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The Urbana Committee of the Whole met June 27 to hear a complaint about the frequency and length of the music coming from the bell tower of a local church.

"The Committee of the Whole meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month."

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the committee:

CITY OF URBANA

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – June 27, 2016 – 7:00 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 400 S. VINE STREET, URBANA, IL

The City Council Committee Of The Whole of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, June 27, 2016, in the Council Chambers of the Urbana City Building.

ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Aaron Ammons; Eric Jakobsson; Diane Marlin; Charles Smyth; Phyllis Clark; Laurel Lunt Prussing

ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE: None

ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: Bill Brown; Michael P. Madigan; Dennis Roberts

STAFF PRESENT: Brandon Boys; Patrick Connolly; William Gray; Chad Hensch; Kelly Mierkowski; Mike Monson; Matt Rejc; James Simon;

OTHERS PRESENTE; Steve Anderson; Chris Block; Elderess Melinda Carr; ; Shawn Freeman; Chris Shipman; Benjamin Stone; Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood; Bishop King James Underwood; Kathy Wicks; Members of the Media

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

There being a quorum, Chair Charles Smyth called the meeting of the Committee of the Whole to order at 7:03 p.m. *Meeting started late due to prior public hearing.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

Alderwoman Diane Marlin made a motion to approve the minutes from the meeting held on June 13, 2016. Alderman Ammons seconded the motion. Alderman Smyth made a correction in the minutes. After the correction the motion to approve the minutes was carried by voice vote.

3. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none.

4. PUBLIC INPUT

Bishop King James and Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood did not wish to speak, but asked that their position be entered into the record regarding the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer issues.

Melinda Carr did not wish to speak, but asked that her concerns about the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer problems and the historic impact be entered into the record.

Benjamin Stone spoke against using the JAG Grant for leasing tasers for the police department.

5. Presentations – Noise Ordinance

a. Alderman Smyth relinquished the chair to Alderman Jakobsson at 7:09pm to discuss this item. Also present for the discussion was Steve Anderson, Pastor at the First United Methodist Church on Race Street. Alderman Smyth stated that there had been complaints about the frequency and length of the music from the bell tower of the church. There was discussion about clarifying the ordinance and possibly changing the schedule for times music from the bell tower is played. This item will be brought back for further discussion. Alderman Smyth took back the chair at 7:16pm.

6. Staff Report

Community Development Specialist Matt Rejc informed committee members that Ordinance No. 2016-06-052, item 12, and Resolution No. 2016-06- 44R, item 15, were being removed from the agenda. Mr. Rejc stated that the two items will be brought back to committee in July or August.

Mayor Prussing informed committee members that she attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Indianapolis, Indiana, and took part in many informative discussions.

Economic Development Manager Brandon Boys went over the May Business Development report. He also informed the committee about upcoming events, including a public hearing on July 11 for the Central Area TIF, and new businesses coming to Urbana.

7. Resolution No. 2016-06-041R: A Resolution to Approve an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement Tiger VI Grant Champaign-Urbana Multimodal Corridor Enhancement (Amendment Number 2 to the Intergovernmental Agreement for MCORE project) – PW

Public Works Director William Gray presented this resolution. Motion made by Alderman Jakobsson to send Resolution No. 2016-06-041R to council with recommendation for approval. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Marlin and carried by voice vote.

8. Resolution No. 2016-06-042R A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (Jag Grant – City of Urbana, City Of Champaign, and Champaign County) – UPD

Police Chief Patrick Connolly presented this resolution. There was discussion during which suggestions were made for other ways the grant could be spent to help reduce crime. Chief Connolly answered questions and concerns from committee members. Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to send Resolution No. 2016-06-42R to council with recommendation for approval. Motion seconded by Alderman Jakobsson and carried by voice vote.

9. Ordinance No. 2016-06-049: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance for FY 2016-2017(Jag Grant) - UPD

Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to forward Ordinance No. 2016-06-049 to council with recommendation for approval. Motion seconded by Alderman Jakobsson and carried by voice vote.

10. Ordinance No. 2016-06-050: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class G-2 liquor licenses for Lucky’s Lounge, LLC d/b/a Lucky’s Lounge, 2002 N. Lincoln Avenue) – Mayor

Mayor Prussing presented this ordinance. Applicants Shawn Freeman and Chris Shipman were present and answered questions and concerns from committee members. After discussion Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to send Ordinance No. 2016-06-050 to council with recommendation for approval. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Marlin and carried by voice vote.

11. Ordinance No. 2016-06-051: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class C liquor licenses for Mac’s Convenience Stores LLC, d/b/a Circle K#1301, 2002 N. Lincoln Avenue) – Mayor

There was discussion during which Eva Thrasher, manager of Circle K was present to answer questions and concerns from committee members. Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to forward Ordinance No. 2016-06-051 to council with recommendation for approval. Motion seconded by Alderman Jakobsson and carried by voice vote.

12. Ordinance No. 2016-06-052: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate (401-403 E. Kerr Avenue) – CD

This item was removed from tonight’s agenda. See Staff Report.

13. Ordinance No. 2016-06-053: An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement by and Between the City of Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois and 129 North Race LLC in Connection with the Redevelopment Project Area Number Two – CD

Economic Development Manager Brandon Boys presented this resolution and stated it was an amendment to extend the completion time for renovation on the historic property. Motion made by Alderman Jakobsson to forward Ordinance No. 2016-06-053 to council with recommendation for approval. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Marlin and carried by voice vote.

14. Resolution No. 2016-06-043R: A Resolution Approving a HOME Developer Agreement between the Urbana Home Consortium and Highland Green, LLC. - CD

Community Development Specialist Matt Rejc and Chris Block, with Brinshore Development, were present to answer questions and concerns from committee members. After discussion, Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to forward Resolution No. 2016-06-043R to council with recommendation for approval. Motion seconded by Alderman Jakobsson and carried by voice vote.

15. Resolution No. 2016-06-044R: A Resolution Approving a CDBG Infrastructure Agreement between the City of Urbana and Highland Green, LLC. – CD

This item was removed from tonight’s agenda. See Staff Report.

16. Resolution No. 2016-06-045R: A Resolution Assigning and Amending an Urbana Home Consortium Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program Agreement (Community Elements TBRA FY 2012-2013) – CD

Community Development Specialist Matt Rejc presented this resolution. Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to forward Resolution No. 2016-06-045R to council with recommendation for approval. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Marlin and carried by voice vote.

17. Resolution No. 2016-06-046R: A Resolution Approving Modifications To The City Of Urbana And Urbana Home Consortium FY 2013-2014 and FY 2014- 2015 Annual Action Plans (Highland Green) – CD

Grants Management Division Manager Kelly Mierkowski presented this resolution. Ms. Mierkowski answered questions from committee members. Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to forward Resolution No. 2016-06-046R to council with recommendation for approval. Motion seconded by Alderman Jakobsson and carried by voice vote.

18. Adjournment

There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smyth declared the meeting adjourned at 8:19pm.

Kay Meharry ____

Recording Secretary

*This meeting was taped.

**This meeting was broadcast on cable television.

Minutes Approved: July 11, 2016