Aledo public meetings in 2022

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 19, 2022, preceded by a Committee of the Whole session. The council will vote on two resolutions: one approving $10,694 for door access controls at the Public Works & Utilities Building, and another approving a $908,725 professional engineering agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, invoice listing, publication of the 2023 meeting schedule, and a job description for a Property Maintenance Code Deputy Inspector.

• Resolution 55R: $10,694 for door access controls at Public Works & Utilities Building
• Resolution 56R: $908,725 professional engineering agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc.
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from December 6, 2022
• Consent agenda: approval of invoice listing AP23
• Consent agenda: approval of Property Maintenance Code Deputy Inspector job description

The City Council approved a professional engineering services agreement for a downtown Market Plaza project. Council also authorized the installation of door access controls for the Public Works & Utilities building. Several downtown redevelopment and aquatic center projects were discussed for future updates.

• Approved $908,725 engineering agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Market Plaza (8-0)
• Approved $10,694 for door access controls at DPW & Utilities building (8-0)
• Approved December 06, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved Finance Invoice Listing – AP23 (8-0)
• Approved FY2023 Regular Committee of the Whole and City Council meeting schedule publication (8-0)
• Approved Property Maintenance Code Deputy Inspector job description (8-0)

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing and then consider adopting the FY2023 municipal budget and tax levy ordinances. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, invoices, a cemetery fee ordinance, and a cleaning services agreement. A special use permit for a property at 309 NW 2nd Street and a five-year capital improvement program are also up for action.

• Truth in Taxation hearing for proposed real estate tax levy
• Ordinance No. 23: Adopting FY2023 municipal budget (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 24: Levying taxes for FY2023 (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 25: Special use permit for 309 NW 2nd Street (second reading)
• Resolution No. 54R: Approving Five-Year Capital Improvement Program

The City Council approved the 2023 municipal budget and a tax levy of $514,690. A special use permit was granted for the Mercer County Family Crisis Center, and a five-year capital improvement program was adopted.

• Adopted FY 2023 Municipal Budget of $9,822,996.00 (8-0)
• Approved 2023 tax levy of $514,690.00 (8-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Mercer County Family Crisis Center at 309 NW 2nd Street (7-0-1)
• Approved Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (8-0)
• Approved 3% increase in cemetery fees and charges (8-0)
• Approved cleaning services agreement with King Cleaning Services for City Hall and Police Department (8-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved Finance Invoice Listing – AP22 (8-0)

Personnel Committee

The Aledo Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss three personnel matters: an employee retirement incentive program, a vacation payout request from Lt. Seefeld, and creating a part-time Property Maintenance Code Deputy Inspector position with a job description. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from September 12, 2022, and public comment. No final decisions are listed; these are discussion items.

• Discussion of Employee Retirement Incentive Program
• Discussion of vacation payout request by Lt. Seefeld
• Discussion of part-time Property Maintenance Code Deputy Inspector and job description
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2022

The committee authorized a one-time vacation payout for Lt. Seefeld and recommended the creation of a part-time Property Maintenance Code Deputy Inspector. A proposed Employee Retirement Incentive Program was sent back for redrafting and further cost analysis.

• Approved meeting minutes of September 12, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Authorized one-time vacation payout of two weeks for Lt. Seefeld
• Approved job description for part-time Property Maintenance Code Deputy Inspector for City Council final approval
• Requested re-draft and further cost analysis for proposed Employee Retirement Incentive Program

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will hold a public hearing on the estimated FY2023 budget and tax levy, followed by first readings of ordinances to adopt the budget, levy taxes, amend cemetery fees, and approve a special use permit at 309 NW 2nd Street. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, an invoice listing, and a fireworks show agreement. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items at first reading or discussion stage.

• Public hearing on estimated FY2023 budget and tax levy
• Ordinance No. 22 amending Title 13 (Cemetery Fees) - first reading
• Ordinance No. 23 adopting FY2023 municipal budget - first reading
• Ordinance No. 24 levying taxes for FY2023 - first reading
• Ordinance No. 25 special use permit for 309 NW 2nd Street - first reading

The City Council approved a fireworks contract and several consent agenda items. First readings were held for the FY 2023 budget, tax levy, cemetery fee increases, and a special use permit for the Mercer County Family Crisis Center. The Council also denied a request for additional TIF funding from the Mercer County Family YMCA.

• Approved $25,000 agreement for July 4, 2023 fireworks show (7-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Finance Invoice Listing – AP21 (7-0)
• Denied Mercer County Family YMCA request for additional TIF funding
• First reading held for FY 2023 budget of $9,822,996.00
• First reading held for FY 2023 tax levy of $514,690.00
• First reading held for 3% increase in cemetery fees
• First reading held for special use permit for 309 NW 2nd Street

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a second reading of an ordinance amending video gaming fees, and a closed session. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, an invoice listing, a resolution on closed session records, and a cemetery transfer. The meeting is largely routine, with the video gaming fee ordinance being the main substantive action item.

• Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2022: Amends Title 3, Chapter 16 and Title 13, Chapter 1 of City Code regarding Video Gaming Fees (second reading)
• Resolution No. 52R, Series of 2022: Release of closed session minutes and destruction of closed session verbatim recordings
• Cemetery transfer: Carol A. Boney quit-claims Grave Spaces 1, 2, and 3, Lot 244, 6th Addition of Aledo Cemetery to Michael E. Boney
• Approval of minutes of October 17, 2022 regular meeting
• Approval of finance invoice listing AP20

The City Council adopted an ordinance amending the city code to establish a video gaming license fee. The council also approved a consent agenda including the release and destruction of closed session records and a cemetery plot transfer.

• Approved Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2022, setting video gaming license fees at $100 per terminal, per year (6-1)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Finance Invoice Listing – AP20 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 52R regarding the release of closed session minutes and destruction of verbatim recordings (7-0)
• Approved cemetery transfer of Grave Spaces 1, 2, and 3, Lot 244 from Carol A. Boney to Michael E. Boney (7-0)

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council is holding two budget sessions to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, capital budget, and levy. No final decisions will be made at these sessions. A public hearing on the draft budget is scheduled for the second regularly scheduled meeting in November 2022 at 6:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

• Fiscal Year 2023 budget discussion
• Capital budget discussion
• Levy discussion
• Public hearing on draft budget scheduled for November 2022

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 17, 2022, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes action on ordinances amending elected officials' pay and video gaming fees, as well as resolutions approving contracts for animal control, insurance, and engineering services. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including a TIF district amendment and rescheduling the December 5 meeting.

• Ordinance No. 19: Amending pay rate for elected officials (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 21: Amending video gaming fees (first reading)
• Resolution No. 49R: Mercer County Animal Control Agreement for $14,386.68
• Resolution No. 50R: Insurance and membership dues for $75,841.47
• Resolution No. 51R: Engineering services task order for $24,825.00

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will discuss three proposed ordinances: adding a hotel and motel room tax, amending video gaming fees, and adopting updated building codes. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion: new hotel/motel room renting tax (new Chapter 17, Title 13)
• Discussion: amend video gaming fees (Title 3, Ch. 16; Title 13, Ch. 1)
• Discussion: adoption of updated building codes

The committee discussed but did not advance a proposed 5% hotel/motel room renting tax after no member seconded the motion to send it to the full City Council. The committee did approve an amendment to raise video gaming terminal fees from $25 to $250 per year, and discussed adopting updated 2021 building codes.

• Hotel/motel tax proposal died for lack of a second to the main motion
• Approved amendment to video gaming ordinance raising annual fee from $25 to $250 per terminal (unanimous)
• Discussed but took no vote on adopting 2021 building codes

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 3, 2022, with a Committee of the Whole at 6:15 p.m. and the regular session at 6:30 p.m. The main action items are first readings of two ordinances: one amending the pay rate for elected officials and another amending the estimated completion dates for the Aledo Central Area TIF District. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, an invoice listing, and a special event/street closure for Ferg's Oktoberfest. The agenda also includes a request for city sponsorship of Mercer County Better Together in the amount of $4,367.50.

• Ordinance No. 19, Series of 2022: Amending pay rate for elected officials (first reading)
• Ordinance No. 20, Series of 2022: Amending estimated completion dates for Aledo Central Area TIF District (first reading)
• Special event/street closure: Ferg's Oktoberfest, Oct 21-22, 2022
• City sponsorship request: Mercer County Better Together, $4,367.50
• Consent agenda: Approval of minutes and invoice listing AP18

The Aledo City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, finance invoices, and a special event street closure for Ferg's Oktoberfest. The council held first readings of ordinances to increase elected officials' pay from $50 to $75 per meeting and to extend the TIF district completion date to 2025. A draft hotel/motel tax ordinance was discussed and referred to committee for further review.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance invoices, and Ferg's Oktoberfest street closure (8-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance No. 19 raising elected official pay from $50 to $75 per meeting
• Held first reading of Ordinance No. 20 extending TIF district completion date to December 31, 2025
• Discussed draft hotel/motel tax ordinance (5% on overnight rentals), referred to Ordinance & Police Committee

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will hold a regular meeting with a Committee of the Whole beforehand. The agenda includes a bid opening for property sale, several consent agenda items, and action items on ordinances and resolutions, including a property sale, park planning standards, a downtown revitalization loan, and a UTV purchase. Public hearings are scheduled for three special events: the Mercer County High School Homecoming Parade, Trunk or Treat, and the Veteran's Day Parade.

• Ordinance No. 18, Series of 2022: Approving sale of property to Skinner Landscaping, Inc. (first reading)
• Resolution No. 46R: Downtown Revitalization Program Loan Agreement to Bright Day Properties, LLC, et al. for $39,239.50
• Resolution No. 47R: Purchase of a UTV for Public Works for $30,436.98
• Resolution No. 45R: Support for Open Space Land Acquisition & Development Grant Program
• Consent agenda: Temporary pay increases for police and admin staff ($192.31 per pay period) and acceptance of two police officer resignations

The council approved the purchase of a UTV for Public Works for $30,436.98 (7-0) and approved a $25,900 contract for industrial park wayfinding signage (7-0). A $39,239.50 TIF loan for Bright Day Properties was denied (3-4). The council also approved the sale of a 6.32-acre lot to Skinner Landscaping for $5,000 (7-0) and adopted resolutions to apply for a $600,000 OSLAD grant for a new pool bathhouse and spray pad (7-0).

• Approved sale of Lot 11 in Progress Park to Skinner Landscaping for $5,000 (7-0)
• Adopted resolutions to apply for $600,000 OSLAD grant for pool bathhouse and spray pad (7-0)
• Denied $39,239.50 TIF loan for Bright Day Properties (3-4)
• Approved $30,436.98 UTV purchase for Public Works (7-0)
• Approved $25,900 contract with Michaels Signs for industrial park wayfinding signage (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including temporary compensation increases and two police resignations (7-0)

Personnel Committee

The Aledo Personnel Committee will meet to consider temporary compensation increases for the Police Lieutenant, Office Manager, and Director of Public Works positions. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting, public comment, and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Discussion and recommendation for temporary compensation increases for Police Lieutenant, Office Manager, and Director of Public Works
• Approval of minutes from December 20, 2021
• Closed session under Open Meetings Act for personnel

The Personnel Committee approved temporary extra compensation of $192 per pay period for the positions of Lieutenant, Sergeant, Director of Public Works & Utilities, and City Clerk (Office Manager) due to additional work in the absence of the City Administrator and Chief of Police. The vote was unanimous (4-0). The committee also unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned to closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved temporary extra compensation of $192 per pay period for Lieutenant, Sergeant, Director of Public Works & Utilities, and City Clerk (Office Manager) (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of December 20, 2021 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned to closed session under Personnel Section 2(c)(1) Open Meetings Act (4-0)

Tax Increment Financing Committee

The Aledo Tax Increment Financing Committee will meet to approve minutes from a joint meeting and discuss a Downtown Revitalization Program TIF application from Bright Day Properties, LLC for property at 308 NW 4th Street. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker. The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• Discussion of TIF application by Bright Day Properties, LLC (Jason Cousineau, Justin Taylor, Mark Faust) for 308 NW 4th Street
• Approval of minutes from Joint Public Property, Streets & Sidewalks and TIF Committee meeting of 08/08/22
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)

The TIF Committee voted 3-1 to stop accepting new TIF applications. It also voted 3-1 to require Bright Day Properties to report back by November 30 on what HVAC, electric, and window work can be completed before the City Council's September 19 meeting, deferring a final funding decision. The Committee heard that the TIF fund has an unaudited estimated remaining balance of $97,000, but that engineering costs for a downtown park lot project may exceed that amount.

• Approved the Joint Public Property, Streets & Sidewalks and TIF Committee meeting minutes of 08/08/22 by unanimous voice vote.
• Voted 3-1 (Chausse, Kopp, Sarabasa yea; Cooper nay) to require Bright Day Properties to define what HVAC, electric panel, and window improvements can be completed by November 30 and report to the City Council on September 19.
• Voted 3-1 (Cooper, Kopp, Sarabasa yea; Chausse nay) to not accept any more TIF applications.
• Motion to approve demolition funding for 1008 E Main Street was withdrawn after the Mayor noted only $10,000 in the general fund budget for demolition, not TIF funds.

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, and several action items. Key decisions include awarding a $44,500 contract for concrete work at Monument Park, approving $8,199.85 for decorative lighting at College Avenue and Main Street, and a resolution supporting an ITEP grant application. The council will also discuss a $25,900 signage bid and enter closed session for personnel matters.

• Resolution No. 42R: Support for ITEP Grant application
• Resolution No. 43R: Award $44,500 contract for concrete work at Monument Park
• Motion: Approve $8,199.85 for decorative garland and lighting at College Avenue and Main Street
• Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2022: Annexation of property owned by First Baptist Church (second reading)
• Discussion: Industrial Park wayfinding signage bid from Michael Signs, Inc. for $25,900

The council approved a resolution supporting an ITEP grant application for a multi-purpose pathway along SW/NW 9th Avenue, with an 80% federal share and 20% local match. They also awarded a $44,500 contract for concrete work at Monument Park, approved $8,199.85 for holiday decorations, and gave consensus to proceed with design for Industrial Park signage. The consent agenda, including annexation of First Baptist Church property, was approved 6-0.

• Approved Resolution 42R supporting ITEP grant for 9th Ave pathway (6-0)
• Awarded $44,500 contract to McClintock Trucking for Monument Park concrete work (5-0-1)
• Approved $8,199.85 for decorative garland and lighting on 34 lamp posts and overhead lights (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including annexation of First Baptist Church property (6-0)
• Gave consensus to proceed with design phase of Industrial Park signage with Michael Signs, Inc.

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, and several action items. Key decisions include a first reading of an ordinance to annex property owned by First Baptist Church, a resolution to award a $49,960 contract for concrete work at the police department and public works building, and approval of an engineering services agreement. The meeting also includes a committee report and a possible closed session.

• Ordinance No. 16 Series of 2022: annexation of First Baptist Church property (first reading)
• Resolution No. 38R: award contract for concrete work at Police Department and Public Works Building, 200 NE 2nd Avenue, $49,960 (tabled 08/01/22)
• Resolution No. 39R: agreement with Hutchison Engineering, Inc. for preliminary and grant application services
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes, invoice listing AP15, cemetery policy in 7th Addition, special event for Antique Days & Car Show (Aug 27)
• Special event request: Antique Days & Car Show by Aledo Main Street

The Aledo City Council approved a $46,960 contract with Skinner Landscaping for concrete work at the Police Department and Public Works building, and approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex property owned by First Baptist Church. The council also approved a $11,500 agreement with Hutchison Engineering for preliminary and grant application services for a multipurpose pathway. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $46,960 concrete contract with Skinner Landscaping (7-0)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance for First Baptist Church property (7-0)
• Approved $11,500 agreement with Hutchison Engineering for pathway grant services (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, invoices, cemetery policy, and street closure for Antique Day's & Car Show (7-0)

Public Property, Streets, & Sidewalk Committee

The Joint Public Property, Streets & Sidewalks and TIF Committee will meet to discuss property sales, a subdivision, and a concrete work bid for the police department. The agenda includes status updates on the sale of Lot 11 in Progress Park 2nd Addition and the subdivision at 706 NW 5th Avenue, as well as signage for Sponsler's Subdivision Pond. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Review of bid for concrete work at Aledo Police Department, 200 NE 2nd Street
• Status update on sale of Lot 11, Progress Park 2nd Addition (Aledo Central Area Redevelopment Project Area)
• Status update on subdivision of property at 706 NW 5th Avenue
• Discussion on posting signage for Sponsler's Subdivision Pond

The Joint Public Property, Streets & Sidewalks and TIF Committee voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the sale of Lot 11 in Progress Park to Skinner Landscaping for $5,000, with the item moving to the City Council for final approval. The committee also recommended approval of a $46,960 concrete replacement bid at the Police Department and discussed signage for the Sponsler's Subdivision pond, including restrictions on swimming and hours. No public comment was received.

• Recommended approval of sale of Lot 11 Progress Park to Skinner Landscaping for $5,000 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $46,960 concrete replacement bid at Aledo Police Department from Skinner Landscaping (4-0)
• Recommended moving subdivision of property at 706 NW 5th Avenue to City Council for final approval
• Recommended posting signage at Sponsler's Subdivision pond with no swimming, dusk-to-dawn hours, and trolling motors only

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 1, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes bid openings for the sale of Lot 11 of Progress Park and concrete replacement at the Police Department/Public Works Building, followed by action on several resolutions, including a downtown revitalization loan agreement, a contract for concrete work, a cooperative fishery management agreement, and 2022 street resurfacing. The council will also consider a special event street closure request for Touch a Truck on September 10th.

• Bid opening: Sale of Lot 11, Progress Park, 2nd Addition
• Bid opening: Concrete replacement at Police Department/Public Works Building
• Resolution 36R: Downtown Revitalization loan for Cheers on Main, LLC (201 and 203/205 East Main Street)
• Resolution 38R: Award contract for concrete work at 200 NE 2nd Street
• Resolution 40R: Award contract for 2022 street resurfacing

The Aledo City Council approved several resolutions, including awarding a $291,285.90 contract for 2022 street resurfacing to Porter Brothers Construction, Inc. They also approved a $50,000 downtown revitalization loan for Cheers on Main, a $50,000 sidewalk project, and a fishery management agreement with IDNR. A bid for concrete work at the police/public works building was tabled.

• Approved Resolution 40R: Awarded 2022 street resurfacing contract to Porter Brothers Construction, Inc. for $291,285.90 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 36R: Downtown Revitalization loan up to $50,000 for Cheers on Main (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 37R: Reimbursement agreement for city staff training expenses (6-0)
• Tabled Resolution 38R: Concrete work bid at police/public works building (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 39R: Fishery management agreement with IDNR for Sponsler Subdivision Pond (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 41R: $50,000 for Safe Routes to School sidewalk engineering (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Touch a Truck street closure (6-0)

Tax Increment Financing Committee

The Aledo Tax Increment Financing Committee is meeting to discuss a Downtown Revitalization Program TIF application submitted by Greg & Julie Rice for property at 201-205 E. Main Street (Cheers on Main). No minutes are on the agenda, and no other business items are listed. The meeting includes a public comment period with a five-minute limit per speaker.

• Discussion of TIF application by Greg & Julie Rice for 201-205 E. Main Street (Cheers on Main)
• Public comment period with 5-minute speaker limit

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council is holding a regular meeting on July 18, 2022, with a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, an invoice listing, an ordinance amending the City Administrator's purchase limit, and an appointment to the Zoning Board. The meeting also includes public comment and a possible closed session. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2022: Amending Title 1, Chapter 19, Section 7 of the City Code regarding the Purchase Limit for the City Administrator (second reading)
• Appointment of William 'Bill' Smock to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission
• Approval of Finance: Invoice Listing – AP13
• Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 05, 2022

The Aledo City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously (8-0), which included the minutes of the July 5 meeting, finance invoice listing AP13, Ordinance No. 15 amending the City Administrator's purchase limit, and the appointment of William 'Bill' Smock to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission. No other action items were considered. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance listing, purchase limit ordinance, and ZBA appointment (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2022, amending Title 1, Chapter 19, Section 7 regarding purchase limit for City Administrator (8-0)
• Appointed William 'Bill' Smock to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission (8-0)

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will consider several action items, including a first reading of an ordinance to raise the City Administrator's purchase limit, a resolution approving cash farm lease agreements with Rick Gillespie, a resolution for professional services for sewer main replacement, and a motion to hire a full-time water/wastewater worker. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, an invoice listing, acceptance of a resignation, and repairs to a gas division truck. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel.

• Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2022: Amending Title 1, Chapter 19, Section 7 regarding the Purchase Limit for the City Administrator (First Reading)
• Resolution No. 30R, Series of 2022: Approving Cash Farm Lease Agreements between the City of Aledo and Rick Gillespie (Tabled 06/06/22)
• Resolution No. 35R, Series of 2022: Approving an Agreement for Professional Services for Preparation of Plans and Bid Administration for Sewer Main Replacement
• Motion Approving the Hiring of Ellie Lower as a Full-time Water/WasteWater Worker
• Consent Agenda: Approval of Repairs to the Gas Division 6-2 Truck in the Amount of $10,709.04

The Aledo City Council approved a $25,000 contract with Hutchison Engineering for sewer main replacement design and bid administration, renewed two cash farm leases with Rick Gillespie, and hired Ellie Lower as a full-time water/wastewater worker. The council also advanced an ordinance to raise the city administrator's purchase limit from $5,000 to $10,000, with a second reading scheduled for July 18.

• Approved $25,000 sewer main replacement design contract with Hutchison Engineering (7-0)
• Renewed cash farm leases with Rick Gillespie for lagoon and cemetery properties (7-0)
• Hired Ellie Lower as full-time Water/Wastewater Worker effective August 8, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $10,709.04 gas truck repairs and resignation of Jacob Frieden (7-0)
• Advanced ordinance raising city administrator purchase limit from $5,000 to $10,000 (first reading)

Ordinance Committee

The Aledo Ordinance & Police Committee is meeting to discuss several police-related items, including a squad vehicle purchase through a GMAC lease, department staffing and new hires, a body camera program, and progress on expunging cannabis offense records. They will also discuss amending the city's burning regulations in Chapter 5 of the municipal code. The agenda includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion of Chapter 5 (Section 5-2-1) burning regulations
• Squad vehicle purchase through GMAC Government Lease Program
• Police Department staffing and progress of new hires
• Body Camera Program discussion
• Progress on mandate to expunge cannabis offense records

The Ordinance & Police Committee agreed to move forward with an ordinance amendment to raise the City Administrator's purchasing authorization from $5,000 to $10,000, pending City Council review. The committee also discussed enforcing burning regulations with tickets instead of warnings, and reviewed police vehicle leasing, staffing, body cameras, and cannabis record expungement. No final votes were taken on these items; only the purchase limit amendment received consensus to proceed.

• Consensus to proceed with ordinance amendment raising City Administrator purchase limit to $10,000
• Approved committee minutes of 10/12/21 (unanimous voice vote)
• Discussed enforcing burning regulations with tickets instead of warnings (no vote)
• Discussed squad vehicle lease through GMAC program (no vote)
• Discussed police staffing and new hires (no vote)
• Discussed body camera program expansion (no vote)
• Discussed cannabis record expungement progress (no vote)

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will hear the FY 2021 financial audit report and consider several action items, including resolutions for cemetery sealcoating, professional engineering services, and the purchase of two used trucks for the public works department. The meeting also includes public comment, consent agenda approval, and a closed session.

• Resolution 31R: Approve $16,450 for sealcoating paved surfaces in Aledo Cemetery
• Resolution 32R: Approve Master Services Agreement and Task Order for engineering services
• Resolution 33R: Approve $29,454 purchase of a 2012 Dodge truck for Street Division
• Resolution 34R: Approve $48,537 purchase of a 2017 Ford truck for Water Division
• FY 2021 Financial Audit Report presentation by Finance Director and auditors

The Aledo City Council approved four resolutions: sealcoating of cemetery paved surfaces for $16,450, a master services agreement with HDR Engineering for on-call services, and the purchase of two used trucks for the Street and Water divisions. The council also discussed a tabled cash farm lease agreement and a property maintenance issue, and gave consensus to proceed with repairs to the 6-2 truck.

• Approved Resolution 31R for cemetery sealcoating, $16,450 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 32R for HDR Engineering master services and task order (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 33R for purchase of 2012 Dodge truck, $29,454 (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 34R for purchase of 2017 Ford truck, $48,537 (6-0)
• Consensus to proceed with repairs to 6-2 truck, estimated $11,000

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes a $15,000 concrete crushing services proposal and cash farm lease agreements with Rick Gillespie. The council will also discuss the GMAC squad car lease program and review an Illinois Department of Transportation motor fuel tax funds audit for 2021. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Resolution No. 29R: Approving concrete crushing services proposal for $15,000.00
• Resolution No. 30R: Approving cash farm lease agreements between City of Aledo and Rick Gillespie
• Discussion of GMAC Squad Car Lease Program
• Review of IDOT Documentation #68 Motor Fuel Tax Funds Audit (Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2021)
• Approval of minutes and invoice listing AP10

Public Property, Streets, & Sidewalk Committee

The Public Property, Streets, & Sidewalk Committee will hold status updates on the 2022 Motor Fuel Tax street resurfacing project and the Cash Farm lease. The committee will also discuss several new items regarding property subdivisions, annexations, and land sales.

• Status update on 2022 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street Resurfacing Project
• Subdivision of property at 706 NW 5th Avenue
• Vacation of part of S.E. 4th Avenue
• Sale of property in Aledo Central Area Redevelopment Project Area (Lot 11 Progress Park 2nd Addition)
• Possible annexation of property east of NE 7th Avenue

The committee supported subdividing city property at 706 NW 5th Ave for sale, approved moving forward with a lease transfer for the Rajput Medical Clinic building, and endorsed issuing an RFP for Lot 11 in Progress Park. It also discussed a potential side-by-side pathway, annexation of land near NE 7th Ave, and several street projects. No final votes were taken; items will go to the City Council.

• Supported subdividing property at 706 NW 5th Ave for sale to Derwood Ruggles
• Approved moving forward with lease transfer for Rajput Medical Clinic building (309 NW 2nd St)
• Endorsed issuing RFP for sale of Lot 11, Progress Park 2nd Addition
• Discussed annexation of ~10 acres near NE 7th Ave (First Baptist Church)
• Discussed potential side-by-side pathway; 6 council members favored southside route
• Noted MFT street resurfacing plans still at IDOT, expected approval in June 2022

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will consider final approval of three ordinances establishing the Aledo Downtown-2022 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, and will vote on four Downtown Revitalization Program loan agreements totaling $184,985 for properties owned by Perryton, LLC and Windborn Group, LLC. The council will also vote on repairs to the Central Park Bandshell and approve the Memorial Day Parade. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes and invoices.

• Ordinance No. 12, 13, 14 (Series 2022) - Approving redevelopment plan, designating project area, and adopting TIF for Aledo Downtown-2022 TIF District (second reading)
• Resolution 25R - $13,000 loan for 134 West Main Street (Perryton, LLC / William J. Albertson)
• Resolution 26R - $27,355 loan for 125-127 South College Avenue (Perryton, LLC / William J. Albertson)
• Resolution 27R - $43,630 loan for 122 East Main Street (Perryton, LLC / William J. Albertson)
• Resolution 28R - $100,000 loan for 114 East Main Street (Windborn Group, LLC / William J. Albertson)

The Aledo City Council approved four Downtown Revitalization Program loan agreements totaling $183,985 for Perryton, LLC / William J. Albertson to fund stabilization work on five downtown properties. The council also approved $8,861 for repairs and painting at the Central Park Bandshell. All consent agenda items, including the TIF district ordinances and Memorial Day parade permit, were approved unanimously.

• Approved four TIF loan resolutions for Perryton, LLC totaling $183,985 (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $8,861 for Central Park Bandshell repairs and painting (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including TIF district ordinances and Memorial Day parade (8-0)
• Approved minutes of May 2, 2022 meeting
• Approved finance invoice listing AP09

Cemetery and Cable TV Committee

The Cemetery and Cable TV Committee will meet to discuss the use of flat grave markers within the 7th Addition of the Aledo Cemetery. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the October 12, 2021, meeting.

• Discussion regarding Flat Grave Markers in the 7th Addition of the Aledo Cemetery

The Cemetery & Cable TV Committee voted 4-0 to recommend allowing headstones, markers, or monuments for lots west of the centerline of the vacated SE 6th Avenue in the 7th Addition of the Aledo Cemetery, while requiring a stone skirting (apron) around memorials. The recommendation will go to the City Council for formal approval at the May 16th meeting.

• Approved recommendation to allow headstones in 7th Addition west of vacated SE 6th Ave (4-0)
• Required stone skirting (apron) around memorials going forward
• Approved minutes of 10/12/21 as presented (unanimous)

Tax Increment Financing Committee

The Tax Increment Financing Committee will discuss several new business items regarding TIF applications for properties in the downtown area. These applications were submitted by Windborn Group, LLC and Windborn Initiative, LLC.

• TIF application for 136 W Main Street (Former True Audio Store Building)
• TIF application for 125-127 S College Avenue (Former True Value Store Building)
• TIF application for 122 E Main Street (Former Meat Market Building)
• TIF application for 114 E Main Street (Pink Door Building)

The TIF Committee unanimously approved four Downtown Revitalization Program TIF applications totaling $183,985 in forgivable loans for stabilization work on five downtown properties owned by WJ Albertson. The applications were forwarded to the City Council for final approval. The committee also approved the March 30 meeting minutes and received an update on the former Farmer's Grain & Coal demolition project, which is nearly complete.

• Approved $13,000 TIF loan for 134 W Main St (True Audio) (unanimous)
• Approved $27,355 TIF loan for 125-127 S College Ave (Hardware Store) (unanimous)
• Approved $43,630 TIF loan for 122 E Main St (Meat Market) (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 per phase TIF loan for 114 E Main St (Pink Door, two phases) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 03/30/22 (unanimous)

Aledo City Council

The City Council will hold first readings on ordinances regarding the Aledo Downtown-2022 Tax Increment Financing District. The agenda also includes requests for Rhubarb Festival street closures and several personnel and equipment approvals.

• First reading of ordinances for the Aledo Downtown-2022 Tax Increment Financing District
• Purchase of a sanitary sewer camera for $10,800.00
• Purchase of an emulsion oil tank not to exceed $34,759.00
• Street closure requests for the Rhubarb Festival on June 3rd and June 4th
• Approval of Jordan Schreffler as a Utility Worker effective May 13, 2022

The Aledo City Council approved the purchase of an emulsion oil tank for $34,759 and adopted a sign easement with Henderson Family Limited Partnership. The council also held first readings for three ordinances establishing a downtown TIF district, with second readings scheduled for May 16. A $250,000 Safe Routes to School grant for sidewalk improvements on S. 6th Street was announced.

• Approved Resolution 24R: purchase of emulsion oil tank from Cimline, Inc. for $34,759 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 15: sign easement with Henderson Family Limited Partnership (8-0)
• Waived second reading for Ordinance 15 (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including sewer camera purchase ($10,800), hiring of Jordan Shreffler, and Rhubarb Festival street closures (8-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 12: approving downtown TIF redevelopment plan
• Held first reading of Ordinance 13: designating TIF redevelopment project area
• Held first reading of Ordinance 14: adopting tax increment financing for downtown TIF

Aledo City Council

The City of Aledo is holding a public hearing to consider the proposed Aledo Downtown-2022 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Redevelopment Project Area, Plan and Projects. Interested parties may attend the hearing or submit written objections and comments to the City Clerk.

• Public hearing for Aledo Downtown-2022 TIF District Redevelopment Plan and Projects

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will consider routine consent items including hiring a new police officer and approving invoices, and will receive a status update on an employee salary study. The meeting also includes public comment, reports, and a possible closed session.

• Hiring of Marcus Harris as a Police Officer in the Aledo Police Department
• Approval of Finance: Invoice Listing – AP07
• Discussion regarding Employee Salary Study – Status Update
• Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 04, 2022

Aledo City Council

The Council will review several loan agreements for the Downtown Revitalization Program involving various LLCs and buildings. The agenda also includes approvals for a $17,000 festival sponsorship and infrastructure projects on SW 3rd Avenue.

• $17,000.00 City Sponsorship to the Rhubarb Festival Committee
• Downtown Revitalization Program loan agreements for McCreedy Building, Opera House, The Slammer, Little Cooper Building, The Depot, and Cooper Building
• Gas Distribution System Upgrades along SW 3rd Avenue
• $11,700.00 motion for sidewalk replacement at 132 W. Main Street
• Ordinance No. 11 regarding trailer purchase and surplus property sale

The Aledo City Council approved six Downtown Revitalization Program loan agreements for properties on College and 2nd Avenues, totaling $218,670 in TIF-eligible projects. The council also approved a $17,000 sponsorship for the Rhubarb Festival, a $160,800 gas main upgrade contract, and a $36,000 engineering services agreement. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the TIF loans.

• Approved six TIF loans totaling $218,670 (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $17,000 Rhubarb Festival sponsorship (6-0)
• Approved $160,800 gas main upgrade contract to Utility Safety & Design (6-0)
• Approved $36,000 engineering services for gas project (6-0)
• Approved $11,700 sidewalk replacement at 132 W Main St (6-0)
• Approved $84,000 Haven Creative consulting agreement (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10 for carport easement at 208 N College Ave (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 11 for trailer purchase and surplus sale (6-0)

Tax Increment Financing Committee

The Aledo Tax Increment Financing Committee is meeting to discuss six Downtown Revitalization Program TIF applications for properties on College and 2nd Avenues, plus a consultant's agreement with Haven Creative, LLC. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 7 meeting and take public comment. No final votes are listed on the agenda; items are marked for discussion only.

• TIF application by Perryton, LLC for 107-109 N College Avenue (McCreedy Building)
• TIF application by Windborn Initiative, LLC for 101 SE 2nd Avenue (Opera House)
• TIF application by Perryton, LLC for 309 S College Avenue (The Slammer)
• TIF application by Windborn Group, LLC for 107 SW 2nd Avenue (Little Cooper Building)
• Consultant's Agreement with Haven Creative, LLC

The TIF Committee approved a consultant agreement with Haven Creative, LLC for marketing and communications services, and approved six Downtown Revitalization Program TIF applications submitted by WJ Albertson for properties in downtown Aledo, totaling $218,670 in city contributions. Both items were forwarded to the City Council for final approval. The committee also discussed the former Farmer's Grain & Coal demolition and a sidewalk project at Cheer's on Main.

• Approved Haven Creative, LLC consultant agreement for $3,500/month (3-0)
• Approved 6 downtown TIF applications totaling $218,670 (3-0)

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 21, 2022, with a Committee of the Whole at 6:15 p.m. and the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The council will consider a $5,000 sponsorship for the Mercer County Family Crisis Center, an easement agreement for right-of-way at 208 N College Avenue, and discuss an employee salary study. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval and invoice listing.

• Approval of $5,000 city sponsorship to Mercer County Family Crisis Center
• Request by Marco Dunham for easement agreement at 208 N College Avenue
• Discussion on Employee Salary Study status update
• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2022 meeting
• Approval of invoice listing AP05

Tax Increment Financing Committee

The Aledo Tax Increment Financing Committee is meeting to discuss an amendment to the Downtown Revitalization Program Loan Agreement for Martin J. Herman and Sheila D. Herman. No other business items are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural, with no reports, old business, or public hearing items.

• Discussion of amendment to Downtown Revitalization Program Loan Agreement for Martin J. Herman and Sheila D. Herman

The TIF Committee approved an amendment to the Downtown Revitalization Program loan agreement for Martin and Sheila Herman, adding tuckpointing of the west wall at a total cost of $2,200, with the city's share being $1,100. The motion passed 4-0 and will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval. The committee also discussed the sale of lots near the old Roosevelt Military Academy and the status of the former Farmer's Grain & Coal property.

• Approved amendment to Herman loan agreement for west wall tuckpointing, $2,200 total, city portion $1,100 (4-0)
• Discussed advertising sale of lots near old Roosevelt Military Academy after subdivision
• Discussed demolition and gravel grinding at former Farmer's Grain & Coal property, estimated $15,000 for grinding

Aledo City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances, including a new official zoning map and a lease agreement with Skinner Landscaping, Inc. The meeting also includes discussions on a South Lagoon fencing contract and a proposed downtown TIF district.

• Approval of 2022 Official Zoning Map (Second Reading)
• Lease agreement between City of Aledo and Skinner Land</strong> Landscaping, Inc.
• $1,500.00 sponsorship for Bear Country Wrestling
• $2,000.00 sponsorship plus July 2022 utilities for Mercer County Agricultural Society
• Contract award for South Lagoon Fencing Project

The Aledo City Council approved a $24,500 contract for South Lagoon fencing, adopted an ordinance setting a public hearing for a downtown TIF district, and approved a $2,200 loan amendment for tuckpointing at 127 East Main Street. All votes were 8-0. The council also approved sponsorships for the Mercer County Fair and Bear Country Wrestling, and a special event permit for a walk.

• Approved $24,500 South Lagoon fencing contract to Lovewell Commercial Fence and Rail (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 09 setting April 25, 2022 public hearing for downtown TIF district (8-0)
• Approved $2,200 amendment to Downtown Revitalization loan for Herman property (8-0)
• Approved $2,000 plus utilities sponsorship for Mercer County Fair (8-0)
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship for Bear Country Wrestling (8-0)
• Approved special event permit for Champions4Children Walk (8-0)
• Approved 5-year lease with Skinner Landscaping for Progress Park lots (8-0)
• Approved 2022 Official Zoning Map (8-0)

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public comment period and several action items. The council will consider first readings of ordinances related to a lease agreement with Skinner Landscaping, a new Class D liquor license, and the official zoning map, as well as resolutions for a fireworks show and engineering services. They will also swear in a new alderman and discuss an employee salary study.

• Request by Ariana's Café for a Class D (Restaurant) Liquor License
• Ordinance No. 07 creating a fifth Class D liquor license
• Ordinance No. 08 approving official zoning map for 2022
• Resolution No. 10R approving proposal for Fourth of July fireworks show
• Approval of termination of farm lease on Industrial Park property

The Aledo City Council approved a resolution to hire J&M Displays for the Fourth of July fireworks show at a cost not to exceed $25,000, and to enter into a multiple-year agreement. The council also adopted ordinances extending the Third Arrow Properties development deadline to August 27, 2022, and creating a fifth Class 'D' liquor license. A lease agreement with Skinner Landscaping for industrial park property was introduced for a first reading, with a second reading scheduled for March 7, 2022.

• Approved Resolution 10R: Fourth of July fireworks show by J&M Displays for $25,000, with a multiple-year agreement (8-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 05: Amendment to agreement with Third Arrow Properties, extending the completion deadline to August 27, 2022 (8-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 07: Creating a fifth Class 'D' liquor license in the city (8-0).
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance invoice listing, farm lease termination, and consent for Ila Bertrand as Ward I Alderman (7-0).
• Approved Resolution 11R: Preliminary engineering and construction guidance agreement with Hutchison Engineering for Motor Fuel Tax funds, not to exceed $50,000 (8-0).
• Introduced Ordinance 06: Lease agreement with Skinner Landscaping for industrial park lots, with a second reading set for March 7, 2022.
• Introduced Ordinance 08: Official zoning map for 2022, with a second reading set for March 7, 2022.

Aledo City Council

The City of Aledo is holding a public meeting to advise residents and taxing districts of its intent to prepare a Redevelopment Plan for a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. The meeting will serve to present the proposal for the Downtown-2022 TIF District and receive public comment.

• Public meeting regarding the proposed Aledo Downtown-2022 TIF District
• Proposal to designate a Redevelopment Project Area to stimulate economic development
• Presentation of the City's intent to prepare a Redevelopment Plan

Public Property, Streets, & Sidewalk Committee

The committee will discuss a three-month extension request for a real estate purchase agreement at 109 SW 2nd Street. Members will also discuss leasing lots in Progress Park 2nd Addition and a cash farm lease for cemetery and lagoon properties.

• Extension request for 109 SW 2nd Street by Third Arrow Properties, LLC
• Lease of Lots 11, 12, & 13 in Progress Park 2nd Addition
• Cash farm lease for Aledo Cemetery Property & Lagoon Property

The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a 3-month extension for Third Arrow Properties' real estate purchase agreement for 109 SW 2nd Street, moving it to the full City Council. It also recommended a ground lease with Skinner Landscaping for three lots in Progress Park and a 2-year renewal of cash farm leases for cemetery and lagoon properties. The 2022 MFT street resurfacing project was discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Recommended approval of 3-month extension for Third Arrow Properties (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ground lease with Skinner Landscaping for Lots 11-13 in Progress Park (unanimous)
• Consensus to approve 2-year renewal of cash farm leases with Rick Gillespie for cemetery and lagoon properties

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will review several action items including a $330,515 contract for sanitary sewer upgrades on NE 6th Avenue. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 2022 fireworks display and an employee salary study.

• Sanitary sewer upgrades on NE 6th Avenue contract for $330,515.00
• Purchase of a hand-held remote gas leak detector for $10,215.00
• Replacement of a faulty flow meter for $10,998.00
• Engineering services agreement for sanitary sewer project not to exceed $25,000.00
• Second reading of setback variance for 1410 SE 3rd Avenue

The Aledo City Council approved several resolutions, including awarding a $330,515 contract to Fischer Excavating for sanitary sewer upgrades on NE 6th Avenue and a $150,000 agreement with Aledo Main Street for TIF redevelopment services. They also approved purchases for a new lawnmower, a gas leak detector, and a flow meter, all by unanimous votes. The council waived the second reading and adopted an ordinance for the lawnmower purchase and trade-in.

• Approved $330,515 sewer upgrade contract to Fischer Excavating (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 TIF services agreement with Aledo Main Street (7-0)
• Approved $10,215 purchase of hand-held gas leak detector (7-0)
• Approved $10,998 replacement of faulty flow meter (7-0)
• Approved $8,915.84 net purchase of John Deere mower after trade-in (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including setback variance for 1410 SE 3rd Ave (7-0)

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 18, 2022, with a consent agenda including a water/sewer operation contract, a police officer resignation, and several action items. The council will consider first readings of ordinances for surplus property sale, TIF interested parties registries, and a setback variance, plus resolutions for engineering services and a flow meter replacement. Discussions will cover the 2022 fireworks, employee salary study, winter decorations, and potential closing of Apollo Elementary School.

• Resolution No. 03R: Water/sewer operation contract at $6,788/month (March 2022–Feb 2023)
• Ordinance No. 01: Authorizing sale of surplus property (first reading)
• Ordinance No. 02: Establishing TIF interested parties registries (first reading)
• Resolution No. 04R: $20,000 agreement with Hutchison Engineering for downtown TIF
• Motion: $7,550 for replacement of high service flow meter

The Aledo City Council approved several items to advance the proposed Aledo Downtown-2022 TIF district, including establishing interested parties registries and a $20,000 engineering agreement with Hutchison Engineering. The council also approved a $7,550 flow meter replacement, a water system operator contract, and authorized the sale of surplus property. A public meeting on the TIF district is set for February 22, 2022.

• Approved consent agenda including water system operator contract ($6,788/month) (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 01 authorizing sale of surplus John Deere mower (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 02 establishing TIF interested parties registries (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 04R for Hutchison Engineering TIF services up to $20,000 (7-0)
• Approved $7,550 flow meter replacement by Britton Electronics (7-0)
• Set public meeting for Feb 22, 2022 on proposed TIF district
• Council consensus to fund Aledo Main Street for TIF economic development

Aledo City Council

The Aledo City Council will meet to vote on a downtown revitalization loan agreement and the hiring of two new police officers. The agenda also includes discussions regarding an employee salary study and the 2022 July 4th fireworks display.

• Resolution No. 02R, Series of 2022: Downtown Revitalization Program Loan Agreement for Tyrone T. Cutkomp
• Hiring of Dallas Wakeland as a Police Officer
• Hiring of Matthew Barr as a Police Officer
• Discussion regarding 2022 Aledo Fireworks Display status update
• Discussion regarding Employee Salary Study

The Aledo City Council approved a Downtown Revitalization Program loan agreement for Tyrone T. Cutkomp, covering up to $79,974.88 for repairs at 112 South College Avenue. The council also approved the consent agenda, including hiring two new police officers. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational or status updates.

• Approved Resolution 02R, Series of 2022, Downtown Revitalization Loan Agreement for Tyrone T. Cutkomp (7-1)
• Approved consent agenda including hiring Matthew Barr and Dallas Wakeland as police officers (8-0)
• Approved minutes of December 20, 2021 meeting
• Approved Finance Invoice Listing AP24EOY
• Approved Resolution 01R, Series of 2022, releasing closed session minutes and destroying recordings