City of Vienna City Council met May 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of the City of Vienna met in regular session at Vienna City Hall with the following members and guest:
ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS PRESENT: Steve Penrod, Mayor Angela Moore, Alderman Richard Owen, Alderman Austin Tuey, Alderman Alan Racey, Alderman Ron Pitts, Alderman Melissa Hill, Alderman Aleatha Wright, City Clerk
ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: Shane Racey, City Supt Jim Miller, Police Chief Michelle Meyers, Treasurer Brent Williams, Fire Chief
GUESTS Ken Wiggs
There being a quorum, Mayor Penrod called the meeting of the Vienna City Council to order at 6:30 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Owen made a motion to Authorize and Approve the Omnibus Consent Agenda consisting of the May 4, 2022 council meeting minutes and the Warrant, ($73,039.06). Alderman Moore seconded the motion. All in favor motion carried.
Mayor Penrod appointed Mary Harris to the zoning board to fill a vacant term through April, 2025. Council gave consent.
Mayor Penrod discussed the city applying for a Delta Regional Authority Grant (90/10) to upgrade Redbud Road including a section of Commerce Road. Penrod said Clarida & Ziegler was putting together a project estimate. Penrod noted a resolution would be placed on the next agenda for the city to commit funds and apply.
Mayor and City council both expressed appreciation to Pleasant Ridge church for assisting a local family with home and yard maintenance.
PUBLIC COMMENT None
ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Wright reported that annual liquor license renewals were mailed out. Wright also mentioned the yearly Memorial Day service to take place at 11:00 a.m. on the city library lawn.
Alderman Moore mentioned setting a date for the fall festival committee to discuss planning.
Alderman Racey reported that efforts were being made on a residential property notified of a safety concern.
Penrod said several notices were given by Chief Miller for residential cleanup and high weeds.
Mayor Penrod reviewed the city tax increment fund status with council including committed funds for programs/projects and annual tax reimbursements. Penrod noted TIF funds were set aside for materials to relocate utility lines but total costs were unknown concerning the IDOT 146 East project
Penrod said the city's Local Union 50 collective bargaining contract would end in July. Penrod appointed Alderman Pitts and Owen for negotiations.
Penrod reported that the city received a letter from the Illinois Housing Development Authority informing the city they were reviewing an application for financing from Country Village apartments for resurfacing parking lots/upgrades to the Vienna location.
As there was no further business to discuss, Alderman Racey made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman Owen. Mayor Penrod adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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