City of Hillsboro City Council met April 18.
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.
Commissioner Gregory had nothing to report.
Commissioner Wright read her report and it will be included in the minutes.
Commissioner Ward reported the budget was ready for the 2024 fiscal year.
Mayor Downs thanked everyone for their work on the budget.
Community Planner Sarah McConnell read her report and it will be included in the minutes.
The City Engineer was not present.
There were no public comments.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Wright to approve paying bills for the month of April in the amount of $711,440.85. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Commissioner Butler and seconded by Commissioner Ward to adopt ordinance No. 1759, an ordinance repealing ordinance No. 1691 and amending section 1-2-10, 1-2-13 and 1-2-14 of the revised code. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wright and seconded by Commissioner Ward to purchase a sewer camera for the street department from COE Equipment for a cost of $13,178.00. Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Gregory voting no.
Motion was made by Commissioner Butler and seconded by Commissioner Ward to approve an estimate from CIT Trucks to repair the street sweeper for a cost of $9,709.99. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wright and seconded by Commissioner Butler to approve a TIF extension for the corner block building. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Wright to approve the City's portion of concrete work around the Courthouse Square for a cost of $55,350.00. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Commissioner Butler and seconded by Commissioner Ward to approve advertising for sale real property located at 123 S. Douglas St., 672 Virginia St. and a lot located at E. Water St. & East St. (16-01-382-005). Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Commissioner Butler and seconded by Commissioner Ward to approve purchasing a maintenance truck for the street department from Victory Lane Ford for a cost of $68,517.00.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wright and seconded by Commissioner Ward to approve a pay increase for part-time engineer / dispatchers to $20 an hour. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Butler started discussion on a possible land lease for a solar project on the old Eagle Zinc site. Butler said there is a company looking to put a solar project on the property and could bring revenue for the City. Butler said he is just making everyone aware they are just looking into it and if they had any questions they could ask them.
Motion to Adjourn was made at 7:36 pm by Commissioner Gregory and seconded by Commissioner Ward. Motion carried 5-0.
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