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City of Gibson City Council met June 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Call to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Dan Dickey.

Roll Call: Ward #1Susan Tongate, present; Greg Houtzel, present

Ward #2 Randy Wyant, present; Aaron Franks, present

Ward #3 Scott Davis, present; Aaron Kafer, present

Ward #4 Dennis Pardick, present; Denis Fisher, present

Jr Alderman Abby Spiller, absent; Jr. Alderman Mady Schutte, absent

Others present: City Attorney Marc Miller, City Superintendent Randy Stauffer, Admin Assistant Peg Stalter, Police Chief Adam Rosendahl, Ross Brown (WGCY/Ford County Record), Mike Friend (Farnsworth Group), Andy Kieser (FEHR Graham), Tom Barrow, Lesley Davis, Rob Schmitt, Harry Groom(Corn Belt Shriners).

Pledge of Allegiance: led by Alderman Scott Davis.

Approval of Council Minutes: Attorney Marc Miller was omitted from the minutes as being present. Alderman Aaron Franks motioned to approve the council minutes of May 28, 2019; second by Alderman Scott Davis. MC 8-0.

Mayor Dickey recognized visitors: 1.) Jan Hall of the Pool Exploratory Committee, 2.) Rob Schmitt.

Treasurer’s Report: No report.

Administrative Report: Admin Assistant Peg Stalter reported that Dale Denny paid off his CDAP loan. City Clerk Carla Moxley read a statement from Aldermen Greg Houtzel (TIF2) and Scott Davis (TIF3) pertaining to owning property in TIF2 and TIF3 and will abstain from voting on anything pertaining to those areas.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Ordinance Committee – Alderman Aaron Franks offered no report.

Street and Alley –Alderman Greg Houtzel offered no report.

Police/Health, Light and Nuisance – Alderman Aaron Kafer offered no report.

Finance Committee –Alderman Scott Davis offered no report.

Personnel Committee – Alderman Dennis Pardick offered no report.

Water and Sewer – Alderman Randy Wyant reported that Randy Stauffer and his crew are preparing to get things fixed.

Parks / Buildings / Technology – Alderman Susie Tongate offered no report.

Economic/Industrial Development –Alderman Denis Fisher offered no report.

OLD BUSINESS:

A.)Consideration of Lift Station Lot 12 for the Jordan Industrial Site. Superintendent Randy Stauffer has received 1 bid for this project, but wanted this item tabled for more information. Council agreed.

APPROVAL OF BILLS:

A.)TIF2 check – One (1) check for $967.50. Alderman Randy Wyant motioned to approve payment of 1 TIF2 check for $967.50; second by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 7-0. Alderman Greg Houtzel abstained stating he owns property in TIF2.

B.)General Fund Bills totaling $ 108,358.90. Alderman Scott Davis motioned to approve payment of the general bills; second by Alderman Aaron Kafer. MC 8/0.

NEW BUSINESS:

A.)Consideration and approval of a special 1 day liquor license for Rick’s Recreation Center and Pub in conjunction with the Corn Belt Shriners Golf Outing on July 6, 2019. Harry Groom from the Shriners reported that the area will be fenced and monitored. Alderman Aaron Kafer motioned to approve Rick’s Recreation Center and Pub’s request for one day Special Liquor License in conjunction with the Corn Belt Shriner’s Event for a fee of $1.00; second by Alderman Greg Houtzel. MC 8-0.

B.)Consideration to plant new trees and ground cover in Downtown Planters. Discussion concerned the planting of 23 new trees in the new downtown planters to replace the trees that had been purchased from Ropp’s Flower Factory (for $11,000.00) have die within a year. The redbud trees and mulch would be purchased from Onarga Nursery with a 1 year guarantee and for a cost of $7350.00 which includes the trees, mulch and labor. Alderman Dennis Pardick motioned to approve the purchase of 23 trees and mulch from Onarga Nursery not to exceed $7350.00; second by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 7-1. Alderman Denis Fisher voted against.

C.)Consideration of IDOT Detour through Gibson City while reconstruction of RR crossing. Randy Stauffer estimated that the work for repairing the RR crossing at the Dairy Queen will take 7-10 days. Alderman Scott Davis motioned to authorize Mayor Dickey to execute the Illinois Department of Transportation letter and approve its contents as presented relating to the grade crossing reconstruction project; second by Alderman Dennis Pardick. MC 8-0.

D.)Consideration and approval of Preliminary Study of New Pool by Fehr Graham Engineering. Alderman Susie Tongate reported that the Exploratory Committee has met several times and has toured several pool facilities. The committee prefers the pool built by Fehr Graham Engineering. She introduced Andy Kieser who spoke about pool design. Alderman Denis Fisher motioned to approve Fehr Graham Engineering for preliminary pool study and design, not to exceed $10,000.00 with funds coming from TIF2; second by Alderman Scott Davis. MC 7-0. Alderman Greg Houtzel abstained stating he owns property in the TIF.

E.)Consideration of Ordinance 2019-O-12, providing for and approving the 2nd amendment to the Gibson City Tax Increment (TIF) District 2- redevelopment Project Area, Plan and Projects. Mayor Dickey owns property in TIF2 and his name would be removed by approving Ordinance 2019-O-12. Mayor Dickey left the room while this item was discussed, appointing Alderman Dennis Pardick as Mayor Pro-Tem. Alderman Scott Davis motioned to approve Ordinance 2019-O-12 as presented; second by Alderman Dennis Pardick. MC 7-0. Alderman Greg Houtzel abstained stating he owns property in TIF2. Following the vote, Mayor Dickey returned to the meeting.

Adjourn: Alderman Dennis Pardick motioned to adjourn; second by Alderman Scott Davis. Council was poled with 8 ayes./ no objections.

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