City of Bushnell City Council met March 4.
Here is the minutes as 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 - P Ald. Jim Miller - P
Ald. Chuck Howell – P Ald. Stacey Allen - P
Ald. Mike Howell – P Ald. Bruce Lorton – P
Ald. David Norton –P Ald. Brent Glisan – P
Mayor Robin Wilt - P Public Works Director Justin Griffith - A
City Clerk Tashina Bradford - P Police Chief Joe Fosdyck - P
Treasurer Dan Cortelyou - A Street Superintendent David Raymond - P
City Attorney Nicole Humbert - P
Ald. Glisan made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which include the following items;
1. Approval of February 18, 2019 Minutes
2. Approval of January 2019 Financial Report
3. Accept and Approve to pay February Bills
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. Allen “aye”
Ald. M. Howell “aye” Ald. Lorton “aye”
Ald. Norton “aye” Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Ad Hoc (Mayor’s Report)
1. Mayor Wilt advised that she will be attending a 3 day class on Economic Development in Springfield March 6-9.
2. Mayor Wilt expressed that the City may be welcoming an optometrist to the community. More information will be available at a later date.
3. WIRC is working on the 2nd project for the remainder of the Revolving Loan Fund. Mayor Wilt will be discussing with WIRC the possibility of utilizing the remainder of the fund for the façade in the downtown area.
4. Mayor Wilt announced that the Bushnell Pool’s annual Chili Cook Off is coming up this weekend, March 9th. Mayor Wilt, Alderperson Lorton and Representative Hammond will be among the judges this year.
5. Mayor Wilt advised that Public Works Director Griffith will be on medical leave until the middle of this week.
Tiny Vet Home Project
1. Mayor Wilt has been working with a local contractor to get the Tiny Vet Home Project underway. Mayor Wilt is seeking approval from council for the property on Sperry Street, as discussed before, to be bid out with the specifications that the lot only be utilized for the Tiny
Vet Home Project. The lot on Sperry St. is large enough for the possibility of 2 Tiny Vet Homes, so one could be built at a later date. Mayor Wilt shared the specs of the Tiny Vet Home plans as well as the materials list with the council. Wilt also explained that some of the materials have already been donated and there will be a fundraiser to help with the rest.
Ald. Norton made a motion to approve the solicitation of bids for the Sperry St. property for the purpose of the Tiny Vet Home Project. Ald. Miller seconded the motion and a roll call vote as follows:
Ald. Coates “aye” Ald. Miller “aye”
Ald. C. Howell “aye” Ald. Allen “aye”
Ald. M. Howell “aye” Ald. Lorton “aye”
Ald. Norton “aye” Ald. Glisan “aye”
Where upon Mayor Wilt declared the motion carried.
Personnel/Finance/Budget
1. Ald. Norton advised they are gearing up for contract negotiations coming up.
2. Ald. Miller submitted job descriptions for the council to read through and approve.
Police/Liquor/ESDA
1. Police Activity Report was submitted for February.
2. Next Meeting will be held 3/11/2019 4pm at Police Complex.
3. Ald. Allen advised she is working to reschedule the meeting with School Superintendent Kathy Dinger in regards to the School Resource Officer.
Real Estate
1. Ald. Coates advised she is hoping to hear if we qualify for the demolition grant. More information will be available at a later date.
Enterprise Zone
1. MAEDCO Executive Director, Kim Pierce, advised that beginning July 1, 2019, any business opening within the Enterprise Zone will be charged a collectors fee set by legislation and the fee will have to be paid before construction can begin. The fee will be one quarter of 1%.
MAEDCO
1. MAEDCO Executive Director, Kim Pierce, advised there will be a board meeting Tuesday.
2. Pierce also advised that Haymakers is getting close to opening for business. Pierce also advised that the laundromat is doing well and once the liquor licenses have been approved the gaming parlor will be open.
Ald. Miller made motion to adjourn.
Ald. Allen seconded motion.
Meeting was adjourned
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