City of Lexington City Council Met March 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Lexington City Council was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Mayor Spencer Johansen in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Johansen led the council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken to find the following physically present: Mayor Johansen, Alderman Stover, Alderman Richard, Alderwoman Wilson and Alderman Franklin. Alderman Schreiber was attending remotely and Alderman Colclasure was absent. Members of the staff and public present were: Kenneth Sours, Kevin Poppe, Dawn Poppe, Dan Vance and Brandi Vance.
It was moved by Alderman Franklin and seconded by Alderwoman Wilson to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2021 regular City Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Stover and seconded by Alderman Richard to approve the minutes of the TIF meeting held February 22, 2021. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Stover and seconded by Alderman Franklin to approve the Treasurer’s Report and paying of the bills in the amount of $13,947.87. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Input: None
Old Business:
VOTE TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION--DISCUSSION SURPLUS PROPERTIES AND BIDS
Motion was made by Alderwoman Franklin and seconded by Alderman Stover to go into closed session at 7:03 P. M. Motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION/VOTE SURPLUS PROPERTY AND BIDS
Bids on the surplus property were opened this afternoon.
There was one high bid by Dan Vance for 102 Parkway, where the squad cars are parked, of $33,000. There was one high bid by Dave Stiles for 104 Parkway, the old Fire Station, of $60,077.77.
Motion was made by Alderman Franklin and seconded by Alderman Stover to accept Dan Vance’s bid of $33,000 on 102 Parkway and to accept David Stiles bid of $60,077.77 bid on 104 Parkway. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business:
SET CLOSED SESSION REVIEW
This is something that must be reviewed semi-annually. Alderman Richard and either Alderman Franklin or Alderman Stover will conduct the review.
Committee Reports:
Mayors Report: Mayor Johansen reported on the following items:
He is having surgery on Friday and will have his covid test on Tuesday and will be isolated the rest of the week. He will have his laptop at home and will be working from home. He plans to be back at work the following week.
He has met with the owners of BP and they are seriously considering expanding with 8 diesel lanes. They want to annex the acreage to the west of the city and also plan to add on to the building. This would mean more property tax for us. This is the same developer that is working on the hotel.
The brewery is planning to be open by May 1st.
Police: Alderman Richard reported that the union has accepted our offer and it is signed and filed. He is meeting this week with the Chief and will have a report for the next meeting.
Building/Insurance None
Finance/TIF: Alderman Stover asked everyone to take a look at their departments as it is time to get their budget numbers in.
Water/Sewer/Sanitation: None
Street/Alley: Mayor Johansen reported that they have started picking up brush and that the town is full.
There being no further business, motion was made by Alderman Franklin to adjourn at 7:35 P.M. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
https://www.lexingtonillinois.org/images/Minutes_March_8_2021.pdf
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