MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013

5:00 P.M.

The Committee of the Whole of the Macomb City Council met on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall at 232 East Jackson Street, Macomb, IL.

Mayor Inman called the meeting to order.

Roll call was taken and the following were present: Ryan Hansen, Steve Wailand, Louis Gilbert, Dave Dorsett, Clay Hinderliter, Tom Koch, Donald Wynn and Dennis Moon.

Others present: Mayor Mike Inman, Deputy City Clerk Renee Lotz, City Administrator Dean Torreson and City Attorney Kristen Petrie. City Treasurer Ronald Ward was absent.

The first item of discussion was on the request from Roger Ward for a time extension on the façade improvement at the old Ford Hopkins building. Mr. Ward was present. CDC Basch explained the extension was due to wet weather conditions and explained that Council could allow up to 90 days. Alderman Gilbert asked that the scaffolding be removed during the Heritage Days weekend celebration. Mr. Ward indicated it would be removed. Alderman Dorsett moved the extension be granted for 90 days and placed on consent agenda for Monday night, seconded by Alderman Hinderliter, all Aldermen voted “Aye” and Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.

The second item of discussion was on the ordinance to create a Class R plus SS liquor license for LeFuente Bar and Grill to be located at 15 East Side Square. Ms. NeGrete was present. There was no discussion and no opposition. Mayor Inman stated it would be placed on the agenda for second reading and final action at Monday night meeting.

The third item of discussion was on the ordinance to authorize the rezoning of the property located at 113 Shady Lane from B-2 General Business District to M-1 Light Manufacturing District. There was no discussion and no opposition. Mayor Inman stated it would be placed on the agenda for second reading and final action at Monday night meeting.

The fourth item of discussion was on the quotes received on the milling for North McArthur Street. Public Works Director Bainter explained that one firm written quote was received from UCM in the amount of $16,620.00 and one verbal quote for approximately $30,000.00. He stated that the monies would come from sales tax revenues. He explained the only way to really see the condition of the concrete street was to have it milled and then make an assessment on what to do next. He stated the project would probably be done in stages. Alderman Hinderliter moved, seconded by Alderman Koch to approve the quote from UCM in the amount of $16,620.00 and place on consent agenda at Monday night meeting, all Aldermen voted “Aye” and Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.

The fifth item of discussion was on the Downtown Revitalization project. CA Torreson gave an overview of the two committee meetings that had been held recently to discuss the project. He stated that a committee had been formed and had met, but had not yet decided on a specific design plan. He stated the biggest concern was from business owners; the loss of parking. He explained that Shannon Duncan was looking into a new type of grant funding called Map 21, which did not include any road work but would include the sidewalks, landscaping and lighting. He stated that the IDOT guidelines needed to be followed to insure any sort of grant monies coming from State or Federal bodies. Ms. Duncan had advised him that once a design was decided upon that the City should move forward with an official drawing, plans and specs, so that when grant monies were available we would be prepared.

He stated that the engineers had estimated that the underground utility work would cost around $3 million dollars. He stated that he had been aggressively working on a financial plan scenario to pay for it. He gave dates and timelines for the grant application process. He stated he would have more information within two weeks to be able to discuss at the next Committee of the Whole.

Alderman Koch gave his opinion on the matter.

Aldermen Dorsett and Hinderliter also commented.

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Alderman Moon stated he would hold his comments for another time.

There was no other business.

Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman Wynn to adjourn into Executive Session for a) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act., on question being put, Aldermen Hansen, Wailand, Gilbert, Dorsett, Hinderliter, Koch, Wynn and Moon being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and the adjourned into Executive Session at 5:32 p.m.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, Alderman Koch moved, seconded by Alderman Dorsett to adjourn, all Aldermen voted “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and they adjourn at 5:46 p.m.

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Renee Lotz, Deputy City Clerk