DATE: January
11, 2005
TIME: 5:30
p.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Brown,
Gilmour, Kasalko, and Strong
ABSENT: Melhorn
NON-MEMBERS
PRESENT: Building Inspector Gary Tate, City Administrator Rob Nelis, and Executive Secretary Puracchio
ACTION: Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman
Brown seconded to open discussions at 5:30 pm. All yes.
Motion passed.
Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Brown seconded to Approve the minutes of the November 9, 2004 meeting as presented and have them placed on file. Alderman Kasalko passed. All others yes. Motion passed.
DISCUSSION: Past Minutes Review
ACTION: Kintz Recapture is in the works with the attorney. The Committee expressed their concerns over the driveway issue. They have been receiving a lot of angry calls. Apparently the newspaper article was worded in such a way that the residents thought it had already passed. The Committee would like to have a public meeting before this issue goes any further. Pop’s Feed sign issue is now a matter for the court.
ACTION: The Committee would like this issue to be resolved as soon as
possible. It has been on the table long
enough and the Committee requested that the City Administrator have a
discussion with the City Attorney about this.
ACTION: City Attorney Hanson drew up a draft ordinance (see attached) on appointing the City Treasurer. The Committee felt that this should be a position with the finance department.
Alderman Kasalko made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Recommend this Ordinance for full council approval. All yes. Motion passed
DISCUSSION: Insurance Company Signs
ACTION: See attached letter. The Illinois Insurance Company filed a letter of appeal with the Committee.
Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Brown seconded to deny the Illinois Insurance Company appeal. All yes. Motion passed.
DISCUSSION: Miscellaneous Issues
ACTION: City Administrator Nelis stated that at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting they reviewed the Accessory Building Ordinance. Because it needed language clarification the commission recommended that the ordinance be reviewed by the City Attorney. The Committee agreed.
Nelis also informed the Committee on the status of the Eagle Hotel. It is still under a Stop Work Order. He and Gary Tate met with a consultant about proper building code procedures. The consultant is writing up a memo outlining the steps that need to be taken. Nelis will share this with the Council when he receives them as well as Bill Scales the owner of the Hotel.
Alderman Strong stated that it would be in the City’s best interest if everyone lets Nelis and Tate take the lead on this. The Committee also noted that the roof line needs to be part of the remodeling discussion points.
DISCUSSION: Adjournment
ACTION: Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Kasalko seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:58 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.