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Champaign County Board Environment and Land Use Committee met December 7.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

I. Call to Order

Committee Chair Esry called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.

II. Roll Call

A verbal roll call was taken and a quorum was declared present.

III. Approval of Agenda and Addendum

Mr. Esry noted the dates in items VIII A i and ii should be 2018, not 2017.

Motion by Mr. Goss to approve the agenda as amended; seconded by Ms. Petrie. Upon vote, the Motion Carried unanimously.

IV. Approval of Minutes

A. ELUC Committee meeting – November 9, 2017

Motion by Mr. King to approve the minutes of the November 9, 2017 ELUC meeting; seconded by Ms. Fortado. Upon vote, the Motion Carried unanimously.

V. Public Participation

Yvonne Sadler stated she is aware the Sheriff’s office is working to create a new ordinance to remove cars from the street. She noted the ordinance already in place is well written. Ms. Sadler said the tenants in one of the problematic properties moved out.

Ms. Petrie requested a suspension of the rules so the committee members could ask questions of the public participants. Chair Esry agreed.

In response to Ms. Petrie’s question, Ms. Sadler clarified she was speaking about the Nuisance Ordinance earlier.

Michael Van Pelt expressed gratitude for the committee’s willingness to listen and provide direction to the citizens who wish to clean up their neighborhood.

VI. Communications

Mr. Esry wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

VII. Closed Session

Motion by Mr. King to enter into Closed Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) to discuss the setting of a price for sale or lease of a property owned by Champaign County and that the following parties remain present: Director of Planning, Zoning, Zoning Officer, and recording secretary; seconded by Mr. Goss.

Roll call vote:

Aye: 5 – Esry, Fortado, Goss, King, and Petrie

Nay: 0

Motion carried with unanimous support.

The Environment and Land Use Committee entered into Closed Session at 6:43 p.m.

The Environment and Land Use Committee resumed Open Session at 6:58 p.m.

VIII. Items to be Approved by ELUC

A. Annual Renewal of Recreation and Entertainment License

i. Curtis Orchard, 3902 South Duncan Road, Champaign. 1/1/18 – 12/31/18

ii. Gordyville LLC, 2205 CR300N, Gifford. 1/1/18 – 12/31/18

iii. Alto Vineyards, 4210 North Duncan Road, Champaign. 1/1/18 – 12/31/18

Ms. Petrie noted all have been vetted and have had no past problems.

Omnibus Motion by Ms. Petrie; seconded by Mr. King. Upon vote, the Motion Carried unanimously.

IX. Items to be Recommended to the County Board

A. Joint Grant Applications to Illinois Housing Development Authority land Bank Capacity Program

Mr. Hall referenced the draft resolution provided to each committee member. He commented the application will not be available until after the County Board meeting. According to Mr. Hall, he and Deb Busey will attend a meeting with all local jurisdictions on December 11, 2017, to discuss the joint application. Mr. Hall and Ms. Petrie explained the purpose, definition, and potential benefits of a land bank.

Motion by Ms. Petrie; seconded by Mr. King. Upon vote, the Motion Carried unanimously. Per Mr. Esry’s recommendation, this item will not be placed on the consent agenda.

X. Other Business

A. None

XI. Chair’s Report

A. None

XII. Designation of Items to be Placed on the Consent Agenda

None

XIII. Adjournment

There being no further business, Mr. Esry adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.

http://www.co.champaign.il.us/CountyBoard/ELUC/2017/171207_Meeting/171207minutes.pdf