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Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees met October 23.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees met, Tuesday October 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village of Mahomet Administrative Offices, 503 E. Main St., Mahomet, IL.

Members Present:   Bruce Colravy, Andy Harpst, David Johnson, Donald Lynn, Brian Metzger, and Bill Oliger

Others Present: Village President Sean Widener, Village Administrator Patrick Brown, Village Clerk Cheryl Sproul, Police Chief Mike Metzler, Economic Development Director Kelly Pfeifer, Village Attorney Joe Chamley, Editor of the Mahomet Citizen Emily Jankauski, Dan Culkin, Bud Parkhill and Jody Wesley.

Call to Order:

 Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call:

Widener called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. After the pledge, Clerk Sproul called the roll. All Trustees present.

Public Comment:

Dan Culkin, from Decatur and candidate for Illinois House of Representatives gave an overview on his campaign. He stated it was going. He stated he was very active in the Mahomet Aquifer and had been working with Chapin Rose. He stated it was one of his priorities along with finding a way to balance the budget. He stated he planned to “reach across the aisle” as it was not a party issue.

He also stated he was against the progressive income tax. He believed it would drive people out and accelerate their leaving. He added he would continue to come to Mahomet from time to time because he feels Mahomet is a viable part of the 101st District. He stated once he was elected he would be back. Culkin was open to questions and stated he was proud to have served under General Lynn in the National Guard and added the experience helped to make him the man he is today.

He urged everyone to go out and vote. He thanked the Board for their time.

Bud Parkhill stated he wanted to address an item that was on the agenda stating he understood the Board was considering a resolution to waive fees for a new developer and he asked that the Board do the same for others. He asked that the Board treat everyone equal and fair. He stated he expected he and Jody Wesley would be coming back to the Board to request waivers as well.

Consent Agenda:

      A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1. BOARD OF TRUSTEES – SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

            2. STUDY SESSION – OCTOBER 16, 2018

      B. RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND OTHER ACTION ITEMS

            1. TREASURER’S REPORT

            2. BILL LIST

            3. RESOLUTION 18-10-01, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE TAX LEVY 2018/2019

            4. RESOLUTION 18-10-02, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK, THE VILLAGE OF MAHOMET, ILLINOIS AND THE MAHOMET POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR ELECTRONIC CITATION PROGRAM FEES

            5. RESOLUTION 18-10-03, A RESOLUTION WAIVING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL FEES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AT 701 EAST MAIN STREET

            6. RESOLUTION 18-10-04, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE VILLAGE TREASURER 

Oliger moved, Colravy seconded, “TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.” ROLL CALL: COLRAVY YES; JOHNSON YES, HARPST NO, LYNN NO, OLIGER YES, METZGER YES. Motion failed.

Harpst moved, Johnson seconded, “TO REMOVE #5, RESOLUTION 18-10-03, A RESOLUTION WAIVING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL FEES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AT 701 EAST MAIN STREET, FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.” ROLL CALL”. ALL YES. Motion carried.

Harpst moved, Metzger seconded, “TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AFTER THE REMOVAL OF ITEM #5, RESOLUTION 18-10-03, A RESOLUTION WAIVING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL FEES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AT 701 EAST MAIN STREET.” ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 18-10-03, A RESOLUTION WAIVING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL FEES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AT 701 EAST MAIN STREET:

Harpst sated this is not the firsts time this has been done. Widener stated waiving fees was a tool that could and had been used as incentives for development.

Widener stated each development stands on its own merits.

Brown discussed the development at 701 E. Main Street stating the construction had been delayed due to internal issues on their part. He stated the developer had to submit a new drainage plan and that this was not planned, but became an issue after the developer had purchased the lot.

Brown stated this is not a one size fits all approach and is common practice in other communities as well.

Widener certain businesses do not necessarily compare to other businesses. Widener stated the population of Mahomet is our downfall.

Board and Staff discussed whether Mahomet wanted to appear “closed for business. They discussed the fact that the population of the “Village” was a detriment and the Village did not have a lot of tools to attract businesses.

Brown stated waivers were a tool like the TIF has been a tool to develop in the TIF area and allowed to prepare the area for future development.

Johnson stated also sending the message we are not the same town we were 15 years ago.

Widener entertained a motion, Harpst moved, Lynn seconded, “TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 18-10-03, A RESOLUTION WAIVING CERAIN DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AT 701 EAST MAIN STREET.”

Widener opened the floor for public comment.

Jody Wesley stated he was in support of waiving fees. He stated he felt offended that someone from out of town came to the Board and asked for waivers and they were considered. He discussed his development saying there were 7 options for revenue in his development and only 1 at 701 E. Main Street.

He stated it is costly to develop. He stated he liked the TIF. He did not believe the village should offer a “big bone” just because they are from out of town or a national store.

Brown reviewed Wesley’s development stating there were wastewater fees waived, half street improvements waived and the Village dedicated back an alley to Mr. Wesley’s development.

After further discussion, Roll Call was taken and the Board voted unanimously to approve Resolution 18-10-03.

OTHER ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS (TO BE ACTED UPON):

ORDINANCE 18-10-01, AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A STOP INTERSECTION AT CERTAIN LOCATION:

Brown stated there was an intersection that needed heading eastbound on CR 2000N at CR 150E. There being no further discussion, Metzger moved, Harpst seconded, “TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 18-10-01, AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A STOP INTERSECTION AT CERTAIN LOCATION.” ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 18-10-05, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SMITHGROUP FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH A DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00.

Pfeifer stated staff had been wanting to do a downtown TIF for years. She added it is not unusual for downtown areas to have its own development plan.

Pfeifer stated the Village had received 7 wonderful proposals. She stated the consensus of the “team” was to choose Smith Group. She stated they went above and beyond what staff had expected.

She stated they proved that they can take inexpensive changes that would be bring awesome changes. Pfeifer stated she appreciated their approach and their enthusiasm. She added they have a great reputation and staff was very excited to work with them.

Widener stated he and the chair of the MCEDC were on that team and he was also excited about this project and this company. He stated he is also excited about this project being done in parallel with the TIF project.

There being no further discussion, Colravy moved, Oliger seconded, “TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 18-10-05, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SMITHGROUP FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH A DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00.” ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PUBLIC MEETING FOR COMMERCIAL CORE TIF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA:

Brown stated this was included again on the agenda because it had to be on record. He stated notices were sent out to the property owners involved. He stated the letter did raise some questions and caused some concerns and confusion.

He clarified is was not the intention of the Village to tear down residents homes and noted these concerns, when raised, were addressed by Staff.

Brown stated a public meeting would be held Nov. 7th at 7:00 p.m.

Mayor’s Report:

 November 2018 Board and Study Session Meeting Calendar:

Widener stated the Study Sessions in November13th and 20th at 6:00 p.m. and the Board meeting would be the 27th at 6:00 p.m.

Widener announced Village-Wide Trick or Treat would be October 31st 6-8 p.m.

He announced Trunk or Treat would be held on Main Street Oct. 26th.

Trustees Johnson stated on Nov. 2,3, and 4th The 14th annual Living Flag, was being held at the Mahomet Christian Church. He stated this was a salute to Veterans for the community and noted that there have been as many as 1,000 attendees come over the weekend event. He invited everyone to come.

New Business:

There was no new business.

 Adjournment:

There being no further business, Johnson moved, Metzger seconded, “TO ADJOURN AT 6:50 P.M.” ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried.

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