McLean County Times

City of Lexington City Council met Sept. 9.

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 Pro Tem John Franklin in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.

Mayor Pro Tem Franklin led the council in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call was taken to find the following physically present: Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, Alderman Mattingly, Alderwoman Wilson, Alderman Stover, Alderman Little, and Alderman Richard. Mayor Johansen was absent. Members of the staff and public present were: Chief Edmiaston and Marjorie Johnson.

It was moved by Alderwoman Wilson and seconded by Alderman Mattingly to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2024 regular session meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Alderman Stover and seconded by Alderman Richard to approve the Treasurer’s Report and paying of the bills in the amount of $79,566.67. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Input: None

Old Business:

Discussion/Vote Dennis Firkins’ Agreements

Alderman Stover led this discussion. There were three items included in the agreements. The TIF agreement which was voted on at the last meeting. The final proposal to purchase the parking lot at 406 W. Main Street for $33,000 which will give the Firkins the cash for their half of the TIF agreement for the repairs to their building. This money is not given up front and we are to see all bills before they are paid. We will see the actual work plan before the money is disbursed. We are giving him a year to fix up the other part of the building so it can be rented out to a business.

The question was asked if someone had been there to see if tuckpointing makes sense. It was discussed that they are taking two or three rows off of the building. If they get into the job and it is going to be more than they were expecting they can eliminate portions of the project but they need to concentrate on the West wall.

Motion was made by Alderman Stover and seconded by Alderman Little to approve the Dennis Firkins’ Agreements. Motion carried unanimously.

New Business: None

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Mayor’s Report: None

Police: Chief Edmiaston gave his August report: Arrests 0, Misdemeanor 0, Traffic Stops LXPD - 26, UTT’s - 6, Warnings - 20, Traffic Stops MCSP - 3, UTT’s - 0, Warnings - 3, Reports Taken - 4, LXPD - 4, MCSP - 0, Calls for Service - 55, LXPD - 44, MCSP/Other - 11, School Patrols (walk through/meetings/teaching/programs) - 12, Business Checks - 16, QR Code Checks - 13

Assistant Chief Chambers conducted an audit of the BWC’s and in-car video system and no issues were noted.

Building/Insurance Alderman Franklin wanted to give a shout out to Star for saving the envelope that they had originally sent their cancellation of their insurance into the company that went to the wrong address. This was proof that we had sent it in on time thus saving the city money in extra premiums.

Finance /TIF None

Public Works None

There being no further business, a motion was made by Alderman Mattingly to adjourn at 7:10 P.M. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

https://www.lexingtonil.gov/city-agenda-minutes