South Central Reporter

City of Greenville City Council met Nov. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Call to Order: The regular meeting of the Greenville City Council was called to order at 7:00 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, Interim City Manager Sue Ann Nelson, and Deputy Clerk Jody Weiss

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 October 12, 2021 Regular Council Meeting;

∙ Financial Statements for October 2021;

∙ Approval of Accounts Payable totaling $907,990.97;

∙ Approval of Administrative Reports of the Police Department, Public Works, Sewer and Water Departments, Building Permits, and Code Enforcement Report;

∙ Record Items – None

Ordinance 3254 - Whistleblower Protection Policy:

Public Act 101-0652, the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity Today Act, was amended to add a section to provide whistleblower protection from retaliation. Ordinance designates an auditing official and establishes an appropriate Whistleblower Protection policy. Upon its passage, and annually, each employee will receive a copy of process and reporting procedure.

Governor Bond Lake Boat Rental Concession Agreement Extensions:

Concession Agreement was entered into in July 2020 between the City of Greenville and Stay’N AWake LLC for exclusive concessionaire rights for boat rental on Governor Bond Lake. The agreement is for the concessionaire to pay $50 per month plus 7% fee to the City of Greenville. With the original agreement ending December 2021, notice has been given per the agreement for an extension for one, three-year term, beginning January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024

Approval of Consent

Motion by Littlefield, seconded by Estévez , to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Agenda: Ayes: Littlefield, Estévez, Carpenter, Stephens, Barber

Nays: None

Motion carried.

Public Closeout Hearing:

Closeout public hearing was called to order at 7:02 p.m., to report outcomes and provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the program activities and performance of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Downstate Small Business Stabilization (DSBS) grants funded through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. This program is funded by Title 1 of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.

Fusion Dance received a Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grant for $3,500 to address the needs of the business due to the COVID-19 emergency, and was used to assist the business with working capital needs including wages and fringe benefits. Fusion Dance Center was able to reopen and currently remains open. This grant funded project resulted in no displacement of any persons or business.

Opportunity was given for interested citizens to provide comments. None were expressed. With none given, public hearing was closed at 7:03 p.m.

Downtown Improvement Renovation Grant Fusion Dance Center:

Heather Edwards has purchased the building at 215 W College and is completely renovating the interior for a new dance studio. She is requesting a Downtown Renovation Improvement Grant for the facade to remove and install new windows, install lighting fixtures, paint the building front, and repair and paint the pillars. Bid was received from her contractor for $61,739. Motion by Carpenter, seconded by Littlefield, to approve Downtown Improvement Renovation Grant for 50% of façade renovations, not to exceed $30,869.50 for 215 W College.

Ayes: Carpenter, Littlefield, Estévez, Stephens, Barber

Nays: None

Motion carried.

Proposal to Replace Curb and Gutter on N Third Street:

The City sent out a request for proposals to replace the curb and gutter along N Third Street. Bid options included both sides of N Third Street and just the east side of N Third Street. Low bid for both options was submitted by Kinney Contractors for $53,247 for both sides and $35,595 for the east side. Due to the cost savings and condition of the west side, staff recommendation is to proceed with replacing the east side curb and gutter. Motion by Stephens, seconded by Estévez, to approve bid from Kinney Contractors for $35,595 to replace curb and gutter on the east side of N Third Street, north of W Oak Street.

Ayes: Stephens, Estévez, Carpenter, Littlefield, Barber

Nays: None

Motion carried.

Proposal for Demolition of Residential Property at 110 S Hena Street:

City owns the property at 110 S Hena Street with a deteriorated house and exterior structure. Due to the condition of both, staff recommendation is to raze both structures. This would allow the property to potentially be used for a new home with the in-fill lot program. Bids were requested for the demolition of the house and exterior structure. Two bids were received with the low bid from Slatton’s Excavating for $9,800. Motion by Littlefield, seconded by Stephens to accept the bid from Slatton’s Excavating for demolition of structures at 110 S Hena Street.

Ayes: Littlefield, Stephens, Carpenter, Estévez, Barber Nays: None

Motion carried.

Discussion of Utilization of American Rescue Plan Act Funds:

The Federal Government passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in March 2021 providing funding to state and local government. The City of Greenville will receive $872,353.99 distributed equally over two years, which must be obligated by December 31, 2024 and expended by December 31, 2026. Suggestions included replacing the Idler Lane Water Main, broadband infrastructure, tourism industry, loss revenue and community job board reimbursement. No action was necessary, just a discussion of possible uses. More will be determined once project cost estimates are received.

Old Business:

Estévez gave an update on the Helping Hands project.

Littlefield asked about Connecting All Comets, and Carpenter said there is a priority list, but plans were to address the all aspects of the facility improvements over time.

New Business: None

Recess to Executive Session and Adjournment:

At 7:41 p.m., motion by Stephens, seconded by Littlefield, 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 9:28 p.m.

Ayes: Stephens, Littlefield, Carpenter, Estévez, Barber Nays: None

Motion carried.

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