The village of Godfrey Board of Trustees met Jan. 17 to set public hearing dates.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
"The Godfrey Village Board meets every first and third Tuesdays of the month at the village hall."
GODFREY, ILLINOIS Regular Meeting January 17, 2017
The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Godfrey was called to order by Mayor Michael McCormick at 6:30 p.m., January 17, 2017 at the Village Hall, 6810 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, Illinois. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Sarah Johnes, Karen McAtee, Joe Springman, Mark Stewart, Michael Stumpf, Eldon Williams and Mayor Michael McCormick. Absent: None
Village Attorney Present: Tom Long Budget Director Present: Joe Hughes Building Code and Zoning Administrator Present: Laura Dixon Director of Parks and Recreation Present: Kimberly Caughran Director of Maintenance: Jim Lewis Village Engineer Present: Josephine Emerick Economic Development Present: William Catalano
Mayor McCormick asked for the approval of the minutes for the January 4, 2017, meeting. Minutes were approved with no objections from the Board.
STANDING COMMITTEES: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: Chairman Williams reported that the next meeting of Public Safety Committee will be February 6, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Chairman Stewart reported that the next meeting of the Finance Committee will be February 6, 2017, after the close of the Public Safety Committee.
COMMITTEE REPORT: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Kimberly Caughran, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported that the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee will be February 10, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Laura Dixon, Building and Zoning Administrator, reported that the next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be February 15, 2017 at 6:45 p.m.
COMMUNITY PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Chairman Tom Long reported that the next meeting of the Community Planning, Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will be on February 8, 2017 at 6:15 p.m.
SPECIAL PROJECTS SEWER COMMITTEE Trustee Springman reported that the next meeting of the Special Projects Sewer Committee will be February 1, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at the Village Hall.
GODFREY CLIMATE PROTECTION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE Chairman Nate Keener reported that the next meeting of the Godfrey Climate Protection And Energy Efficiency Committee will be February 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Village Hall.
CONSIDERATION TO APPLY FOR MADISON COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY GRANT – SOLAR PROPOSAL Chairman Keener reported that the Madison County Sustainability Grant is available for Solar proposal. The maximum amount for the grant would be $15,000. Trustee Stewart moved to give authorization to Nate Keener, Chairman of the Godfrey Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee to apply for the 2017 Sustainability Grant with Madison County for installation of solar system for Village Hall, Seconded by Trustee Stumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE Chairman Stumpf report that the next meeting of the Capital Projects Committee will be February 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sewer Facility.
ESDA COMMITTEE: Mayor McCormick reported that the next meeting of the ESDA Committee will be January 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Village Hall.
COMMUNICATIONS: Trustee Stewart moved to place all correspondence on file in the Clerk’s office: an Email from Debby Edelman, an Email from Monica Bristow, an Email from William McCarty, an Email from Jo Emerick, a memo from Monica Bristow, an Email from Charter, an Email from Jo Emerick, an Animal Control notice for cruel treatment to pets during winter months. Seconded by Trustee Johnes.
Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS: No old business at this time.
NEW BUSINESS: MS4 – YEARLY REPORT John Uhl, Engineer Technician, presented the MS4 Yearly Report to the Village Board. Trustee Stewart moved to accept the MS4 Report as submitted, seconded by Trustee Stumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
BUSINESS DISTRICT EXPANSION PRESENTATION OF BLIGHT ANALYSIS & AMENDED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLAN/ PRESENTATION OF BLIGHT ANALYSIS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLAN #2 William Catalano, Director of Economic Development and Market Branding, presented the blight analysis, amended business development district plan and business development district plan #2. Mr. Catalano explained that the funding for the Lars Hoffman Crossing expansion can be funded through the amended Business District.
ORDINANCE 03-2017 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY THAT SETS THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE AMENDMENT OF A BUSINESS DISTRICT IN GODFREY Trustee Johnes moved to suspended the rules for final consideration of An Ordinance Of The Village Of Godfrey That Sets The Public Hearing Date For The Amendment Of A Business District In Godfrey , seconded by Trustee Stumpf. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Johnes, McAtee, Springman, Stewart, Stumpf, Williams, Nays-None, Absent-None. Motion carried.
Trustee Johnes moved to final consideration of Ordinance 03-2017, An Ordinance Of The Village Of Godfrey That Sets The Public Hearing Date For The Amendment Of A Business District In Godfrey, seconded by Trustee Stumpf. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Johnes, McAtee, Springman, Stewart, Stumpf, Williams, Nays-None, Absent-None. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 04-2017 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY THAT SETS THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUSINESS DISTRICT IN GODFREY Trustee Stumpf moved to suspended the rules for final consideration of An Ordinance Of The Village Of Godfrey That Sets The Public Hearing Date For The Establishment Of A Business District In Godfrey, seconded by Trustee Johnes. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Johnes, McAtee, Springman, Stewart, Stumpf, Williams, Nays-None, Absent-None. Motion carried.
Trustee Stumpf moved to final consideration of Ordinance 04-2017, An Ordinance Of The Village Of Godfrey That Sets The Public Hearing Date For The Establishment Of A Business District In Godfrey, seconded by Trustee Johnes. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Johnes, McAtee, Springman, Stewart, Stumpf, Williams, Nays-None, Absent-None. Motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION FOR CLERK TO PUBLISH PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLAN #2 Trustee Stewart moved to give authorization to the Village Clerk to publish all notices required for the Business District Amendment and Establishment of a Business District #2 in the Telegraph at cost not to exceed $5,200 and to be paid from the Business District funds, Seconded by Trustee Stumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO THE RIVERBEND GROWTH ASSOCIATION AMBASSADOR’S VILLAGE OF GODFREY – JERRY GIBSON Mayor McCormick presented the name of Jerry Gibson to the Riverbend Growth Association Ambassador’s Committee as a representative of the Village of Godfrey. Trustee Stewart moved to accept the nomination of Jerry Gibson to the Riverbend Growth Association Ambassador’s Committee as a representative of the Village of Godfrey, seconded by Trustee Stumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
UPDATE REPORT – STAMPER LANE PHASE II PROJECT Jo Emerick, Village Engineer, presented an update report for Stamper Lane Phase II. Ms. Emerick reported that the Village will be negotiating for easements and right-of-ways with Lewis and Clark Community College and additional land owners for Stamper Lane.
CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE SOLARIZE BUSINESS GRANT FOR ALTON MED CENTER AT 108 NORTHPORT DRIVE William Catalano, Director of Economic Development and Market Branding, presented the proposed Solarize Business Grant for Alton Med Center, 108 Northport Drive – Anita J. Aragona for consideration. Trustee Stewart moved for the approval of the Solarize Business Grant for Anita J. Aragona, Alton Med Center, 108 Northport Drive in the amount not to exceed $3,000, seconded by Trustee Stumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Clerk Whisler reported that the Illinois Secretary of State Driver’s Facility will be at Village Hall on January 31, 2017 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Jo Emerick, Village Engineer, reported that Jim Lewis, Director of Maintenance and herself met with Mike and John Campion regarding the Pierce Lane runoff problem. Mr. Campion will work on controlling the washout with the plowing of the area.
Kimberly Caughran, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported that the Village will need to adopt policies for the Illinois Sustainability Program to received State and Federal funding. Policies will be presented at a later meeting for approval.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5 ICLS 120/2 (C)(5) LAND SELL Trustee Williams moved to go into Executive Session at 7:22 p.m. to discuss land sells with the Mayor, Clerk, Trustees , Craig Noble, Manager of Sewer Facility, and Jeff Weber, Chair Special Projects Sewer Committee, seconded by Trustee Stumpf. Roll Call Vote: Ayes- Johnes, McAtee, Springman, Stewart, Stumpf, Williams. Nays-None, Absent-None. Motion carried.
Mayor McCormick called the meeting back to order at 8:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Sarah Johnes, Karen McAtee, Joseph Springman, Mark Stewart, Michael Stumpf, Eldon Williams and Michael McCormick. Absent: None
Mayor McCormick reported that no action was taken in Executive Session.
Trustee Stewart moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m., seconded by Trustee Springman. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Pamela E. Whisler, M.M.C., Village Clerk
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