City of Vienna City Council met June 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The City Council of the City of Vienna met in a regular session. Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Vienna City Hall with the following members and guests:
Elected/Appointed Officials Present: Jon Simmons, Mayor Alan Racey, Alderman Melissa Hill, Alderman Richard Owen, Alderman Cheryl Myrick, Alderman Austin Tuey, Alderman Aleatha Wright, City Clerk Jim Miller, Chief of Police Brent Williams, Fire Chief Michelle Meyers, Treasurer
Elected/Appointed Officials Absent: Josh Stratemeyer, City Attorney Debbie Riddle, Alderman Shane Racey, City. Superintendant
Guests: Chesley Williams
There being a quorum Mayor Simmons called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Alderman Myrick made a motion to approve the Omnibus Consent Agenda consisting of the minutes of the May 17, 2017 meeting, Treasurer's Report, and the Warrant ($ 25,417.38), Alderwoman Hill seconded the motion. Roll call: Hill - yes. Riddle-absent, Myrick- yes, Owenyes, Racey-yes and Tuey-yes. Motion carried.
New Business
Alderman Racey made a motion to Authorize and Approve the purchase of Solar powered School
Zone sign. Estimated cost: $1,935.00, Traffic Safety Warehouse. Roll call: Hill - yes. Riddle absent, Myrick - yes. Owen-yes, Racey-yes and Tuey-yes. Motion carried.
Alderman Myrick made a motion to Authorize and Approve Court Street Cafe Redevelopment Agreement with the City of Vienna. Alderman Tuey seconded the motion. Roll call: Hill- yes, Riddle-absent, Myrick - yes, Owen-yes, Racey-yes and Tuey-yes. Motion carried.
Alderman Myrick made a motion to Authorize and Approve Resolution 17-07, A Resolution for Court Street Cafe for Redevelopment of Certain Property Located in the City of Vienna, IL. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. Roll call: Hill-yes, Riddle-absent, Myrick - yes, Owen-yes, Racey-yes and Tuey-yes. Motion carried.
The Following TIF Recommendations were Reviewed and Approved.
Alderman Owen made a motion to issue Marshall Enterprises Rental Group, LLC a onetime grant of $5,000.00 (Tax Increment Fund). Alderman Tuey seconded the motion. Roll call: Hillyes, Riddle-absent, Myrick-yes, Owen-yes, Racey-yes and Tuey-yes. Motion carried.
Alderman Hill made a motion to Approve application of Emily Kerley, Facade Improvement program, for the amount of $1,300.00 ( Tax Increment Fund). The motion was seconded by Alderman Racey. Roll call: Hill - yes, Riddle- absent, Myrick- yes, Owen-yes, Racey-yes and Tuey-yes. Motion carried.
= '. Alderman Tuey made a motion to Approve application of Joseph and Marie Kerr Emery, Facade Improvement Program, for the amount of $2.500.00 (Tax Increment Fund). The motion was seconded by Alderman Racey. Roll call: Hill- yes. Riddle- absent, Myrick- yes, Owen-yes, Racey-yes and Tuey-yes. Motion carried.
Alderman Owen made a motion to Authorize and Approve Ordinance 17-05. An Ordinance to set a date for a Public Hearing for the City of Vienna Tax Increment Financing II Redevelopment Plan and Project. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. Roll call: Hill - yes, Riddle- absent, Myrick - yes, Owen-yes. Racey-yes and Tuey-yes. Motion carried.
Alderman Hill made a motion to Authorize and Approve Resolution 17-08, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Vienna to Obtain Financing for Infrastructure Upgrades. The moion was seconded by Alderman Myrick. Roll call: Hill-yes, Riddle-absent, Myrick -yes, Owen-yes. Racey-yes and Tuey-yes. Motion carried.
Elected/Appointed Officials:
Simmons thanked City Librarian, Margaret Mathis for her assistance with the recent Memorial Day Services.
Wright requested from council consent and amount for fireworks display services of lead shooter. Council agreed upon an amount of $250.00. Wright mentioned the Fiscal Year Audit would begin June 12th and Local Union 773 payroll audit June 20th.
Wright informed council, per local resident, of a parking concern at the end of South 5th Street requesting the city extend the street due to congestion. Clerk was directed to have City Supt look into the issue.
Fire Chief Williams requested consent to donate a brush truck to New Burnside Fire Dept. Council gave consent. Williams also discussed details of July 1st fireworks event.
Phil Morris and Chesley Williams discussed the city partnering with Jo. Co. Revitalization as the organization is looking to build an amphitheater at the city park. Discussion was had with council on the project along with new bathroom facilities. Williams also voiced appreciation for the boy Scouts placing flags at the cemetery for Memorial Day.
Alderman Racey discussed with council ordinance violations at resale shop on North 1st Street as the city had recently informed the shop to cease business. Wright informed council she was contacted by the property owner. Council had discussion and was in consent to allow the shop to continue business until as long as all ordinances were followed and property kept clean.
Alderman Hill discussed city park bathroom repairs/project with council. Hill briefly mentioned contacting Joe Nelson, State Trail Site Supt. of the Elk's Lodge putting together a 5k in September at the city park.
Alderman Tuey presented information and quotes for the installation of two tornado sirens. Tuey voiced concern of the sirens being a need in the community. Tuey said a grant through USDA may help with costs. Discussion was had. No action at this time.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Alderman Owen at 7:43 to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Myrick. Mayor Simmons declared the meeting adjourned.
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