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| Havana | | November 2008 | Minutes of November 4, 2008
The City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers; Mayor Dale Roberts called the Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.; City Clerk Ruby Miller called the roll and the following Aldermen answered to their names: Jim Sarnes, Greg Cox, Harold Palmer, Charles Campbell, Jim Stroh, Brenda Stadsholt & Don Bryant. Absent: Portia Brown. A quorum was present. Attorney Blake Lindner was present. Meeting taped.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was repeated by City Officials and Guests.
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TOPIC DISCUSSION ACTION TAKEN
DELEGATION- Jeff Bonick gave a financial state- None
Jeff Bonick, Clifton ment overview of the Audit for
Gunderson-Audit FY2007-2008. Cash & investments
Report FY 2007-08 for all City funds decreased by
$619,925 to a total of $2,965,405.
The Governmental Funds (General,
Special Revenue, Debt Service &
Capital Projects) had an overall
decrease in fund equity of $683,222.
The change in fund equity for the
fiscal year ended April 30, 2007
was an increase of $553,483. The
current year decrease consisted of
a decrease in the Tax Increment
Financing Fund of $481,755, an
increase in other governmental
funds of $19,302 and a decrease
of $220,769 in the General Fund.
The General Fund had $801,383
of transfers to other funds during
the fiscal year ended April 30, 2008.
$166,516 was transferred to the TIF
Fund. $69,898 was transferred to
the Debt Service Fund for payments
on a street sweeper & payloader.
$556,421 was transferred to the
Waterworks, Sanitary Sewer and
Storm Sewer Fund and $8,548
was transferred to the Garbage
Fund.
APPROVAL OF Mayor Roberts asked for any There being no additions or
MINUTES OF additions or corrections to the corrections, the minutes will
October 21,2008 minutes of OCT. 21, 2008. stand as read.
FINANCE Mayor Roberts asked for any Motion made by Campbell,
REPORT questions on the Finance seconded by Palmer, to approve
Report. Mayor Roberts the Finance Report.
asked for a motion to Voting Yes-Sarnes, Cox, Palmer, approve the Finance Report. Campbell, Stroh, Stadsholt & Bryant.
Voting No-None
CONSENT Mayor Roberts asked for Sarnes made a motion, seconded
AGENDA a motion to approve the by Stroh, to approve the Consent
Consent Agenda. Agenda.
Voting Yes-Sarnes, Cox, Palmer,
Campbell, Stroh, Stadsholt & Bryant.
Voting No-None
MAYOR’S Mayor Roberts reported that None
REPORT Daryl Holmes had started on
the handicapped ramps on
West Main Street downtown.
He also reported that the
old LaCrosse lot looks great.
CITY CLERK’S None None
REPORT
CITY TREAS.’S None None
REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY’S City Attorney Lindner discussed None
REPORT the idea of adding a clause to City
E.D. loans stating that the City
has the right to call in a loan if
it chooses.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REPORT Terry Svob reported that regarding None
the Phase I study by HMI marketing
company, he had an unsolicited
email from a major hotel chain. “Mayor
Roberts and I had a meeting last
Thursday with a site finder
from that chain,” Terry Svob
reported.
Terry Svob also reported that None
DECO had an inquiry on a
major manufacturing site
for a 30 million dollar project
with 330 employees. We met
99% of all their criteria called for.
PUBLIC WORKS Jewel Bucy reported that we None
REPORT got the Illinois & Washington
Street manholes raised in order
to help our CSO problems. It
was one of the things Farns-
worth wanted us to do.
FINANCE & Alderman Palmer asked for Council Motion made by Cox, seconded
PURCHASING approval of an Ec. Dev. loan to by Stroh, to approve the $22,500
Merle Tarvin & Greg McCarthy ED loan to Merle Tarvin & Greg
for repairs and renovation of building McCarthy for repairs to 324 West
at 324 West Main in the amount of Main.
$22,500. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Cox, Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant.
Voting No-None
Alderman Palmer asked Council Motion made by Palmer, seconded
approval of an Ec. Dev. loan to by Campbell, to approve ED loan
Michael & Jody Stout d/b/a Stout to Michael & Jody Stout d/b/a
Construction to purchase and expand Stout Construction in the amount
the Conklin Roofing business in the of $35,000 for expansion of Conklin
amount of $35,000. Roofing business.
Voting Yes-Sarnes,, Palmer, Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant.
Abstain-Cox Voting No-None
Alderman Palmer asked Council Stadsholt made the motion, seconded
to consider Harry & Cindy Wolin by Stroh, to approve Harry & Cindy
for participation in the small façade Wolin’s participation in the small
program through TIF. This is up to façade program through TIF for
50% of the first $5,000 spent for their building located at 305 W. Main.
the improvements on the building. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Palmer, Stroh,
Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant.
Voting No-None
HEALTH & Alderman Stroh reported they None
SANITATION have completed the demolition
on the house on S. Orange St.
LICENSES, ORD. & Alderman Cox asked if City Attorney None
LEGAL could look into the agreement with
Hardee’s regarding the “Welcome
to Havana” sign on their corner.
This property was owned by City.
Discussion.
PERSONNEL Alderwoman Stadsholt asked Council Motion made by Stadsholt, seconded
to ratify the approval to hire Tia Pierson by Cox, to ratify the approval to hire
as full-time dispatcher effective Tia Pierson as full-time dispatcher
10/27/08. effective 10/27/08.
Voting Yes-Sarnes, Cox, Palmer,
Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant.
Voting No-None
Alderwoman Stadsholt asked Council Motion made by Stadsholt, seconded
to ratify the approval to hire Jessica by Campbell, to ratify the approval to
Sarff as part-time dispatcher effective hire Jessica Sarff as part-time dis-
10/27/08. patcher effective 10/27/08.
Voting Yes-Sarnes, Cox, Palmer,
Stroh, Campbell Stadsholt & Bryant.
Voting No-None
Alderwoman Stadsholt asked for Motion made by Stadsholt, seconded
Council approval for Part-time by Bryant, to approve part-time HPD
police officers at Havana Police police officers to receive full-time.
Dept. to receive Full-Time Police police officer entry level pay.
entry level pay. Voting Yes-Sarnes, Cox, Palmer
Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant.
Voting No-None
PLANNING Alderman Bryant reported that None
IDOT has approved the Safe Routes
to School traffic control and sidewalks
grant application. We will have the
numbers at the 11/18/08 meeting.
PROPERTY & Absent None
ZONING .
PUBLIC SAFETY Alderman Sarnes asked Council Motion made by Sarnes, seconded
for approval of Rotary Club to by Stroh, to approve the use of City
hold a bell ringer fund raiser streets on 12/6/08 from 8am-2pm for
8am-2pm on 12/6/08 at the Rotary Club to hold a fund raiser at
intersection of Plum & Main. Plum & Main intersection.
Voting Yes-Sarnes, Cox, Palmer,
Stroh, Campbell, Stadsholt & Bryant.
Voting No-None
Alderman Sarnes asked Council None
to consider the maintenance on
the West side of City Hall.
Discussion.
PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Campbell reported None
there are several dead trees around
town that will need to be taken
down.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Roberts adjourned None
the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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Dale Roberts Ruby J. Miller/CMC
Mayor City Clerk
GUESTS:
Ruth Anne Beaty
Jewell Bucy
Tony Bassett
Kevin Noble
Terry Svob
Blake Lindner
Wendy Martin
Jeff Bonick, Clifton Gunderson
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