City of Mason City Council met Aug. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Call to order by Mayor Pro-Tem Francis at approximately 7:00 P.M.
Council members physically present were Gerald Mahin, Jim Miller, Danny Mason, Julie Mize, Kevin Snyder. Treasurer Mike Griffin, Clerk Michele Whitehead, Superintendent Wayne Dixon and Chief Adam Anderson also attended the meeting. Mayor Bruce Lowe was absent, Alderman Francis was acting Mayor Pro-Tem.
The minutes of the July 27th Council meeting and executive session and the August accounts payable and July Treasurer’s report were approved.
R20-55 Alderman Mason moved, seconded by Alderman Miller to approve the minutes , bills and treasurer’s report.
Ayes: Mason, Mahin, Miller, Snyder, and Mize
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried
R20-56 Alderman Mason moved, seconded by Alderman Miller to approve the 500,000 gallon elevated water tank and include the cost of demolition of the old tower in the price of the loan.
Ayes: Mason, Mahin, Miller, Snyder, Mize
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
The City received notification from Area Recycling that they were not going to renew their contract with the City of Mason City.
Over the last three years the value of recycling commodities have plummeted and based on current economics, Area feels that they cannot continue to provide recycling services. The last pick up date will be August 20th, 2020. There will be one last charge on the water bill in September to cover August recycling charges. Most other trash companies are in the same predicament concerning recycling. The City will consider other recycling options but commits to nothing at this time.
A water committee meeting was scheduled for Wednesday August 19th, 2020 at 4:00 P.M.
A Police committee meeting was scheduled for Monday, August 17th, 2020 at 5:00 P.M.
Alderman Francis has been working on the golf cart ordinance. After some corrections and concerns from the rest of the Council, the proposed ordinance will be revised and presented again for consideration at a future meeting.
The Council adjourned into executive session at 7:37 P.M. to discuss 5ILCS ( 1) ( 6 ) Personnel
The regular meeting resumed at 7:53 P.M.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
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