City of Gibson City Council met May 14.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
This meeting was held electronically via Zoom on the internet pursuant to authority granted under the Governor of Illinois Executive Order 2020-07 dated March 15, 2020 suspending the provisions of the Illinois Open Meetings Act and allowing for electronic meetings. To accommodate public comment, the City Attorney was physically present at City Hall Council Chambers and connected by Zoom to the City Council and attended the meeting by Zoom. No members of the public attended, but 2 members of the press were present at the City Hall Chambers and the attended the meeting by Zoom.
Call to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Dan Dickey via Zoom.
Also attending via Zoom was City Clerk Carla Moxley.
Roll Call:Ward #1Susan Tongate, present; Greg Houtzel, present
Ward #2Randy Wyant, present; Aaron Franks, absent
Ward #3 Scott Davis, present; Aaron Kafer, absent
Ward #4Dennis Pardick, present; Denis Fisher, present
Jr Alderman Abby Spiller, absent; Jr. Alderman Alex Kafer, present
Others present (via Zoom): Carla Moxley, City Clerk of Gibson City, City Attorney Marc Miller, Admin Assistant Peg Stalter, Police Chief Adam Rosendahl, and Jan Hall (WGCY) and Adam Rosten (Ford County Chronicle)
Mayor Dickey recognized visitors; there were none. At 7:42 pm, there were no public comments received via text, email or phone call.
Mayor Dickey gave Alderman Scott Davis permission to record this meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
A)Consideration of a Façade Grant for Michael Bradbury at 107 S Sangamon. The application was reviewed by the council. Alderman Denis Fisher moved to approve a Façade Grant of the project of 50% of the cost, not to exceed $5000.00, which would be $3000.00’ second by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 6-0. Aldermen Aaron Franks and Aaron Kafer were absent.
B)Consideration of Ordinance 2020-O-06, , authorizing a boundary modification to the area known as Bloomington-Normal Enterprise Zone, - the Ferrero Expansion. Alderman Susie Tongate moved to approve Ordinance 2020-O-06 as presented; second by Alderman Dennis Pardick. MC 6-0.
C)Consideration of Resolution 2020-R-02, regarding the Governor’s COVID-19 Emergency Orders and the action of the Ford County Board. Alderman Fisher asked how effective this would be. Attorney Marc Miller explained that we would be on the record with our sentiment of the issue, although it is not legally binding. Alderman Dennis Pardick moved to approve this resolution; second by Alderman Greg Houtzel. MC 6-0.
D)Alderman Dennis Pardick moved to enter into Executive Session at 7:30 pm pursuant to 5ILCS12/02 (c) (1), to consider the employment and/or compensation of 1 or more City employees; second by Alderman Scott Davis. MC 6-0. Adam Rosten and Jan Hall were excused from the Executive Session.
E)Return to Open Session at 7:42pm for the Approval of Employment and or Compensation of 1 or more City Employees and to adjourn. No further discussion concerning the employment /compensation was made.
Announcements:
Alderman Susie Tongate reported that the Pool Board has decided not to open the Pool for this year, will not pay Randy Ferguson as its manager.
Admin Assist. Peg Stalter reported that 9 small business loans have been granted as of today.
Adjourn: Alderman Scott Davis moved to adjourn; second by Alderman Denis Fisher. Council was polled with 6 ayes/ no objections.
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