Motion was roll called all  present in favor voted aye, Motion passed.  

Old Business 

Tim Rathbone gave a report on the building on Main Street. Outside a few more windows to be added,  painting and skim coating. Three bedrooms are getting painted and the 2nd bedroom getting wiring.  Then starting a small restaurant. Alderman request timeline in writing with projected dates. 

Motion made by Alderman Tobias to adjourn to Executive session at 7:34 pm 

Return to Council meeting at 7:55. 

Dalton Floyd from Tree Company addressed the council regarding fence requests. Plans to build a shop  closer to winter. Discussion on 20-minute parking sign. 

Jackie Lindsey questioned the council on business district, questions on sales tax study being done and  plans for Hargrave. 

Meeting adjourned at 8:12

https://www.athensil.com/documents/75/05-08-23_Meeting_Minutes.pdf