Farmer City Council Minutes Dec. 17, 2012

MINUTES OF THE FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING OF

DECEMBER 17, 2012

7 p.m.

Roll call

Present:  Councilmembers Harden, Hawn, Monaghan, Pearl and Mayor Mike Jenkins

Also in attendance:  City Manager Larry Woliung, City Clerk Sandy Shaw

Absent:  None

 

Pledge of allegiance to the flag

 

Public Comments agenda items

 

Proclamations/presentations           

Jim Tobin, received the “IDOT recognition sign that was originally posted at the entrance to the City for his accomplishments as the 2011-2012 Illinois FFA vice president.

 

Andrew Denno received a certificate of appreciation from the Illinois Department of Transportation for his effort to fight D.U.I.’s.  Chief Denno has made 50 arrests and has also been commended by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving

 

David Ballard received a certificate of appreciation from the Illinois Department of Transportation for his effort to enforce speeding violations.  Officer Ballard has been recognized for issuing 1,000 speeding citations which results in saving of lives.

 

SECTION I:            CONSENT AGENDA

1. A.    Approval of the minutes of the December 3, 2012 city council meeting
2. B.    Financial Reports

MOTION by Monaghan to approve consent agenda as printed.  Seconded by Hawn. Approved unanimously.  Motion carried.

 

SECTION II:                                    UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinances or resolutions previously tabled

 

 

SECTION III:                                    NEW BUSINESS – Ordinances and resolutions for initial consideration

 

1. ORDINANCE 912 – Annual Abatement Ordinance

MOTION by Monaghan to adopt annual Appropriation Ordinance Series 2011.   Seconded by Hawn.  Voted unanimously.

 

1. 2.     Ordinance 913 – Opening of the 700 block of Olive Street and the 700 block of Mt. Pleasant

MOTION by Hawn to adopt Ordinance 913 opening of the 700 block of Olive Street and the 700 block of Mt. Pleasant which will intersect with South Municipal Drive.  Voting yes:  Jenkins, Harden, Hawn and Monaghan.  Voting No:  Pearl.  Motion carried.

 

 

SECTION IV:                                    OTHER ITEMS

1. 1.     City manager reports.
2. 2.     Non-agenda items and other business.
3. 3.     Public comments

 

ADJOURNMENT            Motion by Harden to adjourn meeting.  Seconded by Hawn.  Voted unanimously.  Motion carried.

 

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                                                Sandra I. Shaw   city clerk