City of Savanna City Council met Aug. 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Chris Lain called the meeting to order on the said date at 7:00 P.M. Notice of the meeting was delivered to all Council members and posted at 333 Chicago Avenue, Savanna, Illinois in accordance with the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Chris Lain led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL / ESTABLISH QUORUM:
Mayor Chris Lain declared the establishment of a quorum with members in attendance Mayor Chris Lain, Jim Friedenbach, Jocelyn Boyd, Jeff Griswold, Nick Law, Deb Long, Sara Purdom, Roger Husband, and Pat Sanchez. Non-members in attendance Jared Fluhr with MSA, Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman, Police Chief Jeff Doran, Comptroller/Treasurer Brittany Hatteberg, City Attorney Phil Jensen, News Media: Mike Nester, Mike Miller, and City Clerk Rhonda Weiss.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Chris Lain asked to add a Letter of Inducement from Gina Dillon for the former Mississippi Steamer building located at 523 Main Street. After review, Roger Husband motioned to approve the Agenda with the addition, seconded by Pat Sanchez. All voting in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Consideration of the Minutes of the August 11, 2020 Regular Meeting: After a brief review, Sara Purdom motioned to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from August 11, 2020, seconded by Nick Law. All voting in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None for review.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Wacker Road Project Update and Associated Action Items: Jared Fluhr with MSA gave an update regarding the concrete issues.
Ordinance, Amending Title 1, Chapter 5, Section 11, Salary: After a brief review, Pat Sanchez motioned to approve on second read Ordinance #2279, Amending Title 1, Chapter 5, Section 11, Salary seconded by Jim Friedenbach. Roll Call Vote Aye: Jocelyn Boyd, Jeff Griswold, Pat Sanchez, Nick Law, Deb Long, Roger Husband, Jim Friedenbach, and Sara Purdom. Nay: none. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
MSA Agreement for Downtown Streetscape Concept Planning & ITEP Grant Application: Mayor Chris Lain indicated that Jared Fluhr from MSA Professionals had reached out to John Lindeman and himself about a grant opportunity to do a street scape project. The Mayor indicated that they had discussed a couple of possible projects with replacing sidewalks on Third Street, or doing a streetscape improvement on Main Street. The Mayor asked Jared Fluhr to provide additional information. Jared Fluhr indicated that this grant would be an 80/20% match with the City. Jared indicated that although the Third Street project would be a good project, he said that it would be as likely to be awarded as the Main Street streetscape project. He indicated that the City should form a design committee to come up with a
concept so they can submit the application. He indicated that if awarded, they would likely not break ground until probably 2024. Pat Sanchez asked how this would be paid for. John Lindeman indicated that it could be paid with from the TIF fund and Public Ways and Property Improvement. Pat Sanchez motioned to approve the agreement with MSA in the amount of $13,850.00 for planning & ITEP Grant Application and move forward on Main Street plans, with the cost to be split between the TIF Fund(66) and Public Ways and Property Improvement Fund(50), seconded by Sara Purdom. Roll Call Vote Aye: Pat Sanchez, Nick Law, Deb Long, Roger Husband, Jim Friedenbach, Sara Purdom, Jocelyn Boyd, and Jeff Griswold. Nay: none. Motion passed.
Resolution, Induce the Redevelopment of Certain Property Within the Highway 84 & Wacker Road Redevelopment Project Area (313 Main Street): After a brief review, Pat Sanchez motioned to approve Resolution #1204 Vacant Building Purchase and Remodel from Brooke Francke for 313 Main Street, seconded by Nick Law. Roll Call Vote Aye: Deb Long, Roger Husband, Jim Friedenbach, Sara Purdom, Jocelyn Boyd, Jeff Griswold, Pat Sanchez, and Nick Law. Nay: none. Motion passed.
Resolution, Induce the Redevelopment of Certain Property Within the Highway 84 & Wacker Road Redevelopment Project Area (44 Main Street): During the discussion of this request, Jim Friedenbach questioned whether this would best use of funds, as this is a turnkey operation and no other upgrades or remodeling is proposed. Nick Law, Roger Husband, and Deb Long agreed and felt the TIF Funds should be used to upgrade or remodel existing properties, not just purchase a business. Jeff Griswold stated his opinion as to if he chose to do further renovations, he felt that would qualify for reimbursement. After further review, Pat Sanchez motioned to table the Resolution for 44 Main Street pending further clarification from Mr. Singh, seconded by Nick Law. Roll Call Vote Aye: Jim Friedenbach, Sara Purdom, Jocelyn Boyd, Jeff Griswold, Pat Sanchez, Nick Law, Deb Long, and Roger Husband. Nay: none. Motion passed.
Letter of Inducement, Baljinder Singh: After a brief review, Nick Law motioned not to approve the Letter of Inducement for Baljinder Singh for property located at 611 Main Street, seconded Jeff Griswold. Roll Call Vote Aye: Jocelyn Boyd, Jeff Griswold, Pat Sanchez, Nick Law, Deb Long, Roger Husband, Jim Friedenbach, and Sara Purdom. Nay: none. Motion passed.
Letter of Inducement, Gina Dillon: Pat Sanchez asked if anyone knew what the plan was for the building. Jim Friedenbach clarified the building in question is 523 Main Street, the old Mississippi Steamer. Mayor Chris Lain stated the plan was to put in a restaurant and that the request was in order to make improvements so the building could be rented for this. After further discussion, Sara Purdom motioned to approve the Letter of Inducement, Gina Dillon, seconded by Deb Long. All voting in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
CITIZENS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Jim Friedenbach asked Police Chief Jeff Doran about campers at 910 Main Street and the corner of 3rd & Clay that don’t appear to move and seem to be hooked into the homes sewer system. Chief Doran will investigate ordinance violations for the length of time parked in the same place.
Pat Sanchez thanked the Public Works Department for the after-storm cleanup that is still going on.
Roger Husband asked Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman to notify the State regarding the Viaduct condition of the sidewalk and road. The sidewalk is now cracking and dropping.
Mayor Chris Lain stated the interviews will be starting for the Public Works Department vacant position in the next week or so.
Public Works Superintendent John Lindeman announced the Bulk Waste Cleanup will be Saturday, August 29th with one large item and six bags or cans not to exceed 30 pounds.
ADJOURNMENT:
With nothing further, Mayor Chris Lain made a motion to adjourn at 8:18 P.M.
https://www.savanna-il.us/meetingagendas/20200825councilminutes.pdf
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