East Central Reporter

City of Effingham City Council met Sept. 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. OPENING

1.1 Mayor Schutzbach Called the Meeting to Order

Time: 5:00

1.2 Roll Call

Present: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Micenheimer, Moeller, Gillenwater, and Stephens

1.3 Pledge of Allegiance

2. PUBLIC HEARING

2.1 Exchange of Real Estate - Public Works Director Heuerman

Public Works Director Heuerman opened the public hearing at 5:00PM No public comments or questions were received.

Mayor Schutzbach closed the public hearing at 5:03PM

3. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA

3.1 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (09/03/2024) - City Clerk Nosbisch Resolution: Approve

3.2 Ordinance No. 086-2024, An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of an Easement for Utility Purposes - 2908 S. Fourth Street - Andrew L. and Alberta A. Verdeyen - City Engineer Thoele

Resolution: Pass

3.3 Ordinance No. 089-2024, An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a Temporary Use Permit and the Purchase of an Easement for Utility Purposes - 204 W. Jaycee Avenue - Mark D. and Earlene McLain - City Engineer Thoele

Resolution: Pass

3.4 Ordinance No. 090-2024, An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Real Estate (713 Park Street, Effingham, Illinois 62401- City Administrator Miller

Resolution: Pass

3.5 Ordinance No. 092-2024, An Ordinance Authorizing Acquisition of a Temporary Use Permit and the Purchase of an Easement for Utility Purposes at 200 W. Jaycee Avenue - Sherry L. Rickert, et al - City Engineer Thoele

Resolution: Pass

3.6 Resolution No. 100-2024, A Resolution Approving the Job Descriptions of Lead Mechanic and Lead Electrician in the Public Works Department - Deputy City Administrator Presley

Resolution: Adopt

3.7 Resolution No. 107-2024, A Resolution Granting Permission to Allow a Portion of City Streets to be Temporarily Closed for Oktoberfest - Tourism Director Thoele Resolution: Adopt

3.8 Resolution No. 109-2024, A Resolution Adopting a Downtown/Southtown Business Area Redevelopment Agreement (John McGuire) - Economic Development Director Hull

Resolution: Adopt

3.9 Resolution No. 110-2024, A Resolution Adopting a Tax Increment Finance Housing Redevelopment Program Agreement (Alan Meinhart) - Economic Development Director Hull

Resolution: Adopt

3.10 Resolution No. 112-2024, A Resolution Adopting a Tax Increment Finance Housing Redevelopment Program Agreement (Stephens) - Economic Development Director Hull

Resolution: Adopt

3.11 Resolution No. 113-2024, A Resolution Adopting a Downtown/Southtown Business Area Redevelopment Program Agreement (Downtown Lounge) - Economic Development Director Hull

Resolution: Adopt

3.12 Final Change Order 1 - 2024 Pavement Preservation - City Engineer Thoele Resolution: Approve

3.13 Certificate of Project Completion and Release of Bonding - 2024 Pavement Preservation Program - City Engineer Thoele

Resolution: Approve

3.14 Omnibus Vote Agenda Approval

Resolution: Approve

Motion to approve by Commissioner Moeller, second by Commissioner Micenheimer

Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 5-0

Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Moeller, Micenheimer, Gillenwater, and Stephens

4. PRESENTATIONS

4.1 Airport Runway & Road Extension – City Administrator Miller

Ken Wohltman and Greg Koester, County Engineer, presented on the airport runway extension and roadway expansion. Wohltman and Koester requested funding support in the amount of $100,000.

5. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - ACTION ITEMS

5.1 Resolution No. 103-2024, A Resolution Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Illinois Funds - City Treasurer Polk

City Treasurer Polk stated this resolution authorizes the City, via City Treasurer Polk, to invest City funds in the Illinois Funds investment pool.

Motion to adopt by Commissioner Micenheimer, second by Commissioner Gillenwater

Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 5-0

Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Moeller, Micenheimer, Gillenwater, and Stephens

6. OTHER ACTION ITEMS

6.1 Bills and Requisitions

A. Payroll Check Register dated 09/06/2024 $ 335,237.27 B. Check Register dated 09/17/2024 $ 1,245,782.51

Motion to approve by Commissioner Micenheimer, second by Commissioner Moeller

Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 5-0

Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Moeller, Micenheimer, Gillenwater, and Stephens

7. DISCUSSION

7.1 Ordinance No. 088-2024, An Ordinance Authorizing Exchange of Real Estate - Public Works Director Heuerman

Public Works Director Heuerman stated this ordinance authorizes the exchange of real estate with the City of Effingham, Illinois, and Douglas J. Kabbes and Todd A. Kabbes.

There were no objections to bring this item back to a future City Council Meeting.

7.2 Ordinance No. 091-2024, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Effingham - Corn Bros. Properties Inc. - Rezone from R-2 Single-Family Residence District to R-3A Attached Single-Family Dwelling District - 713 S. Park Street - City Planner Koester

City Planner Koester stated at a Public Hearing on September 10, the Plan Commission, by a unanimous vote of the members present, recommended the City Council approve the rezoning finding that while it is not in accordance with the Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan, it would provide transitional zoning and use from the single family residences to the south to future higher density residential or commercial (as shown on the Future Land Use Map) to the north.

There were no objections to bring this item back to a future City Council Meeting.

7.3 Resolution No. 114-2024, Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Portable Radios for Effingham Police Department - Police Chief McFarland

Police Chief McFarland stated this resolution authorizes the purchase of 27 APX NEXT portable radios. Effingham Police Department's current APX 7000 radios are no longer supported. The total amount on this is $274,473.06.

There were no objections to bring this item back to a future City Council Meeting.

7.4 Effingham County Gazebo Replacement - City Administrator Miller

City Administrator Miller stated the County of Effingham is seeking funds to support the replacement of the gazebo on the courthouse lawn. Staff recommend Tourism funds in the amount of $50,000.

There were no objections to bring this item back to a future City Council Meeting.

7.5 Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update - City Planner Koester

City Planner Koester provided a brief update of activities with the Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan.

8. QUARTERLY REPORTS

9. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

9.1 Reports from Commissioners

9.2 Reports from Staff - City Administrator Miller; Deputy City Administrator Presley; Public Works Director Heuerman; Economic Development Director Hull; Fire Chief Yochum; Police Chief McFarland; City Engineer Thoele; Tourism Director Thoele; City Treasurer Polk; City Clerk Nosbisch

9.3 Public Participation

10. RECESS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

10.1 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.)

Motion to recess into executive session by Commissioner Moeller, second by Commissioner Micenheimer

Time: 5:47 PM

Purpose: Purchase or Lease of Real Estate - Section 2 (c) (5) and Litigation - Section 2 (c) (11); Sale or Lease of Property - Section 2 (c) (6)

Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 5-0

Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Moeller, Stephens, Gillenwater, and Micenheimer

10.2 Roll Call

Present: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Micenheimer, Stephens, Gillenwater, and Moeller

11. ADJOURNMENT

11.1 Adjournment

Time: 6:14 PM

Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Gillenwater, second by Commissioner Stephens

Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 5-0

Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Moeller, Stephens, Gillenwater, and Micenheimer

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