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City of Woodstock City Council met June 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

A regular meeting of the Woodstock City Council was called to order at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, by Deputy Mayor Michael Turner in the Council Chambers at Woodstock City Hall. Deputy Mayor Turner welcomed those present and explained the consent calendar process and invited public participation. He noted, as is the City’s policy, this evening’s meeting is being live-streamed with a recording archived should members of the public wish to view it in the future.

City Clerk Smiley confirmed the agenda before the Council was a true and correct copy of the published agenda.

A roll call was taken.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Darrin Flynn, Lisa Lohmeyer, Wendy Piersall, Jim Prindiville, Gordon Tebo, and Michael Turner

COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Brian Sager

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Roscoe Stelford, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Paul Christensen, City Attorney Michael Smoron, Public Works Director Jeff Van Landuyt, Building and Zoning Director Joe Napolitano, Economic Development Director Garrett Anderson, Chief John Lieb, Deputy Chief Jeff Parsons, Deputy Chief Ray Lanz, and members of the Woodstock Police Department.

OTHERS PRESENT: City Clerk Cindy Smiley III. FLOOR DISCUSSION

A. Proclamation – Woodstock Girls Softball 50th Anniversary

Deputy Mayor Turner stated the City is proud to support Woodstock Girls Softball and to honor them on the occasion of their 50th anniversary.

Without objection, the City Council approved and adopted A Proclamation Honoring Woodstock Girls Softball League 50th Anniversary. Deputy Mayor Turner asked Keith Benedict and other representatives from Woodstock Girls Softball to come forward. He read the proclamation and presented it to those individuals, expressing appreciation to all involved with the organization. He thanked them on behalf of the City and recognized them for their contribution to the community.

Woodstock Girls Softball and the occasion were recognized with hearty applause.

Mr. Benedict thanked the City for its assistance, including the Parks Department, noting the fantastic job they do with the fields.

B. Recognition

Deputy Mayor Turner stated this is a momentous occasion, the administration of the Oath of Office to members of the Woodstock Police Department, and asked Chief John Lieb to approach the podium.

Chief Lieb stated Police work is not easy and can be difficult on many levels. He noted what is comforting to him and fills him with pride is that the Woodstock Police Department is filled with ranks of individuals willing to take on, not only regular challenges, but the additional challenges that come with additional responsibilities. He noted this evening the Department is swearing in two additional detectives and one sergeant, stating these positions are essential to the success of the Woodstock Police Department.

1. Oath of Office to Detective - Richard R. Dolan

Board of Fire and Police Commissioner Joseph Troc administered the Oath of Office to Detective Richard R. Dolan. His badge was pinned on by his son.

Detective Dolan was recognized with hearty applause.

2. Oath of Office to Detective Shane M. Marshall

Board of Fire and Police Commissioner Joseph Troc administered the Oath of Office to Detective Shane M. Marshall. His badge was pinned on by his wife.

Detective Marshall was recognized with hearty applause.

3. Oath of Office to Sergeant Jeremy R. Mortimer

Board of Fire and Police Commissioner Joseph Troc administered the Oath of Office to Sergeant Jeremy R. Mortimer. His badge was pinned on by his wife.

Detective Mortimer was recognized with hearty applause.

Deputy Mayor Turner extended the City’s congratulations to these officers and recognized their contributions to the community. He stated the value the City places on its Police Department cannot be overstated. He also thanked the families for their commitment to support the members of the Woodstock Police Department.

C. Public Comment

There were no comments forthcoming from the Public.

D. Council Comment

There were no comments forthcoming from the City Council.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by G. Tebo, second by D. Flynn, to approve the Consent Agenda.

In response to a question from Deputy Mayor Turner, the following item was removed from the Consent Agenda by the Council or a member of the Public:

Item D-1 – Ordinance – Eminent Domain Authorization – 302 Madison Street by Councilman J. Prindiville.

In response to a question from Deputy Mayor Turner, the following questions or comments were forthcoming from the City Council concerning those items remaining on the Consent Agenda.

Item D-2 – Ordinance – Variations of UDO – 200-220 South Tryon Street

Councilman Prindiville stated it is his understanding the petitioner has agreed to increase the proposed easement from 9’ to 15’. City Manager Stelford confirmed this is the case and the City is comfortable with this.

There were no public comments on this item.

In response to a question from Deputy Mayor Turner, there were no questions or comments forthcoming from the Public concerning items remaining on the Consent Agenda.

Deputy Mayor Turner affirmed the Consent Agenda to include Items A through C and D-2 through D-8.

A. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

June 4, 2019 City Council Meeting

B. WARRANTS: #3861 #3862

C. MINUTES AND REPORTS:

Board of Fire and Police Commission Meeting Minutes Zoning April 1, 2019

Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes May 29, 2019

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes June 10, 2019

D. MANAGER’S REPORT NO. 136

April 1, 2019 May 29, 2019 June 10, 2019

2. Ordinance – Variations of UDO – 200-220 South Tryon Street -

Approval of Ordinance 19-O-55, identified as Document 2, An Ordinance Authorizing Variations from Table 7A.2 (Area and Bulk Requirements) of the Unified Development Ordinance to allow the property at 200-220 South Tryon Street to be divided into two separate parcels.

3. Ordinance – Variations of UDO – 1303 Queen Anne Street – Approval of Ordinance 19-O-56, An Ordinance Granting a Variation from Table 7A.2 of the Unified Development Ordinance to Allow a Reduced Setback for a Deck in a Side Yard Abutting a Street at 1303 Queen Anne Street.

4. Award of Contract – Emricson Park Fencing – Award of contract for the replacement of outfield fences on Bigelow Field B, Bigelow Field C, and the Dream Field in Emricson Park to the lowest responsible bidder, Classic Fence Inc., Oswego, IL for the bid price of $45,863.52 in accordance with the project specifications.

5. Award of Contract – Opera House South Roof Replacement – Award of contract to L. Marshall Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Glenview, IL for the replacement of the flat roof on the south side of the Opera House for an amount not-to-exceed $41,775.

6. Waiver of Competitive Bids and Award of Contract - Reclamite

a) Approval of a waiver of the requirement for competitive bids; and

b) Award of contract to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC to apply Reclamite to an estimated 35,715 square yards at the unit price of $0.84 SY in FY19/20.

7. Sofie’s Whiskey & Wine – Revolving Loan Agreement – Authorization for the City Manager to execute and administer a Revolving Loan Agreement, identified as Document 4, with Sofie’s Whiskey & Wine subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney.

8. Resolution – TIF Inducement – 301 E. Calhoun and 330 E. Jackson Street -

Approval of Resolution 19-R-12, identified as Document 5, A Resolution of the City of Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, to Induce the Redevelopment of Certain Property within the TIF #2 - Downtown and Route 47 Redevelopment Project Area (E. Calhoun St. and 330 E. Jackson St.).

A roll call vote was taken on items A through C and D-2 through D-8. Ayes: D. Flynn, L. Lohmeyer, W. Piersall, J. Prindiville, G. Tebo, and Deputy Mayor Turner. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: Mayor Sager. Motion carried.

Item D-1 – Ordinance – Eminent Domain Authorization – 302 Madison Street

Councilman J. Prindiville recused himself and exited the Council Chambers at 7:18 PM.

Motion by G. Tebo, second by W. Piersall, to approve Ordinance 19-O-57, identified as Document 1, An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Property for Roadway Purposes Pursuant to Eminent Domain, authorizing the acquisition of property for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of South, Lake and Madison Streets utilizing the eminent domain process.

Deputy Mayor Turner noted the matter of this vote and the process of this is required by Illinois state law and is the appropriate method concerning a piece of property needed for a city project that is owned by a City Council member.

A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: D. Flynn, L. Lohmeyer, W. Piersall, G. Tebo, Deputy Mayor Turner. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: J. Prindiville and Mayor Sager. Motion carried.

Councilman J. Prindiville returned to the Council Chambers and rejoined the proceedings at 7:21 PM.

V.EXECUTIVE SESSION

Deputy Mayor Turner stated the next item on the Agenda is for the City Council to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Purchase or Lease of Real Property – the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired as allowed under Section 5ILCS 120/2(c)(5), and Litigation – Litigation, when actions against, affecting or on behalf of the particular body has been filed, and is pending before a court, or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting as allowed under Section 5ILCS 120/2(c)(11).

Motion by J. Prindiville, second by D. Flynn, to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing:

Purchase or Lease of Real Property (Open Meetings Act: 5ILCS 120/2(c)(5))

The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.

Litigation (Open Meetings Act: 5ILCS 120/2(c)(11)

Litigation, when actions against, affecting or on behalf of the particular body has been filed, and is pending before a court, or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.

A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: D. Flynn, L. Lohmeyer, W. Piersall, J. Prindiville, G. Tebo, and Deputy Mayor Turner. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: Mayor Sager. Motion carried.

The Woodstock City Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:25 PM.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

The City Council returned to Open Session at 8:34 PM.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Darrin Flynn, Lisa Lohmeyer, Wendy Piersall, Jim Prindiville, Gordon Tebo, and Deputy Mayor Michael Turner.

COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Brian Sager.

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Roscoe Stelford, City Attorney Michael Smoron, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Paul Christensen, Public Works Director Jeff Van Landuyt, and Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Ryan Livingston,

OTHERS PRESENT: Collette Tumin of Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick and City Clerk Cindy Smiley

V. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

There were no changes, additions, or deletions to the tentative future agendas.

ADJOURN

Motion by J. Prindiville, second by G. Tebo, to adjourn this regular meeting of the Woodstock City Council to the next regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Ayes: D. Flynn, L. Lohmeyer, W. Piersall, J. Prindiville, G. Tebo, and Deputy Mayor Turner. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: Mayor Sager. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:36 PM.

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