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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON AUGUST 20, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gary Koerner at 7:00 P.M. with all
council members present at roll call. Staff members in attendance were Steve
Reynolds, Scott Bryant, Gordon Beck, Jeff Clawson and Sue Marcum.
Minutes of the August 6, 2007 City Council Meeting were approved on a motion made by Butch and seconded by T. A. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
The bid letting for the demolition of the Hemlock Street Facility was held on August 16, 2007. Two contractors submitted bids for this project, Accurate Site Specialists, $5,370, and Kirk C&D Recycling, Inc., $87,000. It was obvious after opening the bids that Accurate Site Specialists had submitted a bid containing an error on the dollar amount. It was confirmed with the owner, Rick Hafley, the bid should have read $53,700. It was the council’s decision on a motion made by John and seconded by Dawn T. to throw out both bids, re-advertise and re-bid the project. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
At 7:15 P.M. the Mayor called the public hearing to order. The public hearing was held to receive public comments on the proposal to sell not to exceed $3,600,000 General Obligation Bonds for the purpose of financing the building and equipping of a recreational center and indoor and outdoor pools, and site and utility improvements, within the City.
The mayor asked for comments from the city council and members of the public in attendance. No comments were given written or orally. The mayor asked for a motion to close the hearing. Motion was made by Dave and second to the motion was given by John to close the public hearing. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Representatives from the cable company, Mediacom were in attendance to answer any questions that the council may have concerning their service and franchise agreement with the city.
Minutes of the meeting held on 08/20/07 continued.
Listed invoices in the total amount of $77,606.88 were approved for payment on a motion made by Dave, second was given by Butch. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
It was moved by Shirley and seconded by Dawn T. to allow up to $10,000 in tax
increment financing for Lucky Aces (Dave Novitski) for the renovation of the
building located at 200-202 E Center Street. Upon completion of renovation and
proper documentation of all cost eligible expenses the city will reimburse up
to $10,000.
This reimbursement will be considered a 0% loan forgiven over 25 months. The restaurant must be open before the developer is eligible to receive any funds. Once the restaurant is open for business and the developer has received the funds, the business must remain viable as a restaurant with the same owner for 25 months. Each month the restaurant is open, 1/25 or $ 400 will be converted from loan to grant. At the end of 25 months, the entire loan will have been converted from loan to grant. If the developer closes or sells the restaurant prior to the end of the term, all funds not being converted to grant must be reimbursed to the City.
In addition, the developer must meet all requirements outlined by the McLean County Public Health Department.
To receive funds, the owner must provide proper documentation showing an expenditure of at least $14,000. In addition, he must provide written documentation showing that the McLean County Public Health Department has approved all changes and authorized the opening of the facility as a restaurant.
The developer must provide and sign all required documents including the redevelopment agreement, promissory note and cash advance agreement. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Joe Pisula with Donohue and Associates spoke to the council regarding the meeting with IEPA scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2007. He expected some of the topics for the meeting to be shortening the Long Term Control Plan, increasing the city’s sewer rates and discuss alternatives to the plan.
Motion was made by Butch and second was given by Shirley to enter an executive session at 9:01 P.M. to discuss 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), Hiring of Personnel, (2), Collective bargaining and (11), Litigation. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Minutes of the meeting held on 08/20/07 continued.
Motion was made by Dawn T. and seconded by Dave to adjourn executive session and return to regular session at 10:30 P.M. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by John and the second was given by Dawn H. to hire David Jenkins as the Code Compliance Officer contingent upon his successful completion of pre-employment requirements. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dawn T. and seconded by Shirley to adjourn the regular session of the city council at 10:37 P.M. and to enter the scheduled council work session. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk