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1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approve June 5, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes.
4. Approve May 2018 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments.
5. Approve and authorize June 2018 vendor invoices for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments.
6. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:  
   1. Ordinance #1544, an ordinance establishing the 2018 Prevailing Wage for the City of Carmi, County of White, State of Illinois
   2. Re-appointment of Diane Healy to the Library Board for a three (3) year term from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2021
   3. Re-appointment of Denton Aud to the Library Board for a three (3) year term from July 1,  2018, to June 30, 2021
   4. Re-appointment of Jessica Williams to the Library Board for a three (3) year term from  July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2021
   5. Re-appointment of John Stanley to the Library Board for a three (3) year term from  July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2021
   6. Discuss options regarding Carmi Movie Theater  
   7. Façade Improvement Grant: Town and Country Barbers
   8. Mayor Pollard will ask council for authorization to seek bids for sale of excess  property that had previously been seized by the Carmi Police Department: 1994 Ford F150 Pickup VIN: 1FTEF15H2RLB56917  SOLD AS IS  MINIMUM BID $450.00
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

1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approve May 15, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes
4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:
   1. Amber Ackerman with Carmi Chamber of Commerce will ask council to consider a donation to the 4^th of July fireworks display.
   2. TIF Façade Improvement:
   3. Chris Pollard – Carmi Fitness Center
   4. Mark Tate – Tate’s Bait Barn
   5. Vacate roadway and utility easements for Blockway Subdivision.
   6. Resolution 06.05.18: A resolution for “Re-routing traffic…” for the Kiwanis Club Annual Corn Days celebration to be held on October 12, 2018, thru October 14, 2018.
   7. Discuss possibly moving July 3^rd council meeting.
   8. Discuss tearing down and diagnosing Engine #11 at the Light Plant.
5. Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard.
6. Reports from Standing Committees.
7. Business or comments from visitors.
8. Closed Session to discuss property issues with possible action to follow.
9. Adjournment

Jeff Pollard, Mayor

The Carmi City Council Meeting was held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Municipal Building at 225 East Main Street for the regularly scheduled 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, Tracy Nelson, Lance Yearby, Mike Knight, Doug Hays, Jeremy Courson, and Sheila Jo Headlee.

Minutes from the April 17, 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.” 

Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard

Mayor Pollard stated we had beautiful weather for Opening Day.  He thanked the Parks Department, Summer Recreation League, and everyone involved for a great Opening Day.  

The Mayor announced the 4^th Annual Charity Golf Scramble will be held on May 19, 2018, hosted by Stay Positive, Stay Aggressive, Inc. at the Carmi Country Club.  All proceeds will go to help local community members.

Reports from Standing Committees

Alderman Knight also thanked the employees and the Summer Recreational League for a great Opening Day.  Alderman Knight also stated that at Field #4, there is an issue with balls going under the fence into the road.  He will look at ways to alleviate this problem.

Alderman Knight stated about two weeks ago, there were approximately 17 members of the Democratic Party who went out and cleaned up trash along the highway by Trelleborg.  They had approximately 25 bags of trash.

Business or Comments from Visitors

Greg Hays from the Campfire Club will be hosting a luncheon tomorrow, May 2, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for Campfire Club members, City Departments, and City officials who have helped in getting the shower houses redone at Burrell Park Campground.  They look extremely well.

Adjournment

  At 5:36 p.m. the council adjourned. 

   

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 May 1, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes.
4. Approve April 2018 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments.
5. Approve and authorize May 2018 vendor invoices for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments.
6. Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard.
7. Reports from Standing Committees.
8. Business or comments from visitors.
9. Closed Session to discuss personnel and property issues with no action to follow.
10. Adjournment

Jeff Pollard, Mayor

1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approve April 17, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes
4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:
   1. Reappointment of Nancy J. Winter as Trustee on the Police Pension Fund Board for a two (2) year term effective 05/01/18 to 04/30/20.
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 Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Room of the Municipal Building at 225 East Main Street for the purpose of rezoning 134 Fair Street.  Troy Dietz from Martin and Bayley was present. Mr. Dietz stated the 134 Fair Street location would be used as an additional parking lot for the Huck’s Convenience Store.

The Carmi City Council then met at 5:30 p.m. following the public 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, Steve Winkleman, Lance Yearby, and Jeremy Courson.

Minutes from the April 3, 2018, council meeting were presented.  Motion was made by Alderman Headlee and seconded by Alderman Winkleman 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 March 2018 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments.  Motion was made by Alderman Headlee and seconded by Alderman Winkleman to approve the March 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 April 2018 vendor invoices for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments. Alderman Winkleman made a motion to approve the April 2018 vendor invoices for the City of Carmi and the Light & Water Departments.  Alderman Courson seconded the motion.  The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

Mayor Pollard stated Brian Allen was to address the council regarding Pre-Disaster Planning offered by Slay’s Restoration of Carmi, but Mr. Allen had called earlier in the day and was ill.  He will address the council at a later date.

Mayor Pollard asked the council to approve 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.  Alderman Blake made a motion to approve 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.  Alderman Courson seconded the motion. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

Mayor Pollard presented ordinance No. 1543, An ordinance amending zoning ordinance #778 for the City of Carmi property at 134 Fair Street, PIN # 1314 457007 owned by Martin and Bayley Huck’s Convenience Store.  Alderman Headlee made a motion to approve ordinance

No. 1543, an ordinance amending zoning ordinance #778 for the City of Carmi property at 134 Fair Street, PIN # 1314 457007 owned by Martin and Bayley Huck’s Convenience Store.  Alderman Nelson seconded the motion.  The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

Mayor Pollard asked the council to consider the reappointment of Braden Willis, III, to the Police Commission for a three (3) year term effective January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2020.  Alderman Hays made a motion to reappointment Braden Willis, III, to the Police Commission for a three (3) year term effective January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2020.  Alderman Blake seconded the motion.  The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”

Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard

Mayor Pollard would like to invite the public to the second annual White County CEO Trade Show at Rice Motor Company on April 23, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  The CEO students will have their business products available for purchase.

The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall in Carmi on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  The public is invited to help the American Red Cross save lives.

Opening Day at Bradshaw Park will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2017, with the ceremony beginning at 11:00 a.m. Please come out and support the youth of our community.

Once again, I would like to remind everyone there is an ordinance against blowing grass and debris into the streets and you could be ticketed for this.

Mayor Pollard stated Chief Jason Carter was unable to be at the meeting tonight but wanted it reported that the Carmi White County School System did approve hiring of a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Monday’s meeting.

Reports from Standing Committees

Alderman Blake reported he had been out to Burrell Campground and it looks very nice with all the tree removals and upgrades to the shower house.

At 5:40 p.m. the council adjourned.

Cynthia J. Attebury, City Clerk

Jeff Pollard, Mayor

 

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