Village of Godfrey Board met March 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Godfrey was called to order by Mayor Michael McCormick at 6:00 p.m., at the Village Hall 6810 Godfrey Rd. Mayor McCormick asked for a moment of silence for Karen McAtee, her husband is on hospice and the reason she can’t be here tonight.
Roll Call:
Present: Mark Stewart, Nathan Schrumpf, Jeff Weber, Virginia Woulfe-Beile, Ben Allen and Michael McCormick.
Absent: Karen McAtee
Village Attorney: Tom Long
Building Code and Zoning Administrator: Laura Dixon
Director of Parks and Recreation: Todd Strubhart
Director of Maintenance: Jim Lewis
Village Engineer: Richard Beran
Economic Development: Jim Mager
PRESENTATIONS:
KEITH MORAN - TIF DISTRICT #2
Mr. Moran addressed the Board regarding the implementation of the TIF district #2. Mr. Moran explained the reason for the Resolution and Ordinances tonight. These are to comply with the TIF Act. These notify our taxing districts. They are the same that was done for the TIF 1. Notices are published and he will be working with Clerk Bethany Bohn to get those notices out. Mr. Moran distributed maps on the TIF. TIF 2 covers 18 parcels and will help to develop to their highest and best use. TIF will help us extend Stamper lane with prime retail development and extend the utilities to the area. TIF would be useful for the dilapidated and obsolete structures. This is a “Boutique TIF”.
Virginia Woulfe-Beile is excited for the long term planning for development.
Mayor McCormick asked for the approval of the minutes for the March 2, 2021 meeting. Trustee Schrumpf asked for clarification on the minutes on page 5 was the motion approved based on the ¾ vote rule. Clerk Bohn explained that they were waiting for the attorney to answer. Trustee Schrumpf does not believe it passed due to two trustees voting no. The minutes were placed on hold until the next meeting. Trustee Woulfe-Beile would like an accounting with the sewer funds broken down with balances. Mayor McCormick asked Tom Long to research it for the Board. Mayor McCormick held the minutes until the next meeting
PROCLAMATION:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
STANDING COMMITTEES:
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE:
Ben Allen reported that the next meeting of Public Safety Committee will be April 5, 2021 at 6:00P.M.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Mark Stewart reported that the next meeting of the Finance Committee will be April 5, 2021 after Public Safety at the Village Hall.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Todd Strubhart, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported that the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee will be April 9, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Laura Dixon, Building and Zoning Administrator, reported that the next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be March 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Jim Mager reported that the next meeting of the Community Planning, Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee –April 14, 2021 at 6:00p.m.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Jim Mager reported that there is no meeting of the Comprehensive Planning Committee scheduled at this time.
GODFREY CLIMATE PROTECTION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE Virginia Woulfe-Beile, Trustee of the Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee reported that the next meeting of the Godfrey Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee will be March 19, 2021 at 12:00p.m. - cancelled.
EDSA COMMITTEE
Chris Sichra reported that the next meeting of the EDSA Committee will be April 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Village Hall
STORM WATER COMMITTEE
Mark Stewart reported that the next meeting of the Storm Water Committee will be April 8, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS:
∙ Trustee Weber moved to place all correspondence on file in the Mayor and Clerk’s office: Email From Tom Long, Email From David Gentry, Email From Tom Long, Email From Jacob Fields, Email From Stu Padasso, Letter From Averie Kochan, Email From Chris Sichra, Email From Amanda Scheldt, Email From Sarah Crews, , Email From Amanda Scheldt, Email From Danny Murphy, Email From Jim Mager, Foreclosure 5212 Shannon Dr, Memo From IDOT 2021-07, Memo From IDOT 2021-08, Seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-5, Nays-0, Absent-1. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE DESIGNATION OF AREAS AS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
Trustee Stewart moved for the approval of a Resolution Providing For A Feasibility Study On The Designation Of Areas As Redevelopment Project Areas, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Stewart, Weber, Schrumpf, Woulfe-Beile, Allen Nays-None, Absent- McAtee. Motion carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING "INTERESTED PARTIES" REGISTRIES AND ADOPTING REGISTRATION RULES FOR THESE REGISTRIES
Trustee Woulfe-Beile moved for the approval an Ordinance of the Village of Godfrey, Illinois authorizing the establishment of tax increment financing "interested parties" registries and adopting registration rules for these registries, seconded by Trustee Stewart. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Stewart, Weber, Schrumpf, Woulfe-Beile, Allen Nays-None, Absent- McAtee. Motion carries
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PLACE THE TIF PLAN AND FEASIBILITY STUDY ON FILE AND TO APPROVE SENDING THE TIF PLAN & FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ALL AFFECTED TAXING DISTRICTS.
Trustee Stewart moved for the approval to place the TIF Plan and Feasibility Study on file and to approve sending the TIF Plan & Feasibility Study to all affected taxing districts, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of the Board: Ayes 5 Nays-None, Absent- McAtee. Motion carries
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PAY HENEGHAN AND ASSOCIATES TO DEVELOP LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS ESTABLISHMENT FOR TIF 2 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000.00
Trustee Stewart moved for the approval to pay Heneghan and Associates to develop legal descriptions establishment for TIF 2 in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of the Board: Ayes-5 Nays-None, Absent- McAtee. Motion carries
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF INVOICE TO IDOT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $135,148.89 WITH $80,413.59 FORM BUSINESS DISTRICT FUNDS AND THE REMAINING $54,735.30 COMING FROM THE GENERAL FUND, AND TO GIVE AUTHORIZATION TO THE VILLAGE TREASURER TO MAKE PAYMENTS AS APRIL PRE-PAYS.
Trustee Allen moved for the approval of payment of invoice to IDOT in the total amount of $135,148.89 with $80,413.59 form Business District funds and the remaining $54,735.30 coming from the General Fund, and to give authorization to the Village Treasurer to make payments as April pre-pays, seconded by Trustee Woulfe-Beile. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Stewart, Weber, Schrumpf, Woulfe-Beile, Allen Nays-None, Absent- McAtee. Motion carries
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO USE THE PAID FEE FROM LAST YEAR TOWARDS THE QUEEN OF HEARTS RAFFLE FOR THIS YEAR FOR THE SPORTSMANS CLUB OF GODFREY IL DUE TO COVID, AND TO ALLOW FOR BONDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 AT A TIME.
Trustee Schrumpf moved for the approval to use the paid fee from last year towards the Queen of Hearts raffle for this year for the Sportsman’s Club of Godfrey, IL due to COVID, and to allow for bonding in the amount of $100,000 at a time, seconded by Trustee Stewart. Poll of the Board: Ayes-5 Nays-0, Absent-1. Motion carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE FEE OF $100.00 FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE FOR ST. AMBROSE "ROCK THE LOT AUCTION' APRIL 24, 2021 FROM 5:30-11:30 PM.
Trustee Stewart made a motion to approve to waive the fee of $100.00 for a special event license for St. Ambrose "Rock the lot Auction' April 24, 2021 from 5:30-11:30 pm, second by Trustee Woulfe-Beile. Poll of the Board: Ayes-5 Nays 0, Absent- 1. Motion carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE GREAT RIVERS AND ROUTES TOURISM BUREAU
Trustee Stewart moved for the approval of a Resolution of Support for the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau, seconded by Trustee Weber. Poll of the Board: Ayes-5 Nays-0, Absent- 1. Motion carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENTS TO THE BUSINESSES WHO HAVE APPLIED TO THE GODFREY CARES PROGRAM - ELECTRICAL UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Trustee Schrumpf moved for the approval of the payments to the businesses who have applied to the Godfrey Cares program - electrical utility assistance, seconded by Trustee Woulfe-Beile. Poll of the Board: Ayes-5 Nays-0, Absent- 1. Motion carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF BID TABULATIONS FOR 2022 MFT MATERIAL
Trustee Schrumpf moved for the approval of bid tabulations for 2022 MFT Material Bids, seconded by Trustee Stewart. Poll of the Board: Ayes-5 Nays-0, Absent- 1. Motion carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO ALLOW LEWIS AND CLARK SOCCER TEAM TO USE ONE TURF SOCCER FIELD MARCH-MAY, FROM 7AM – 8:30AM OR 2:00PM – 3:30PM.
Trustee Schrumpf moved for the approval to allow Lewis and Clark Soccer Team to use one turf soccer field March-May, from 7am – 8:30am or 2:00pm – 3:30pm., seconded by Trustee Stewart. Poll of the Board: Ayes-5 Nays-0, Absent- 1. Motion carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH HEARTLANDS CONSERVANCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $205,000 FOR THE ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Trustee Schrumpf moved for the approval to execute the contract with Heartlands Conservancy in the amount of $205,000 for the additional engineering services, seconded by Trustee Stewart. Poll of the Board: Ayes-5 Nays-0, Absent- 1. Motion carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENTS OF 5 MONTHS OF PIASA HILLS SPECIAL SERVICE AREA TAX FOR THE PERIOD 11/1/2019 TO 3/31/2020, AND TO GIVE AUTHORIZATION TO THE VILLAGE TREASURER TO MAKE PAYMENT AS AN APRIL PRE-PAY.
Trustee Schrumpf moved for the approval of the payments of 5 months of Piasa Hills special service area tax for the period 11/1/2019 to 3/31/2020, and to give authorization to the Village Treasurer to make payment as an April pre-pay, seconded by Trustee Stewart. Poll of the Board: Ayes-5 Nays-0, Absent-1. Motion carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO DONATE THE USAGE OF THE MOVIE SCREEN, PROJECTOR, AND OUR MAN POWER TO SET UP/BREAK DOWN ON APRIL 24, 2021 TO SPONSOR RELAY FOR LIFE "TEAM HOPE" Trustee Schrumpf moved for the approval to donate the usage of the Movie Screen, Projector, and our man power to set up/break down on April 24, 2021 to sponsor Relay for Life "Team Hope", seconded by Trustee Stewart. Poll of the Board: Ayes-5 Nays-0, Absent- 1. Motion carries.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION –
TRUSTEES, CLERK AND STAFF COMMENTS
Trustee Allen moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m., seconded by Trustee Weber. Poll of Board: Ayes-5, Nays-0, Absent1. Motion carried.
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