The Carmi City Council met Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, 225 East Main Street.
Prior to opening the council meeting, Mayor Pollard asked Alderman Winkleman to give the invocation. The prayer was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pollard presided with the following Aldermen present: Steve Winkleman, Mark W. Blake, Keith Davis, Lance Yearby, Sheila Jo Headlee, Jack Lamont, Doug Hays and Mike Knight.
Minutes for the May 3rd, 2016 council meeting were presented. Motion made by Alderman Hays and seconded by Alderman Lamont to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman answering “yes.”
April 2016 Financial Reports were presented. Motion made by Alderman Headlee and seconded by Alderman Winkleman to approve the Financial Reports as presented. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman answering “yes.”
May 2016 Vendor Invoices were presented. Motion made by Alderman Winkleman and seconded by Alderman Davis to approve the Vendor Invoices as presented. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman answering “yes.”
Mayor Pollard asked the council to consider the rezoning of the property at 308 & 310 Olive Street as Business (Zone II) Kenneth and Teresa Hargrave property owners. Motion made by Alderman Hays and seconded by Alderman Blake to approve the rezoning as presented. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman answering “yes.”
Mayor Pollard then asked the council to consider The City of Carmi, Illinois, Animal Control Adoption Agreement. He stated that the county has the same agreement. The animals will be able to be adopted out after seven (7) days. He added that they will be changing the current ordinance in a future meeting to be compliant with state regulations. The ordinance will change the time frame that an animal can be adopted from five (5) days to seven (7) days. The adoption fee will be fifty dollars ($50) to cover shots and any other fees associated with the animal. Motion made by Alderman Hays and seconded by Alderman Headlee to approve the Adoption Agreement as presented. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman answering “yes.”
Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard
Chamber of Commerce Director Holly Healy stated that on May 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th there will be a carnival at the White County Fairgrounds. There will be historical movie at 6pm on the 28th along with several contests and chowder. This is the beginning of the Bicentennial Celebration.
Mayor Pollard stated that on July 4th the Bradshaw’s and A Band Called River will put on a concert at Burrell Woods and Campground on the new sixty-six (66) acres.
Reports from Standing Committees
Alderman Knight wanted to apologize for the lack of mowing at several locations due to wet weather. He added that Huff’s Orchard is open and can be reached by going through Sunnybrook Subdivision or down Lexington Avenue.
Business or Comments from Visitors
None
Motion was made by Alderman Headlee and seconded by Alderman Knight to adjourn. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman answering “yes.”
At 5:41 p.m. the council adjourned.
Brian K. Allen, City Clerk
Jeff Pollard, Mayor
