City of Centralia City Council met Jan. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council for Centralia, Illinois met on Monday, January 9, 2023, in the Council Chambers at Centralia City Hall. Mayor Kuder called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Kuder, Councilman Castellari, Councilman Griffin, & Councilman Jackson Absent: Councilman Smith
Staff Members Present: Andrew Thomson, City Attorney; Derek Sherman, Economic Development Director; Jeff Day, Fire Department Chief; Christopher Locke, Police Department Chief; Gayla Harting, Community Development Director; Jeff Schwartz, Public Works Director; Bill Agee; City Treasurer; and Kim Enke, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk
PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Kuder led the Pledge of Allegiance and Vernell Burris led the prayer.
AMENDMENTS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Steve Coleman addressed the City Council regarding the closure of area businesses and the attraction of new businesses. He also questioned the development of the pool at Fairview Park and the improvements to Laura Leake Park.
CONSENT AGENDA
A Motion was made by Councilman Jackson and seconded by Councilman Griffin to Approve Items 1 & 2 of the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval Of The Minutes Of The December 19, 2022 City Council Meeting
2. Approval Of Payrolls And Vouchers In The Amount Of $607,519.29
Ayes: Councilman Castellari, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Jackson, & Mayor Kuder
Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried.
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Chief Locke addressed the City Council and reported the 2022 crime statistics. He reviewed and compared the activity based on dispatch data. He stated that there was 21,566 CPD transactions compared to 24,197 in 2021 and 34,085 compared to 34,522 for all entities last year. He reported that there were no homicides. He compared crimes in 2022 to 2021 and commended the department for their work and dedication to making Centralia better.
Chief Locke stated that after the retirement of Bert, the K-9 Officer, the CPD was able to obtain two canine with the assistance of donations. He stated that training will start with them and the handling officers in the coming weeks.
BIDS
None
ORDINANCES
None
RESOLUTIONS
City Manager Smith discussed the agreement between Blue Fish 44, LLC also known as Scooters Coffee. He stated that they are requesting a development agreement from TIF #5 for tax increment financing eligible costs per state statute for the development to property at 280 Brooks Avenue. The work will develop a vacant greenspace into a commercial development to provide an increase in the property tax base and sales tax base of Centralia. He noted that the development agreement from TIF#5 includes tax increment financing eligible expenses at 80% of the property tax increment generated for 8 years and 60% of property tax increment generated if TIF#5 receives an extension or renewal from the state. Additional benefits in the development agreement include a sales tax reimbursement of .6%. of the retail price of goods sold by Scooter’s Coffee until January 1, 2027. He stated that at the expiration, they will be eligible for an extension with Council approval at that time. A Motion was made by Councilman Castellari and seconded by Councilman Jackson to Approve A Resolution Approving A Development Agreement from TIF #5 to Blue Fish 44, LLC for Improvements to the Property a Commercial Development at 280 Brooks Avenue.
Ayes: Councilman Castellari, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Jackson, & Mayor Kuder
Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried.
City Manager Smith stated that there are multiple contracts for satellite water supply that serves approximately 30,000 people. He stated that the existing contract expires in February 2023 and with this new agreement Raccoon Water Company agrees to purchase all water from the City of Centralia or a minimum of 75% of the needed supply through the term of the contract. He also reported that the rate is per thousand gallons at the rate of $4.00 per thousand and will increase annually with the Consumer Price Index. The increase will take effect each July 1st. The 2022 rate was $2.89/thousand gal. He stated that the last agreement was negotiated in 1983. He stated that built into the rate is a 50-cent surcharge for the construction of the water treatment plant. He stated that the upcoming contract renewals will also include similar terms as well. A Motion was made by Councilman Jackson and seconded by Councilman Griffin to Approve A Resolution Approving a Water Sales Agreement between the City of Centralia and Raccoon Water Company.
Ayes: Councilman Castellari, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Jackson, & Mayor Kuder
Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
REPORTS
City Manager Smith thanked the Public Works Department for the tremendous job they did and the work that they put in during the recent winter weather that caused water lines to break. He expressed how valuable the department is to the community. City Manager Smith discussed the Polar Plunge coming up on March 10th at Centralia High School and the work being done by Officer Jader, the Resource Officer, for the event.
Councilman Castellari thanked Chief Locke for the getting the K-9 Officers for the department.
Mayor Kuder commended the Public Works department for the work during the cold weather and also managing the Christmas lighting. Mayor Kuder congratulated the CHS basketball team for taking 2nd place in the Holiday Tournament. Mayor Kuder also asked Greg Sutton from Gaetti Sports Academy to discuss their upcoming event. He announced the upcoming Cardinal Caravan on January 16th. He stated that it will be at 5:30 p.m. and will also benefit a charity in the region.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Griffin and seconded by Councilman Castellari to Adjourn The Meeting.
Ayes: Councilman Castellari, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Jackson, & Mayor Kuder
Nays: None
A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
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