City of Greenville City Council met July 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Call to Order: The regular meeting of the Greenville City Council was called to order at 7:04 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 Attorney Patrick Schaufelberger, 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 June 8, 2021 Regular Council Meeting, June 25, 2021 Special Council Meeting, and July 6, 2021 Special Council Meeting;
∙ Financial Statements for June 2021;
∙ Approval of Committee Meeting Minutes of the July 1, 2021 Tourism Committee Meeting, July 6, 2021 Band Board Meeting, and July 8, 2021 Board of Adjustment Meeting;
∙ Approval of Unpaid Bills;
∙ Approval of Administrative Reports of the Police Department, Public Works, Sewer and Water Departments, Building Permits, and Code Enforcement Report;
∙ Record Items – None
Ordinance 3246 – Variance to Construct Driveway at 904 Durley Street:
Unanimous recommendation of the Board of Adjustment to approve variance requested by William and Bethany Radcliffe to construct a front yard driveway at 904 Durley Street with the condition that the driveway shall be constructed of concrete or other dust-free material, and that it be constructed to match the applicant’s furnished design drawing (see ordinance on file for full text).
Rebuild Parkson Screen at Wastewater Plant:
Quote from Parkson Corporation for $58,498 to replace screen that is not effectively operating.
Replace Wastewater Plant Toolcat and Brushcat Attachment:
Quote from Bobcat Toolcat to repalce 2006 Toolcat with new Toolcat 5600 for $41,524.05, and for new Brushcat attachment for $5,415 from Bobcat of St. Louis in Fairview Heights.
Wastewater Plant Quote for Omni Crystal Ball:
Quote from Vandevanter Engineering for five new Omni-site Crystal Ball Monitoring Units to be installed at Monroe, Fourth Street, Sixth Street, Glenwood and Sleep Inn lift stations for $34,685.
Notice of Assignment and Lease Extension – 110 W Harris Avenue:
Notice of assignment and lease extension for 110 W Harris Avenue. Kyle and Sheba Barker have requested to extend the term of the lease for one year and consent to assignment for Barker Corp, dba Shimoji Coffee.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
Motion by Littlefield, seconded by Stephens, to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Ayes: Littlefield, Stephens, Carpenter, Estévez, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Appropriations Ordinance Public Hearing:
The Appropriations Public Hearing was called to order at 7:09 p.m. Following approval of the city budget, the Appropriations Ordinance must be approved to allow the expenditures during the fiscal year. The public hearing allows public input prior to its passage. Total amount to be appropriated is $54,860,800. With no comment, public hearing was closed at 7:10 p.m.
Ordinance 3247 - Appropriations Ordinance:
Motion made by Carpenter, seconded by Estévez, to approve Appropriations Ordinance totaling $54,860,800 for fiscal year May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022 (see ordinance on file for full text).
Ayes: Carpenter, Estévez, Littlefield, Stephens, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Construction Development Agreement for 525 W Winter – Alberternst Construction:
With construction almost complete on the new home on the city lot at 322 S Spruce, Alberternst Construction wants to build a home on another vacant city lot. Motion by Stephens, seconded by Littlefield, to approve the Development Agreement with Alberternst Construction for new construction on city-owned lot at 525 W Winter
Ayes: Stephens, Littlefield, Carpenter, Estévez, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Construction Development Agreement for 419 W Washington – Habitat for Humanity:
Habitat for Humanity has requested a vacant city lot to build a Habitat for Humanity home at 419 W Washington. This will provide a much needed home for a family in the community, improve a neighborhood, and add to the tax base. Motion by Estévez, seconded by Carpenter, to approve the Development Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for new construction on city-owned lot at 419 W Washington.
Ayes: Estévez, Carpenter, Littlefield, Stephens, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Construction Development Agreement for 428 E Winter – Supplied Energy LLC:
Supplied Energy LLC expressed interest to build a spec home on a vacant city lot at 428 E Winter. Plans are to make this an energy-efficient, sustainable design, with the goal to meet performance standards established under the US Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home National Program requirements. There is need for new home construction, and this will not only improve neighborhoods and add to the tax base, but will also provide an environmentally-friendly home. Motion made by Littlefield, seconded by Stephens, to approve the Development Agreement with Supplied Energy LLC for new construction on city-owned lot at 428 E Winter.
Ayes: Littlefield, Stephens, Carpenter, Estévez, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Construction Development Agreement for 324 E South – Supplied Energy LLC:
Supplied Energy LLC expressed interest to build a spec home on a vacant city lot at 324 E South. Plans are to make this an energy-efficient, sustainable design, with the goal to meet performance standards established under the US Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home National Program requirements. There is need for new home construction, and this will not only improve neighborhoods and add to the tax base, but will also provide an environmentally-friendly home. Motion made by Estévez, seconded by Carpenter, to approve the Development Agreement with Supplied Energy LLC for new construction on city-owned lot at 324 E South.
Ayes: Estévez, Carpenter, Littlefield, Stephens, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried.
American Rescue Plan Funding Discussion:
Staff provided the council with an update on possible uses for American Rescue Plan Act funds once funding is received from the State of Illinois. Illinois is one of thirteen states that has not yet requested American Rescue Plan Act funds from the U.S. Treasury. Once the state receives the money, they have 30 days to disperse it to non-entitlement units of government. Possible uses include revenue replacement, COVID-19 vaccination assistance, assistance to businesses adversely affected by COVID-19, child care, and certain infrastructure.
Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
Mayor Barber recommended the appointment of Eugene Holt to thePlanning Commission Board. Motion by Carpenter, second by Littlefield to appoint Eugene Holt to the Planning Commission Board.
Ayes: Carpenter, Littlefield, Estévez, Stephens, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried
Mayor Barber recommended the appointment of Brent Shaw to the Planning Commission Board. Motion by Stephens, second by Estévez to appoint Brent Shaw to the Planning Commission Board.
Ayes: Stephens, Estévez, Carpenter, Littlefield, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried
Mayor Barber recommended the appointment of Tony Atchison to the Board of Adjustment. Motion by Carpenter, second by Estévez, to appoint Tony Atchison to the Board of Adjustment.
Ayes: Carpenter, Estévez, Littlefield, Stephens, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried
Old Business:
Mayor Barber followed up on his plan to hold a town hall meeting to gain council and public input on where Greenville should strive to be in 5, 10, and 25 years. September 16, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Smart Center was set as the date and location of the town hall meeting.
New Business:
It was a consensus of the council to have a float in the Bond County Fair parade to be held on August 10, 2021. Because the fair parade falls on the regular meeting night of the council meeting, the August council meeting will be rescheduled to Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Recess to Executive Session and Adjournment:
At 8:02 p.m., motion by Littlefield, seconded by Stephens, 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 10:36 p.m.
Ayes: Littlefield, Stephens, Carpenter, Estévez, Barber
Nays: None
Motion carried
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