The Carmi City Council met Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, 225 East Main Street.
Prior to opening the council meeting, Mayor Pollard asked Alderman Winkleman to give the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pollard presided with the following Aldermen present: Steve Winkleman, Mark W. Blake, Lance Yearby, Sheila Jo Headlee, Doug Hays, Mike Knight, Tracy Nelson, and Jack Lamont.
Minutes from the July 18, 2017, council meeting were presented. Motion made by Alderman Lamont and seconded by Alderman Hays to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
Mayor Pollard asked the council to approve the plat survey of Blockway Subdivision which is located behind the strip mall at Walmart. The lots were subdivided to allow for easements. Motion made by Alderman Headlee and seconded by Alderman Lamont. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
Mayor Pollard asked the council to accept the highest sealed bid (there was only one) for the 2007 Ford Edge which was for $111.11 by Bryan Sullivan. Alderman Hays made a motion to accept the bid from Bryan Sullivan. Alderman Blake seconded the motion. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
Mayor Pollard asked the council to accept the highest sealed bid (there was only one) for the 1999 Ford Taurus which was for $111.11 by Bryan Sullivan. Alderman Hays made a motion to accept the bid from Bryan Sullivan. Alderman Blake seconded the motion. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
Mayor Pollard asked the council to consider adopting Resolution 08.01.17.A, a resolution relating to participation by an elected governing body in IMRF. Alderman Winkleman made the motion to accept Resolution 08.01.17.A, a resolution relating to participation by an elected official in IMRF. Alderman Headlee seconded the motion. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
Mayor Pollard asked the council to consider adopting Resolution 08.01.17.B, a resolution relating to participation by an appointed governing body in IMRF. Alderman Winkleman made the motion to accept Resolution 08.01.17.B, a resolution relating to participation by an appointed official in IMRF. Alderman Headlee seconded the motion. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
Mayor Pollard asked the council to consider the TIF II Façade Improvement Grant Program Application and Agreement. The agreement/application establishes guidelines for eligibility, frequency of participation in the program, and other criteria to be considered for the program. Motion was made by Alderman Lamont and seconded by Alderman Hays to accept and adopt the TIF II Facade Improvement Grant Program Application and Agreement. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
Mayor Pollard presented Ordinance No. 1529, Liquor Control ordinance repealing and replacing ordinance numbers 1444, 1433, 1246, 1218, 1084, 1061, and 1039 for approval. Mayor Pollard went over Ordinance No. 1529 by section in detail, allowing for comments and questions by Alderman and visitors after each section. Martin and Bayley representative Todd Jenney discussed their interest in obtaining a video gaming license for the Huck’s Store in Carmi if this ordinance passes. This addition could potentially generate average municipality revenues from $24,000 to $60,000 per year. Motion was made by Alderman Lamont to adopt and approve Ordinance No. 1529, Liquor Control ordinance repealing and replacing ordinance numbers 1444, 1433, 1246, 1218, 1084, 1061, and 1039. Motion was seconded by Alderman Hays. The motion carried on roll call by the following Alderman voting “Yes”: Alderman Blake, Alderman Nelson, Alderman Knight, Alderman Hays, Alderman Lamont, and Alderman Headlee. Alderman Winkleman and Alderman Yearby voted “No”.
Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard
None.
Reports from Standing Committees
Alderman Winkleman reported the demolition of the building on Robinson Street looked nice.
Business or Comments from Visitors
Keith Davis reported the Elks façade improvements should be completed within a week. He again wanted to thank the Council for the TIF grant.
Todd Jenney and Mark Bayley thanked the council for approval of the new liquor ordinance.
Closed Session to discuss personnel and property issues with no action to follow:
Motion made by Alderman Headlee and seconded by Alderman Winkleman to adjourn. Motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
At 6:25 p.m. the council adjourned.
Cynthia J. Attebury, City Clerk
Jeff Pollard, Mayor
