Members of the Mattoon City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 2.
The Mattoon City Council consists of four members and the mayor, who acts as the city's CEO. Council meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 208 N. 19th St.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Mattoon City Council:
The City Council of the City of Mattoon held a regular meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers on August 2, 2016.
Mayor Gover presided and called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Gover led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following members of the Council answered roll call physically present: YEA Commissioner Dave Cox, YEA Commissioner Sandra Graven, YEA Commissioner Rick Hall, YEA Commissioner Preston Owen, and YEA Mayor Tim Gover.
Also physically present were City personnel: City Administrator Kyle Gill, City Attorney Janett Winter-Black, Finance Director/Treasurer Beth Wright, Public Works Director Dean Barber, Asst. Fire Chief Sean Junge, Deputy Police Chief Jason Taylor, Arts & Tourism Director Angelia Burgett, and City Clerk Susan O’Brien.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Gover seconded by Commissioner Hall moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of minutes of the regular meeting July 19, 2016, bills and payroll for the last half of July, 2016.
Bills & Payroll last half of July, 2016
General Fund Payroll $ 283,945.31 Bills $ 1,022,553.57 Total $ 1,306,498.88 Hotel Tax Administration Payroll $ 5,400.48 Bills $ 749.33 Total $ 6,149.81 Capital Project Fund Bills $ 618.13 Total $ 618.13 Festival Mgt Fund Bills $ 35,197.86 Total $ 35,197.86 Insurance & Tort Judgment Bills $ 47,123.00 Total $ 47,123.00 Midtown TIF Fund Bills $ 1,471.27 Total $ 1,471.27
Water Fund Payroll $ 31,224.19 Bills $ 31,278.11 Total $ 62,502.30 Sewer Fund Payroll $ 36,100.13 Bills $ 44,733.92 Total $ 80,834.05 Health Insurance Fund Bills $ 126,974.88 Total $ 126,974.88 Motor Fuel Tax Fund Bills $ 3,295.72 Total $ 3,295.72
Mayor Gover opened the floor for comments/questions/discussion with no response.
Mayor Gover declared the motion carried by the following vote: YEA Commissioner Cox, YEA Commissioner Graven, YEA Commissioner Hall, YEA Commissioner Owen, YEA Mayor Gover.
PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions from the Public with no response.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Gover seconded by Commissioner Graven moved to approve Council Decision Request 2016-1706, approving the re-appointment of Janet Grove to the Planning Commission for a term ending 08/17/2021.
Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions/comments/discussion with no response.
Mayor Gover declared the motion carried by the following vote: YEA Commissioner Cox, YEA Commissioner Graven, YEA Commissioner Hall, YEA Commissioner Owen, YEA Mayor Gover.
Mayor Gover seconded by Commissioner Cox moved to approve Council Decision Request 2016-1707, approving the appointment of Laura Glenn to the Mattoon Public Library Board for a term ending 06/30/2019.
Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions/comments/discussion with no response.
Mayor Gover declared the motion carried by the following vote: YEA Commissioner Cox, YEA Commissioner Graven, YEA Commissioner Hall, YEA Commissioner Owen, YEA Mayor Gover.
Mayor Gover seconded by Commissioner Owen moved to adopt Special Ordinance No. 2016- 1633, declaring personal property owned by the municipality surplus and authorizing the sale or disposal of the property.
CITY OF MATTOON, ILLINOIS
SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2016-1633
A SPECIAL ORDINANCE DECLARING PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE MUNICIPALITY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OR DISPOSAL OF THE PROPERTY
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF MATTOON, COLES COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows:
Section 1. Supplies and equipment identified on Exhibit A to this ordinance are no longer necessary or useful to, or for the best interest of, the City of Mattoon, and are hereby declared surplus to the needs of the City of Mattoon.
Section 2. The City of Mattoon, Illinois does not express any warranty or imply any statement of condition of this surplus property. The Department Heads are hereby authorized to administratively sell by the most advantageous means and to negotiate the conditions for the sale, recycle, or other disposition of the property without further formal consideration or approval by the City Council. The City of Mattoon shall reserve the right to accept or reject any and/or all offers for this property.
Section 3. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute any documents necessary to complete the sale or disposal of the property.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be deemed published as of the day of its adoption and approval by the City Council.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be effective upon its approval as provided by law.
Upon motion by Mayor Gover, seconded by Commissioner Owen, adopted this 2nd day of August, 2016, by a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES (Names): Commissioner Cox, Commissioner Graven,
Commissioner Hall, Commissioner Owen, Mayor Gover NAYS (Names): None ABSENT (Names): None
Approved this 2nd day of August, 2016.
/s/ Tim Gover Tim Gover, Mayor City of Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Susan J. O’Brien /s/ Janett S. Winter-Black Susan J. O’Brien, City Clerk Janett S. Winter-Black, City Attorney
Recorded in the Municipality’s Records on August 2, 2016.
Mayor Gover noted that most of the items were computer-type of equipment.
Mayor Gover declared the motion carried by the following vote: YEA Commissioner Cox, YEA Commissioner Graven, YEA Commissioner Hall, YEA Commissioner Owen, YEA Mayor Gover.
Mayor Gover seconded by Commissioner Cox moved to adopt Special Ordinance No. 2016-1634, authorizing variance of setback requirements for construction of a garage at 3112 Walnut Avenue. Mary Beth & Adam Pullen – Petitioner
CITY OF MATTOON, ILLINOIS
SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2016-1634
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE WITHIN 1 FOOT OF THE SIDE YARD AT 3112 WALNUT MATTOON, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, there has been filed a written Petition by Mary & Adam Pullen requesting a variance to allow for construction of a garage within 1 foot of the side yard line respecting the property legally described as:
LOT ELEVEN (11) BLOCK B, OF SOUTHWEST PLACE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
MATTOON, COLES COUNTY, ILLINOIS
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3112 WALNUT AVENUE
WHEREAS, said site is zoned R1, Single Family Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the property is well suited for construction of said garage; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for the City of Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, and has recommended that the requested variance be granted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, deems that it would be in the public interest to approve a variance to allow the construction of said garage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF MATTOON, COLES COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to enabling authority provided at Section §159.05 of the Mattoon Code of Ordinances, as to the property legally described as:
LOT ELEVEN (11) BLOCK B, OF SOUTHWEST PLACE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
MATTOON, COLES COUNTY, ILLINOIS
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3112 WALNUT AVENUE
a variance is granted allowing for lawful right to construct said garage thereat.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be deemed published as of the day of its adoption and approval by the City Council.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective upon its approval as provided by law.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall make and record a duly certified copy of this ordinance with the Clerk and Recorder’s Office of Coles County, Illinois.
Upon motion by Mayor Gover, seconded by Commissioner Cox, adopted this 2nd day of August, 2016, by a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES (Names): Commissioner Cox, Commissioner Graven,
Commissioner Hall, Commissioner Owen, Mayor Gover NAYS (Names): None ABSENT (Names): None
Approved this 2nd day of August, 2016.
/s/ Timothy D. Gover Timothy D. Gover, Mayor City of Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/Susan J. O’Brien /s/ Janett S. Winter-Black Susan J. O’Brien, City Clerk Janett S. Winter-Black, City Attorney
Recorded in the Municipality’s Records on August 2, 2016.
Administrator Gill noted on a diagram the location of the garage which was to be 20’ x 30’, and announced the recommendation by the Planning Commission. Council questioned any concerns by neighbors, location of active sewer line, and fencing. Administrator Gill noted no concerns by neighbors, location of sewer line, and fencing around the property.
Mayor Gover declared the motion carried by the following vote: YEA Commissioner Cox, YEA Commissioner Graven, YEA Commissioner Hall, YEA Commissioner Owen, YEA Mayor Gover.
Mayor Gover seconded by Commissioner Hall moved to adopt Special Ordinance No. 2016- 1635, authorizing the rezoning of 920 Country Club Road from R1 to R3; and authorizing a special use for a Memory Care Facility contingent upon the approval of a development agreement for sidewalks and sanitary sewer. Brad Voyles – Petitioner
CITY OF MATTOON, ILLINOIS
SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2016-1635
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING THE REZONING AND A SPECIAL USE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MEMORY CARE FACILITY LOCATED AT 920 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, MATTOON, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, there has been filed a written Petition by Brad Voyles requesting rezoning of the property commonly known as 920 Country Club Road and legally described as:
A part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 17, Township 12 North, Range 8 East, of the Third Principal Meridian, Coles County, Illinois, being more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 17, being an iron pin;
Thence, S 88° 25' 12" W, along the South line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 17, a distance of 879.57 feet, to a point;
Thence, N 00° 05' 21" W, along an extension of the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, to the North Right-of-Way line of Country Club Road, a distance of 14.62 feet, to the POINT OF BEGINNING, being a point;
Thence, continuing N 00° 05' 21" W, along the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, a distance of 276.72 feet, to an iron pipe;
Thence, Northwesterly, along the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, being a curve to the Left having a radius of 835.00 feet, an arc length of 123.58 feet, a chord direction of N 04° 14' 32" W, and a chord length of 123.47 feet, to an iron pipe;
Thence, N 08° 23' 39" W, along the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, a distance of 133.07 feet, to a point;
Thence, N 88° 35' 08" E, a distance of 432.79 feet, to a point;
Thence, S 000 05' 21" E, to the North Right-of-Way line of Country Club Road, a distance of 527.19 feet, to a point;
Thence, S 88° 35' 08" W, along the North Right-of-Way line of Country Club Road, a distance of 59.14 feet, to a point;
Thence, S 01 ° 24' 52" E, along the North Right-of-Way line of Country Club Road, a distance of 5.00 feet, to a point;
Thence, S 88° 35' 08" W, along the North Right-of-Way line of Country Club Road, a distance of 345.60 feet, to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing 5.00 acres, more or less to R-3, with a special use to allow construction of a memory care facility; and
WHEREAS, said site is zoned R1, single family residential, which does not allow the construction of a memory care facility; and
WHEREAS, the property is well suited for a memory care facility; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for the City of Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, and has recommended that the requested rezoning be granted; and
WHEREAS, provided that the City Council for the City of Mattoon approves a development agreement for the installation of a sidewalk along the east side of Dettro Drive and for the upsizing and extension of sanitary sewer to the Country Club Road, the City Council for the City of Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, deems that it would be in the public interest to approve rezoning to R-3 and special use to allow for the construction of a memory care facility at the above location.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF MATTOON, COLES COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to enabling authority provided at Section §159.05 of the Mattoon Code of Ordinances, the property legally described as:
A part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 17, Township 12 North, Range 8 East, of the Third Principal Meridian, Coles County, Illinois, being more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 17, being an iron pin;
Thence, S 88° 25' 12" W, along the South line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 17, a distance of 879.57 feet, to a point;
Thence, N 00° 05' 21" W, along an extension of the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, to the North Right-of-Way line of Country Club Road, a distance of 14.62 feet, to the POINT OF BEGINNING, being a point;
Thence, continuing N 00° 05' 21" W, along the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, a distance of 276.72 feet, to an iron pipe;
Thence, Northwesterly, along the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, being a curve to the Left having a radius of 835.00 feet, an arc length of 123.58 feet, a chord direction of N 04° 14' 32" W, and a chord length of 123.47 feet, to an iron pipe;
Thence, N 08° 23' 39" W, along the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, a distance of 133.07 feet, to a point;
Thence, N 88° 35' 08" E, a distance of 432.79 feet, to a point;
Thence, S 000 05' 21" E, to the North Right-of-Way line of Country Club Road, a distance of 527.19 feet, to a point;
Thence, S 88° 35' 08" W, along the North Right-of-Way line of Country Club Road, a distance of 59.14 feet, to a point;
Thence, S 01 ° 24' 52" E, along the North Right-of-Way line of Country Club Road, a distance of 5.00 feet, to a point;
Thence, S 88° 35' 08" W, along the North Right-of-Way line of Country Club Road, a distance of 345.60 feet, to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing 5.00 acres, more or less
be and the same is granted rezoning to R-3 and special use allowing for lawful right to construct a memory care facility providing that the City Council for the City of Mattoon approves a development
agreement for a sidewalk along the east side of Dettro Drive and for the upsizing and extension of the sanitary sewer to the Country Club Road.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be deemed published as of the day of its adoption and approval by the City Council.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective upon its approval as provided by law.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall make and record a duly certified copy of this ordinance with the Clerk and Recorder’s Office of Coles County, Illinois.
Upon motion by Mayor Gover, seconded by Commissioner Hall, adopted this 2nd day of August, 2016, by a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES (Names): Commissioner Cox, Commissioner Graven,
Commissioner Hall, Commissioner Owen, Mayor Gover NAYS (Names): None ABSENT (Names): None
Approved this 2nd day of August, 2016.
/s/ Timothy D. Gover Timothy D. Gover, Mayor City of Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/Susan J. O’Brien /s/ Janett S. Winter-Black Susan J. O’Brien, City Clerk Janett S. Winter-Black, City Attorney
Recorded in the Municipality’s Records on August 2, 2016.
Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions/comments/discussion with no response.
Mayor Gover declared the motion carried by the following vote: YEA Commissioner Cox, YEA Commissioner Graven, YEA Commissioner Hall, YEA Commissioner Owen, YEA Mayor Gover.
Mayor Gover seconded by Commissioner Cox moved to adopt Special Ordinance No. 2016-1636, authorizing the rezoning of the Blocks of 200-300 Dettro Drive from R-1 to C3 for purposes of Assisted Living facilities. Brad Voyles – Petitioner
CITY OF MATTOON, ILLINOIS
SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2016-1636
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING REZONING OF THE 200-300 BLOCKS OF DETTRO DRIVE, MATTOON, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, there has been filed a written Petition by Brad Voyles requesting rezoning of the property commonly known as the 200-300 Blocks of Dettro Drive and legally described as:
LOTS 1 through 5 of Block 16 of McFalls-Swords Commercial/Residential Development Phase I and a part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 17, Township 12
North, Range 8 East, of the Third Principal Meridian, Coles County, Illinois, being more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 17, being an iron pin;
Thence, S 880 25' 12" W, along the South line of the Southwest Quarter of said
Section 17, to the extension of the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, a distance of 879.57 feet, to a point;
Thence, N 000 05' 21" W, along the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, a distance of 291.34 feet, to an iron pipe;
Thence, Northwesterly, along the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, being a curve to the Left having a radius of 835.00 feet, an arc length of 123.58 feet, a chord direction of N 040 14' 32" W, and a chord length of 123.47 feet, to an iron pipe;
Thence, N 080 23' 39" W, along the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, a distance of 133.07 feet, to the POINT OF BEGINNING, being a point;
Thence, continuing N 080 23' 39" W. along the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive and the West line of said Block 16, to the North line of said Block 16, a distance of 949.64 feet, to an iron pin;
Thence, N 360 45' 22" E, along the North line of said Block 16, a distance of 35.41 feet, to an iron pin;
Thence, N 810 36' 29" E, along the North line of said Block 16, a distance of 62.72 feet, to an iron pin;
Thence, Easterly along the North line of said Block 16, being a curve to the Right having a radius of 470.00 feet, an arc length of 66.82 feet, a chord direction of N 850 42' 47" E, and a chord length of 66.76 feet, to an iron pin;
Thence, N 89° 44' 47" E, along the North line of said Block 16, to the Northeast corner of said Lot 5, of Block 16 of McFalls-Swords Commercial/Residential
Development Phase I, a distance of 395.98 feet, to a point;
Thence, S 00° 15' 13" E, along the East line of said Lot 5, to the South line of said Block 16 of McFalls-Swords Commercial/Residential Development Phase I, a distance of 175.00 feet, to a point;
Thence, N 89° 44' 47" E, along the South line of said Block 16, a distance of 23.49 feet, to a point;
Thence, S 00° 05' 21" E, a distance of 798.16 feet, to a point;
Thence, S 88° 35' 08" W, a distance of 432.79 feet, to the POINT OF BEGlNNlNG, and containing 11.20 acres, more or less. to C-3, to allow future construction of an assisted living facility.
WHEREAS, said site is zoned R1, single family residential, which does not allow the construction of an assisted living facility; and
WHEREAS, the property is well suited for an assisted living facility; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for the City of Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, and has recommended that the requested rezoning be granted; and
WHEREAS the City Council for the City of Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, deems that it would be in the public interest to approve rezoning to C-3 to allow the construction of an assisted living facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF MATTOON, COLES COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to enabling authority provided at Section §159.05 of the Mattoon Code of Ordinances, the property legally described as:
LOTS 1 through 5 of Block 16 of McFalls-Swords Commercial/Residential
Development Phase I and a part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 17, Township 12
North, Range 8 East, of the Third Principal Meridian, Coles County, Illinois, being more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 17, being an iron pin;
Thence, S 880 25' 12" W, along the South line of the Southwest Quarter of said
Section 17, to the extension of the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, a distance of 879.57 feet, to a point;
Thence, N 000 05' 21" W, along the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, a distance of 291.34 feet, to an iron pipe;
Thence, Northwesterly, along the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, being a curve to the Left having a radius of 835.00 feet, an arc length of 123.58 feet, a chord direction of N 040 14' 32" W, and a chord length of 123.47 feet, to an iron pipe;
Thence, N 080 23' 39" W, along the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive, a distance of 133.07 feet, to the POINT OF BEGINNING, being a point;
Thence, continuing N 080 23' 39" W. along the East Right-of-Way line of Dettro Drive and the West line of said Block 16, to the North line of said Block 16, a distance of 949.64 feet, to an iron pin;
Thence, N 360 45' 22" E, along the North line of said Block 16, a distance of 35.41 feet, to an iron pin;
Thence, N 810 36' 29" E, along the North line of said Block 16, a distance of 62.72 feet, to an iron pin;
Thence, Easterly along the North line of said Block 16, being a curve to the Right having a radius of 470.00 feet, an arc length of 66.82 feet, a chord direction of N 850 42' 47" E, and a chord length of 66.76 feet, to an iron pin;
Thence, N 89° 44' 47" E, along the North line of said Block 16, to the Northeast corner of said Lot 5, of Block 16 of McFalls-Swords Commercial/Residential Development Phase I, a distance of 395.98 feet, to a point;
Thence, S 00° 15' 13" E, along the East line of said Lot 5, to the South line of said Block 16 of McFalls-Swords Commercial/Residential Development Phase I, a distance of 175.00 feet, to a point;
Thence, N 89° 44' 47" E, along the South line of said Block 16, a distance of 23.49 feet, to a point;
Thence, S 00° 05' 21" E, a distance of 798.16 feet, to a point;
Thence, S 88° 35' 08" W, a distance of 432.79 feet, to the POINT OF BEGIlNNlNG, and containing 11.20 acres, more or less. be and the same is granted rezoning allowing for lawful right to construct a multiple-family residence thereat.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be deemed published as of the day of its adoption and approval by the City Council.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective upon its approval as provided by law.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall make and record a duly certified copy of this ordinance with the Clerk and Recorder’s Office of Coles County, Illinois.
Upon motion by Mayor Gover, seconded by Commissioner Cox, adopted this 2nd day of August, 2016, by a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES (Names): Commissioner Cox, Commissioner Graven,
Commissioner Hall, Commissioner Owen, Mayor Gover NAYS (Names): None ABSENT (Names): None
Approved this 2nd day of August, 2016.
/s/ Timothy D. Gover Timothy D. Gover, Mayor City of Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/Susan J. O’Brien /s/ Janett S. Winter-Black Susan J. O’Brien, City Clerk Janett S. Winter-Black, City Attorney
Recorded in the Municipality’s Records on August 2, 2016.
Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions/comments/discussion. Administrator Gill noted both were approved by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Gover declared the motion carried by the following vote: YEA Commissioner Cox, YEA Commissioner Graven, YEA Commissioner Hall, YEA Commissioner Owen, YEA Mayor Gover.
Mayor Gover seconded by Commissioner Owen moved to approve Council Decision Request 2016-1708: Awarding the bid from Grunloh Builders Inc. in the amount of $2,149,999.00 for the Public Works Building Project located at 401 DeWitt Avenue East.
Director Barber noted good competitive bids, construction to start on Friday, City crews to finish up their portion, completion by Winter, and sufficient funds for road and parking lot in the Spring.
Mayor Gover declared the motion carried by the following vote: YEA Commissioner Cox, YEA Commissioner Graven, YEA Commissioner Hall, YEA Commissioner Owen, YEA Mayor Gover.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT noted Inspections opened demolition bids for 2716 Pine, 2720 Pine, and 604 Illinois, meeting with Coles Moultrie for economic development, TIF applications, and business as usual. Commissioner Cox inquired as to the timeline for a demolition on 7th and Prairie with Administrator Gill stating three months for 709 & 713 Prairie. Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions with no response.
CITY ATTORNEY noted receiving a telephone response from Scott & Patricia Thompson regarding their dissolved business in receipt of an RLF loan. Mayor Gover opened the floor for further questions.
CITY CLERK noted dealing with auditors, litigation, AFSCME backpay, RLF semi-annual report, and insurance; otherwise, business as usual. Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions with no response.
FINANCE noted the Audit is underway, receipt of second installment of real estate property taxes, and start of the Annual Treasurer’s Report. Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions with no response.
PUBLIC WORKS updated Council on the Public Works Building, AJ Walker’s Marshall Avenue project, and Heritage Park project. Council with input from Director Barber discussed the closed street signs on Marshall Avenue. Mayor Gover opened the floor for further inquiries with no response. Director Barber added a thank you to Rural King and Fire Department for their assistance with locating a water main break.
FIRE noted business as usual and finishing of the financial report for the grant. Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions with no response.
POLICE Deputy Chief Taylor announced the number of calls for the month of July; updated the Council on the homicide investigation in Greenup; and noted Chicago Police were in town, and the submission of a Department of Justice grant application for two police officers.
ARTS AND TOURISM noted the start of Bagelfest reports, the finalizing of 4th of July reports, the good meeting of the Ohio Valley Coaches before Bagelfest, and the professional photographer at Bagelfest for marketing purposes. Mayor Gover opened the floor for questions with no response.
COMMENTS BY THE COUNCIL
Commissioners Cox, Graven, Hall, and Owen had no further comments.
Commissioner Hall seconded by Commissioner Cox moved to adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Mayor Gover declared the motion carried by the following vote: YEA Commissioner Cox, YEA Commissioner Graven, YEA Commissioner Hall, NAY Commissioner Owen, YEA Mayor Gover.
/s/ Susan J. O’Brien City Clerk
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