City of Jerseyville City Council met April 18
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor William Russell called the regular session of the Jerseyville City Council to order Tuesday, April 18th at City Hall beginning at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present were Commissioners Kevin Stork, Steve Pohlman, Zach Crawford, Nick Bexheti, and Mayor Russell. City Attorney William Strang was present.
Comm. Pohlman led the opening prayer and pledge of allegiance was recited.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Bexheti, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
BILLS
A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Crawford, to approve the bills as presented for April 18, 2023, in the amount of $294,745.85. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
A. A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Pohlman, to approve the request from Tammy Powell on behalf of the Special Olympics to hold a fundraising event on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the intersections of State Hwy 267 and State Rt. #16 and State Rt. #109 and West County Road. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
B. A motion was made by Comm. Bexheti, seconded by Comm. Stork, to approve a resolution for Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to close State Hwy 67 for the Memorial Day Parade to be held Monday, May 29th beginning at 9:00 a.m. hosted by the VFW. Mr. Greg Breden of the Veterans Association was present to answer any questions and to ask permission to use the trailer owned by the City to be used at the Cemetery as he has in the past as a stage which the City also approved. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
C. A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Crawford, to approve a proclamation recognizing the week of April 30th through May 6th as Professional Municipal Clerk’s Week. Mayor Russell read the proclamation. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
D. A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Crawford, to approve an ordinance increasing annual fee for dumpster stickers from $125.00 to $135.00 from May 2023 through April 2024. Comm. Stork stated the increase will help the City get closer to breaking even and enable the City to continue offering this service to City residents. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
E. A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Bexheti, to approve the Capital Project Improvements Plan Phase II as funding is available. Director of Public Works, Bob Manns mentioned the public workshop meeting that was held on March 21, 2023, where the Council discussed capital projects they would like to see be completed in the next three (3) years contingent on funding. Some of those projects include downtown redevelopment, sidewalks, streets, and parks and recreation improvements. In relation to terms of funding, the City has discussed various opportunities such as use of General Funds, Illinois Funds, American Rescue Funds, Grants, TIF funds, and/or bank loan options with a total cost of projects being between $7 to $9 million. Mayor Russell referenced the Council has already approved and designated funding for the splash pad project. Comm. Stork mentioned, with regards to the splash pad, the City must wait until the IDNR grant funding comes through to proceed with the project emphasizing this is one example of waiting for funds to be available. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
F. A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Crawford, to approve using Tax Incrementing Funds (TIF) for eligible project expenses within the Capital Project Improvements Phase II as recommended and approved by the TIF Advisory Board. Mayor Russell mentioned the TIF Board has approved using TIF revenue from twelve (12) properties to fund TIF eligible projects within the Capital Improvements Phase II plan and noting these twelve (12) properties are all commercial, none are residential.
OTHER BUSINESS – Comm. Bexheti mentioned he has had a request from teachers for the City to consider a time limit for cars parked at Lions Club Park be a three (3) hour time limit.
Public Comment- None
ADJOURNMENT
Being no other business to be discussed, a motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Bexheti, to adjourn the meeting at 6:14p.m. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
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