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City of Lewistown City Council met May 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

TIF Committee Meeting

COMMITTEE MEMBERS- Chairman John Spotloe, Alderperson Dave Levingston, Alderperson Sally Clark.

BUSINESS TO DISCUSS- Discuss TIF application for Lewistown Fire Department, Lewistown Fire Department reapplied after talking to the TIF group and finding out that other taking bodies have a different set of rules. Lewistown Fire Department is asking for $72,700 for tree removal, stump removal, sidewalk repair, purchase house/lot, pea gravel to fill hole, garage roof, and blacktop. Steve discussed that they would be using the garage for storage. Alderperson Miller suggested to give them $40,000 to help them with the project. The fire departments plan is to have it cleaned up by the fall.

LEWISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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

ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Alderperson Sally Clark, Jim Long, Brad Ward, Kendall Miller, David Levingston, John Spotloe and Mayor Cindy Goddard. Also present: City Treasurer Debbie Brown, and City Attorney Nathan Collins.

DECLARATION OF QUORUM by Mayor Cindy Goddard

CLERKS REPORT/MINUTES: Natalie Nelson, Absent

Alderperson Spotloe made a motion to approve the minutes of May 13th, 2025, second by Alderperson Clark, the motion carried all ayes.

Report- Nothing to report.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Debbie Brown. Nothing at this time.

ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Attorney Nathan Collins. Nothing at this time.

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PETITIONS: None

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Finance/Insurance/Zoning - Alderperson Clark: Nothing at this time.

Sewer - Alderperson Levingston: Nothing to report.

Streets & Allies - Alderperson Levingston: Nothing to report.

Police/ESDA - Alderperson Ward: Meeting with Fulton County ESDA Director Chris Helle. Alderperson Ward stated that the Fulton County ESDA Director stated that we did not have to be certified. That we needed to check with the insurance to make sure that our volunteers would be covered and at what price to the city.

Water- Alderperson Miller: Nothing at this time.

Utilities/Publications - Alderperson Long: Nothing at this time.

Public Buildings & Grounds - Alderperson Long: Nothing at this time.

Tourism - Alderman Miller: Music in the park is going to be starting June 5th, Friday May 30 will be the cookout at MidAmerica Bank for fireworks fundraiser, Historical Society will be selling 50/50 tickets at the store on May 30th also.

Tax Increment Financing - Alderperson Spotloe: Later in meeting.

Citizens Committee - Amanda Sutphen not present.

Christmas Committee - Kenny Haacke not present.

Economic Development Committee - Erin Ahart not present.

WORKS DIRECTOR'S REPORT ·

Evinn Palmer Director nothing at this time.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Discuss/Act Upon New Website, Mike at Bald Man Marketing was present to discuss the items on the webside. Alderman Ward liked the idea of the calendar on the front page.

2. Discuss/Act Upon Jen Hebb's TIF Application-

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Discuss/Act Upon $2000 Donation for Fireworks

2. Discuss/Act Upon Forgiveness of water lien on 317 S. Main Street

3. Discuss/Act Upon Street Shut down for Rocket Tap on May 31, 2025

4. Discuss/Act Upon Lewistown Fire Department TIF Application

5. Discuss/Act Upon Flood Ordianace

APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK- Natalie Nelson, takes oath of office

APPOINTMENT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS/ EMPLOYEES:

1. Public Works Director- Evinn Palmer

2. Chief of Police- Chris Ford

3. Administrative Assistant- Natalie Nelson

APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES: Finance, Sewer, Street and Alley, Police/ Esda, Water, Utilities/ Publication, Buildings and Grounds and Tourism

APPOINTMENT OF LIQUOR COMMISSIONERS AND CHAIRMAN- Members: Kevin Delmastro, Sally Clark, Linda Helle, John Spotloe, Chairman, Cindy Goddard.

APPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD MEMBERS- Members: Jim Hinds, Dave Stell, Doug Tindall, Linda Helle, Leigh Farmer, Zoning Officer, Ted Mytich, Secretary, Cindy Havens, Chairman, Cindy Goddard

APPOINTMENT OF ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIERMENT FUND AUTHORIZED AGENT- Natalie Nelson

PRESENTATION OF BILLS:

Alderperson Miller 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 Clark made a motion to adjourn at 6:58 p.m.; Seconded by Alderperson Long motion carried all ayes.

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