City of Greenville City Council met July 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Call to Order: A special meeting of the Greenville City Council was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by City Manager Willey, as Mayor Barber was calling in on the conference line.
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
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) Funding in Support of Local Daycare
5) Executive Session: 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
Public Comment: With no comments being expressed, public input was closed.
Funding in Support of Local Daycare:
A resolution was presented committing funding for a local daycare facility. The closure of the local daycare in 2020 due to the COVID 19 pandemic created hardship for many families and businesses. Mutual interest has been expressed by the City of Greenville and County of Bond to assist in getting a new daycare to Greenville and Bond County. Resolution commits $50,000 for capital improvements needed for facility improvements to meet licensing requirements contingent upon the following:
a) approval by the County of Bond for funding of $80,000,
b) disbursements shall be made according to City and County requirements to be determined,
c) the Presbyterian Church shall invest $20,000, bringing the total investment to $150,000,
d) should disbursements total less than $150,000, each parties’ share shall be reduced proportionately to their contribution,
e) the church entering into a lease with a daycare operator providing for three-year lease with two three-year options for a total of nine years continuity,
f) City funding shall be disbursed no later than 4/30/2022.
Motion by Littlefield, seconded by Estévez to approve resolution to commit funding for local daycare facility of $50,000 contingent upon the items identified.
Ayes: Littlefield, Estévez, Carpenter, Stephens, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried
Adjourn: At 6:12 p.m., moved by Carpenter, seconded by Stephens, to adjourn.
Ayes: Carpenter, Stephens, Estévez, Littlefield, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried
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