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Public hearing to zone as business property 134 Fair Street

 

1. Public Hearing: 5:15 p.m. rezoning 134 Fair Street
2. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call.
4. Approve April 3, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes.
5. Approve March 2018 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments.
6. Approve and authorize April 2018 vendor invoices for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments.
7. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:
   1. Brian Allen of Slay’s Restoration of Carmi to present to the council information regarding Pre-Disaster Planning.
   2. Resolution No. 04.17.18., A resolution renewing the employee’s safety incentive program for the period of April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019.
   3. Ordinance No: 1543, An ordinance amending zoning ordinance #778 for the City of Carmi property at 134 Fair Street, PIN 1314 457007.
   4. Reappointment of Braden Willis III to the Police Commission for a three (3) year term effective January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2020.
8. Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard.
9. Reports from Standing Committees.
10. Business or comments from visitors.
11. Closed Session to discuss personnel and property with no action to follow.
12. Adjournment

 

Jeff Pollard, Mayor

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, 225 East Main Street.

Prior to opening the council meeting, Mayor Pollard asked Alderman Winkleman to give the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Pollard presided with the following Aldermen present: Steve Winkleman, Mark W. Blake, Jeremy Courson, Tracy Nelson, Sheila Jo Headlee, Mike Knight, Doug Hays, and Lance Yearby

Minutes from the March 20, 2018, council meeting were presented.  Motion was made by Alderman Hays and seconded by Alderman Knight to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

Mayor Pollard presented Chief Jason Carter from the Carmi Police Department to seek the council’s approval for hiring of a police officer. Chief Carter stated back in January 2018, he began meeting with the school board regarding hiring of a School Resource Officer (SRO) in the Carmi White County School System.  The salary would be split between the school and the city with the school paying 2/3 and the City of Carmi paying 1/3.  There would be a contract between the City and School Board drawn and agreed upon by both sides.  The SRO would work 260 days per year for the school and 80 days for the Carmi Police Department. Qualifications for a SRO include being a police officer for three (3) years.  The cost to hire and train an additional police officer with salary and benefits alone is $48,068.80.  Single insurance is $8219.28, family insurance is $21,216.48, pension (15%) $7,210.32, workman’s compensation 4.02% is $1,932.37, unemployment $1,041.25. The total cost for hiring a single individual would be $66,472.02 and a married individual would be $79,469.22.  The officer would receive a one-time fee for equipment and uniforms of $5900.00.  Per contract, the officer would get $750.00 per year for clothing allowance. After discussion, a motion was made by Alderman Hays to hire a police officer for the City of Carmi.  Alderman Blake seconded the motion.  The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

Mayor Pollard presented a TIF#2 Façade Improvement Grant Agreement for Amber Ackerman.  She is planning to convert the structure at 104 Rice Street into a real estate office building and the business will be called The Property Shop.  Improvements will include new windows, new doors, and exterior lighting.  The garage door will be removed and will be filled in with stone.  A new exterior sign is required by the state to clearly mark the office along with a directional sign from Main Street.  Address numbers, a new mailbox, and other enhancements will be made to the front of the building.  Landscaping will also need to be done and gravel added to the parking area on the side of the building.  Ms. Ackerman is requesting façade improvement funds of $5,000.00 to assist in completing this renovation.  Local contractors and suppliers will be used when possible.  Alderman Headlee made a motion to approve the TIF#2 Façade Improvement Grant Agreement for Amber Ackerman. The motion was seconded by Jeremy Courson.  The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

Reports from Standing Committees

Alderman Knight stated the shower building at Burrell Campground has been painted. They are having some difficulty with it drying due to the fluctuations in the temperature and humidity. Exhaust fans will be installed in the shower house to help with this.  

Adjournment

At 5:42 p.m. Alderman Headlee made a motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Alderman Courson.  The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

Cynthia J. Attebury, City Clerk

Jeff Pollard, Mayor

 

City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street

1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approve March 20, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes 
4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:
   1. Hiring of police officer for the City of Carmi. 
   2. TIF#2 Façade Improvement Grant for Amber Ackerman.   
5. Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard.
6. Reports from Standing Committees.
7. Business or comments from visitors.
8. Closed Session to discuss personnel issues with action to follow.
9. Adjournment

 

 Jeff Pollard, Mayor

 

1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approve March 6, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes
4. Approve February 2018 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments.
5. Approve and authorize March 2018 vendor invoices for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments.
6. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:
   1. Mr. Jim Whitley to donate property at 400 Illinois Street and 402 Illinois Street to the City of Carmi Bradshaw Park.
   2. Mayor Pollard will ask council for authorization to seek bids for the sale of excess, unused equipment from the Light Plant and Blue Goose.
   3. Motor Fuel Tax Project
   4. IDOT Resolution 03.20.18 for Epworth Road.
   5. Engineering Agreement with Brown and Roberts for Epworth Road
7. Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard.
8. Reports from Standing Committees.
9. Business or comments from visitors.
10. Closed Session to discuss personnel and property issues with no action to follow.
11. Adjournment

Jeff Pollard, Mayor

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, 225 East Main Street.

Prior to opening the council meeting, Mayor Pollard asked Alderman Winkleman to give the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Pollard presided with the following Aldermen present: Steve Winkleman, Mark W. Blake, Jeremy Courson, Tracy Nelson, Sheila Jo Headlee, Mike Knight, and Doug Hays.  Absent: Lance Yearby

Minutes from the February 20, 2018, council meeting were presented.  Motion was made by Alderman Hays and seconded by Alderman Blake to approve the minutes as presented.  The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

Mayor Pollard presented David Coston, Electrical Engineer, to discuss additional information for repair of engine #11 at the Light Plant.  Mr. Coston stated that he had presented the information regarding engine #11 to IMEA last month for a possible waiver.  IMEA has granted the City a waiver for a 12-month replacement generation provision.  This allows the City of Carmi to have an additional 12 months (starting July 20, 2018, to bring engine #11 (or its replacement) back in service.  However, the waiver is dependent on the City of Carmi making a bona fide financial commitment prior to July 20, 2018, to timely fully repair or replace the unit.  IMEA shall reserve the right to review the City’s plan of action with regard to Unit 11 to determine, in its sole and reasonable opinion, that it meets the intent of the waiver’s stipulations.  Mr. Coston stated the estimated tear-down price of engine #11 for diagnostic purposes is $36,000.00 to $65,000.00.  Repair of the engine once it is diagnosed is estimated to be between $300,000.00 and $750,000.00.  Replacement of engine #11 with a new unit would be between $1.2 million and $1.5 million.  If nothing is done, the City would lose IMEA credits which amount to $1.7 million over the next 17 years (the life of the contract).  If the engine is not repaired or replaced, the City loses the ability to provide power to all customers when IMEA power is not available.  Several questions were asked by the Alderman regarding the options for engine #11. After a detailed discussion, Alderman Hays made a motion to proceed with fixing engine #11 contingent on financing availability.  Alderman Headlee seconded the motion.  The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard

None.

Reports from Standing Committees

Alderman Knight stated the shower building at Burrell Campground is almost ready for the camping season.  When it was painted four years ago, it took 16 gallons of paint due to the moisture.  Alderman Knight will be contacting Slay’s Carpeting to see if they have dehumidifiers available for rent.  They will be painting the shower stalls with excess swimming pool paint which should last longer.  Alderman Knight also stated Summer Recreational League Opening Day is April 28, 2018.

Alderman Hays reported the Carmi White County School System will have a uniformed officer in the school system starting Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Chief Jason Carter stated this has been a collaborative effort with the school board, City of Carmi, and the County Sheriff. Chief Carter stated they have come up with a plan which will run through the end of the current school year.  Chief Carter stated he is hopeful that at some point in time in the near future he will be able to come back to the Council once he meets with the School Board with a long term solution for a school resource officer.  For the short term, the school will be funding this at 100%.

 

 

At 6:07 p.m. Alderman Headlee made a motion to adjourn.  Motion was seconded by Alderman Courson.  The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

 

Cynthia J. Attebury, City Clerk

Jeff Pollard, Mayor

 

1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approve February 20, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes
4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:
   1. David Coston, Electrical Engineer, to address the Council regarding Engine #11.
5. Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard.
6. Reports from Standing Committees.
7. Business or comments from visitors.
8. Closed Session to discuss personnel and property issues with no action to follow.
9. Adjournment

Jeff Pollard, Mayor

A public hearing was held February 20, 2018, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, 225 East Main Street, for the annual appropriations and budgets for the City of Carmi for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2018.  Keith Botsch presented the information.

The Carmi City Council then met at 5:30 p.m. following the hearing.  The meeting was called to order.

Mayor Pollard asked Alderman Winkleman to give the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Pollard presided with the following Aldermen present: Mark W. Blake, Sheila Jo Headlee, Doug Hays, Mike Knight, Tracy Nelson, Jeremy Courson, Steve Winkleman, and Lance Yearby.

Minutes from the February 6, 2018, council meeting were presented.  Motion was made by Alderman Knight and seconded by Alderman Hays to approve the minutes as presented.  The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

Mayor Pollard asked the council to approve the January 2018 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments.  Motion was made by Alderman Headlee and seconded by Alderman Courson to approve the January 2018 Financial reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

Mayor Pollard asked the council to authorize and approve the February 2018 vendor invoices for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments.  Alderman Winkleman made a motion to approve the January 2018 vendor invoices for the City of Carmi and the Light & Water Departments.  Alderman Blake seconded the motion.  The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

Mayor Pollard asked the council to consider ordinance #1542:  An ordinance for the annual appropriations for the City of Carmi, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2018.  Motion was made by Alderman Headlee to approve ordinance #1542:  An ordinance for the annual appropriations for the City of Carmi, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2018.  Alderman Winkleman seconded the motion.  The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

Mayor Pollard introduced Pets at Risk members to the City Council.  Spokesperson Cindy Conley presented a donation in the amount of $2500.00 to Linda Aud, City Animal Control officer, to be spent on the animals and building as she deemed necessary.  Ms. Conley stated a donation of $2500.00 was also made to the County Animal Control officer earlier in the month.  Alderman Headlee made a motion to accept the donation of $2500.00 made by Pets at Risk to the City Animal Control to be spent on the animals and building as deemed necessary.

Alderman Winkleman seconded the motion.  The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard

None.

Reports from Standing Committees

Alderman Nelson stated he had reviewed with City Supervisor Mike Buckman the condition of the roads.  Alderman Nelson also wanted to remind the public of the no parking sign on Main Street  right across from the high school, from there to College Boulevard.

Business or Comments from Visitors

None.

Closed Session to discuss personnel and property issues with no action to follow:

None.

Adjournment

Motion made by Alderman Headlee and seconded by Alderman Blake to adjourn. Motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

At 5:51 p.m. the council adjourned.

 

Cynthia J. Attebury, City Clerk

Jeff Pollard, Mayor

 

Public Hearing regarding 2018 Budget and Appropriations

1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approve February 6th, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes.
4. Approve January 2018 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments.
5. Approve and authorize February 2018 vendor invoices for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments.
6. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:
   1. Keith Botsch to present Ordinance 1542; An ordinance for the annual appropriations for the City of Carmi, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2018.
   2. Pets at Risk to make donation for the benefit of the City Animal Control Facility.
7. Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard.
8. Reports from Standing Committees.
9. Business or comments from visitors.
10. Closed Session to discuss personnel with possible action to follow.
11. Adjournment.

Jeff Pollard, Mayor