George Barber, Mayor | City of Greenville Website
George Barber, Mayor | City of Greenville Website
City of Greenville City Council met Aug. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Council meeting was called to order on August 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM by Mayor George Barber.
1. ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor George Barber, Council Member Ivan Estevez, Council Member Kyle Littlefield, Council Member Lisa Stephens, and Council Member Blake Knox
Council Absent:
Staff Present: City Manager Jo Hollenkamp, City Clerk Jody Weiss, Code Enforcement Officer Jeff Ketten, Finance Director Michelle Liggett, Public Works Director Jason Heckman, Public Works Assistant Director Keith Scoggins, GIS Specialist Brad Iberg, Water Superintendant Jim Sutton, City Attorney Patrick Schaufelberger, Police Officers Joel Bemis and Zach Gebke
Public Present: John & Elizabeth Hartwig, Gene & Mary Dickenson, Whitney Utlaut, Janelle DeBlois, Kim & Gary Trudell, Janie Speraneo, Dick Franks, Tanner Trudell, Donna Bristow, Susan Kelley, Tony Yocco, Nate & Sam Paulin-Wieland, Kyle & Valerie Smith, Mr & Mrs Jeff Lambert, JoAnn Rokita, Rebecca Sponsler, Roger McDowell, Tina Bingham, Kyle & Whitney Lesmeister, Emily McCarthy, Curt & Jenny Griffith, Eric Benting, Gary Zurliene, Andrew & Aundie Mergner, Dave Willey, Breck Nelson, Craig Moser, Rosie York, Jeff Leidel, Lee Beckmann
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CITIZEN INPUT / COMMENTS ON ANY AGENDA ITEM OR OTHERWISE Tanner Trudell - has been on the lake all of his life. No documented issues for 25 years. Wave runners are far more dangerous than wake boats and wakeboards.
Craig Moser - went to 34 homeowners and there has been no documented damage by wake boats to docks. In addition, there has been no reported injuries. Wakeboards make it impossible to kayak, canoe, swim, etc. Most of the homeowners said let them do their sport. Of the 174 homeowners, only 17 are permit holders for wake boats. As being part of the lake committee, he felt the recommendation was a compromise, as that was their goal.
Tyler Lesmeister wanted to lodge a formal complaint against Mr. Gary Zurliene, member of the Lake Board. Tyler's account of the incident is as follows: While we were driving on the right side of the lake, Mr. Zurliene approached us from the left side of the lake, coming in from the left side of our boat and deliberately pushing us toward the shoreline on our right while I was wakeboarding, where a nearby fisherman was present. He followed behind about a 1/8th of a mile waiting for me to fall. As soon as Mr. Zurliene noticed I was in the water, he began to approach our boat. When he approached our boat, used derogatory language, and positioned his pontoon to block us near the shoreline, preventing us from leaving. Alarmingly, he left the helm of his boat while it was in gear to confront my driver, despite repeated requests for him to leave. During this confrontation, he circled me while I was in the water, leaving his boat in gear and unattended, all while my skier-down flag was clearly displayed. If safety is indeed Mr. Zurliene’s priority, his actions on that day are deeply concerning. His decision to block us, leave his boat unattended, and confront my driver while circling me in the water with his boat in gear posed a significant risk. It is particularly troubling to consider the potential dangers if my young children, aged 5 or 6, were in the water at the time. Additionally, it is important to note that boats are required to remain at least 150 feet away from a vessel displaying a skier-down flag. Mr. Zurliene was well within 20 feet of my boat and me in the water, circling dangerously close. Given that Mr. Zurliene is a member of the lake board committee, I find his behavior during this incident to be highly unprofessional and inappropriate. His approach, choice of words, and overall conduct reflect poorly on the entire board. While I understand the importance of addressing safety concerns, it is critical to do so in a manner that does not involve intimidation or the use of derogatory language. I respectfully request that this matter be investigated thoroughly, and that appropriate action be taken to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future. The safety and wellbeing of all individuals on Governor Bond Lake should be the top priority.
Gary Zurliene - did not recall the incident the same as Mr. Lesmeister. He felt they were skiing too close to the shoreline and felt it necessary to let them know. Mr. Zurliene actually had come to the meeting to discuss the wakeboarding on the lake. He passed out literature to the council and said his main goal is to save the lake and save lives. He felt there needed to be more control on the lake.
Jenny Griffith - has a scientific background and works in scientific research which requires reviewing articles to see if the article is objective and not funded by an organization which has an interest in the research. She feels the Lake committee did not use actual data to come up with the recommendation, and does not feel the recommendation is a compromise at all, but a prohibition.
Whitney Lesmeister - said she was driver on the lake Saturday with her husband, and felt that the safety of her husband, the skier, was not considered as Mr. Zurliene did not recognize or follow the "skier down" protocol. She felt his behavior was inappropriate.
Rosie York - has lived on the lake since 1997 and has seen minimal impact on sedimentation.
Tony Yocco - loves the lake, feels the recommendation of the Lake committee is a compromise. He agrees that sedimentation is mostly created naturally.
4. COUNCIL OR MAYOR COMMENTS
Councilman Littlefield wanted to clarify something regarding the agenda. There are actually 3 different line items regarding sidewalks on the agenda tonight. The ITEP grant is being applied for sidewalks along Route 40 and Route 127 to make it more walkable on the I70 corridor. The Safe Route to Schools line item does NOT require the resident to pay for the sidewalks. A proposal for a sidewalk program is being considered if a resident wants to pay half the city will pay half and this will be contracted out. Again, none of these items are related.
5. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
5.1. Thank you everyone for your patience as we move through this very lengthy agenda. We have moved items to the top that might have public in attendance that would like to leave immediately following their item of interest. But we are very happy for everyone to also stay for the whole meeting.
The Plaza bid opening is Thursday, August 15 at 2:00 PM. The wall at Mario's has been approved, but is currently delayed as the bricklayer that will do this project is already working at the Water Treatment Plant laying bricks on that project. The Dryvit on the Collective Closet will be installed soon. The bid opening for the demolition of the old Dollar General and Fusion Dance has been completed, and the Award Notice is going to the winning bidder tonight. Once the Award Notice is issued, the demolition should be fairly quick.
6. PRESENTATION BY LEE BECKMANN AND BILL WALKER CONCERNING THE ENERGY TRANSITION GRANT COMMUNITY GRANT.
6.1. Lee Beckman and Bill Walker explained the Energy Transition Grant that is available due to the Coffeen Power Plant being closed. There is $97,890 that will be alloted to the Downtown Project.
The DCEO grant is for the Kelsey/Gaffner Business Park and will be used for utilities, mainly electricity. One is planning and the other is infrastructure.
7. ENGINEERING REPORT
7.1. Milano & Grunloh Report:
∙ SRTS (Phase 2) The City was successful on this application receiving $250,000. A public meeting was held on July 2nd. The topographic survey is complete, and design has started.
∙ The IEPA has funded the project in the amount of $21,404,770.96 at an interest rate of 0.93% with $1,250,000.00 in loan forgiveness. The city also applied for a DCEO RIPI grant which was announced and the City received a 2 million dollar grant. See attached layout and bid tabulation. The City also received a state legislative grant from Rodney Davis which is being worked through. Bids were opened on May 5th. The City awarded the All Service Contract for Filter Installation for $119,995.00 and Contract for Filter Supply for $2,043,820.00. The pre-construction conference meeting was held on September 5th. Construction began the last week of September. The contractor has completed site work, vessel foundations, head tank, claricone, clearwell and foundations. They are now working on above grade piping, the building, etc. Additional trades (electrical, plumbing, brick layers, etc.) have remobilized with the building erection almost complete. See the attached construction minutes for more information. Pay Estimate #11 for $843,653.59 from Grunloh Building is presented for approval.
∙ DCEO Applications were due January 19, 2023. Attached is a project exhibit and budget. The project was funded at $1.5 million. The project area is surveyed, and design is 95% complete. A walk through of the project area was completed with Jim Sutton. We have the IDOT and Railroad Permits. There is a potential gap in Right-of-Way between the Railroad and the Highway for which easements have been prepared. The bid opening is on September 5th at 2:00 p.m.
∙ ITEP A new project area is being evaluated. See new exhibit. Preliminary Engineering for this area has started. The NOFO is out with applications due September 30th. A public meeting was held this evening for public input. The application is in process.
∙ OSLAD (Open Space Land Acquisition and Development) The application has been submitted. The City of Greenville received a $600,000 grant. See the attachments. The grant agreement has been received. The grant agreement has been executed and design can begin. The project area has been surveyed and design has started.
∙ Downtown Grant – The City received $1.9 million for these improvements. Milano & Grunloh will assist with Administration. Plans are complete by Studio ARQ with a bid opening on August 15th at City Hall. The City has received reimbursements for $167,635 for Design/Engineering and $25,318.75 in contingenies.
∙ There are items at the Waste Water Treatment Plant that will need addressed in the next five years. These are being evaluated to develop a plan for a timeline and budget. One clarifier was taken offline and inspected. It was in good shape, but will need work completed or deterioration will escalate. A funding application to the IEPA for a $3 million project was submitted. Preliminary, the City is eligible for 45% principal forgiveness. See the attached exhibit and plan. Milano & Grunloh has submitted the paperwork to the IEPA. Construction for this Phase I project should be in 2025. The project plan has been approved. IEPA If has published the intended use plan. Greenville was on the funded list, but past the available funding. There is the possibility to receive bypass funding. An RFQ was completed for engineering. Milano & Grunloh was selected. An agreement is on the agenda for approval. If bypass funding is approved, construction should begin in 2025. Phase 2 is being planned to improve the intake and other items.
∙ Bond Madison Interconnect – An interconnection with Bond/Madison is being completed. Plans and permits have been sent to the IEPA. This was reduced to a basic connection.
∙ Box Culvert – There is an existing box culvert on Main Street that has failed. Options for repairing it are being evaluated. The plan is to proceed with an arch type box. The City is going to bid the this out in the next fiscal year.
∙ DG Market Water Main Extension – The permit has been received from the IEPA.
∙ 319 Grant – The Notice of Funding Opportunity is out. The City is not applying.
∙ Completed Projects:
∙ Energy Efficiency Grant
∙ Sunset Point
∙ Traffic Study
∙ Anthony Supply Storm Sewer
∙ Elm Street Overlay
∙ Source Water Protection Plan
∙ Idler Lane Water Main Replacement
∙ Buzzard Bay Sidewalk
∙ Survey on Spring Street
∙ Easements for Lights on College Avenue
∙ Survey on Pecan Street
∙ Patio at 102 N Second Street
∙ School Streets
∙ Chemical Feed Modifications
∙ SRTS Phase 1
7.2. HMG Report:
∙ Beaumont Avenue resurfacing is completed. HMG has walked the project with Greenville (Jason) and provided a punch list to the contractor. We are currently waiting for the contractor to complete the punch list before we notify IDOT for their final inspection. The first pay request was prepared by HMG, approved by Jason and submitted to IDOT. A second/final pay request will be prepared after the final punch list items are completed. IDOT will pay the contractor directly for the full contract and then invoice the City for their portion of the cost. It may be 3-6 months after the final pay request is approved before the City sees anything from IDOT for payment.
∙ Dewey Street’s design is complete, and HMG is currently working on preparing plans sheets for a prefinal review of the project with the City within the next month.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
7.1 Minutes of previous meeting
7.2 Financial Statements for the Month
7.3. Approval of Unpaid Bills
A) Monthly payables
B) Additional Payables
7.4. Administrative Reports
A) Treasurer's Report for FY 24
B) Police Department
C) Public Works Department
D) Sewer Department
E) Water Department
F) Building Permits
G) Building Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer
7.5. Other Items:
A) Appointment of Ryan Thomason to the Municipal Band Board as the Band Director (non-voting).
B) Appointment of Chris Woods to the Municipal Band Board term is five years. He will be replacing Dale Martin who resigned.
C) Appointment of Paul Merrifield to Police Pension Board.
D) Appointment of Katie Perkins to the Tourism Committee.
E) Appointment of Scott Darnel to the Planning Commission.
F) Ratification of auto flushers for Red Ball & Mt. Moriah and 140 for Mulberry and Smithboro in the amount of $12,111.24 payable to Midwest
Municipal Supply. This is a budgeted item. Three quotes were obtained, this is the lowest of the three.
G) Consideration of Pay Estimate #11 for the Water Treatment upgrades payable to Grunloh Builders in the amount of $843,653.59.
H) Renewal of Metro-Ag Inc. contract for water plant residuals at a rate of $0.825 per gallon. Previous rate was $0.775 per gallon. This is a two year agreement.
7.6 Approval of consent items
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Motion by Lisa Stephens, seconded by Kyle Littlefield, Motion to approve Consent Items 8.1 - 8.5.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Lisa Stephens SECONDER: Kyle Littlefield AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
9.1. Consideration of Resolution in support of the ITEP Grant application.
Motion by Blake Knox, seconded by Ivan Estevez, Motion to approve resolution in support of the ITEP Grant application.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Blake Knox SECONDER: Ivan Estevez AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
Motion by Lisa Stephens, seconded by Kyle Littlefield, Motion to approve Ordinance 3332 for IEPA Loan for the wastewater treatment plant improvements in the amount of $3,045,000.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Lisa Stephens SECONDER: Kyle Littlefield AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
An agreement was made with Dave Willey in November for refurbishing the Globe Theatre. He has since decided to sell the theatre. Aundi & Andrew Mergner are purchasing the building, and have asked for an additional $5,000 to accommodate any pricing changes from Dave's original ask. The Business District Grant of $135,000 is to allow a lower price of the purchase of the building itself.
Motion by Blake Knox, seconded by Ivan Estevez, Motion to approve the Mergners' request for the business district grant.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Blake Knox SECONDER: Ivan Estevez AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox ABSTAINED: Kyle Littlefield |
Ms. Mergner said they will have the movie theatre, and event space on the second floor, and office space on the third floor. They plan to host parties, live music, video gaming tournaments, etc. Their timeline is to be open by Thanksgiving. It was asked if she would be applying for a liquor license, and she said yes, but mainly for event space rentals.
Motion by Lisa Stephens, seconded by Ivan Estevez, Motion to approve the revolving loan application with Andrew and Aundi Mergner in the amount of $154,646.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Lisa Stephens SECONDER: Ivan Estevez AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox ABSTAINED: Kyle Littlefield |
This was voted on at the July Council Meeting,
There are two homeowners who are negatively impacted by the placement of the sidewalks for the Phase 2 of the Safe Route to Schools. There have been several scenarios discussed. Brad Iberg, the City's GIS specialist, talked to an ADA consultant, and unfortunately visibility is a safety issue on this section of road. Littlefield asked Beckman if we eliminated the section of Walnut Street to accommodate the Lamberts, would IDOT view this as meeting the requirements of the grant. Beckman said maybe, but did not know for sure. The east side was what IDOT approved. He further stated that as long as we meet the intent of the grant we should be ok.
Mrs. Lambert spoke up and said she did not know the sidewalk was going to go in her front yard when purchasing the home. No one told her this was coming and feels blindsided as this will leave them with literally no yard. They would have never bought the home if they knew this was happening. Stephens said this was just bad timing all around. The City has posted everything appropriately for the public hearings and unfortunately the seller and real estate agents did not communicate that to them.
Stephens asked if they could leave off Walnut and do a nub on the west side. Barber said we need to look at this long term, like 20-30 years. Estevez said this is nothing personal, and we have to serve 7000 people. This is for the safety of the children. He added when he became councilman sidewalks was in the top five of issues residents wanted addressed.
Mr. Lambert made a vulgar comment (f off) to the City Council when he and his wife stomed out of the building after the discussion about SRTS and the sidewalk to be built in the ROW in front of their house.
Motion by Blake Knox, seconded by Ivan Estevez,
Motion to rescind previous motion to move the sidewalk to the west side of Walnut Street (Killarney) and to place the sidewalk in the original proposed location per the grant application.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Blake Knox SECONDER: Ivan Estevez AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, and Blake Knox NAYS: Kyle Littlefield and Lisa Stephens |
A wake enhancing device will be defined as: Any device that increases the wake of a boat beyond that caused by the boat’s normal movement of the water. These devices include but are not limited to ballasts, bladders, fat sacks, tabs, and fins. These devices will be allowed use for producing enhanced wakes in the established Enhanced Wake Activity Zone and prohibited use in areas of the reservoir outside of established Enhanced Wake Activity Zone.
Motion by Kyle Littlefield, seconded by Blake Knox, Motion to define a wake enhancing device as: Any device that increases the wake of a boat beyond that caused by the boat’s normal movement of the water. These devices include but are not limited to ballasts, bladders, fat sacks, tabs, and fins. These devices will be allowed use for producing enhanced wakes in the established Enhanced Wake Activity Zone and prohibited use in areas of the reservoir outside of established Enhanced Wake Activity Zone.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Kyle Littlefield SECONDER: Blake Knox AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
The recommendation was as follows: "The designated area will be located in the South Basin approximately 800 feet shore line set back from the dam and approximately 535 feet shore line set back from the east and west shore. The Enhanced Wake Activity Zone (course) will be 100’ wide and 1000’ feet long. Using wake enhancing devices on the reservoir will not be allowed on Memorial Day, July 4, 5, and 6, and Labor Day. The use of wake enhancing devices will only be allowed on the reservoir between the hours of 10am to 6pm".
Mayor Barber wanted to extend his appreciation for the work the Lake Committee has put into this issue. It has strongly polarized a lot of people. Littlefield said there are competing experts who disagree. He added that he is concerned with the one spot being used over and over will damage that specific area. He is also worried of the narrowness proposed. The time limit is not conducive to a lot of people's work schedules. The lake is our water source first, but it also can be an economic driver. Could we possibly send back to the committee to them go over the revisions we have suggested?
Knox said he has had personal conversations with a lot of the wake boat owners, and he feels like this is a defacto ban on the wake boarding, which is disheartening. At this time, Knox made a motion to establish a designated area where wake enhancing devices may be used. The designated area will be located in the South Basin, approximately 300 feet inward from the east and west shorelines. Using wake enhancing devices on the reservoir will not be permitted on Memorial Day, July 4th - 6th, Labor Day and from November 1st through May 1st. The City will grant 20 permits annually for wake enhancing devices on a first come first serve basis. The use of wake enhancing devices will not be permitted in the North Basin of the reservoir at any time.
Stephens said these enhancement devices were banned in 2006 and does not want to go against it. For some reason in 2018 the rules and regulations this was omitted. She tried to educate herself on the pros and cons of both sides. This is where compromise comes in. She felt Knox's motion is keeping to the spirit of the Lake Committee's recommendation. Her main concern is to safeguard our water source.
Barber added that safety needs to be emphasized, and ask that you choose to be a good neighbor.
Hollenkamp asked if we are trying to solve a problem that does not exist. We know of one incident, is this a knee jerk reaction? Stephens replied no, there were issues in 2006. Stephens asked if we could hire someone else in addition to Lou & Keith, possibly increasing fees to compensate the salary. She added then that maybe Lou needs to step up enforcement. She felt that what Blake proposed is a compromise. There are currently 17 permits issued now, so is 20 a good number?
Hollenkamp emphasized that Lou can not enforce this. It is very difficult to identify if the enhancers are enabled in the boats. Schaufelberger suggested using a different color sticker for these boats. Estevez feels 25 permits is a better number.
Knox said that we will review every January for any issues.
Motion by Blake Knox, seconded by Lisa Stephens, to establish a designated area where wake enhancing devices may be used. The designated area will be located in the South Basin, approximately 300 feet inward from the east and west shorelines. Using wake enhancing devices on the reservoir will not be permitted on Memorial Day, July 4th - 6th, Labor Day and from November 1st through May 1st. The City will grant 25 permits annually for wake enhancing devices on a first come first serve basis. The use of wake enhancing devices will not be permitted in the North Basin of the reservoir at any time.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Blake Knox SECONDER: Lisa Stephens AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Lisa Stephens SECONDER: Kyle Littlefield AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
The Fourthfest Committee had asked Littlefield if the City could continue to put bunting up for their event. Heckman was asked to come and explain the issues with the bunting. He said we are drilling holes for anchors in privately owned buildings. After a couple of years, the anchors start pulling away from the walls. He is concerned about drilling where we do not own and damaging the brick which is very old and brittle. Another issue is some of the bunting will not lay flat. We cannot put on the Smart Center as the city does not have a bucket truck with a long enough boom to reach it. These banners also fade really fast. Hollenkamp suggested the we put some sort of decorations on the Plaza during the Fourthfest. Littlefield said he just needed a position to let the board know. It was decided it is too difficult to make it look consistent around the square. Breck Nelson, a business owner, suggested having a contest for the business owners to decorate their own buildings during that time. Hollenkamp said that was a great suggestion.
9.10. Consideration of easements with Jacquline Kelsey this is for the Elm Street Water Main.
Motion by Blake Knox, seconded by Kyle Littlefield, Motion to approve the ordinance for an easement with Jacquine Kelsey.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Blake Knox SECONDER: Kyle Littlefield AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
Motion by Kyle Littlefield, seconded by Blake Knox, Motion to approve the ordinance for an easement with Anthony Supply.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Kyle Littlefield SECONDER: Blake Knox AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
Motion by Lisa Stephens, seconded by Blake Knox, Motion to approve the ordinance for a construction easement with Leo Mannino in order to build the new wall.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Lisa Stephens SECONDER: Blake Knox AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
Motion by Ivan Estevez, seconded by Lisa Stephens, Motion to approve the ordinance for the easement with Leo Mannino for a future handicap ramp to access Mario's Resturaunt.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Ivan Estevez SECONDER: Lisa Stephens AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
Motion by Kyle Littlefield, seconded by Lisa Stephens, Motion to approve the ordinance for an easement with Nelson LLC for the construction of the outside patio.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Kyle Littlefield SECONDER: Lisa Stephens AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
Bids were opened on July 25th at 2pm. There were four bidders and the bids were as follows:
Precision $79,900
Shafer $92,900
Slattons $99,9350
Groundworks $127,000
Motion by Blake Knox, seconded by Ivan Estevez, Motion to award demolition contract to Precision for the demolition of the old Dollar General building and the old Fusion Dance building in the amount of $79,900. Contractor will be signing a PLA per the bid specs.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Blake Knox SECONDER: Ivan Estevez AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
This change was suggested because bars and taverns are a permitted use in the Downtown Zone, but a conditional use in CN and CG. The alcohol licenses would still need council approval.
Motion by Kyle Littlefield, seconded by Lisa Stephens, Motion to approvethe Ordinance amending the Use Matrix Table 153.0202(A) of the Unified Development Code, to make bars, taverns, and nightclubs a permitted use in the (CN) Commercial Neighborhood and (CG) Commercial General zones. And to also remove the word "nightclubs" from the Use Matrix Table in its entirety.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Kyle Littlefield SECONDER: Lisa Stephens AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
Motion by Lisa Stephens, seconded by Kyle Littlefield, Motion to approve the ordinance amending the liquor code to add a class "I" bar or tavern license and issue said license to High Octane Bar & Lounge LLC.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Lisa Stephens SECONDER: Kyle Littlefield AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
Motion by Ivan Estevez, seconded by Blake Knox, Motion to approve the agreement with DG Market Development Agreement
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Ivan Estevez SECONDER: Blake Knox AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
This program would be contracted out. The City would need to add a line item in budget. The Council asked Dave Willey, who was in the audience, why it was discontinued previously, and he said very few used the program.
No Motion was given. Died on the floor.
9.20. Consideration of Patrol Sergeants joining the patrol unit and being represented by the IL FOP Labor Council. This would not result in any pay or benefit changes. Sergeants are requesting this change for more legal coverage from the union in case of a claim against an officer. Also, the union would handle most legal questions thereby saving the City money. I do not have an objection to the change nor does Michelle L. who is in charge of HR.
Motion by Blake Knox, seconded by Kyle Littlefield, Motion to add Patrol Sergeants to the Illinois FOP Labor Contract.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Blake Knox SECONDER: Kyle Littlefield AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
10.1. Move into executive session for Personnel 5ILCS 2(c)(1).
Motion by Kyle Littlefield, seconded by Lisa Stephens, Motion to move into executive session for Personnel 5ILCS 2(c)(1) at 10:12 PM. It was determined Council will adjourn from Executive Session.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Kyle Littlefield SECONDER: Lisa Stephens AYES: George Barber, Ivan Estevez, Kyle Littlefield, Lisa Stephens, and Blake Knox |
12. ADJOURNMENT
to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting at 11:35 PM.
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