Grundy Reporter

City of Vienna City Council met Feb. 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The City Council of the City of Vienna met in regular session, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Vienna City Hall with the following members and guest:

ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS PRESENT:

Steve Penrod, Mayor

Melissa Hill, Alderman

Angela Moore, Alderman

Austin Tuey, Alderman

Richard Owen, Alderman

Alan Racey, Alderman

Rick Abell, City Attorney

Aleatha Wright, Clerk

Shane Racey, City Supt.

ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS ABSENT:

Ron Pitts, Alderman

GUESTS

None

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 January 18, 2023 council meeting minutes, the Warrant ($45,667.64). Alderman Tuey seconded the motion. All present in favor, motion carried.

Mayor Penrod reappointed Tim Elliot to the zoning board for term 2023-2028. Penrod noted that when Elliot takes office for Alderman in May, he would resign from the zoning board.

Alderman Racey made a motion to Authorize and Approve an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement between the City of Vienna and Johnson County for Depot Services. Alderman Moore seconded the motion. All present in favor, motion carried.

Alderman Tuey made a motion to authorize Vienna city treasurer to open a bank account for the city's Tax Increment Fund #2. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. All present in favor, motion carried.

City Attorney, Abell, was present to review and discuss proposed Ordinance 23-01, an ordinance regulating excavation and surface restoration of city property. The excavation permit was also reviewed by city officials. Abell would make changes/additions discussed and the ordinance would be voted on at the next regular scheduled meeting.

Mayor Penrod and council reviewed three TIF project applications submitted by Shoemaker Building Center. Council members discussed and were in agreement on the following project recommendations:

Theater Building Renovation, 420 Court Street- 20% of TIF eligible costs, not to exceed $8,000.00 Super Shop, 212 North 1st Street-100% of façade repair, not to exceed $18,000.00 Residential Home Renovation, 503 North 11th Street- project not supported by council

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Wright said the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund and Tax Increment Fund audits were completed.

Penrod said the fire department roof would be repaired by Vaughn's roofing opposed to the city replacing the entire roof at this time. Penrod also said the library awnings were replaced.

Penrod said a meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, February 8th with Millstone Water District engineer to discuss details and review a cost benefit analysis of the city using Millstone to service the entire town. Penrod said if city approved, this process could take up to two years.

Penrod said he was contacted by a member of the Sanitary Water District of funds available to be used for maintenance on the city wastewater lagoon. It was suggested the funds be used for weed removal off the lagoon. The city would obtain an estimate.

Penrod presented water and sewer drawings for the 146 East project. Brief comments were made.

Penrod said the public works department was obtaining a quote for a GPS locator to assist with locating lines and valves.

As there was no further business to discuss, Alderman Owen made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman Moore. Mayor Penrod adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.

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