City of Bushnell Council met July 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Wilt called the meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given.
Roll Call:
Ald. Donna Coates - PAld. Jim Miller - PMayor Robin Wilt - PPublic Works Director Justin Griffith - A
Ald. Chuck Howell – PAld. Christina Steelman - PCity Clerk Tashina Bradford - PPolice Chief Joe Fosdyck - P
Ald. Mike Howell – P Ald. Bruce Lorton – PTreasurer Dan Cortelyou - PStreet Superintendent David Raymond - P
Ald. David Norton –P Ald. Brent Glisan – PCity Attorney Nicole Humbert - P
Ald. C. Howell made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which include the following items;
1. Acceptance of July 2, 2018 Minutes
2. Acceptance of June 2018 Financial Report
It was seconded by Ald. Lorton. A roll call vote was taken and the results of that vote are as follows:
Ald. Coates “aye”Ald. Miller“aye”
Ald. C. Howell “aye”Ald. Steelman“aye “
Ald. M. Howell “aye”Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton “aye”Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Treasurers Report:
1. Treasurer Cortelyou advised council that the department heads and supervisors met last week to discuss ideas concerning our amended city budget. They came up with a list of considerations that would add up to approximately $77,900 in savings. The most savings came from salary redistribution for 7 positions. Ald. Glisan stated he didn’t believe this redistribution was a long term fix, whereas Ald. Steelman pointed out that the redistribution now aligns with the departments and will no longer negatively impact solely the general fund. They both agreed that as a council they will need to continue to look for ways to protect the budget.
2. Cortelyou stated he would like to pay back the money borrowed from the Non-Home Restricted fund in the amount of $40,000 with the real estate tax money that has come in.
3. Cortelyou recommended that the City move forward with new hire that has already been budgeted and capital expenditures.
Recognition of Guest:
1. Connie Scott with Lots Of Liquors here to hear outcome of her liquor license application.
Ad Hoc (Mayor’s Report):
1. Mayor Wilt introduced Nicole Humbert, our interim City Attorney. Wilt advised that Humbert will be available early on council meeting days for anyone needing to speak with her. Wilt also advised that she has been speaking to Humbert in regards to a catering license as well as having liquor at the Recreation and Cultural Center for special events. This will allow us to better market our rentals at the Recreation Center.
2. Mayor Wilt advised that she and Clerk Bradford attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting last Wednesday and Christmas planning is underway. We have lots of planning to do and have some fundraising to accomplish so we can have our “Hometown Christmas.” One of the fundraisers will be a comedy night held October 20th at the VFW.
3. Mayor Wilt revealed that the building that was formerly known as “Lulu’s” has been purchased by the Lentini family. Wilt stated that she doesn’t know the Lentini’s plans for the building as of yet.
4. Mayor Wilt advised that the Silverfox was not sold due to a bid refusal.
5. Mayor Wilt expressed her gratitude towards those that attended Art of a Social Nature’s Movie in the Park event that had been moved to the Recreation and Cultural Center. There were approximately 70 people that attended the event. Those people enjoyed the crafts, tacos from Sandra’s Authentic Mexican, and the animated movie CoCo. Due to the rain and short notice, the only way to get the word out about the movie being moved was through social media and some signs put up in the park. We are looking forward to the next movie in the series from Art of a Social Nature, which will be “Wonder” on August 11th.
Personnel/Finance/Budget
Public Works – Street/Sewer/Alley:
1. Committee Chairperson, Jim Miller, advised that Vaughan & Bushnell is looking for an easement on North Dean Street between the old Norforge offices to Vaughan & Bushnell. This easement is to bore and airline from one building to the other. Mayor Wilt asked if there were any utility or water lines through there, where Street Superintendent David Raymond advised that there are many lines through that street. Raymond and City Engineer, Eric Moe explained the lines that would need to be avoided when bore took place. Vaughan & Bushnell would also like to utilize the City’s boring machine to complete the work. Raymond advised that with staffing issues the lines can’t be done until after oil and chipping. Council tabled the conversation in search of more information.
2. Ald. Miller advised that Jim Miles contract is up September 1st. The workforce company advised that the grant money has not been allocated as of yet, so we are not sure if we will have another workforce person to clean the Recreation and Cultural Center. The suggestion was to approach the YMCA to see about them stepping up to do the light cleaning. Mayor Wilt advised that she will discuss this with the YMCA.
Police/Liquor/ESDA:
1. Ald. Lorton advised that the committee would recommend allowing the Park District to hold Grills Gone Wild event with fenced in alcohol and the inflatables for children outside of the fenced area.
Ald. Lorton made a motion to approve Park District Grills Gone Wild event with inflatables outside fenced area. It was seconded by Ald. Norton. A roll call vote was taken and the results of that vote are as follows:
Ald. Coates “aye”Ald. Miller“aye”
Ald. C. Howell “aye”Ald. Steelman“aye “
Ald. M. Howell “aye”Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton “aye”Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
2. Lorton also advised that committee recommends allowing Jesse Carter to be place on Bowlmor Lane’s liquor license. Mayor Wilt pointed out that Jesse Carter does work for the City but does not hold a voting seat, therefore is not a conflict of interest.
Ald. Lorton made a motion to approve Jesse Carter to be placed on Bowlmor Lane’s liquor license. It was seconded by Ald. Miller. A roll call vote was taken and the results of that vote are as follows:
Ald. Coates “aye”Ald. Miller“aye”
Ald. C. Howell “aye”Ald. Steelman“aye “
Ald. M. Howell “aye”Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton “aye”Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
3. Lorton advised the council that Connie Scott with Lot’s of Liquor (formerly known as OK Liquors) has everything in order to move forward with liquor license approval. It was the committee’s recommendation that the council move forward with approval of license.
Ald. Lorton made a motion to approve Liquor License for Lots of Liquor. It was seconded by Ald. Coates. A roll call vote was taken and the results of that vote are as follows:
Ald. Coates “aye”Ald. Miller“aye”
Ald. C. Howell “aye”Ald. Steelman“aye “
Ald. M. Howell “aye”Ald. Lorton“aye”
Ald. Norton “aye”Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
4. Next Police/Liquor meeting will be held August 13th at 4pm at the Police Complex.
5. EDSA Director Rench advised that he is still working with Century Siren on the storm siren out at the Recreation Center. He is hoping to hear back from them soon.
Parks/Recreation:
1. Ald. Glisan advised that the Fall Festival is exploring that possibility of having a beer garden at the Fall Festival. Dave Norton explained that the Fall Festival committee was considering approaching the city about having a beer garden on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings of Fall Festival. They are hoping to have the beer garden in the corner of East Park, but are in the early stages of planning. Ald. Lorton asked about how much room was needed and how it would affect the car show. Norton advised that the committee will continue to discuss and get back to council with any definitive plans.
Real Estate:
1. Coates advised next Real Estate meeting will be July 23rd at 3pm here at City Hall.
Economic Development:
1. Ald. Steelman advised that she had met with the Chamber of Commerce and had presented a condensed version of the webinar “Marketing in Rural Communities” to the Chamber of Commerce.
2. Next meeting will be at the end of August. Steelman advised she would have more info in the next meeting.
MAEDCO:
1. Next meeting 9/11/18
Engineering Report:
1. Eric Moe advised that the CDBG grant applications are in process and due Mid-November. Moe is suggesting the committee start discussing how they would like to proceed.
Attorney’s Report:
1. City Attorney Humbert advised that he Patio Ordinance 2018-7 will be ready for second reading at the next council meeting.
Ald. Miller made motion to adjourn.
Ald. Steelman seconded motion.
Meeting was adjourned
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