City of Macomb City Council Met Jan. 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Macomb City Council met in a regular session at 5:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 232 E. Jackson Street, Macomb, IL
Mayor Inman called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Clerk Melanie Falk called the roll and the following Aldermen answered present: Mike Wayland, John Vigezzi, Annette Carper, Tom Koch, Gayle Carper, Tammie Leigh Brown-Edwards and Dennis Moon. Seven Aldermen being present Via Zoom, Mayor Inman declared a quorum for transaction of business. In addition to the Mayor, City Clerk and Aldermen, City Attorney Lisa Scalf, City Administrator Scott Coker were present. Also, in attendance was Fire Chief Rick Driskell, CDC John Bannon, and Via Zoom PW Director Alice Ohrtmann. Treasurer, Ronald Ward was absent.
Mayor Inman opened the public hearing at 5:16 p.m. to consider a Liquor License Application submitted by Beeline Properties, LLC d/b/a Beeline Mart Store #10608 for a Class P Plus SS liquor license at
608 E. Jackson Street. City Attorney Scalf explained the applicant was the new business owner of the location, formerly known as Ayerco. Co-Owner, Suman Wosti was present via zoom. He explained this would be one of 5 locations in Illinois and Iowa. They desire to run the business in full compliance with the City.
Mayor Inman asked the hours of operation; Mr. Wosti stated, hours would be from 6am until 10pm, if there would be any changes, they would first notify the city.
Alderman Vigezzi asked if the current product would change; and would they open up to gambling in the future.
Mr. Wosti stated he did not have experience in regard to the gambling operations. He would research all aspects of it, but no final decision on gaming. He would seek permission from the city and state should that be an option later. He stated his inventory would remain the same.
Alderman A. Carper commented that all three owners live out of state. She asked how often he would be visiting and asked about his manager and daily operations.
Mr. Wosti stated he is responsible for the operations of all businesses; his intent was to be in contact almost every other day, besides himself, he has a local station manager Ms. Rausch, and Richard for the liquor side of management. He stated he would be very involved. There are locations in Springfield, Galesburg, Macomb, Illinois and Burlington Iowa, all Beeline Properties.
City Attorney Lisa Scalf requested to receive the Warranty Deed prior to the second reading. Mr. Wosti stated he would forward it in an email.
No one spoke in favor/opposition of the liquor license; Mayor Inman closed the public hearing at 5:27 p.m.
Items on the Consent Agenda:
- Minutes of the Macomb City Council meeting held on Monday, December 21, 2020, Special City Council meeting held Monday, December 28, 2020 and Committee of the Whole meeting held on Monday, December 28, 2020.
- Claims and accounts
- Department Reports: Police Department
- Consideration of a resolution extending the Mayoral Emergency Proclamation declaring a civil emergency due to the COVID-19 Pandemic issued April 16, 2020.
City Attorney Lisa Scalf presented the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A CLASS P PLUS SS LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BEELINE PROPERTIES LLC D/B/A BEELINE MART STORE #10608
City Attorney Lisa Scalf presented the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MACOMB PERTAINING TO RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
City Attorney Lisa Scalf presented the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE REZONING OF 1525 AND 1531 S. JOHNSON STREET,235 W. GRANT STREET, 1218 MAPLE AVENUE, AND A PART OF LOT 2 OF HEMP’S ADDITION,ALL LOCATED IN THE CITY OF MACOMB, MCDONOUGH COUNTY, FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY, R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND R-4 MULTIPLE FAMILY TO O/I OFFICE/INSTITUTIONAL
CDC John Bannon reminded small business owners of the grant application process being due, Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Koch to move into executive session to consider information relative to; a). Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, pursuant to Sec. 2 (c) (1) of the Open Meetings Act., and d). The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body, pursuant to Sec 2 (c) (6) of the Open Meetings Act., on question being put, Aldermen Vigezzi, A. Carper, Koch, G. Carper, Brown-Edwards, Moon and Wayland being all Aldermen voting“Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and they adjourned intoexecutive session at 5:43 p.m.
Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman A. Carper to move back into open session, on
question being put, Aldermen A. Carper, Koch, G. Carper, Brown-Edwards, Moon, Wayland and Vigezzibeing all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and they moved back into open session at 6:54 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the council, Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Brown-Edwards to adjourn the meeting, on question being put, Aldermen Koch, G. Carper, Brown-Edwards, Moon, Wayland, Vigezzi, A. Carper and Koch being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and they adjourned the meeting at6:55 p.m.
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