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Champaign City Council met June 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

There being a quorum present, Deputy Mayor Bruno called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Roll-Call: Present: Tom Bruno, Clarissa Fourman, Matthew Gladney William Kyles, Vanna Pianfetti, Greg Stock Alicia Beck, Angie Brix

Absent: Mayor Feinen

Special Recognition:

Employee Introduction – City Manager David introduced Kay Nees, former Financial Services Manager – City Accountant, soon to be appointed as Finance Director starting June 26, 2017.

Minutes:

May 9, 2017 Regular Study Session

CM Stock, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to approve the minutes. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

Correspondence: None

Public Hearings:

Public Hearing Regarding the Use of Quick-Take Power for Property Acquisition to Implement the Bristol Place Redevelopment Plan – After a brief explanation of the public hearing by Deputy Mayor Bruno, the public hearing was opened at 7:02 p.m. The public was invited to speak. No one spoke. The public hearing was closed at 7:04 p.m.

Action on Council Bills

Ordinances and Resolutions:

Passed CB-2017-138, “A Resolution Approving

A Change Order To An Agreement For Professional Services (Bristol Park Relocation Case Management Services – Champaign County Regional Planning Commission)”

Change Order Not To Exceed $17,499 New Contract Amount Not To Exceed $39,999

CM Stock, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Deputy Mayor Bruno, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2017-139, “A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of Bristol Place Redevelopment Documents Directed To The Illinois Housing Development Authority Related To The Redevelopment Of Bristol Place By Oak Grove Development Corporation And AHDVS, LLC (Neighborhood Services Department)”

CM Stock, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Deputy Mayor Bruno, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2017-140 “An Ordinance Authorizing The Acquisition Of 108 And 110 E. Roper Street, Champaign, Illinois By Purchase Or Eminent Domain (Bristol Place Redevelopment Plan)”

CM Stock, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to adopt the Ordinance. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Deputy Mayor Bruno, Council Members questioned the ability of the Housing Authority to sale the property. Staff briefly explained the property disposition authority of the Illinois Housing Development Authority. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Audience Participation: None

Council And Manager Comments:

CM Gladney expressed appreciation to all staff involved in the presentation and responding to residents of Timberline Valley South regarding their detention basin issue; and looking forward to continued work with the residents to better the situation regarding detention issues.

CM Kyles agreed with comments expressed by CM Gladney; and noted the use of a diverse work force for the construction taking place on University Avenue.

CM Brix expressed thanks to staff for working to address the Timberline detention issues, and helping the area to establish a home owner or lake association.

Vouchers:

CM Brix, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to adopt Voucher No. 22 (vendor payments) in the amount of $587,735.98. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

Payroll:

CM Brix, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to approve the payroll dated June 2, 2017 in the amount of $1,753,518.66. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

Investments:

CM Brix, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to approve investments in the amount of $1,998,980.82. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

Adjournment:

Deputy Mayor Bruno noted staff would address two Study Session topics: FY 16/17 Summer Youth Employment Program Update; and Council Goal Update: Youth Assessment Center.

The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

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