City of Greenville City Council met July 12

By Philip Gonzales

Sep 16, 2022

City of Greenville City Council met July 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Following the Executive Order issued by Governor Pritzker and with the surge in COVID Omicron variant, it has been determined by Mayor Barber that this public meeting be held both in-person and by remote participation.

The Regular Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor George Barber.

1. ROLL CALL

Council Present: Mayor George Barber, Council Member Bill Carpenter, Council Member Ivan Estevez, Council Member Kyle Littlefield, and Council

Member Lisa Stephens

Council Absent:

Staff Present: Ryan Johnson, Jim Sutton, George Schofield, Bill Walker, Jes Adam Public Present: Mark Corbus, CJ Meyer, Breck Nelson, Jeff Leidel, Lee Beckman 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. PUBLIC HEARING

3.1. Discussion pursuant to the public hearing

3.2. Close the Public Hearing

Motion by Kyle Littlefield, seconded by Lisa Stephens, to close the Public Hearing at 7:04 PM.

RESULT: Carried

MOVER: Kyle Littlefield

SECONDER: Lisa Stephens

AYES: George Barber, Bill Carpenter, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, and Lisa Stephens

4. CITIZEN INPUT / COMMENTS ON ANY AGENDA ITEM OR OTHERWISE

4.1.

-Mark Corbus complimented the City on the limb pickup service. He has lived in other communities and they dont have these services. Leaf vac is also appreciated. He is concerned about a 3x4 pile limit, as he has a lot full of trees and one tree trimmed would exceed that limit. He asked that there be some sort of compromise on the issue of brush pickup.

-CJ Meyer addressed liquor codes. The rule that you cannot purchase one beer only seems silly. Chicago has this law, but we are not Chicago. All other surrounding towns do not have this issue. Some people prefer craft beers, but want only one at a time. He took a poll on Facebook and 96% of 400 people thought it was a silly law and only 4% said keep as is.

-Lisa Stephens read a letter regarding Buzzard Bay Campground. She first asked if the City is responsible for the campground, and we are. The letter writer would like to see directions and clearer guidelines. Is it possible to have short term renters rather than someone that rents the entire summer? Also, the mowing and cleanup need to be improved.

-Kyle Littlefield read a letter from someone who preferred to be anonymous. They were disappointed by the term "abusers" on the agenda for those who were putting large brush piles that are bigger than 4 feet long out for pickup. They felt it wasn’t acceptable for brush to be picked up once per week, as well as the City wanting to be paid for larger piles.

-Littlefield also read another anonymous letter that spoke highly of the current service of brush pick up in the City and doesn’t feel like change is needed.

5. COUNCIL OR MAYOR COMMENTS

6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

7. ENGINEERING REPORT

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8.1. Previous Council Meeting Minutes

A) Previous City Council Minutes for 06 14 2022

B) Previous Special City Council Meeting Minutes of 06 29 2022.

8.2. Financial Statements for June, 2022

8.3. Approval of Unpaid Bills

8.4. Administrative Reports

A) Police Department

B) Public Works Department

C) Sewer Department

D) Water Department

E) Building Permits

F) Building Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer

G) Record - None

8.5. Other Items:

A) Approval of credit card for Jes Adam with a spending limit of $1500.

B) Approval of separate checking account for the K-9 program to separate funds.

C) Consideration of Ordinance amending the Liquor Code regarding special event licenses.

D) Consideration of Increasing City Manager Credit Card Limit to $10,000.

E) Consideration of lowest sealed bid for the demolition of the Rasler Building. Slatton's for $49,500. If asbestos is found there will be an additional $2,000.

F) Consideration of renewal of service partnership with Hach Service for the Water Plant equipment.

G) Approval of resolution for Greenville University APPROVING THE PLAN OF FINANCING AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $35,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF TAX-EXEMPT AND/OR TAXABLE LEASE REVENUE BONDS (GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY – STUDENT HOUSING AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES PROJECT), BY THE ARIZONA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

H) Approval for Façade Improvement Grant for 1/2 the cost of front windows for 112 Second Street in the amount of $12,302.00

I) Consideration of Ordinance for Greenville University for a variance to the maximum block length in the Downtown (D) zone, Section 153.0997 of the Unified Development Code. The variance would be to change the block length from 300 feet to 600 feet from North 2nd Street to North Prairie Street between College Avenue and Oak St.

8.6. Approval of consent items

Approval of consent agenda items

Motion by Bill Carpenter, seconded by Kyle Littlefield, Motion to approve Consent Items 8.1 - 8.6.

RESULT: Carried

MOVER: Bill Carpenter

SECONDER: Kyle Littlefield

AYES: George Barber, Bill Carpenter, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, and Lisa Stephens

9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL CONSIDERATION

9.1. Discussion of Liquor Code 118.20 which restricts the sale of single-serving alcoholic liquor:

(A) Class A license (package). A Class A license shall authorize the retail sale, on the premises, of alcoholic liquor of all varieties for consumption off the premises. No single-serving alcoholic liquor shall be sold pursuant to this type A license. The local Liquor Commission shall issue zero Class A licenses. The fee for a Class A license shall be as set out in § 38.01 of this code of ordinances. Class A licenses shall authorize the premises to be open for business from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on each day from Sunday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. the following day on each Friday and Saturday (Fridays at 6:00 a.m. through Saturday at 1:00 a.m., and Saturdays at 6:00 a.m. through Sunday at 1:00 a.m.). Sale of alcohol shall cease promptly at the times set forth above and shall not commence until the approved hours for the following day.

(B) Class B license (service station/convenience store). A Class B license shall authorize the retail sale, on the premises specified, of beer and wine for consumption off the premises; provided that, gasoline is also sold on the premises. No single-serving beer or wine shall be sold pursuant to this type B license. The local Liquor Commission shall issue five Class B licenses. The fee for a Class B license shall be as set out in § 38.01 of this code of ordinances. Class B licenses shall authorize the premises to be open for business from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on each day from Sunday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. the following day on each Friday and Saturday (Fridays at 6:00 a.m. through Saturday at 1:00 a.m., and Saturdays at 6:00 a.m. through Sunday at 1:00 a.m.). Sale of alcohol shall cease promptly at the times set forth above and shall not commence until the approved hours for the following day.

No action was taken at this time. They will discuss and take action at August Meeting.

9.2. Consideration of Shimoji Notice of Assignment and Lease Extension ending July 2023.

Motion by Lisa Stephens, seconded by Kyle Littlefield, approving the extension of Shimoji lease.

RESULT: Carried

MOVER: Lisa Stephens

SECONDER: Kyle Littlefield

AYES: George Barber, Bill Carpenter, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, and Lisa Stephens

9.3. Consideration of purchase of new F450 Dump Truck with Plow, Strobes, and Light Bar to replace 2008 F450.

Motion by Lisa Stephens, seconded by Ivan Estevez, approve the purchase of new F450 dump truck with plows, strobes and light bar to replace 2008 F450.

RESULT: Carried

MOVER: Lisa Stephens

SECONDER: Ivan Estevez

AYES: George Barber, Bill Carpenter, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, and Lisa Stephens

9.4. Discussion of Ordinance to sell surplus City property (millings) for cash. Motion by Kyle Littlefield, seconded by Lisa Stephens, to sell city property (millings) for cash.

RESULT: Carried

MOVER: Kyle Littlefield

SECONDER: Lisa Stephens

AYES: George Barber, Bill Carpenter, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, and Lisa Stephens

9.5. Discussion of the Tornado Siren located at Governor Bond Lake.

Council decided to table this item until the next meeting.

9.6. Consideration of replacing sewer line at City owned Annex building.

Council decided to wait to do anything until Second Street project begins.

9.7. Discussion of acceptable sizes of brush piles for City pick up.

Council will make a policy at the August meeting.

10. EXECUTIVE SESSION

10.1. Discussion of Personnel 5ILCS2(c)(1)