South Central Reporter

City of Hillsboro City Council met Sept. 5.

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, Ward and Justison.

The "Pledge of Allegiance" was recited.

Minutes of the previous meetings were approved.

Commissioners' reports:

Commissioner Butler read his report for public properties and it will be included in the minutes. Butler said the street department has been picking up brush and oil & chipping roads.

Commissioner Justison reported the police department is working short staffed and commended them for their work and said the SRO has been delayed because of the short staff. Justison said the new deck gun has been installed on engine 601 and fire hydrant testing would begin soon. Justison said the Police and Fire Board was meeting on September 12th and would be testing for a new hire in the fire department. Mike Lee said there would be a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held soon on two items and he has been doing some federal research for the meeting. Lee said he has had 6 property owners comply with notices and would be sending out more letters soon.

Commissioner Wright read her report and it will be included in the minutes.

Commissioner Ward had nothing to report.

Mayor Downs asked everyone to not tear up the roads after they were oil & chipped.

Community Planner's report will be included in the minutes.

The City Engineer Jeremy Connor said a preconstruction meeting will be held for the Mechanic Street pipe replacement and another meeting was held for the Helston Place project. Connor said the Tremont Street and Fairground Avenue projects are at IDOT for their review.

There were no public comments.

Tim Ferguson addressed the Council to discuss the annual report from Woodard & Curran. The report will be included in the minutes.

Motion was made by Commissioner Justison and seconded by Commissioner Ward to approve closing the southwest corner of the square on April 13, 2024 for a powerlifting contest. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Justison and seconded by Commissioner Wright to approve closing Wood Street from South Main Street to Gunning Street at 5 pm on September 15th for a concert. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Justison and seconded by Commissioner Wright to approve the 5th payment of $26,400.00 to the Glenn Shoals Lake Club for the South Marina boat dock. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Wright to approve payment of $139, 180.00 for the concrete work around the courthouse square. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Butler and seconded by Commissioner Ward to approve the annual dam inspection of structure No. 5 by Hurst & Rosche for a cost of $2,500.00. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Butler and seconded by Commissioner Wright to approve a contract with FS Propane for winter propane. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Wright to adopt Resolution No. 2023-09 a resolution to contract with Illinois Codification Services to update the Hillsboro Zoning Code. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Butler to approve a $2,091.50 Façade Improvement Grant reimbursement to Brian Sullivan for work done at 311 Berry Street. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Butler to approve a $2,127.99 Façade Improvement Grant reimbursement to Connie Childers for work done at 101 South Main Street. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Wright and seconded by Commissioner Butler to approve paying $1, 646.79 for sod around the Old Courthouse. The other half of the bill will be paid by Montgomery County. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Butler and seconded by Commissioner Wright to approve a bid from Stutz Excavating in the amount of $431,700.00 for Lake Hillsboro spillway repairs. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Wright to approve the Sherwood Forest campers contract. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Justison and seconded by Commissioner Butler to adopt Ordinance No. 1773 a certain amendment to the Façade Improvement Grant. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Justison and seconded by Commissioner Butler to adopt Ordinance No. 1774 a zoning amendment for property located at 120 Ice Plant Road. The zoning will now be zoned R-2. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Justison and seconded by Commissioner Wright to approve a revolving loan of $15,000.00 for Caitlyn & Kenny Voyles for equipment located at Hilltop Elite Academy of Tumbling. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Justison and seconded by Commissioner Wright to approve purchasing bunker gear from Mac's Fire & Safety for a cost of $21,249.50. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion to Adjourn was made at 8:02 pm by Commissioner Justison and seconded by Commissioner Wright. Motion carried 5-0.

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