Barry City Council Met June 7.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
Mayor Rennecker called the regular meeting of the Barry City Council to order at 7 p.m. at Barry City Hall. He then led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. All elected officials were present except Debbie Dell.
Steve Schultz made a motion to approve the minutes from the May meeting and Bridget Cramsey seconded the motion. Motion carried with 6 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. Bob Dieker made motion to approve payment of bills and Steve Schultz seconded the motion. Motion carried with 6 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent.
Mayor Rennecker discussed the treasurer’s report and said we are still in good shape. There was no officer present to give the police report. Mayor Rennecker said there had been a couple meth arrests and an officer hit a deer in a squad car but doesn’t know if it was the new one the City purchased. Scott Harris said they need to watch the speed of the side by sides and 4-wheelers.
Jeff Hogge gave report on code enforcements. They were mostly grass related and a few vehicles. Letters were sent out and most have mowed their grass. There was some that was fined for tall grass.
Robert Snyder gave the Public Works Director report. They have been doing a lot of mowing, tree trimming and flushed the mains. The shades are up at the pool and the pump and new motor is working too good, we have some glue joints leaking. Randy Coultas is building a new house and requested water tap for this property. Two families on Rodgers Street have requested hooking onto city sewer at their cost. Robert stated one wants sewer and is about 25 feet deep and he asked if they could go through the manhole to do this. Max Middendorf asked if service line is more than 150 feet and to make sure they core drill and the street will have to be repaired. The other house had septic and it went bad and asked about hooking onto sewer. Everyone agreed that they could hook onto the sewer. Robert said we need front tires for the backhoe. Council gave the ok to purchase them.
Jeff Hogg gave the City Administrators report. He said the first half of the month he dealt with pool. They managed to hire 10 life guards and hired Laura West as manager and Paige Snyder as assistant manager. The pool will be open Memorial Day depending on the weather. Attended several meetings and recertified the City with GATA. Marynel Corton gave the TIF Committee report. The committee met on May 27 with Shawn Rennecker, Steve Schultz, Jeff Hogge and Marynel Corton present. They reviewed the TIF façade applications and the committee recommends the following:
1. Derek Ross building at 804 Bainbridge for roof repairs in the amount of $15,000.
2. Karen Borrowman’s building at 720-722 Bainbridge for tuck pointing in the amount of $7,000.
3. Scott Gatewood building at 706 Bainbridge for window replacement in the amount of $3000.
The Committee also discussed application from Bainbridge Street Café for their interior application for materials to replace their sub flooring in the amount of $4,381.06. The committee recommends the café be awarded this amount and the last item discussed was the Barry Booster Program. The committee received an application for The Place at 711 Mortimer from owners Lynelle and Faith Smith where they sell ice cream, art and collectibles. The committee recommends “The Place’ receives free internet for one year (provided by Adams) free water and sewer for one year up to a maximum of 5000 gallons per billing cycle and $2500 in seed money. Steve Schultz made a motion to allot funds as Marynel has recommended and Bridget Cramsey seconded the motion.
Roll call taken:
Bob Dieker – abstained
Scott Harris – yes
Steve Schultz – yes
Marynel Corton – yes
Justin Puterbaugh – yes
Bridget Cramsey – yes
Motions carried with 1 abstain, 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent to allot the funds for TIF Façade.
Bridget Cramsey gave Parks and Recreation report. She asked about having Senior Discount pass for 55 and over. Council agreed on 12p.m. to 1 p.m. and Jeff said to make it $1.00 and Adult swim anyone over 21 for $1.00. Family swim will start the week of June 21st on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings this year and will change as needed based on attendance. Swim lessons will start on June 21st and will offer private and group lessons. Illini Community Hospital will sponsor a day on July 17th from 1-5 and provide free admission for 50 people, free towels, hot dogs and a drink. The straps on the rescue board are broken and weak and would like to purchase new ones. They run around $12.99 from most stores. We would also like to purchase some toys for the pool – basketball hoop, floating volleyball net and various other toys. Also need an AED asked if a grant would be available for this. Steve Schultz said $400 for games/toys could be spent. Marynel Corton made a motion to approve purchase of 2 AED’s and $400 for new straps for rescue board toys and games. Bridget Cramsey seconded the motion. Motion carried with 6 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent.
The concessions were also discussed and Council said to stay with vending machines and no concession stand.
Council discussed revising MFT Resolution. Street surfacing chip and seal $47125.00 and patching $15,625.00and engineering fees $3447.50 for a total of $66,197.50. Steve Schultz made motion on resolution on maintenance and Bob Dieker seconded the motion.
Roll call Taken:
Scott Harris – yes
Steve Schultz – yes
Marynel Corton – yes
Justin Puterbaugh – yes
Bridget Cramsey – yes
Bob Dieker – yes
Motion carried with 6 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent to approve the amendment to MFT resolution.
Mayor Rennecker and Council discussed R1 set back zoning ordinance. The set backs for existing R1 lot is 15 feet in line with current buildings and 30 feet for new subdivisions. Steve Schultz made motion to accept this version and Justin Puterbaugh seconded the motion.
Roll call taken:
Steve Schultz – yes
Marynel Corton – yes
Justin Puterbaugh – yes
Bridget Cramsey – yes
Bob Dieker – yes
Scott Harris – yes
Motion carried with 6 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent.
Mayor Rennecker and Council discussed the extension of Commerce Drive Agreement. Bob Dieker made a motion to give a 2 year extension to the contract and Steve Schultz seconded the motion.
Roll call taken:
Marynel Corton – yes
Justin Puterbaugh – yes
Bridget Cramsey – yes
Bob Dieker – yes
Scott Harris – yes
Steve Schultz – yes
Motion carried with 6 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent to extend contract for 2 years. The council discussed Mobile food vendor guidelines. This would include around the park and public right of way. Steve Schultz asked if we could have a daily rate and where would this be in ordinance. Mayor Rennecker stated business. Jeff will make changes and action will be taken next month on this.
Mayor Rennecker discussed the Appropriation ordinance and said it may have to be amended if we receive more money. Steve Schultz made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Bridget Cramsey seconded the motion.
Roll call taken:
Justin Puterbaugh – yes
Bridget Cramsey – yes
Bob Dieker – yes
Scott Harris – yes
Steve Schultz – yes
Marynel Corton – yes
Motion carried with 6 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent to approve the ordinance. Marynel asked if the City would put concrete down for a sign “Looking for Lincoln” that will be placed north of Baptist church. Free Frank attended the Baptist Church. The sign needs to be accessible to the public so it is easy to get to. Bridget Cramsey made motion to adjourn and Justin Puterbaugh seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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