City of Hillsboro City Council met March 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.
Roll call was taken and those present were Mayor Downs and Commissioners Wright, Butler, Gregory and Ward.
The "Pledge of Allegiance" was recited.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Commissioners' reports:
Commissioner Butler read his report for public properties and streets and they will be included in the minutes. Butler said the sports complex was looking better and thanked everyone involved.
Commissioner Gregory had nothing to report.
Commissioner Wright read her report and it will be included in the minutes.
Commissioner Ward had nothing to report
Mayor Downs reminded everyone of the Façade Grants being available and asked everyone to please bring their trashcans back to the house so they don't blow around in the wind. Downs let everyone know that Jeff Eisentraut resigned from the HPC.
Community Planner Sarah McConnell read her report and it will be included in the minutes.
The City Engineer Jeremy Connor said they are working on the Helston Pl. and Mechanic St. easements, Seward St. bridge design is moving forward and the courthouse square sidewalk project is moving forward after the County approved it.
Public comments:
Bill Baran addressed the Council and complimented Commissioner Butler & Jim May for how the campground meeting went and thanked Mike Lee for inspecting his golf cart and said he did a great job.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Gregory to approve paying bills for the month of March in the amount of $694,180.95. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wright and seconded by Commissioner Butler to adopt Ordinance No. 1755 an ordinance authorizing the City of Hillsboro, Montgomery County, Illinois to borrow funds from the public water supply loan program. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wright and seconded by Commissioner Ward to adopt Ordinance No. 1756 an ordinance amending section 38-4-11 and section 38-4-26 of the revised code of ordinances of the city of Hillsboro, Illinois regarding rates and charges of the City combined water and wastewater system. Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Gregory voting no.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wright and seconded by Commissioner Ward to adopt Ordinance No. 1757 and ordinance accepting bids for wastewater treatment facility equipment. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wright and seconded by Commissioner Butler to approve purchasing a hot water heater for the water treatment plant from Bondurant Plumbing for a cost of $13,656.11. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wright and seconded by Commissioner Butler to approve a home lot lease extension for 60 years for 205 Lands End Rd. in Lakewood Estates Subdivision. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Commissioner Butler and seconded by Commissioner Ward to approve purchasing a barge for the parks department at an approximate cost of $150,000. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Commissioner Butler and seconded by Commissioner Ward to approve purchasing a track hoe for the parks department at an approximate cost of $150,000. No action was taken on the motion.
Motion was made by Commissioner Butler and seconded by Commissioner Ward to approve advertising for a part-time parks department employee and summer help in all departments. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion to Adjourn was made at 7:55 pm by Commissioner Gregory and seconded by Commissioner Ward. Motion carried 5-0.
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