Macon Reporter

City of Decatur Council met Feb. 4.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe presided, together with her being Council members Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Dana Ray and Bill Faber were present. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe declared a quorum present.

Interim City Manager Billy Tyus attended the meeting as well.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe led the Pledge of Allegiance.

This being the time set aside for Appearance of Citizens and there being none; Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe called for approval of the minutes.

The minutes of the January 22, 2019 City Council meeting were presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the minutes be approved as written; seconded by Councilwoman Dana Ray and on call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Pat McDaniel, Dana Ray, Bill Faber and Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe voted aye. Councilman Chuck Kuhle abstained from the vote. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

With there being no unfinished business; Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe called for New Business.

R2019-18 Resolution Authorizing Agreement and Appointing Interim City Manager, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass; seconded by Councilwoman Dana Ray.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Dana Ray, Bill Faber and Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-19 Resolution Accepting the State of Illinois Bid Price of Morrow Brothers Ford Inc., for the Purchase of One (1) 2019 Ford Pickup Truck, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass; seconded by Councilwoman Dana Ray.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Dana Ray, Bill Faber and Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

2019-03 Ordinance Annexing Territory-2834 South Forest Crest Road, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Ordinance do pass; seconded by Councilwoman Dana Ray.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Dana Ray, Bill Faber and Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-20 Resolution to Appropriate Additional Motor Fuel Tax Funds to Pay the City's Portion to Improve the Mound Road / Spring Creek West and Middle Bridges, Structures 058- 3035 and 058-3036, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass; seconded by Councilwoman Dana Ray.

Public Works Director Matt Newell reported that the city is requesting additional federal funding which could add an extra $100,000 to the project.

Councilman Bill Faber pointed out that some residents were disappointed when council approved using local motor fuel tax revenue to make way for the Love’s project.

John Phillips Jr. agreed with Councilman Bill Faber’s comments.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Dana Ray, Bill Faber and Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-21 Resolution Accepting the State of Illinois Bid Price of Morrow Brothers Ford Inc., for the Purchase of One (1) 2018 Ford SUV Explorer, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass; seconded by Councilwoman Dana Ray.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Dana Ray, Bill Faber and Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-22 Resolution Authorizing Support of a Low Income Housing Tax Credit Application by Greenwood Preservation, LLC, with Illinois Housing Development Authority for the Renovation of Greenwood Manor Apartments, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass; seconded by Councilwoman Dana Ray.

Ken Nuernberger with ND Consulting Group was present to answer questions from Council. Mr. Nuernberger reported that if the application is approved by the Illinois Housing Development Authority a number of improvements are planned: fire sprinkler system, energy efficient windows and lighting, security cameras, and new elevator towers.

Marty Watkins reported that he is in support of the project.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Dana Ray, Bill Faber and Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

Resolution Accepting the Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Christy- Foltz Inc. for Lake Office Parking and Pier Improvement, City Project 2018-36, was presented.

Interim City Manager Billy Tyus reported that at this time there are no plans for the Decatur Park District to contribute to the project.

Councilman Pat McDaniel moved to table the item until negotiations are made with the Decatur Park District; seconded by Councilwoman Dana Ray.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Pat McDaniel, Dana Ray, Bill Faber and Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe voted aye. Councilman Chuck Kuhle voted nay. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe declared the item tabled.

R2019-23 Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for ITRON Analytics Hosting Services, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass; seconded by Councilwoman Dana Ray.

Councilman Chuck Kuhle believes that the increase is too high.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Pat McDaniel, Dana Ray, Bill Faber and Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe voted aye. Councilman Chuck Kuhle voted nay. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-24 Resolution Authorizing Real Estate Contract for Property Located in the 200- 300 Blocks of East Orchard Street, the 200-300 Blocks of East Marietta Street and the 1000 Block of North Warren Street in the Wabash Crossing Redevelopment Area, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass; seconded by Councilwoman Dana Ray.

Attorney Andrew Weatherford was present to answer questions from Council.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Dana Ray, Bill Faber and Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-25 Resolution Authorizing Real Estate Contract for Property Located in the 2000 Block of South Imboden Court, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass; seconded by Councilwoman Dana Ray.

Interim City Manager Billy Tyus addressed concerns of Akeem Topps, owner of A-Team Bootcamp and CICD President Kevin Kehoe and reported that the real estate contract states that operations shall be allowed to continue for at least 12 months. Interim City Manager Billy Tyus stated that the city can provide relocation site assistance to the existing businesses at the Incubator.

Attorney Andrew Chiligiris was present to answer questions from Council.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Dana Ray, Bill Faber and Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe called for Other Business.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and Council thanked Interim City Manager Billy Tyus for his service and dedication to the City of Decatur and wished him well.

With no other business, Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe called for Recess to Closed Executive Session under Section 2 Open Meetings Act (c)(1) for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body and (c)(5) the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved to Recess to Closed Executive Session; seconded by Councilwoman Dana Ray.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Dana Ray, Bill Faber and Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe voted aye voted aye. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

Council returned to the regular Council meeting following Closed Executive Session. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the regular Council meeting be adjourned; seconded by Councilwoman Dana Ray. All were in favor by voicing no objections.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe declared the regular Council meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm.