City of Altamont City Council met April 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Council of the City of Altamont met in regular session at 6:00 pm on April 08, 2019, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The following members were present: Mayor Jason Rippetoe; Commissioner Richard Frailey; Commissioner Dan Milleville; Commissioner Todd Slingerland; Commissioner Jason Williams. Also present – Alan Heiens, Altamont Police Chief; Shelby Niehaus, Altamont News; Clarence Pagel; Nick Burrus; Mike Walker; Charles Mills, Effingham Daily News; Brad Miller and City Clerk Sarah Stephen.
The Omnibus Vote Agenda comprised of prior meeting minutes and payment of bills, was approved on a motion by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Milleville. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Frailey, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Williams, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. (Attachment 1)
Chief Heiens presented the March 2019 Police Activity Report.
Nick Burrus, Milano & Grunloh, reported plans of the Division Street project have been reviewed by IDOT and returned for sidewalk modifications.
Commissioner Slingerland motioned to approve appointment of Matt Ramsey to the Tourism Board. Commissioner Frailey seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Frailey, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Williams, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
Ordinance AM-1556; Rezoning of 109 West Division Street from B-2 to SR-2 was approved on a motion by Commissioner Slingerland and seconded by Commissioner Williams. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Frailey, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Williams, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
Ordinance 658-19 Authorizing Execution of Contract for Private Development Pursuant to TIF (Wortman Holdings) was approved on a motion by Commissioner Slingerland. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, no; Commissioner Frailey, abstained; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Williams, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. The agreement provides a 50% rebate of real estate taxes for a 10 year term or until reimbursement total $250,000.
Ordinance 659-19 Authorizing Execution of Economic Incentive Agreement with Wortman Holdings was approved on a motion by Commissioner Slingerland. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, no; Commissioner Frailey, abstained; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Williams, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. The agreement provides rebating of the 1% sales tax created by the Business District. The rebate of fuel sales will continue with the City retaining 1% of the fuel sales tax and adds a full rebate of the 1% sales tax on sales other than fuel for the term of 20 years. Rebates shall not exceed a total of $1,000,000.
Payment to Milano & Grunloh in the amount of $29,497.74 for design engineering of West Division Street was approved on a motion by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Slingerland. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Frailey, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Williams, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
Council approved a Letter of Understanding with IDOT regarding Rt 128 Improvements. Commissioner Williams motioned for approval. Commissioner Frailey seconded. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Frailey, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Williams, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes. IDOT will construct and pay the cost of necessary improvements to the Rt 128 shoulder. The City of Altamont will maintain the shoulder thereafter. Work is scheduled for the year 2020.
Clarence Pagel requested the Council contact the owners of the former Bean Development Mobile Home Park to clean up railroad ties and tires left on the property after removal of the mobile homes. He requested help from the City to get the school to mow along the ditch adjacent to the FFA land.
Brad Miller stated rock is needed in the alley between John Adams & Elm from his garage to the railroad. He is willing to purchase the rock. However, a utility pole will restrict a large rock spread truck from entering the alley. He asked if the City would spread the rock.
Commissioner Slingerland reported the water line replacement along Rt 40 is continuing. Sonification units are back on the reservoir.
Commissioner Frailey had nothing to report.
Commissioner Williams reported S&K Construction completed replacement of a section of the concrete street at Washington & Third, including ADA sidewalk improvements.
Commissioner Milleville reported location placement of benches and the Little Library at Schmidt Park has been established. Union Cemetery cleanup will be April 13th.
Mayor Rippetoe reported the Enterprise Zone renewal application is continuing.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Milleville. Members voted as follows: Commissioner Milleville, yes; Commissioner Frailey, yes; Commissioner Slingerland, yes; Commissioner Williams, yes; Mayor Rippetoe, yes.
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