Hometown public meetings in 2021

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will review the November 23, 2021, meeting minutes and approve accounts payable and payroll. The council will also consider Ordinance No. 9-2021 regarding tax levying and collection for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2022.

• Ordinance No. 9-2021: Levying, assessment, and collection of taxes for fiscal year ending April 30, 2022
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll for December 14, 2021
• October 2021 Sales Tax collection report of $23,632.55
• October 2021 MFT collection report of $13,850.33

The Hometown City Council approved the annual tax levy ordinance for fiscal year ending April 30, 2022, and appointed John Polich to the Zoning Board of Appeals. They also approved routine payments totaling $171,725.13. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance No. 9-2021 for tax levy (7-0)
• Appointed John Polich to Zoning Board of Appeals (7-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $171,725.13 (7-0)

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct a regular meeting including the approval of previous meeting minutes and accounts payable. The agenda also includes reports from various city departments and standing committees.

• Approval of the November 9, 2021, regular meeting journal
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll by the Finance Committee
• Reports from the Police, Public Works, Building, and Public Health and Safety departments

The City Council approved the mayor's appointments of Matthew Mc Lawhorn to the Zoning Board, Robert Beatz-Ventura and Jennifer Smith to the Park Board, and Judith Egan to the Library Board. The council also approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $282,073.33. Mayor Casey announced changes to overnight parking requests starting January 1, 2022, limiting use to four times per month and one request per website visit, due to system abuse.

• Approved appointments of Matthew Mc Lawhorn, Robert Beatz-Ventura, Jennifer Smith, and Judith Egan to city boards.
• Approved accounts payable of $218,008.47 and payroll of $64,064.33, totaling $282,073.33.
• Approved the Journal of the November 23, 2021 regular City Council meeting as published.
• Announced overnight parking request changes starting January 1, 2022: one request per visit, max four times per month.
• No alderman voiced a desire to change the overnight parking ordinance.

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is holding its regular meeting on November 9, 2021, with a routine agenda that includes approving minutes, receiving reports, and considering two ordinances: one amending video gaming license fees and another authorizing a subrecipient agreement for resurfacing Beck Place. The meeting also includes a police officer swearing-in and several contract authorizations.

• Ordinance No. 8-2021 amending Chapter 19, Article 2, Section 19.13 (video gaming license fees)
• Resolution No. 10-2021 authorizing subrecipient agreement with Cook County for resurfacing Beck Place from Kostner to Duffy
• Swearing in Luke Coffman as Police Corporal
• Authorize mayor to sign preventative maintenance agreement with Braniff Communications Inc.
• Authorize mayor to sign software license agreement with Quicket Solutions

The Hometown City Council approved Ordinance 8-2021 amending video gaming license fees and Resolution 10-2021 authorizing a subrecipient agreement with Cook County for resurfacing Beck Place. Both passed 9-0 with one alderman absent. The council also approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $118,651.58, and authorized agreements with Braniff Communications and Quicket Solutions.

• Approved Ordinance 8-2021 amending video gaming license fees (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 10-2021 for Beck Place resurfacing subrecipient agreement (9-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $118,651.58 (9-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Braniff Communications preventative maintenance agreement (9-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Quicket Solutions software license agreement (9-0)

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 26, 2021. The agenda includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's journal and accounts payable, as well as reports from city officials and committees. Two notable items are an ordinance to amend the zoning code regarding cannabis organizations and a resolution to authorize engineering services for the CDBG Beck Place project.

• Ordinance No. 06-2021: Amends zoning ordinance for regulation of cannabis organizations
• Resolution 9-2021: Provides engineering services for CDBG Beck Place project
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll for October 26, 2021
• Reports from police, public works, building, and health departments

The Hometown City Council approved Ordinance No. 6-2021, amending the zoning ordinance to regulate cannabis organizations, paving the way for a recreational cannabis distribution center at the Advocate Building. The council also approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $255,456.31, and Resolution No. 9-2021 for engineering services for the CDBG Beck Place Project. No public comments were made during the public hearing on the zoning amendment.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6-2021 amending zoning for cannabis organizations (8-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $255,456.31 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 9-2021 for engineering services for CDBG Beck Place Project (8-0)
• Approved journal of October 12, 2021 meeting (7-0, 1 abstention)

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is meeting to approve the previous meeting's journal, receive reports from city officials and committees, and consider an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding cannabis possession. They will also vote on authorizing an engineering agreement for a CDBG project on Beck Place.

• Ordinance No. 7-2021 amending Chapter 19, Section 19.122 on possession of cannabis
• Engineering agreement with Hancock Engineering for CDBG project on Beck Place, from Kostner to Duffy Avenue
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll for October 12, 2021
• Sales tax collected in May 2021: $22,671.36 (May 2020: $15,764.13)
• Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) collected in May 2021: $15,692.05 (May 2020: $12,898.57)

The City Council set Trick-or-Treat hours for 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $418,367.48, and authorized an engineering agreement with Hancock Engineering for the CDBG project on Beck Place. All votes were 9-0 with one alderman absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Set Trick-or-Treat hours to 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $418,367.48 (9-0)
• Authorized engineering agreement with Hancock Engineering for CDBG project on Beck Place (9-0)

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will review the minutes from previous meetings and approve accounts payable and payroll. The council will also consider authorizing an agreement with the Secretary of State regarding drivers information.

• Approval of September 14, 2021, City Council meeting journal
• Approval of September 21, 2021, Code and Ordinance Committee journal
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll for September 28, 2021
• Authorization of agreement between the City of Hometown and the Secretary of State regarding drivers information

The City Council approved a consensus to amend the ordinance allowing two garage sales per year instead of one, with a stipulation that one be held April-June and the other July-September. The city attorney was directed to prepare the amendment. The council also approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $102,333.16, and authorized an agreement with the Secretary of State regarding driver information.

• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $102,333.16 (10-0)
• Authorized signing agreement with Secretary of State for driver information (10-0)
• Consensus to allow two garage sales per year, with one in April-June and one in July-September; attorney to prepare amendment

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council's Code and Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss various codes and conduct miscellaneous business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items listed.

• Discussion of various codes
• Miscellaneous business
• Citizen's hearing

The Ordinance Committee discussed potential code changes but made no final decisions. Commissioner Forbes proposed allowing wider driveways and six-foot fences, with consensus to approve the fence change pending police approval. Metal roof regulations were tabled. No formal votes were taken.

• Consensus to approve six-foot fence code change, pending police approval
• Tabled metal roof code discussion
• Discussed driveway enlargement code change, to be drafted for next meeting

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is holding a regular meeting with mostly routine items: approving the journal, receiving reports from departments and committees, and acknowledging tax revenue notifications. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Sales tax collected in April 2021: $18,205.46 (vs. $15,072.67 in April 2020)
• Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) collected in April 2021: $12,313.42 (vs. $13,853.78 in April 2020)
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll for September 14, 2021
• Monthly Building Report from Building Committee
• Appointment by Mayor (details not specified)

The City Council approved a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Hometown's water supply contract with Chicago. The council also approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $165,322.15. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and announcements.

• Approved water supply contract with Chicago (9-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $165,322.15 (9-0)

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council will review the August 10, 2021, meeting minutes and approve accounts payable and payroll. The agenda also includes a resolution for engineering services related to resurfacing 88th Street from Cicero to Kenton.

• Resolution No. 8-2021: Authorizing engineering services for resurfacing 88th Street from Cicero to Kenton
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll for August 24, 2021
• Appointment of Fred Knoblauch onto Mae Randle Board
• Girl Scouts Fall Product Program request (Sept 24 - Oct 20, 2021)

The City Council approved Resolution 8-2021 authorizing engineering services for resurfacing 88th Street from Cicero to Kenton. They also approved the Girl Scouts' Fall Product Program and cookie sale dates, and approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $95,709.90. The appointment of Fred Knoblauch to the Mae Randle Board was postponed.

• Approved Resolution 8-2021 for engineering services for 88th Street resurfacing (Cicero to Kenton).
• Approved Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana's Fall Product Program (Sept 24-Oct 20, 2021) and cookie program dates.
• Approved accounts payable ($24,141.47) and payroll ($71,568.43) vouchers totaling $95,709.90.
• Postponed appointment of Fred Knoblauch to the Mae Randle Board until a later meeting.
• Approved the Journal of August 10, 2021 as published.

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 10, 2021, with a standard agenda including approval of the previous meeting's minutes, committee reports, and citizen hearings. The most notable items are the notifications from the Department of Revenue and Department of Transportation regarding sales tax and motor fuel tax (MFT) collections for March 2021 compared to March 2020. The meeting also includes reports from various city departments and committees, but no major decisions or proposals are listed.

• Sales tax collected in March 2021: $18,205.46, up from $15,072.67 in March 2020
• MFT collected in March 2021: $12,313.42, down from $13,853.78 in March 2020
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll for August 10, 2021
• Monthly Building Report from Building Committee
• Appointment by the Mayor

The Hometown City Council approved the payment of accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $119,945.93. The motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with reports from city officials and committees.

• Approved accounts payable vouchers of $32,220.15 and payroll vouchers of $87,725.78, total $119,945.93 (8-0)

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on the annual appropriation ordinance (the city budget) and will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including changes to liquor license limits and an additional street and bridge tax. The agenda also includes routine approvals, committee reports, and a request from the Salvation Army for its Red Kettle campaign.

• Public hearing on Appropriation Ordinance No. 4-2021 for fiscal year May 1, 2021–April 30, 2022
• Ordinance No. 5-2021 amending Chapter 11, Article 2 (alcoholic liquor dealers) on number of licenses
• Resolution No. 7-2021 authorizing additional tax for street and bridge purposes
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll for July 27, 2021
• Salvation Army request to conduct Red Kettle campaign Nov 1–Dec 24, 2021

The City Council approved the annual Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 2021-2022, along with an ordinance amending the liquor license code to add a license for the new business Go Puff. They also approved a resolution authorizing an additional tax for street and bridge purposes, and approved the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Days request. All votes were 8-0 with two aldermen absent.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4-2021, annual appropriation for FY 2021-2022 (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5-2021, amending liquor license code to add a license for Go Puff (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 7-2021, authorizing additional tax for street and bridge purposes (8-0)
• Approved Salvation Army Red Kettle Days request for Nov 1 - Dec 24, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $123,400.44 (8-0)

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is holding its regular July 13, 2021 meeting, covering routine approvals, financial notifications, and reports from city departments and committees. The agenda includes a notable decline in February sales tax revenue compared to the prior year, along with a mayoral appointment and a request from the Southwest Conference of Mayors.

• February 2021 sales tax: $17,932.75 vs. $28,513.62 in February 2020
• February 2021 MFT: $12,313.42 vs. $13,853.78 in February 2020
• Mayoral appointment to be announced
• Request for foursome and hole sponsor for Southwest Conference of Mayors' fundraiser
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll for July 13, 2021

The City Council approved the appointment of Pat Scott to fill the vacant Hometown Fire Protection Trustee position, following the resignation of Trustee Nevels. The council also approved payment of accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $372,625.21, and approved a request for a foursome and hole sponsorship for the Southwest Conference of Mayors' fundraiser. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved appointment of Pat Scott as Hometown Fire Protection Trustee (8-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $372,625.21 (8-0)
• Approved foursome and hole sponsorship for Southwest Conference of Mayors' fundraiser (8-0)

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is meeting to approve routine items including the journal, accounts payable, and payroll. The main substantive item is the pass-through of a 1.10% water rate increase from the City of Chicago, which will raise the minimum monthly water and sewer bill to $60.72. The council will also hear reports from various departments and committees.

• Water and sewer rate increase: Chicago's 1.10% increase raises the charge per 665 cubic feet from $35.94 to $36.34, making the minimum monthly bill $60.72, effective July bill for June usage.
• Accounts payable and payroll for June 22, 2021 submitted for approval.
• Reminder that vehicle sticker and dog tag prices double after June 30.
• Reports from police, public works, building, and public health departments.
• Committee reports from finance, streets, water/sewer, parks, building, license, code, insurance, public health, police, and others.

The City Council approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $117,710.84. The council also noted the City of Chicago water rate increase, which will raise the minimum water and sewer bill to $60.72 per month. No other substantive decisions were made; most committee reports were informational.

• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $117,710.84 (10-0)
• Approved the Journal of June 8, 2021 as published (8-0, 2 abstentions)

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is meeting for its regular session, primarily to approve the accounts payable and payroll for June 8, 2021, and to acknowledge the Clerk Collector and Treasurer reports. The agenda also includes routine reports from city departments and committees, a mayoral appointment, and reminders about vehicle sticker and animal tag sales. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll for June 8, 2021
• Sales tax collected in January 2021: $14,722.65 (down from $14,939.94 in January 2020)
• Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) collected in January 2021: $12,584.24 (down from $13,382.37 in January 2020)
• Reminder: vehicle stickers and animal tags on sale at regular price until June 30, 2021
• Monthly Building Report from Building Committee

The City Council approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $117,328.08. Mayor Casey reported IDOT approved the Car Wash project with a left turn lane at the new owner's cost, and noted a new business, Lucky Dogs, opened at the Shopping Center. The council also received reports on sales tax and MFT collections for January 2021, and discussed state legislation increasing gaming machine fees and cannabis licenses.

• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $117,328.08 (8-0)
• Approved the Journal of May 25, 2021 as published (7-0, 1 abstention)

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on Ordinance No. 3-2021, which would amend the zoning code to add a special-use permit section. The council will also consider approving accounts payable and payroll, and will hear reports from city departments and committees. A water rate increase from the City of Chicago will be passed on to residents, raising the minimum water and sewer bill to $60.72 per month.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 3-2021 adding zoning special-use permit section 22.50(G)
• Water rate increase: Chicago's 1.10% hike raises charge per 665 cubic feet from $35.94 to $36.34, effective June 1, 2021
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll for May 25, 2021
• Vehicle sticker and dog tag prices double after June 30
• Reports from police, public works, building, and health departments

The Hometown City Council approved Ordinance No. 3-2021, amending the zoning code to allow pawn shops by special permit, following a public hearing with no comments. The council also approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $90,767.52. A water rate increase from the City of Chicago was reported, raising the minimum water and sewer bill to $60.72 per month starting with July bills.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3-2021 adding special permit use for pawn shops (9-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $90,767.52 (9-0)
• Approved journal of May 11, 2021 meeting (9-0)

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is holding a regular meeting with routine approvals and reports. The main item is Resolution No. 6-2021 supporting the restoration of Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) revenue, which would affect state funding for local services. Other items include approving accounts payable and payroll, acknowledging sales tax and motor fuel tax receipts, and a request from District 123 for a golf sponsorship.

• Resolution No. 6-2021 supporting restoration of LGDF revenue
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll for May 11, 2021
• Sales tax collected in December 2020: $18,205.46 (vs. $17,324.89 in 2019)
• Motor Fuel Tax collected in December 2020: $12,313.42 (vs. $14,437.02 in 2019)
• Request from District 123 for golf sponsorship and foursome

The Hometown City Council approved Resolution No. 6-2021 supporting the restoration of Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) revenue, with a unanimous 10-0 vote. The council also approved a $465.00 foursome and hole sponsorship for District 123 Educational Foundation's golf outing, and approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $142,113.30. Newly elected officials were sworn in, including Mayor Kevin Casey and City Clerk Mary Jo C. Hacker.

• Approved Resolution No. 6-2021 supporting restoration of LGDF revenue (10-0)
• Approved $465.00 sponsorship for District 123 Educational Foundation golf outing (10-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $142,113.30 (10-0)
• Approved Journal of April 27, 2021 meeting (10-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to newly elected officials including Mayor Kevin Casey and City Clerk Mary Jo C. Hacker

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine approvals and reports. The main substantive item is a discussion about a pawn shop under new business, with no ordinance proposed yet.

• Discussion of pawn shop
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll for April 27, 2021
• Proclamation of May as Motorcycle Awareness Month
• Swearing in of new supervisors
• Request for golf outing sponsorship

The Hometown City Council approved a motion to amend the Zoning Code to make pawn shops a special use, with a unanimous 10-0 vote. The council also approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $162,969.26. Several police officers were promoted, and a posthumous promotion was given to Sgt. Steve Cardamone.

• Authorized City Attorney to amend Zoning Code to make pawn shops a special use (10-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $162,969.26 (10-0)
• Approved journal of April 13, 2021 meeting (10-0)
• Posthumously promoted Steve Cardamone to Sergeant
• Promoted multiple police officers to new ranks

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is meeting to approve the minutes from previous meetings, receive reports from city officials and committees, and consider two resolutions: one fixing pay for city officials and employees, and one adopting the annual budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The agenda also includes a citizen hearing and various committee updates.

• Resolution No. 4-2021: Fixing pay and pay period for all city officials and employees
• Resolution No. 5-2021: Annual budget for fiscal year May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022
• Sales tax collected in November 2020: $17,932.75 (vs. $16,429.22 in 2019)
• Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) collected in November 2020: $11,884.09 (vs. $13,893.72 in 2019)
• Vehicle stickers and animal tags on sale May 3 to June 30, 2021

The Hometown City Council approved the annual budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 and a resolution fixing pay and pay periods for city officials and employees, both by unanimous 10-0 votes. The council also approved $133,318.35 in accounts payable and payroll vouchers, and a $175 ad in Park Lawn's fundraising booklet. No other substantive business was conducted; several committee reports were given but no other actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 4-2021 fixing pay and pay period for city officials and employees (10-0)
• Approved Resolution 5-2021, the annual budget for FY 2021-2022 (10-0)
• Approved accounts payable ($52,397.35) and payroll ($80,920.41) vouchers totaling $133,318.35 (10-0)
• Approved $175 Copper Ad in Park Lawn fundraising booklet (10-0)

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to review anticipated revenue numbers, discuss the general budget, and review preliminary figures. The agenda also includes miscellaneous city business and a citizen's hearing, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Review anticipated revenue numbers
• General budget discussion
• Review preliminary figures
• Citizen's hearing

The City Council discussed the budget, focusing on retaining part-time police officers by making their wages more competitive. It was agreed to increase pay for part-time patrolmen only, not other ranking officers. No other business was conducted.

• Agreed to increase part-time patrolmen's wages to a more competitive level
• Decided not to raise pay for other ranking officers

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The agenda consists of procedural items and committee reports. The council will review the journals from previous meetings and consider accounts payable and payroll submitted by the Finance Committee.

• Approval of March 9, 2021, City Council meeting journal
• Approval of February 23, 2021, Finance Committee meeting journal
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll for March 23, 2021

The City Council approved the accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $153,682.26. The council also approved the minutes from the March 9 regular meeting and the February 23 Committee of the Whole meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; all committee reports were informational only.

• Approved accounts payable vouchers of $91,871.01 and payroll vouchers of $61,811.25, totaling $153,682.26.
• Approved the Journal of March 9, 2021 regular City Council meeting.
• Approved the Journal of February 23, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is meeting to approve routine items like minutes and payments, hear reports from departments and committees, and consider three resolutions, including a request for $250,000 in federal block grant funds for capital improvements on Beck Place. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being reports or approvals.

• Resolution No. 1-2021: Request $250,000 CDBG for Beck Place improvements (Kostner Ave to Duffy Ave)
• Resolution No. 2-2021: Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• Resolution No. 3-2021: Include Section 125 plan compensation as IMRF earnings
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll for March 9, 2021
• Sales tax receipts: $15,118.76 (Oct 2020) vs $11,423.58 (Oct 2019)

The City Council approved a resolution requesting $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds from Cook County for capital improvements on Beck Place from Kostner Ave to Duffy Ave. The council also approved resolutions related to elected officials' participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund and including Section 125 plan compensation as IMRF earnings. All votes were 9-0 with one alderman absent.

• Approved Resolution No. 1-2021: Request for $250,000 in CDBG funds for Beck Place improvements
• Approved Resolution No. 2-2021: Participation by elected officials in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• Approved Resolution No. 3-2021: Include Section 125 plan compensation as IMRF earnings
• Approved accounts payable vouchers of $207,509.10 and payroll vouchers of $59,267.52
• Approved the Journal of February 23, 2021 as published
• Cancelled the budget meeting; new squad and truck to be placed in the appropriation

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with mostly procedural items: approving the previous meeting's journal, receiving reports from the mayor, city clerk, treasurer, and department heads, and hearing committee reports. The only action item is approval of accounts payable and payroll for February 23, 2021. No major policy decisions, rezonings, or contracts are listed.

• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll for February 23, 2021
• Reports from Police, Public Works, Building, and Public Health departments
• Committee reports from Finance, Streets, Water, Parks, Building, License, Code, Insurance, Public Health, and Police

The City Council approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $82,987.34. The vote was 9-0 with one absence. No other substantive decisions were made; all committee reports were informational or absent.

• Approved accounts payable vouchers of $21,006.37 and payroll vouchers of $61,980.97, totaling $82,987.34 (9-0, 1 absent).

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine approvals of meeting journals and accounts payable. The council will receive revenue notifications from the state, including sales tax collections for September 2020 and Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) for August 2020, and hear reports from city officials and committees.

• Sales tax collected September 2020: $15,118.76 (vs. $12,017.71 in 2019)
• MFT collected August 2020: $13,752.13 (vs. $14,413.81 in 2019)
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll for February 9, 2021
• Mayor's appointment to be announced
• Monthly Building Report from Building Committee

The Hometown City Council approved the payment of accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $138,328.82, with all 10 aldermen voting in favor. The meeting also included routine reports from city officials and committees, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $138,328.82 (10-0)
• Approved the Journal of January 26, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting (9-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved the Journal of February 2, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting (3-0)

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the general budget and review preliminary anticipated revenue numbers. The agenda also includes miscellaneous city business and a citizen's hearing, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• General budget discussion
• Review of preliminary anticipated revenue numbers
• Citizen's hearing

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The Hometown City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 26, 2021. The main item is Ordinance No. 2-2021, which would amend the city code to change the regular meeting schedule. The council will also approve the January 12 meeting minutes and the accounts payable and payroll for this date.

• Ordinance No. 2-2021 amending Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 1.42 (Regular Meetings)
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll for January 26, 2021
• Approval of January 12, 2021 meeting minutes
• Reports from city departments (Police, Public Works, Building, Health and Safety)
• Citizen's hearing open for public comment

Agenda Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will approve the journal from the December 8, 2020 meeting and review financial reports, including a drop in August 2020 Motor Fuel Tax collections. The body will also consider Ordinance No. 01-2021, which amends the municipal code to address chronic nuisance properties. Additionally, the council will approve accounts payable and payroll for late December 2020 and early January 2021.

• Ordinance No. 01-2021 amends Chapter 19 to add Article 7 regarding chronic nuisance property
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll for December 22, 2020
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll for January 12, 2021
• Report on August 2020 Sales Tax collection of $16,249.22
• Report on August 2020 Motor Fuel Tax collection of $8,087.58

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 1-2021, adding a Chronic Nuisance Property article to the municipal code, aimed at addressing frequent police and fire calls to the same address. The council also approved two sets of accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $516,785.87. Several police officers were honored for their service, and two officers were promoted.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1-2021 adding Chronic Nuisance Property article (8-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers for Dec. 22, 2020 totaling $159,629.83 (8-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll vouchers for Jan. 12, 2021 totaling $357,156.04 (8-0)
• Approved journal of Dec. 8, 2020 meeting as published (8-0)