City of Lebanon City Council met Dec. 9.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
The council met in regular session in the council chambers with Mayor Wilken presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Aldermen Fero, Gale, Jenkins, Mack, Witty, Wright and Zurliene – present.
Aldermen Diliberto - absent
Mayor Wilken led the council and assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were no minutes presented for approval.
Aldermen Jenkins/Gale MOTIONED to approve the bills as presented.
Roll Call: Aldermen Fero, Gale, Jenkins, Mack, Witty and Zurliene – 6 yeas.
Alderman Wright – abstained
MOTION carried. 6-0-1
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION :
1. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the approval of a Special Use Permit to Aimee Popp and Randall Janisch for 218 N Herman St with the following conditions:
1. The Special Use Permit must be renewed NLT 01 Jan 2023.
2. All ordinances within the SR-3 zone must be followed except for the livestock and fencing requirement outlined in Sec. 36-656 and 36-657.
3. If the number of animals is to grow more that 10% from the proposed numbers in the Plan Commission report (cows 5-8, chickens 20-30 caged, and 12-18 goats), a quest for renewing the Special Use Permit is requested to determine the impact of the surrounding area.
Aldermen Fero/Zurliene MOTIONED to amend the recommendation from the Plan Commission to
1. The Special Use Permit must be renewed NLT 01 Jan 2023.
2. All ordinances within the SR-3 zone must be followed except for the livestock requirement
3. If the number of animals is to grow more that 10% from the proposed numbers in the Plan Commission report (cows 5-8, chickens 20-30 caged, and 12-18 goats), a quest for renewing the Special Use Permit is requested to determine the impact of the surrounding area.
Roll Call: Aldermen Fero, Jenkins, Mack, Witty, Wright and Zurliene – 6 yeas.
Alderman Gale – 1 Noes
MOTION carried. 6-1
John Long will research how to divide the parcel into different zones, which the owners are wanting to proceed in completing. The mayor stated the city will check with the county to determine the paperwork that must be completed.
2. The Plan Commission believes the selling of cannabis falls under the category of “retail” and should be allowed as the city ordinances specify with no exceptions or modifications. The discussion that followed during the council meeting determined that the state laws, as to location and other restrictions will prevail.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Streets/Alleys – MEET January 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
1. Committee recommends to approve a request for a 5K Run by McKendree University Center for Faith and Spirituality. The run will take place on April 4, 2020 at starting 7:50 at the corner of Summerfield St and Alton St. and will follow a described route. They will provide security and other personnel to direct.
Aldermen Jenkins/Gale MOTIONED to approve the bills as presented.
Roll Call: Aldermen Fero, Gale, Jenkins, Mack, Witty, Wright and Zurliene – 7 yeas.
MOTION carried. 7-0
Finance – MEET December 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Ordinance – MEET January 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Water/Sewer – MEET December 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
1. Haier Plumbing and Heating has requested a reduction in the retainage amount from 10% to 5% since the contract is over half to completion.
Aldermen Zurliene/Gale MOTIONED to approve a request from Haier Plumbing and Heating to reduce the retainage amount from 10% to 5% since the construction is over half completed.
Roll Call: Aldermen Fero, Gale, Jenkins, Mack, Witty, Wright and Zurliene – 7 yeas.
MOTION carried. 7-0
2. The Block Grant information Survey has been reworked and resubmitted to the proper agency.
It will be re-evaluated as to whether it can classify as a lower to moderate income area.
Cemetery – MEET January 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Health/Safety – MEET December 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Public Property – MEET January 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
1. Web site could be up and running by end of December.
Personnel – MEET December 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
1. It was decided that the reorganizational meeting set for Friday the 13th at 1:30 will be cancelled for now. The mayor and alderman Gale will talk in the future concerning this topic.
Clerk –
Treasurer
1. The Treasurer will get the numbers together for the negotiations that John Long will have with Azavar.
Dept. Heads
Chief –
Streets/Alleys –
Water/Sewer – Code Red
Building/Code Official – Dale Kryouac expressed his appreciation to the City Hall personnel for working with him to accomplish his tasks. He updated everyone on the violation letters and forms
Mayor –
Audience –
Unfinished Business –
1. Phase 2 and 3 will be addressed in the 2020-2021 Budget. MFT 2020-2021 Budget is being worked this month
2. Researching the demolition/refurbishing of homes awarded by State.
3. Phone should be installed in the next 2 weeks. Don’t know about Cencom phone until then.
4. Working on the street grant for the 3 blocks on W St. Louis St.
5. Census contact reports that we are ahead of where we should be.
New Business –
Adjournment – with no further business to be conducted, Aldermen Wright/Zurliene moved to adjourn the meeting. Hand vote to approve – 7 yeas, 1 absent. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
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