City of Belleville Finance Committee met July 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
In Attendance (A) Finance Committee Members
Ken Kinsella, Alderman
Jane Pusa, Alderman
Scott Tyler, Alderman
Shelly Schaefer, Alderman
Raffi, Ovian, Alderman
Andrew Gaa, Alderman
Dennis Weygandt, Alderman
Roger Barfield, Alderman
(B) Guests
Kent Randle, Alderman Ward 3
Michael Hagberg
Vince Delgado, A Night to Remember
Doug Martin, Marco Investment Group
Tim Johnston
Mike Auffenberg, Auffenberg Ford
Mike Koziatek, Belleville News Democrat
(C) Staff
Jamie Maitret, Finance Director
Dean Hardt, City Treasurer
Mark Eckert, Mayor
Annissa McCaskill, Director Economic Development
Jason Poole, Director of Public Works
Debbie Belleville, Director Parks & Recreation
Chairman Kinsella called the meeting to order at 7:03pm.
Roll call was taken. All members were present.
Evacuation procedures were explained. In case of severe weather everyone should exit through the back door and go to the interior hallway.
Chairman Kinsella opened public participation.
Michael Hagberg commented that most development agreements are 5-7% of projects costs not over 90% like Auffenberg.
Public participation was closed.
Chairman Kinsella asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the June 12, 2017 Meeting.
Motion-
Alderman Tyler made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 12, 2017 Meeting. Alderman Pusa seconded. All attending members voted yes. The motion passed.
Motion to Approve Development Agreement with A Night to Remember
The Director of Planning & Economic Development explained to the committee that the business on Wabash is relocating to 315 Sherman Street and are asking for $5,000 in assistance from TIF #12 for remodeling improvements. Discussion followed.
Motion-
Alderman Pusa made a motion to approve the Development Agreement with A Night to Remember. Alderman Schaefer seconded. Roll call vote was taken. Alderman Pusa, Tyler, Ovian, Schaefer, Gaa, Weygandt, Barfield and Kinsella all voted yes. Mayor Eckert also voted yes. The motion passed.
Motion to Approve Development Agreement with Marco Investment Group, LLC
The Director of Planning & Economic Development explained that this project is the development of a 4 lot retail complex at 2391 West State Rt. 161. They had originally requested a 50% rebate of incremental property taxes related to improvements from TIF #3 estimated to be $12,937 annually for 4 years or until TIF #3 expires. They are amending that request to 75% estimated to be $19,500 because of the infrastructure costs which are in excess of S250,000. Discussion followed.
Motion-
Alderman Pusa made a motion to approve the Development Agreement with Marco Investment Group LLC, including amended request. Alderman Tyler seconded. Roll call vote was taken. Alderman Pusa, Tyler, Ovian, Schaefer, Gaa, Weygandt, Barfield and Kinsella all voted yes. Mayor Eckert also voted yes. The motion passed.
Motion to Approve Development Agreement with Auffenberg Ford, Inc
The Director of Planning & Economic Development asked the committee to approve the Development Agreement with Auffenberg Ford. Auffenberg Ford is remodeling their existing facility at 901 South Illinois Street. They are requesting that the City reimburse them $240,000 in TIF #3 funds annually for five years for eligible expenses related to the improvements. The estimated annual sales tax would be 24 million and they would remain at the site for 15 years. Mayor Eckert commented that he feels it is extremely important to keep Auffenberg in Belleville. He said that originally we had 12 dealerships and now only 3 remain. Discussion followed.
Motion-
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to approve the Development Agreement with Auffenberg Ford. Alderman Pusa seconded. Roll call vote was taken. Alderman Pusa, Schaefer, Gaa, Weygandt, Barfield and Kinsella all voted yes. Mayor Eckert also voted yes. Alderman Tyler voted no. Alderman Ovian abstained. The motion passed.
Motion to Approve Development Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for S359,900 for Laderman Park Lighting Improvements Grant
The Director of Parks & Recreation explained that this had been in the budget for several years but had been removed due to lack of funds. We have negotiated the cost down and part of it will be paid for by the Metro East Parks Grant. Discussion followed.
Motion-
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to approve the contract with Musco Sports Lighting LLC, for $359,900 for Laderman Park lighting improvements grant. Alderman Gaa seconded. Roll call vote was taken. Alderman Pusa, Tyler, Ovian, Schaefer, Gaa, Weygandt, Barfield and Kinsella all voted yes. Mayor Eckert also voted yes. The motion passed.
Motion to Approve Purchase of Street Department Truck from State Bid Vendor for S26,385
The Director of Public Works asked the committee to approve the purchase of a truck from the State bid vendor at a cost of S26,385. He stated that this truck is used to respond to emergencies. Discussion followed.
Motion-
Alderman Pusa made a motion to approve the purchase of a Street Department truck from the State bid vendor for S26,385. Alderman Schaefer seconded. Roll call vote was taken. Alderman Pusa, Tyler, Ovian, Schaefer, Gaa, Weygandt, Barfield and Kinsella all voted yes. Mayor Eckert also voted yes. The motion passed.
Motion to Approve Purchase of Street Department Dump Truck from State Bid Vendor for S31994
The Director of Public Works also asked the committee to approve the purchase of a small dump truck from the State bid vendor at a cost of $31,994. He said they are replacing a 1987 model. Discussion followed.
Motion-
Alderman Gaa made a motion to approve the purchase of a dump truck from the State bid vendor for $31,994. Alderman Tyler seconded. Roll call vote was taken. Alderman Pusa, Tyler, Ovian, Schaefer, Gaa, Weygandt, Barfield and Kinsella all voted yes. Mayor Eckert also voted yes. The motion passed.
Motion to approve closing the 3 Commerce Bank Accounts that were Transferred to the City of Belleville Upon Dissolution of Belleville Township, Transferring Remaining Funds to Bank of Edwardsville Account
The Finance Director asked the committee to approve closing the 3 Commerce Bank accounts formerly used by the Township and transfer the funds to the Bank of Edwardsville.
Motion-
Alderman Ovian made a motion to approve closing the 3 Commerce Bank accounts that were transferred to the City of Belleville upon dissolution of Belleville Township, transferring remaining funds to the Bank of Edwardsville account. Alderman Weygandt seconded. Roll call vote was taken. Alderman Pusa, Tyler, Ovian, Schaefer, Gaa, Weygandt, Barfield and Kinsella all voted yes. Mayor Eckert also voted yes. The motion passed.
Revenue Sources-
Receive and File. Discussion followed concerning the new State budget and how it will affect our revenue sources.
Motion-
Alderman Ovian made a motion to receive and file the revenue sources. Alderman Schaefer seconded. All attending members voted yes. The motion passed.
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to adjourn at 7:56pm. Alderman Gaa seconded. All attending members voted yes. The motion passed.
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