MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008
State of Illinois )
County of McDonough )ss
City of Macomb )
The Macomb City Council met in a regular session on Monday, January 7, 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 and led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL City Clerk Melanie Falk called the roll and the following Aldermen answered present: Richard Vick, Edward Lavin, Louis Gilbert, Dave Dorsett, Tim Lobdell, Ken Zahnle, Chris Senn and Dennis Moon. Mike Inman was absent. Mayor Wisslead declared a quorum present for the transaction of business. In addition to the Mayor, City Clerk and Aldermen, Legal Counsel Liz Wilhelm was also present.
PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing opened at 7:02 p.m. and with no discussion closed at 7:04 p.m.
LIQUOR LICENSE
FOR BUFFALO WILD
WINGS
PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing opened at 7:04 with Mayor Wisslead asking for questions or comments from the
LIQUOR LICENSE audience. The following people spoke to the Council:
FOR DETOX
Doug Stiles, 1712 Cardinal Way, expressed safety concerns including the 20 foot retaining wall and the broken guard rail on the wall’s north side. Additionally, he stated the water line is not in code, it is situated one foot below the ground and runs under the length of his building. Mr. Stiles stated the issuance of the liquor license should be contingent upon safety and water line upgrades.
Barbra Haulk, 1202 N. Lafayette stated her three concerns included the noise associated with the establishment, the speed of traffic, and liter on her property.
Ransey Vazquez, 1303 Campusview Drive, shared his credentials and stated he had talked with Mr. Stiles about his concerns and wanted to have a safe establishment.
Mayor Wisslead asked that this conversation continue at the next Committee of the Whole meeting and with no other audience discussion, the Public Hearing closed at 7:13 p.m.
Items on the Consent Agenda:
1. Approve minutes of the Macomb City Council meeting held on Monday, December 17, 2007.
2. Approve claims and accounts submitted on December 27, 2007.
3. Department Reports: Rental Housing Inspection, Fire Department.
CONSENT Alderman Lobdell moved, seconded by Alderman Lavin to dispense with the reading of the consent
AGENDA agenda and adopt the same as published, on question being put, Aldermen Vick, Lavin, Gilbert,
ADOPTED Dorsett, Lobdell, Zahnle, Senn, Moon being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes,
Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried.
APPROVED Alderman Lobdell moved, seconded by Alderman Gilbert to approve the agreement between the
CITY AGREEMENT City and O C @ Western Illinois LLC (S. Ward and W. Grant), on question being put, Aldermen
WITH O C @ Vick, Lavin, Gilbert, Lobdell, Zahnle, Senn, being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and Aldermen WEST. IL. LLC Dorsett and Moon voting “Nay”, Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried.
WIELMELT P & E Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman Lobdell to award the Hickory Grove sanitary sewer
AWARDED BID extension to Wiemelt Plumbing and Excavating for the bid of $18, 731.00, on question being put,
HICKORY GROVE Aldermen Lavin, Gilbert, Dorsett, Lobdell, Zahnle, Senn, Moon, Vick, being all Aldermen voting “Aye”
SANITARY SWR. EXT. on Roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried.
Legal Counsel Wilhelm read the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SELL CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF MACOMB, McDONOUGH COUNTY, ILLINOIS CONSISTING OF ONE (1) VACANT LOT AT LOT 35 SPRINGVIEW HILLS.
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 City acquired this real estate for community beautification and redevelopment purposes. 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:
Lot Thirty-Five (35) in Springview Hills’ First Addition to the City of Macomb, situated in the County of McDonough, State of Illinois.
PIN: Part of 11-101-635-00, commonly known as 35 Timber Road.
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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 $4,200.00. The purchase offer is 80 percent (80%) of
the appraised value of this tract of real estate.
G. The Council hereby approves the sale of the above listed tract to James Bessler and Beverley
Bessler for the price of $3,360.00.
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: Lot Thirty-Five (35) in Springview Hills’ First 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 percent (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.
ADOPTED Alderman Dorsett moved, seconded by Alderman Lobdell to adopt the resolution, on question RESOLUTION being put, Aldermen Gilbert, Dorsett, Lobdell, Zahnle, Senn, Moon, Vick, Lavin, being all Aldermen #2008-01 voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried and it
became Resolution # 2008-01.
Legal Counsel Wilhelm gave 1st reading to the following ordinance:
An ordinance to create a Class R Plus SS Plus OL liquor license for RTBWW, LLC
d/b/a Buffalo Wild Wings
Legal Counsel Wilhelm gave 1st reading to the following ordinance:
An ordinance to create a Class A Plus EH liquor license for Ransey Vazquez
on behalf of Unified Productions, Inc. d/b/a Detox
APPROVED Alderman Lavin moved, seconded by Alderman Gilbert to approve increasing the Macomb Fire INCREASING MFD Department personnel by one employee, on question being put, Aldermen Dorsett, Lobdell, Zahnle, PERSONNEL BY Senn, Moon, Vick, Lavin, Gilbert, being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay’ votes, ONE EMPLOYEE Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried.
APPOINTED Alderman Lobdell moved, seconded by Alderman Dorsett to concur with the appointment of Ed
ED LAVIN TO Lavin to the Building and Grounds Committee, on question being asked, Aldermen Lobdell, Zahnle, BLDG. & GROUNDS Senn, Moon, Vick, Lavin, Gilbert, Dorsett, being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay COMMITTEE votes, Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried
EXECUTIVE Alderman Lobdell moved, seconded by Alderman Moon to adjourn into executive session for
SESSION the purpose of a) Appointment, employment compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, pursuant to Sec. 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act, b) Collective Bargaining matters between the public body and it’s employees or representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees, pursuant to Sec. 2(c)(2) of the Open Meetings Act, on question being put, Aldermen Zahnle, Senn, Moon, Vick, Lavin, Gilbert, Dorsett Lobdell, being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried and they adjourned into executive session at 7:41 p.m.
OPEN SESSION Alderman Vick moved, seconded by Alderman Lobdell to adjourn back into open session, all
Aldermen voted “Aye” and Mayor Wisslead declared the motion carried and they adjourned back into
open session at 7:58 p.m.
COUNCIL There being no further business to come before the Council, Alderman Senn moved, seconded by ADJOURNMENT Alderman Dorsett to adjourn, all Aldermen voted “Aye” and Mayor Wisslead declared the motion
carried and they adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
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City Clerk