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City of Lewistown TIF Committee met April 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL: TIF Committee Members: Chairman John Spotloe, Dave Levingston, Kendall Miller, and Mayor Doug Lafary, also present Sally Clark, Jim Long, Levi Peitzmeimer, administrative assistant and Cindy Goddard, City Clerk.

BUSINESS: TIF application for the kitchen floor of the Visitors Center and TIF application for window replacement for City Hall

Mayor Lafary called the meeting to order, Alderperson Miller appointed to be temporary Chairman. Discussion on replacing the windows at City Hall using TIF money since it is in the TIF district. A quote was presented by City Clerk from Jon Livingston owner of Skyline Remodeling. City Clerk has been trying to get quotes for replacing the windows for a few years, it is a big job and no one wanted to take it on. Miller recommends replacing the windows with double pane new windows with the quote of $15,350.00 from Jon Livingston owner of Skyline Remodeling.

A quote was presented from Concrete to Perfection to grind and seal the kitchen floor at the Visitors Center in the amount of $4,986.00. Miller recommended accepting the quote from Concrete to Perfection to grind and seal the floor in the kitchen at the Visitors Center in the amount of $4,986.00 using TIF money, second by Levingston. Mayor Lafary will recommend both of these to the council in the regular meeting to vote on. TIF committee meeting closed by Miller.

The Lewistown City Council met in regular session in the council chambers. Mayor Douglas Lafary called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Invocation: Mayor Lafary

ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Alderperson Sally Clark, Jim Long, Brad Ward, Kendall Miller, David Levingston, and Mayor Doug Lafary. Also present: City Clerk Cindy Goddard, City Treasurer Debby Brown, Administrative Assistant Levi Peitzmeimer, and Public Works Director Even Palmer. ABSENT: Alderperson John Spotloe and Deb Brown, City Treasurer.

DECLARATION OF QUORUM by Mayor Doug Lafary

CLERKS REPORT/MINUTES: Cindy Goddard.

Alderperson Clark made a motion to approve the minutes of March 26, 2024, second by Alderperson Miller, the motion carried all ayes.

Report- Later in meeting.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Debbie Brown. Absent.

ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Attorney Nathan Collins. Absent.

ENGINEER'S REPORT: Keith Plavec. No Engineer present.

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PETITIONS: No comments.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Finance/Insurance/Zoning - Alderperson Clark: Nothing to report.

Sewer - Alderperson Spotloe: Absent.

Streets & Allies - Alderperson Levingston: Nothing to report.

Police/ESDA-Alderperson Ward: Chief Ford wants to get rid of extra stuff in garage. ESDA wants the light bars to sell. Old police car is being brought down by Harmon's Towing.

Water - Alderperson Miller: Everything OK as far as he knows.

Utilities/Publications – Alderperson Long: Nothing to report.

Buildings and Grounds - Visitors Center getting a fresh coat of painted on the inside.

Tourism Alderman Miller: New project being started regarding economic development. Mayor Lafary said June 29; there is a Car Show and Cruise In being presented by Prairie State Bank at the Fulton County Fair Grounds. Mark Bixler is having a Prayer Day at Canton Park on May 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 it is National Prayer Day.

Tax Increment Financing - Alderperson Spotloe: Absent, but prior TIF meeting will be discussed later in meeting.

Citizens Committee - Amanda Sutphen: EPA meetings will be attended by Levi Peitzmeier that is required to finish up the grant she is helping the city get.

Christmas Committee - Kenny Haacke absent.

Economic Development Committee – Erin Ahart - Lewistown Economic Advancement Project meeting at high school auditorium April 29, from 6:00 to 7:00. Michele Spiva of the Economic Development Group from Canton said they can help with flyers, and marketing. Erin Ahart wondered if any development on the website. Was told need to get bids, so need to put on agenda next time.

WORKS DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Evinn Palmer Public Works Director said they

have got some culverts lined up to put in. Oil and chip program is to get signed. Filters for waste water are needed will get estimate. Street Sweeper needs some maintenance. A list of street signs need presented to council to get ordered.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Discuss/Act Upon Annual Appropriation Ordinance FY25 - Beka Schultz met with city engineer for estimates for budget. Ground Storage for FY25 numbers has been added. A total deficit of over $578,578.00. Can vote at the Appropriation Ordinance next meeting on April 26th.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Discuss Amending Ordinance No 2013-11 “An Ordinance Relating to Liquor License within the City Limits of Lewistown, Illinois." - Alderperson Miller said this is regarding outdoor events having a limit of three at this time, also having to be approved. Would like to do away with the limit of three and the $20.00 charge for each event. Would still need to be approved by city. Alderperson Levingston said we should not be paying overtime to our public works to set up barricades on a weekend event. They will leave them on Friday and the establishment can set them up. Still need the closure of streets to be approved by the city. Need to have the Attorney re-write Ordinance 2013- 11 to vote on next meeting. Also maybe change the time; no keep 11:00 p.m. for music to end. Have the attorney change the advance notice to seven days instead of 14. Tabled at this time.

2. Discuss what the City of Lewistown can do about the condition of the Address 615 West Avenue E – Attorney Collins sent comments and instructions to the Council. They have had police issues there said Alderperson Long. It is not our business how the inside looks. Mayor Lafary said if someone sees an ordinance violation they need to call police and file a complaint. This is not the only property in town that needs cleaned up and fixed.

3. Discuss/Act Upon TIF Application for Kitchen floor of Visitor's Center - Had TIF committee meeting prior and the committee recommended to get floor refinished. Motion by Alderperson Clark to approve Concrete to Perfection to grind and seal the kitchen floor in the Visitor's Center for $4,986.00 using TIF money, second by Alderperson Long roll call vote, motion carried all ayes.

4. Discuss/Act Upon TIF Application for Window Replacement for City Hall Estimate from Skyline Remodeling was $15,350.00. Motion by Alderperson Clark, to approve using TIF money to replace big windows in City Hall by Skyline Remodeling for $15,350.00, second by Alderperson Long, roll call vote, motion carried all ayes.

5. Discuss/Act Upon Purchase of Man-Hole Risers - Estimate of $2,260.00 for 10 from Core & Main. Motion by Alderperson Clark, to approve purchase of 10 man-hole risers from Core & Main in the amount of $2,260.00, second by Alderperson Long, roll call vote, motion carried all ayes.

6. Discuss/Act Upon Passing Supplemental Maintenance Resolution - Clerk explained this is needed to be able to spend MFT money. Motion by Alderperson Miller, to approve the Supplemental Maintenance Resolution, second by Alderperson Clark, roll call vote, motion carried all ayes.

7. Discuss/Act Upon Estimate of Maintenance Costs - This is needed to use MFT money for general maintenance of streets and sidewalks. Motion by Alderperson Miller, to approve the Estimate of Maintenance Costs, second by Alderperson Clark, roll call vote, motion carried all ayes.

Alderperson Long wants to thank Jayson Herrick for cleaning up his burned house on Elm Street.

PRESENTATION OF BILLS:

Alderperson Ward made a motion to approve all bills properly endorsed; Seconded by Alderperson Clark roll call vote, the motion carried with all ayes.

CLOSED SESSION: No closed session

ADJOURNMENT:

Alderperson Miller made a motion to adjourn at 7:12 p.m.; Seconded by Alderperson Clark motion carried all ayes.

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