City of Lexington City Council met Dec. 27.
Here are 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, Alderman Mattingly, Alderwoman Wilson and Alderman Little with Alderman Franklin absent. Members of the staff and public present were: Kenneth Sours, Michael Grimsley, Dan Vance and Melissa Dittbenner.
It was moved by Alderman Mattingly and seconded by Alderwoman Wilson to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2021 regular city council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Stover and seconded by Alderman Mattingly to approve the Treasurer’s Report and paying of the bills in the amount of $19,014.96. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Input: None
Old Business: None
New Business:
Review/Vote - Zoning Commission Recommendations
The Planning Commission met earlier this evening to discuss and recommended the rezoning of the Leake property by BP from O-1 (Open Land District) to B-2 (Highway Business District). This will allow BP to expand and put up a hotel in the second phase of their expansion.
Motion was made by Alderman Mattingly and seconded by Alderman Richard to approve the rezoning of the Evan Leake property from O-1 to B-2. Motion carried unanimously.
Review/Vote - 2022 Calendar
Motion was made by Alderman Richard and seconded by Alderman Little to approve the 2022 Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Johansen reported on the following items:
BP would like to start right away. He would like to have it in writing that one year after phase one is completed they will start phase two.
Star has submitted the second request for the Cure Program, reimbursement for COVID related expenses, a total request of $84,972.00. We maxed it out. We just got approved for the second round of $30,438.13. We used the money for new cameras for the city, for the water billing software, the tent and porta potties, and new water meter software. She sent it in on Thursday and we got it on Friday.
Police: Alderman Richard reported that the chief is gone but when he returns they will go over past applications for patrolman.
He is still working on the license plates for the golf carts. He had some samples that he was looking at. They range in price around $13.50 for an aluminum one and they come in different colors. Stickers would cost around $5.00. We would need to order around 200 plates to get the cost break and no one had gotten back to him on a price for the stickers. It was noted that we had till March to get things finalized.
Building/Insurance None
Finance /TIF None
Water/Sewer/Sanitation None
Street/Alley: Alderman Mattingly reported that the yellow strips by the stop sign at the Community Center had been painted. He was not sure when the white stripes would be painted.
There being no further business, motion was made by Alderwoman Wilson to adjourn at 7:11 P.M. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
https://www.lexingtonillinois.org/images/__Minutes_December_27_2021.pdf
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