Vienna City Council met Wednesday, July 20.
Here are the minutes as provided by Vienna:
REGULAR MEETING VIENNA CITY HALL 205 NORTH FOURTH STREET VIENNA, IL 62995 July 20, 2016 6:30 P.M. VIENNA CITY COUNCIL
The City Council of the City of Vienna met in regular session, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Vienna City Hall with the following members and guest:
ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS PRESENT: Jon Simmons, Mayor Alan Racey, Alderman Chesley Williams, Alderman Cheryl Myrick, Alderwoman Jim Evans, Alderman Melissa Hill, Alderwoman Richard Owen, Alderman Josh Stratemeyer, City Attorney Aleatha Wright, City Clerk Shane Racey, City Superintendent Brent Williams, Fire Chief Margaret Mathis, City Librarian
ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Jim Miller, Police Chief Melinda Zoeckler, Treasurer -
GUESTS PRESENT: Ernie Henshaw
There being a quorum Mayor Simmons called the meeting of the Vienna City Council to order at 6:30 p.m.
Alderman Racey made a motion to approve the Omnibus Consent Agenda consisting of the minutes from the July 6, 2016 City Council Meeting and the Warrant($43,496.16). Alderman Owen seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Hill-aye, Evans- aye, Myrick- aye, Owen-aye, Racey-aye, and Williams- aye. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT/ADDITION TO AGENDA NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
Clerk stated that there were no bids submitted for the steel water tank advertised. Wright said per Brent Williams that New Burnside Fire Dept. could utilize the tank. Council were in general consent to donate the tank to the New Burnside Fire Dept.
Alderman Owen made a motion to Authorize and Approve the purchase of barbeque for the City of Vienna's 2nd Annual Mud Race. KB Barbeque- $600.00. The motion was seconded by Alderwoman Hill. The vote was as follows: Hill-aye, Evans- aye, Myrick- aye, Owen- aye, Racey-aye, and Williams- aye. Motion carried.
Ernie Henshaw, County Commissioner, was present to speak with the mayor and council in regards to the location of the future county complex. Henshaw requested feedback from council if the offices were to be moved off of the square and what the city could do to help. Council discussed financially helping with the demolition of the old funeral home if it were to be accepted by the county as the proposed site. Alderman Williams mentioned using TIF Funds, placing back an amount, possibly $5,000-6,000 per year over a period of 3-5 years pending costs of demolition. After further discussion took place, Alderman Owen stated that the city supports keeping the facilities on or near the square and although an exact amount could not be promised at this time, it was with consent of the city council to commit TIF Funds over a period of time to assist the county with demolition costs. Attorney Stratemeyer said he would draw up an intergovernmental agreement between the city and county for official action to be taken if the county should go forth with accepting the donation of the old funeral home.
City Elected and Appointed Officials
Mayor Simmons reminded council of the Elk's Club meeting to take place Thursday, July 28th at the Wild Hare Grooming Salon at 7:00 p.m. -
Clerk, Wright, updated council on upcoming collective bargaining agreement with local 773 representative, discussed city insurang renewal for 2017, and requested consent to attend an upcoming training for the city's utility billing system.
City Attorney, Stratemeyer, spoke with council of soliciting laws and permit process. Stratemeyer also touched on the city's interest to create additional tax levies, informing that one could be created to help with a portion of the city's insurance.
City Superintendent, Racey, informed council of meeting with Ameren Electric for tree removal and fixing ruts at the ballpark from recent storms.
Phil Morris, Depot, discussed getting estimates for repair of a metal sign located by So Il Propane. Morris said the sign had up to 18 spaces for organizations or businesses to be listed.
Fire Chief, Williams, thanked all departments and volunteers that assisted with the fireworks display. Williams said planning was in the works for next year's display show with hopes of getting costs down. Mayor Simmons mentioned changing the fireworks date to the weekend before the July 4th holiday to draw a larger crowd. Williams also requested guidance from council about helping local businesses after storms that are in need of assistance with cleaning of parking lots. Council were in consent for the fire dept. to assist local businesses in these types of situations. Williams also stated that new property owner of the Gambit would allow the fire dept to utilize the old hotel for training until demolition. Williams requested a new liability waiver form from clerk.
Alderman Williams spoke of a local resident wanting to organize a small book swap program by placing several library boxes in town. Council were in consent. Williams spoke of concern that there is currently no access to the nursing home for fire trucks if such an emergency should occur. Discussion was had to contact land owner to request permission to connect North 11th Street to Fairgrounds Road for access.
As there was no further business to discuss, Alderman Owen made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Williams. The vote was as follows: Hill-aye, Evans-aye, Myrick-aye, Owen- aye, Racey-aye, and Williams-aye, Motion carried.
Mayor Simmons declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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