City of Greenville City Council met June 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Call to Order:
The regular meeting of the Greenville City Council was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor George Barber.
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor George Barber, Councilman Bill Carpenter, Councilman Iván Estévez, Councilman Kyle Littlefield, and Councilwoman Lisa Stephens
Also Present: City Manager Dave Willey and City Clerk Sue Ann Nelson
The pledge of allegiance to the United States flag was recited.
Citizen Input:
With no comments, citizen input was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
∙ Approval of minutes of the May 11, 2021 Regular Council Meeting;
∙ Financial Statements for May 2021;
∙ Approval of Committee Meeting Minutes of the May 26, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting, and May 27, 2021 Tourism Committee Meeting;
∙ Approval of Accounts Payable totaling $386,261.56;
∙ Approval of Administrative Reports of the Police Department, Public Works, Sewer and Water Departments, Building Permits, and Code Enforcement Report;
∙ Record Items – None
Ordinance 3244 – Conditional Use Permit Greenville Solar:
Unanimous recommendation from the Planning Commission to grant conditional use permit to Greenville Solar to operate a 20-megawatt electric power generation facility in Greenville with the following conditions:
1. Final site plan to be submitted to City staff for approval prior to building permit.
2. Operation and maintenance plan be submitted to City staff for approval prior to building permit.
3. Landscape plan for Bowman Avenue side of the project be developed and submitted to City staff for approval prior to issuance of building permit.
4. Landscape plan to include pollinator and native grasses be developed and submitted to City staff for approval prior to issuance of building permit.
5. Decommissioning process, including financial surety, be included in the final lease to be approved by the Greenville City Council.
Farm Heritage Museum Request for Heritage Days Tourism Funding:
Unanimous recommendation by Tourism Committee for $5,000 in Tourism funding for Heritage Days to be held July 23-25, 2021.
Greenville University Homecoming Request for Tourism Funding:
Request from Greenville University for Tourism funds for Homecoming weekend, Presidential Inauguration and Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet. Unanimous recommendation by the Tourism Committee to approve $3,500.
Bond County Core Community Financial Support:
With the approval of $10,000 in 2020 for the Core Community poverty initiative, it was urged that the council invest another $10,000 the following year. Approval to complete another $10,000 investment in Core Community for 2021.
Audit Actuarial Services:
Proposal for professional services from Foster & Foster for Police Pension GASB actuarial services to meet GASB requirements for fiscal year ending April 30, 2021 audit for $3,275.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
Motion by Stephens to remove the Greenville Solar Conditional Use Permit and Tourism funding request from Greenville University, and approve the remaining items on the consent agenda. Seconded by Littlefield.
Ayes: Stephens, Littlefield, Carpenter, Estévez, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Councilwoman Stephens expressed concern about the impact of solar panels to the environment during the life of the proposed project and at the conclusion of the solar field. City Manager indicated that decommissioning of the solar field would be included in the lease agreement as well as bond surety to ensure clean-up is adequately covered. This would need final approval by the city council. Motion by Stephens, seconded by Carpenter to approve ordinance to grant a conditional use permit for Greenville Solar to operate a 20-megawatt electric power generation facility along Bowman Avenue (see file for full text).
Ayes: Stephens, Carpenter, Estévez, Littlefield, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Pat Bond representing Greenville University was present and addressed the council detailing Greenville University’s plans for October 29-31 which includes three significant events: Homecoming weekend, Presidential Inauguration and Athletic Hall of Fame banquet. Organizers anticipate the event will bring many visitors to Greenville. The Tourism Committee recommendation was $3,500, Ms. Bond was asking for $5,000. Tourism Director Jes Adam spoke about the request and the recommendation made by the Tourism Committee. Motion by Littlefield, seconded by Estévez , to approve Tourism Committee recommendation of $3,500 for Greenville University Homecoming weekend October 29- 31.
Ayes: Littlefield, Estévez, Carpenter, Stephens, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APWA Project of the Year Award:
The City of Greenville was recently awarded the 2020 Project of the Year in the Environmental Category for the Unserved Sewer Project by the American Public Works Association. The project, financed with a $4.85 million low-interest loan and additional $665,000 grant funds from USDA Rural Development, benefited residents in and out of the city limits connecting them to the city’s sanitary sewer system. The City also took over the failed Royal Lake sanitary sewer system, making repairs to the sewer mains, manholes and lift stations. Mayor Barber presented Public Works Director Bill Grider with a plaque from the American Public Works Association for 2020 Project of the Year.
Police Department Honor:
Mayor Barber and Police Chief Workman presented Sergeant Bryan Waugh and Officer Russ Rieke with a Lifesaving Certificate and pin for their heroic efforts and quick response to perform CPR and to administer AED device to revive Blake Knox in March of this year. Blake Knox and his family were in attendance to thank the officers for their courageous actions.
Engineering Agreement for Beaumont Avenue Street Project:
Professional services agreement for design engineering for Beaumont Avenue resurfacing from Oak Street to IL Route 140 for $36,000 from HMG. This will provide the necessary design engineering to be completed in conjunction with storm sewer and sidewalk project for Beaumont. Motion by Carpenter, seconded by Stephens, to approve professional engineering agreement with HMG for $36,000 for design engineering for Beaumont Avenue resurfacing from Oak Street to IL Route 140.
Ayes: Carpenter, Stephens, Estévez, Littlefield, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Engineering Agreement for Beaumont Avenue Sidewalk and Storm Sewer Project:
Professional services agreement for design engineering for sidewalk and storm sewer improvements along Beaumont Avenue for $48,500 from HMG. This will provide the necessary design engineering to make application for ITEP grant. Motion by Littlefield, seconded by Estévez, to approve professional engineering agreement with HMG for $48,500 for design engineering for sidewalk and storm sewer improvements along Beaumont Avenue.
Ayes: Littlefield, Estévez, Carpenter, Stephens, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Engineering Agreement for Dewey Street Improvement Project:
Professional services agreement for design engineering for Dewey Street improvements from Killarney to College for $50,000 from HMG. Improvements include asphalt overlay from Killarney to park, then reconstruction from the park to College Avenue. Engineering is necessary to proceed with project utilizing Rebuild Illinois IDOT funds. Motion by Stephens, seconded by Littlefield, to approve professional engineering agreement with HMG for $50,000 for design engineering of Dewey Street improvements from Killarney to College.
Ayes: Stephens, Littlefield, Carpenter, Estévez, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Ordinance 3245: Add Class G Special Event Liquor License:
In accordance with the Liquor Control Ordinance; special event retail liquor licenses are simultaneously cancelled at the end of the special event. As such, prior to approval of a special event application, the council must increase the special event licenses by one. Ordinance increases the number from one to two. Application has been submitted for a special event license that cannot be approved without increasing the number of special event liquor licenses. Motion made by Stephens, seconded by Carpenter, to approve ordinance to increase the special event, Class G, liquor licenses from one to two (see ordinance on file for full text).
Ayes: Stephens, Carpenter, Estévez, Littlefield, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Class G Special Event Liquor License Application – Bond County Fair Association:
Special event liquor license application has been received from Bond County Fair Association for liquor sales at the Bond County Fair to be held August 5 - 10, 2021. The application has been reviewed, proof of current insurance has been provided, and a satisfactory police background check has been performed. Motion made by Littlefield, seconded by Estévez, to approve Class G Liquor License for Bond County Fair Association for liquor sales August 5 - 10, 2021.
Ayes: Ayes: Littlefield, Estévez, Carpenter, Stephens, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Vision for the City Discussion / Strategic Planning:
Mayor Barber spoke about exploring initiatives for Greenville and asked for council input regarding their specific interests. Mayor Barber indicated that he wanted to schedule a town hall meeting to get public input and discuss a strategic plan and vision for Greenville.
Mayor Barber recommended the appointment of Brian Hartley to the Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
Cemetery Board. Motion by Stephens, second by Littlefield to appoint Brian Hartley to the Cemetery Board.
Ayes: Stephens, Littlefield, Carpenter, Estévez, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried
Mayor Barber recommended the appointment of Richard Zbinden to the Board of Adjustment. Motion by Carpenter, second by Stephens to appoint Richard Zbinden to the Board of Adjustment.
Ayes: Carpenter, Stephens, Estévez, Littlefield, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried
Mayor Barber recommended the appointment of Dale Hastings to the Board of Adjustment. Motion by Littlefield, second by Estévez, to appoint Dale Hastings to the Board of Adjustment.
Ayes: Littlefield, Estévez, Carpenter, Stephens, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried
Mayor Barber recommended the appointment of Craig Moser to the Lake Committee. Motion by Carpenter, second by Stephens, to appoint Craig Moser to the Lake Committee.
Ayes: Carpenter, Stephens, Estévez, Littlefield, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried
Mayor Barber recommended the appointment of Dennis Warren to the Planning Commission. Motion by Estévez, second by Littlefield, to appoint Dennis Warren to the Planning Commission.
Ayes: Estévez, Littlefield, Carpenter, Stephens, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried
Mayor Barber recommended the appointment of Ashley Rench to the Tourism Committee. Motion by Stephens, second by Estévez, to appoint Ashley Rench to the Tourism Committee.
Ayes: Stephens, Estévez, Carpenter, Littlefield, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried
Mayor Barber recommended the appointment of Erin Bradshaw to the Tourism Committee. Motion by Littlefield, second by Stephens, to appoint Erin Bradshaw to the Tourism Committee.
Ayes: Littlefield, Stephens, Carpenter, Estévez, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried
Old Business:
City Manager Willey provided an update that the city continues to work with individuals in pursuit of a daycare facility, update on Bowman Drive sidewalk, and noted Family Fun Friday and Famers Market tourism events.
New Business:
Councilman Carpenter inquired as to why the City does not maintain Jr. High Drive. The road was built on private property and in order for the City to take over the road, it would need to be upgraded to city specifications.
Recess to Executive Session and Adjournment:
At 8:31 p.m., motion by Littlefield, seconded by Estévez, to adjourn to Executive Session for discussion of Purchase of Real Estate, Section 2(c)(5); Sale of Real Estate, Section 2(c)(6); Personnel, Section 2 (c)(1- 2); and Pending Litigation, Section 2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act. Meeting was adjourned from closed session at 10:46 p.m.
Ayes: Littlefield, Estévez, Carpenter, Stephens, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried
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