Minutes of the Regular City Council

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008

State of Illinois ) County of McDonough )ss City of Macomb )

The Macomb City Council met in a regular session on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 232 East Jackson Street, Macomb, IL

PLEDGE Mayor Wisslead called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Wisslead.

ROLL CALL City Clerk Melanie Falk called the roll and the following Aldermen answered present: Richard Vick, Edward Lavin, Louis Gilbert, Mike Inman, Dave Dorsett, Tim Lobdell, Kenneth Zahnle, Don Wynn, Dennis Moon. Nine Aldermen being present and none being absent. Mayor Wisslead declared a quorum present for the transaction of business. In addition to the Mayor, City Clerk and Aldermen, City Administrator Dean Torreson and Legal Counsel Liz Wilhelm were also present.

Mayor Wisslead opened the public hearing to consider the liquor license application submitted by Wal-Mart Stores dba Wal-Mart Supercenter #197 for a Class “P” liquor license at 1730 East Jackson Street at 7:01 p.m.

Legal Counsel Wilhelm stated that Wal-Mart has completed and returned all the paperwork required. There were no comments in favor or opposition.

Mayor Wisslead closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.

Items on the Consent Agenda:

1. Minutes of the Macomb City Council meetings held on Monday, November 3, 2008 and Monday November 17, 2008 and the Committee of the Whole meetings held on Monday, November 10, 2008 and Monday, November 24, 2008.

2. Approve claims and accounts submitted on November 25, 2008.

3. Department Reports:

4. Accept and place on file Treasurer’s Report for October 2008.

5. Consideration to approve a MCCDDC loan for Dan Lewis dba Sullivan Taylor Coffee House in the amount of $15,000.00 for 5 years at 3% interest for fascade renovations.

6. Consideration to approve a CDAP loan for Project “Mac” in the amount of $50,000.00 with a 10 year balloon at 3% interest.

7. Consideration of a resolution to authorize the Mayor to sell certain real estate owned by the City of Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois consisting of Lot 19 of Hay’s Third Addition.

8. Consideration to approve the 2009 City Council and Committee of the Whole meeting schedules.

9. Consideration to cancel the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Monday, December 29, 2008

DELETE Mayor Wisslead stated he would like to remove Items 5 and 7 from the Consent Agenda, Alderman ITEMS 5 & 7 Lobdell moved, seconded by Alderman Moon to remove Items 5 and 7, all Aldermen voted “Aye” and CNSNT AGENDA Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried.

CONSENT Alderman Lobdell moved, seconded by Alderman Moon to dispense with the reading of the consent AGENDA agenda and adopt as amended, on question being put, Aldermen Vick, Lavin, Gilbert, Inman, ADOPTED Dorsett, Lobdell, Zahnle, Wynn, Moon being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, AS AMENDED Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried.

APPROVE LOAN Aldermen Lobdell moved, seconded by Alderman Lavin to approve the MCCDDC loan for Dan Lewis SULIVAN TAYLOR dba Sullivan Taylor Coffee House in the amount of $15,000.00 for 5 years at 3% interest for fascade COFFEE HOUSE renovations, on question being put, Aldermen Lavin, Inman, Lobdell, Zahnle, Wynn, Moon, Vick being $15,000.00 all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call, Alderman Gilbert “Abstained” , Alderman Dorsett “Recused” and there being no “Nay” votes, Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried.

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SELL CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF MACOMB, McDONOUGH COUNTY, ILLINOIS CONSISTING OF LOT 19 OF HAY’S THIRD ADDITION. Preamble A. The City of Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois (the “City) has acquired tracts of real estate located within the corporate limits of the City. B. The real estate is currently vacant and unimproved. C. The City has received an appraisal of the tract from a licensed real estate appraiser. The appraisal information is on file with the City Clerk. D. The City proposes to sell the tract of real estate described as follows: PIN: 11-200-442-00 Lot Nineteen (19) in Hay’s Third Addition to the City of Macomb, situated in the County of McDonough, State of Illinois. Council Minutes December 1, 2008 Page 2

E. The City Council of the City (the “Council”) hereby finds and determines that it is no longer necessary, appropriate, or in the best interest of the City that it retain title to the tract of real estate, and said real estate is not required for use of, or profitable to the City. F. The real estate was appraised at a value of $1,237.50. The purchase offer is more than 80 percent (80%) of the appraised value of this tract of real estate. G. The Council hereby approves the sale of the above listed tracts to Scott Edwards and Christine Edwards for the price of $1,500.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MACOMB, McDONOUGH COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Incorporation of Preamble. The preamble which appears above is incorporated into this section to the same extent and effect as if set forth in full verbatim. Section 2. Designation of Agents for Sale. The Mayor, as agent for the City, is designated to handle the sale of the real estate in all respects. Section 3. Details about the Real Estate. The real estate consists of One (1) vacant lot, described as: PIN: 11-200-442-00 Lot Nineteen (19) in Hay’s Third Addition to the City of Macomb, situated in the County of McDonough, State of Illinois. Section 4. Terms of Sale. The tract is being sold for more than 80% of the appraised value. A copy of the appraisal is on file in the office of the City Clerk. The City will provide evidence of title and requires cash at closing to consummate the sale of the real estate. Section 5. Publication of Resolution. The City Clerk shall publish a copy of this resolution immediately after its passage and approval in the Macomb Eagle. Section 6. Acceptance/Rejection of Offer to Purchase. The Council approves the sale of the tract of real estate by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the corporate authorities now holding office. Section 7. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and approval.

RESOLUTION Alderman Dorsett moved, seconded by Alderman Lobdell to adopt resolution to authorize the Mayor ADOPTED to sell certain real estate owned by the City of Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois consisting of Lot NO. 2008-21 19 of Hay’s Third Addition, on question being put, Aldermen Gilbert, Inman, Dorsett, Lobdell, Zahnle, Wynn, Moon, Vick, Lavin being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried and the resolution was adopted and became Resolution No. 2008-21.

Legal Counsel Wilhelm presented the following ordinance for 1st reading:

An ordinance to authorize the rezoning of property located at 2400, 2410 and 2500 East Jackson Street from M-2 General Manufacturing Zoning District and B-2 General Business District to O/I Office/ Institutional Zoning District.

An ordinance to authorize the issuance of a special use permit to establish a community college campus in an O/I Office/ Institutional Zoning District at 2400, 2410 and 2500 East Jackson Street, Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois.

An ordinance to authorize the rezoning of property located east of Madelyn Avenue, south of Grant Street, south of Jamie Lane and southwest of Pennyoaks Drive from R-1 One Family Residential Zoning District to O/I Office/Institutional Zoning District.

An ordinance to amend Tables 7.35 A, 7.3.5 D, 7.3.5 E, 7.3.5 F and 7.3.5 G of the Unified Development Code to edit the sign code.

An ordinance to amend the personnel policy manual for the City of Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois.

COMMITTEE Alderman Dorsett moved, seconded by Alderman Inman to approve the Council Committee structures STRUCTURES with a review being done in the Spring for Aldermen’s comment, on question being put, Alderman APPROVED Inman, Dorsett, Zahnle, Wynn, Moon, Vick, Lavin, Gilbert being all Aldermen voting ‘Aye’ on roll call W/REVIEW and Alderman Lobdell being all Aldermen voting ‘Nay” on roll call, Mayor Wisslead declared the IN SPRING motion carried.

An ordinance to create a Class “P” liquor license for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. dba Wal-Mart Supercenter #197.

$30.00 CHAMBER Alderman Inman moved, seconded by Alderman Lobdell to authorize purchasing Chamber gift GIFT CERTIFICATES certificates in the of $30.00 for City employees for Christmas, on question being put, Aldermen CITY EMPLOYEES Dorsett, Lobdell, Zahnle, Wynn, Moon, Vick, Lavin, Gilbert, Inman being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on FOR CHRISTMAS roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried. Council Minutes December 1, 2008 Page 3

ACCEPT Alderman Dorsett moved, seconded by Alderman Lavin to accept the proposal from Digital Copy PROPOSAL Systems for a new copier at City Hall, on question being put, Aldermen Lobdell, Zahnle, Wynn, Moon, NEW COPIER Vick, Lavin, Gilbert, Inman, Dorsett being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, CITY HALL Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried.

UPGRADE Alderman Inman moved, seconded by Alderman Lavin to authorize the upgrade of four in-car IN-CAR computers for the Police Deparmtent in the amount of $17,208.00 from CDW & Company, on COMPUTERS question being put, Aldermen Zahnle, Wynn, Moon, Vick, Lavin, Gilbert, Inman, Dorsett, Lobdell POLICE DEPT. being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Wisslead declared the motion $17,208 carried.

An ordinance to provide for the levy and collection of taxes for the year 2008, payable 2009 for the City of Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois.

An ordinance to abate the direct annual tax levied for 2008 to pay the annual debt service on $650,000 in General Obligation Bonds (Waterworks Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2004A, $750,000 General Obligation Bonds (Sewerage Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2004B, $3,500,000 in General Obligation Bonds (Waterworks Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2008A, $1,350,000 in General Obligation Bonds, (Early Retirement Incentive Pension Obligation)Series 2008B and also to abate one-half ($70,035) of the direct annual tax levied for 2008 to pay the annual debt service of $1,500,000 in Public Building Revenue Bonds, Series 1996, of the Macomb Public Building Commission, in McDonough County, Illinois.

TOM CLAUDON Alderman Lobdell moved, seconded by Alderman Moon to concur with the Mayor’s reappointment of REAPPPOINTED Tom Claudon to the Macomb Airport Authority for a three year term, on question being put, Aldermen AIRPORT AUTH. Vick, Lavin, Gilbert, Inman, Dorsett, Lobdell, Zahnle, Wynn, Moon being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on 3 YEAR TERM roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried.

COUNCIL There being no further business to come before the Council, Alderman Moonl moved, seconded by ADJOURNMENT Alderman Dorsett to adjourn, all Aldermen voted “Aye” and Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried and they adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

______City Clerk