City of Greenville City Council met Sept. 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Following the Executive Orders issued by Illinois Governor Pritzker limiting large gatherings, the City of Greenville held this special council meeting at the Greenville Municipal Building providing remote participation for members of the public and members of the public body via conference call line and livestreamed on the city’s Facebook page.
Call to Order: A special meeting of the Greenville City Council was called to order at 6:48 p.m. by Mayor Alan Gaffner.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Alan Gaffner, Councilman Bill Carpenter, Councilman Mike Heath, Councilman Kyle Littlefield, and Councilwoman Lisa Stephens
Also Present: City Manager Dave Willey and City Clerk Sue Ann Nelson
Pledge: The pledge of allegiance to the United States flag was recited.
Notice of Meeting: Notice of the special meeting having been given as provided by law, said meeting was called for consideration of the following agenda:
1) Roll Call
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Public Comment
4) Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant
Application for Water Treatment Plant
Public Comment: With no comments being expressed, public input was closed.
Public Hearing for Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grants: City of Greenville Mayor, Alan Gaffner, called the public hearing to order at 6:49 p.m., concerning the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Public Infrastructure proposal. He introduced Lee Beckman, the grant consultant for the proposed project. The mechanics of the proposed public infrastructure project are as follows:
The City of Greenville is applying for a $550,000 grant from the CDBG fund. The CDBG project cost includes: the construction of a 3.5 MGD water treatment plant, intake improvements and appurtenances. The project will serve 6,425 total persons.
The City has limited funds and cannot complete this work without an awarded CDBG grant.
According to the LMISD 2011-2015 ACS, 51.50% of the residents (3,309 LMI persons) served by the proposed project and are considered low-to-moderate income. In the notice that was published in the Greenville Advocate on August 27, 2020, it was stated that “The amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit low-to-moderate income persons is $285,670.” This calculation was based off 51.90% LMI who are served by the current source. This difference in the LMI percentage was due to modification of LMI data for bulk water customers, per the correspondence from Pam Moynan. The amount to benefit LMI persons is actually $283,250. There will be no displacement of occupied households or businesses as a result of the proposed activities.
It was stated the current water source serving residents in the City is in need of improvements. It is planned that the Public Infrastructure grant funds will lead to the construction of water system improvements which, in turn, will significantly improve water quality.
The City’s current water plant was built in 1969 and in dire need of upgrades. The project will help construct a new water treatment plant that will provide safe dependable water.
It was described the preliminary cost breakdown in terms of sources of project financing:
CDBG GRANT BREAKOUT: $550,000
Public Infrastructure including,
Construction, and all related costs: $550,000
In addition an overview of the CDBG program was presented:
1. The Public Infrastructure Program component is a competitive application program which has estimated $15,000,000 allocated in its total budget.
2. The grant ceiling for public infrastructure grant is $550,000.
3. Eligible public infrastructure activities are construction of large-scale projects for new or expanding water of water systems. In relation, the eligible activities for public facilities construction grants includes: construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of public facilities and improvements.
4. Of the requested $550,000 public infrastructure CDBG grant, 51.50%, or $283,250 will benefit low-to-moderate income individuals.
5. There will be no displacement of occupied households or businesses as a result of the proposed activities.
The floor was opened to questions and comments from the audience concerning the CDBG program application and proposed project, to which there were none.
It was announced that a copy of the grant application records are available at the City of Greenville City hall.
The grant consultant continued and explained that the CDBG program requires the City to discuss and prioritize short and long term housing and community development needs and activities. After some discussion, these were identified as follows:
1. MFT shortfalls have led to a need to use General Fund money for Road and Street Maintenance and Improvements throughout the City.
2. Major storm drainage improvements including new culverts, and ditch maintenance.
3. Housing rehabilitation projects of single family/owner occupied homes in the City.
4. Infrastructure improvements to the City’s water distribution system including watermain extensions and replacement of old ductile iron watermains.
5. Drainage improvements including storm sewer, culverts, and ditch maintenance.
6. Sidewalk improvements within the City including sidewalk extensions and the replacement of deteriorated or unsafe sidewalks.
As there were no other housing and community development needs and plans suggested, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:00 pm.
The floor was opened to questions and comments from the audience, to which there were none.
Adjourn: At 7:02 p.m., moved by Carpenter, seconded by Littlefield, to adjourn the special council meeting.
Ayes: Carpenter, Littlefield, Heath, Stephens, Gaffner
Nays: None
Motion carried
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