City of Vienna City Council met Aug. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS PRESENT: Jon Simmons, Mayor Alan Racey, Alderman Cheryl Myrick, Alderwoman Debbie Riddle, Alderman Melissa Hill, Alderman Richard Owen, Alderman Austin Tuey, Alderman Aleatha Wright, City Clerk Josh Stratemeyer, City Attorney Michelle Meyer, City Treasurer Shane Racey, City Supt. Jim Miller, Police Chief Brent Williams, Fire Chief Margaret Mathis, City Librarian Phil Morris, Depot =হ=
GUESTS: Diane Steele Dana Hooven Kelly Hunsaker Vicki Gordon Shekinah Cheek Carol Racey Belinda Scheffer Scott Wright Ernie Henshaw
There being a quorum, Mayor Simmons called the meeting of the Vienna City Council to order at 6:30 p.m.
Alderman Myrick made a motion to approve the Omnibus Consent Agenda consisting of the August 2, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes and The Warrant ($44,092.00). Alderman Hill seconded the motion. Roll call: Hill-yes, Riddle-yes, Myrick- yes, Owen-yes, Racey-yes, and Tuey-yes. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Dana Hooven with Senator Fowler's office was present to discuss holding a Biking Event at the City Park October 14, 2017 starting at 10:00 a.m. Hooven said this event would be free for the community and refreshments would be provided. Hooven also mentioned a video promoting tourism would be filmed at the City Park Aug 22nd by Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau.
Belinda Scheffer was present to address a safety concern for staff members at Glenn Brook. Scheffer questioned schedule of officers on call in the event assistance was needed for restraint of a client.
Alderman Tuey made a motion to Authorize and Approve Resolution 17-11. A Resolution Requesting Temporary Closure of Streets for Annual Fall Festival Parade. The motion was seconded by Alderman Myrick. Roll call: Hill-yes, Riddle-yes, Myrick- yes, Owen-yes, Racey-yes, and Tuey-yes. Motion carried
Alderman Racey made a motion to Authorize and Approve Funds for a Titan HD Zero-Turn Rider 1500 Series, Heartland Ag Services Inc. $5,800.00. The motion was seconded by Alderman Tuey. Roll call: Hill-yes, Riddle-yes, Myrick- yes, Owen-yes, Racey-yes, and Tuey-yes. Motion carried
Alderman Racey made a motion to Authorize and Approve TIF Recommendation for Kelly and Michelle Hunsaker, 615 North 5th St. in the amount of $2,100.00. The motion was seconded by Alderman Hill. Roll call: Hill-yes, Riddle-abstain, Myrick- yes, Owen-yes, Racey-yes, and Tuey-yes. Motion carried (5-yes, 1-abstain)
Alderman Myrick made a motion to Authorize and Approve Ordinance 17-09, An Ordinance Amending the Vienna Tax Increment Financing I Redevelopment Project Area, Removing Certain Parcels from Said Project Area. The motion was seconded by Alderman Hill. Roll call: Hill-yes, Riddlese, Myrick-yes, Owen-yes, Racey-yes, and Tuey-yes. Motion carried
Alderman Racey made a motion to Authorize and Approve Ordinance 17-10. An Ordinance Approving the Vienna Tax Increment Financing II Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Project. The motion was seconded by Alderman Riddle. Roll call: Hill-yes, Riddle-yes, Myrick-yes, Owen-yes, Racey-yes, and Tuey-yes. Motion carried
Alderman Tuey made a motion to Authorize and Approve Ordinance 17-11, An Ordinance Designating the Vienna Tax Increment Financing II Redevelopment Area. The motion was seconded by Alderman Owen. Roll call: Hill-yes, Riddle-yes, Myrick- yes, Owen-yes, Racey-yes, and Tuey-yes. Motion carried
Alderman Owen made a motion to Authorize and Approve Ordinance 17-12. An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing. The motion was seconded by Alderman Hill. Roll call: Hill-yes, Riddle-yes, Myrick- yes, Owen-yes, Racey-yes, and Tuey-yes. Motion carried
Alderman Hill made a motion to Authorize and Approve Resolution 17-12. A Resolution Approving An Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Vienna, IL and Vienna Grade School District #55 Relating to the Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project #2. The motion was seconded by Alderman Riddle. Roll call: Hill-yes, Riddle-yes, Myrick- yes, Owen-yes, Racey-yes, and Tuey-yes. Motion carried.
Alderman Myrick made a motion to Authorize and Approve Resolution 17-13. A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Vienna, IL and Vienna High School District #133 Relating to the Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project H2. The motion was seconded by Alderman Riddle. Roll call: Hill-yes, Riddle-yes, Myrick- yes, Owen-yes, Racey-yes, and Tuey-yes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Vicki Gordon and Shekinah Cheek were both present to commend police officer, Bruce White on his quick medical response on an incident that occurred at the Ms. Cheeks residence.
City Elected and Appointed Officials
Mayor Simmons discussed with council a financial report of the city's General Fund. Simmons reviewed expenses and income from both the Fire Dept and Police Dept from 2013-present date showing a very large deficit. Fire Chief Williams mentioning revisiting the ordinance for fire call billing and fundraisers. Williams also mentioned seeking information on a billing company to try and recoup funds for many unpaid fire calls the city has not received. Mayor Simmons said he was not placing blame on any certain department but this was a big concern of the city to make efforts to cut back on the General Fund. Discussion continued among the mayor and council, in addition some comments were made from those in attendance.
Police Chief Miller discussed concerns of the Eclipse event. Miller also informed City Attorney of the need to update/modernize a reciprocal agreement concerning juveniles between the agency and schools. Miller and city attorney Stratemeyer briefly discussed the city adopting the state cannabis law.
Fire Chief Williams discussed the hotel burn scheduled for November and staffing of fire department for the eclipse.
Alderman Tuey informed council he wanted to move forward with the purchase of a tornado sirens. Tuey reviewed the quotes from each company and discussed possibility of applying for a grant. Discussion was had among council in which some members felt more information was needed on the sirens and funding to move forward with a commitment. Ultimately council decided to table the discussion.
Alderman Hill discussed the city park restroom repair/upgrade project with council. Wright said she had not received any bids. Hill mentioned advertising again for the project.
Alderman Racey gave a brief update on the status of negotiations between the City and the Police Dept.
Phil Morris, Depot, discussed the eclipse event. Permission was given from council for Morris to hire a DJ at the city park for the event at the cost of $200.00.
At 8:41 p.m. a motion was made by Alderman Tuey to go into closed session for Employment, Discussion of a specific employee as per 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Motion was seconded by Alderman Racey. Motion carried.
At 9:15 p.m. Alderman Owen made a motion to resume the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Tuey. Motion carried.
As there was no further business to discuss Alderman Myrick made a motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Alderman Tuey. Motion carried.
Mayor Simmons declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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