Effingham City Council met Oct. 3.
Here is the agenda provided by the Council:
1. Mayor calls meeting to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call:
4. Omnibus Vote Agenda
Item No. 1
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (09/19/17) - Approve
Item No. 2
City Treasurer's Report August 2017 - R & F
Item No. 3
Ordinance No. 90-2017, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos. 88-2003, 3-2005, 22-2008, 28-2009, 76-2010, 40-2012, 51-2015, and 61-2016, Ordinances Adopting a Downtown/Southtown Business Area Redevelopment Program Policy - Pass
(This Ordinances increases the annual budget for the Program for the 2018 fiscal year.)
Item No. 4
Resolution No. 145-2017, Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract for Private Development Pursuant to the Effingham, Illinois Plan for Tax Increment Finance Area No. 1 (Pro-Lube of Effingham Inc.) - Adopt
(This Resolution approves a redevelopment project for Pro-Lube of Effingham Inc.)
Item No. 5
Resolution No. 146-2017, Resolution Adopting a Downtown/Southtown Business Area Redevelopment Program Agreement (Gopher's Grill) - Adopt
(This Resolution approves a redevelopment agreement with Gopher's Grill.)
Item No. 6
Resolution No. 147-2017, A Resolution Adopting a Hotel/Motel Redevelopment Program Agreement (Ja Mai Enterprises/Baymont Inn and Suites) - Adopt
(This Resolution approves a redevelopment agreement with Ja Mai Enterprises/Baymont Inn and Suites.)
Item No. 7
2017 Pavement Patching - Beniach Construction - C.O. #1 - Approve
(Since the project came in well below budget, additional patching was added to that portion of the project that is outside the TIF District. The amount of additional work is $19,261.30.)
Motion ___ Second ___ to Approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda items.
5. Discussion: Special Act Award - Jane Lustig
(Mayor Bloemker and Chief Fuesting present Jane Lustig with a Special Act Award.)
6. Discussion: Special Act Award- Tim Bloemker Family
(Chief Fuesting will present the Special Act Award.)
7. Discussion: Chief's Commendation Award - Sergeant Danny Lake
(Chief Fuesting will present the Chief's Commendation Award to Sergeant Danny Lake.)
8. Discussion: Meritorious Service Citation- Sergeant Jim Dillow
(Chief Fuesting will present the Meritorious Service Citation to Sergeant Jim Dillow.)
9. Discussion: Presentation of Business Appreciation Award
(J & R Collision will be presented with the Business Appreciation Award.)
10. Discussion and Approval: Resolution No. 142-2017, A Resolution Approving Final Plat No. 772-F for Recording - Lakeside Hills Subdivision, First Addition
(The City Subdivision Administrator and City Engineer recommend approval of this minor subdivision.)
11. Discussion and Approval: Resolution No. 143-2017, A Resolution Approving Final Plat No. 769-F for Recording - St. Johns Subdivision
(The City Subdivision Administrator and City Engineer recommend approval of this minor subdivision.)
12. Discussion and Approval: Resolution No. 144-2017, A Resolution Approving Final Plat No. 770-F for Recording - Prime Banc Subdivision, First Addition
(The City Subdivision Administrator and City Engineering recommend approval of this minor subdivision.)
13. Discussion: Ordinance No. 84-2017, An Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Effingham, Illinois - Hoffman & Pike - W. Fayette Avenue)
(Since these properties are receiving water service, the City is requiring annexation.)
14. Discussion: Ordinance No. 88-2017, An Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Effingham, Illinois - Celtic Crossing Subdivision - McDevitt and McHugh)
(Since these properties are receiving water service, the City is requiring annexation.)
15. Discussion: Ordinance No. 89-2017, An Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Effingham, Illinois - Koester - E. Fayette Avenue
(Since this property is receiving water services, the City is requiring annexation.)
16. Discussion: North Second Street Reconstruction
(Farnsworth Group has provided a Scope of Services to provide preliminary engineering for the reconstruction of North Second Street from Fayette Avenue to East Jefferson Avenue. Project costs are estimated at $400,900.50.)
17. Discussion: Ordinance No. 91-2017, An Ordinance Authorizing Membership and Contribution to the Effingham Regional Growth Alliance Doing Business as The Alliance
(If the Council approves, the City will make a $50,000 membership contribution to The Effingham County Regional Growth Alliance. The Alliance will provide monthly sales reports, monthly updates on a strategic plan, and evidence of an effort to lead the creation of a cooperative industrial property development with the City.)
18. Discussion: Lighting and Safety ITEP Grant
(This project would provide lighting and pedestrian safety along the North Keller Drive retail district.)
19. Motion_____ Second_____ to Allow payment of bills & requisitions.
20. Announcements/Commissioner Comments
•Reports from Commissioners
•Reports from Staff - City Administrator; Public Works Director; City Engineer; Economic Development Director; Fire Chief; Police Chief; Tourism Director; City Clerk; City Treasurer
•Mayoral Proclamations
•Special Events
Grapevine Bluegrass Festival: October 6 - 8
Chili Fest: October 13
Courthouse Celebration & Grand Ball: October 14
•Public Participation (Citizens who have provided a speaker's card may address the Council. Please state your name and address for the record. There is a five minute time limit per speaker.)
21. Motion ____ Second ____ to recess into Executive Session for the purpose of consideration of the following subjects, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c): Personnel - Section 2 (c) (1); Collective Bargaining - Section 2 (c) (2); Purchase or Lease of Real Estate - Section 2 (c) (5); Sale or Lease of Property - Section 2 (c) (6); Litigation - Section 2 (c) (11); and Review of Executive Session Minutes - Section 2 (c) (21).
(If the Council desires to recess into executive session, the Council shall specifically indicate the desired topic of discussion for public record.)
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