City of Belleville Economic Development & Annexation Committee and Finance Committee met Feb. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the committees:
In Attendance:
(A) Economic Development & Annexation Committee Members
Ken Kinsella, Alderman
Kent Randle, Alderman
Shelly Schaefer, Alderman
Mary Stiehl, Alderman
Dennis Weygandt, Alderman
Roger Wigginton, Alderman
Finance Committee Members
Ken Kinsella, Alderman
Scott Ferguson, Alderman
Raffi Ovian, Alderman
Shelly Schaefer, Alderman
Dennis Weygandt, Alderman
Roger Barfield, Alderman
(B) Guests
Carmen Duco, Alderman
Mike Koziatek, Belleville News Democrat
James Williams, Estel Foods
Roy Mosley Jr., Estel Foods
(C) Staff
Jamie Maitret, Finance Director
Dean Hardt, Treasurer
Eric Schauster, Asst. Director Economic Development
Chairman Kinsella called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Alderman Pusa and Alderman Rothweiler were excused. Alderman Anthony was absent.
Evacuation procedures were explained. In case of severe weather everyone should exit through the back door and go to the basement. In case of fire, exit the building and meet across the street by the court house.
Chairman Kinsella opened public participation. There was no public participation. Public participation was closed.
Alderman Kinsella asked for a motion to approve the regular minutes and the executive session minutes from the January 13, 2020 meeting.
Motion - Finance
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to approve the minutes from January 13, 2020. Alderman Ferguson seconded. All attending members voted yes. The motion passed. Jamie Maitret reminded the committee that the executive session minutes were still not able to be released.
Development Agreement with Estel Foods Inc.
Eric Schauster explained that this is the McDonald’s restaurant at 906 Carlyle Avenue, but the business applying for the assistance is the franchisee, Estel Foods, not McDonald’s Corporation. They are going to demolish the existing structure and rebuild on the same site. The total cost of the project is estimated at approximately $3.2 million. Staff is recommending reimbursing Estel Foods Inc. $50,000 towards demolition and site preparation. James Williams with Estel Foods Inc. introduced himself and explained the project. Discussion followed concerning timeline of the project, the business being closed during the project, as well as the incentives being requested.
Motion – ED&A
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to approve the development agreement with Estel Foods Inc. Alderman Stiehl seconded. Roll call vote was taken. Alderman Schaefer, Stiehl, Wigginton, and Kinsella all voted yes. Alderman Randle and Alderman Weygandt voted no. The motion passed.
Motion – Finance
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to approve the development agreement with Estel Foods Inc. Alderman Ferguson seconded. Roll call vote was taken. Alderman Ferguson, Schaefer, Barfield, and Kinsella all voted yes. Alderman Weygandt voted no. Alderman Ovian abstained. The motion passed.
Budget Amendments
The Finance Committee had a list of amendments recommended by the Finance Director.
Motion – Finance
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to approve the budget amendments as recommended by the Finance Director. Alderman Ferguson seconded. Roll call vote was taken. Alderman Ferguson, Ovian, Schaefer, Weygandt, Barfield and Kinsella all voted yes. The motion passed.
Revenue Sources
Motion to receive and file.
Motion - Finance
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to receive and file the revenue sources. Alderman Ferguson seconded. All attending members voted yes. The motion passed.
Motion to Adjourn
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to adjourn at 7:14 pm. Alderman Ferguson seconded. All attending members voted yes. The motion passed.
https://www.belleville.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02102020-2159
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