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New Troy City Council met Nov. 6.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

1. Regular City Council Meeting-7:30 p.m.

A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance:

The meeting was held in the Council Chambers in the City Municipal Building, 116 East Market Street, Troy, Illinois, 62294 and was called to order by Mayor Allen Adomite at 7:30 p.m.; immediately following was the Pledge of Allegiance.

B. Roll Call in Alphabetical Order:

Present: Aldermen Nathan Henderson, Sam Italiano, Dan Jackson, Bonnie Levo, Doug Partney, Matthew Thompson, Troy Turner and Jeff Zarzecki. Other Officials Present: Mayor Allen Adomite, City Treasurer David Roady, City Administrator Jeff Soland, Director of Public Works Rob Hancock, Building and Zoning Administrator Keith Frey, Chief of Police Brad Parsons, Assistant Chief of Police Brent Shownes, City Attorney Fred Keck and City Clerk Jamie Myers.

C. Reading and Approval of Minutes:

October 16, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes- Motion: To Approve the October 16, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes as Presented. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Henderson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

D. Communications, to be provided by the City Clerk:

City Clerk Myers had nothing to report.

E. Citizen Participation, limited to three (3) minutes per Person:

1. Perry Conour spoke about the city’s ordinance concerning merchandise on sidewalks. He gave examples of other businesses in the city that showcase merchandise on the sidewalks. Mayor Adomite discussed the difference with public and private sidewalks and ADA compliance.

2. Karla Haun, the owner of Trendy Cottage, stated she was informed on Friday they were in violation. She asked how are they supposed to draw people in without putting items on the sidewalk.

3. Doug Orcutt, owner of the drug store and the building Trendy Cottage is in, said the first three (3) feet of the sidewalk along the building is private property. He asked if they could have items on that three (3) feet.

4. Tom Cissell said there is a strip that is not city property. He said the city doesn’t use the 2-and- a- half feet because its storefront zone. There was further discussion on public versus private sidewalks. Administrative Services Committee will review the ordinance.

5. Jim DeCarli, a city of Troy resident, thanked the city for helping with an issue.

F. Mayor’s Comments:

1. Veteran’s Day Parade-1pm, Saturday, November 11, 2017-

Mayor Adomite announced the Veteran’s Day parade on November 11, 2017 at 1p.m.

G. City Administrator & Attorney Comments:

1. City Administrator’s Comments-

City Administrator Soland stated the interviews for the public works position will begin this week. He added that a contractor for 356 Old Homestead has been found.

2. City Attorney Comments-

City Attorney Keck has comments during the ordinance and resolution section.

H. Consent Agenda, including Administrative Reports and other items to be voted collectively with one roll call vote: None.

I. Administrative and Community Services Committee Report:

1. Planning Commission Meeting-7:30 pm, November 09, 2017-

Alderman Partney announced the next planning commission meeting on November 9, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. The Planning Commission will continue working on the Growth Management Plan.

2. Building and Zoning Administrator Report-

Building and Zoning Administrator Frey updated the council on the status of My Brother’s Place.

J. Finance and Economic Development Committee Report:

1. Results of Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting- November 06, 2017-

Alderman Jackson reviewed the committee meeting. The committee discussed electric aggregation, a liquor license for a business and TIF Evaluation guidelines.

2. Approval of TIF Evaluation Guidelines-

Motion: To Approve the TIF Evaluation Guidelines. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Henderson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

3. City Treasurer Report-

City Treasurer Roady had nothing to report.

K. Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Committee Report:

1. Direction to the Board of Police Commissioners to Hire One (1) New Police Officer-

Motion: To Direct the Board of Police Commissioners to Hire One (1) New Police Officer. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Jackson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

2. Chief of Police’s Report-

Chief of Police Parsons stated extra cars were out for Halloween.

3. Detective Luther explained the CAP program with local businesses.

L. Public Works Committee Report:

1. Results of Green Team Meeting- October 19, 2017-

Alderman Zarzecki briefly reviewed the meeting. The formal presentation was finalized and presented on November 01, 2017. There will be an award ceremony on December 08, 2017.

2. Approval of Bid Tabsheet for Water Distribution for $557,481.10 with Haier Plumbing and Heating Inc.- Motion: To Approve the Bid Tabsheet for Water Distribution for $557,481.10 with Haier Plumbing and Heating Inc. Moved by Zarzecki; Seconded by Italiano. John Kramer from Gonzalaz reviewed the bids. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

3. Authorization for Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Heartlands Conservancy for $7,057.05 in IEPA Section 319 Grant Funds Obligating the City for $5773.95 in Matching Funds- Motion: To Authorize the Mayor to Execute and Agreement with Heartlands Conservancy for $7,057.05 in IEPA Section 319 Grant Funds Obligating the City for $5,773.95. Moved by Zarzecki; Seconded by Levo. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

4. City Engineer Report-

City Engineer Cissell plans to submit for ITEP.

5. Public Works Department Schedule and Report- \6. Time for Director of Public Works-

Director of Public Works Hancock stated there was preconstruction meeting with Korte Luitjohan.

M. Reports of Special Committees (as needed): None.

N. Ordinances & Resolutions, called by City Clerk, with Citizen Participation limited to three (3) minutes per Person;

1. Ordinance 2017-23-Installation of as Stop Sign-Jennifer Court-

Motion: To Approve Ordinance 2017-23-Installation of a Stop Sign-Jennifer Court. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Jackson. Vote: Motion passed (summary: Aye = 7, Nay = 1, Abstain = 0). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson and Zarzecki. Nay: Turner.

2. Resolution 2017-14-Authorization of Amendment to the Aggregation Program Agreement Previously Executed in February 2016 with Homefield Energy-

Motion: To Approve Resolution 2017-14-Authorization of Amendment to the Aggregation Program Agreement Previously Executed in February 2016 with Homefield Energy. Moved by Levo; Seconded by Italiano. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

3. Resolution 2017-15-Support for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Grant Application- Motion: To Approve Resolution 2017-15-Support for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Grant. Moved by Henderson; Seconded by Levo. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

O. Closed Session (as needed): None.

P. Adjournment, no Later than 10:00 p.m.

Motion: To Adjourn the Meeting at 9:03 p.m. Moved by Partney; Seconded by Thompson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 8). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Levo, Partney, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki.

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