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City of Gibson City Council Met April 26.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

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

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

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

                Ward #3           Scott Davis, present; vacant seat

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

                Jr Alderman     none

Others present: City Attorney Marc Miller, Assist. Administrator Peg Stalter, Chief Adam Rosendahl, City Superintendent Randy Stauffer, Jan Hall (WGCY), Michelle Celeschi, Pat Celeschi, Jacob Celeschi, Luke Hooper (MHP), Clint McGraw (MHP), Aaron Kafer, Don Garard, Lesley Davis, Laura Benningfield (NBCF), Marc Petersen (Harvest Fest) and Paula Dickey, Andrew Rosten (Ford County Chronicle via phone).

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Greg Houtzel.

Approval of Council Minutes for April 12. Alderman Pardick moved to approve the April 12 minutes; seconded by Alderman Franks. MC 7-0.

Mayor Dickey recognized visitors: 1.) Pat and Jacob Celeschi, 2.) Clint McGraw, concerning the rezoning item, 3.) Laura Benningfield announced that they would be having a Shred Day on May 22 and would like assistance in directing traffic from 4th Street to State Street to the back side of the shredding area next to the New Beginnings Church, then to exit on Sangamon. She was directed to work with Superintendent Randy Stauffer on the signage.

City Clerk Carla Moxley reported that 17 liquor licenses for 2021-2022 will be issued, having been reviewed and approved by Mayor Dickey and Chief Rosendahl, including 12 Class A (7 having Class O), 3 Class B, 1 Class C and 1 Club.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Alderman Tongate reported that the Exploratory Pool committee will meet on Tuesday, with a regular Pool Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday. Also, on Sunday, May 2, the time capsule from 1971 will be opened at the North Park. Alderman Fisher reported that R&H (at the site of Stock and Field) expects to fully stocked and open by July 4.

OLD BUSINESS:

Consideration of Ordinance vacating an alley located between 628 S Sangamon and Church Street. New items will be added to this and will be put into New Business in the future.

APPROVAL OF BILLS:

TIF3 checks – Alderman Fisher moved to approve payment of 2 TIF2 checks for $2,936.13; second by Alderman Tongate. MC 6-0. Alderman Davis abstained.

TIF2 checks – Alderman Fisher moved to approve payment of 4 TIF2 checks for $66,709.87; second by Alderman Pardick. MC 6-0. Alderman Houtzel abstained.

General Fund Bills for $ 90,867.87. Alderman Wyant moved to approve payment of the general bills; second by Alderman Fisher. MC 7-0.

NEW BUSINESS:

Consideration of Mayor’s appointment of Michelle Celeschi to fill Ward 3 Vacancy. Alderman Davis moved to approve the appointment of Michelle Celeschi to fill Ward 3 vacancy; second by Alderman Pardick. MC 7-0. Clerk Carla Moxley then administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Celeschi.

Consideration of Planning Commission Rezoning of 606 E 4th Street from R1 to R2 and Consideration of Ordinance 2021-O-02 stating the same. Clint McGraw has an agreement with the property owner to purchase an 1800 sq ft home and when the project is completed there will be a total of 5 units on the property. Alderman Wyant moved to approve the rezoning and Ordinance 2021-O-02 as presented; second by Alderman Tongate. MC 8-0.

Consideration of a Property Improvement Grant for Bruce and Michelle Brucker for 410 W 10th Street, Gibson City. 2 bids were submitted for review. Alderman Houtzel moved to approve $4,150.00 grant, half of the proposed total amount, for this project; second by Alderman Fisher. MC 8-0.

Consideration of Ameren Quote for Power Supply at Neal Tire. Marc Petersen explained the Ameren response in that Ameren will install a new pole with the City being responsible for the meter. The estimated cost would be $13,474.69. Council chose to table this item for more information to be gathered, such as an estimate of the monthly cost.

Alderman Pardick moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (21) to review and approve Executive Session Minutes from November 17, 2017 thru April 12, 2021.

Return to open session. Alderman Pardick moved to approve Executive Session Minutes November 17, 2017, March 19, 2018, June 24, 2019, July 3, 2019, May 14, 2020, June 11, 2020, July 13, 2020, August 10, 2020, April 12, 2021; second by Alderman Tongate. MC 7-0.

Announcements: 1.) Marc Petersen requested the use of picnic tables on May 16 for the Joe Hafer Benefit.

Council approved. He will work with Randy Stauffer concerning the tables. 2.) Mayor Dickey and the Council members formally thanked Aaron Kafer for his service on the council.

Adjourn: Alderman Celeschi moved to adjourn the meeting; second by Alderman Davis. MC 8 /0.

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