CITY OF KANKAKEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
7:00 P.M.
MAYOR
GREEN: I’d like to call the meeting
to order, please. I’d like to ask Pastor
Diane Epting from Faith Deliverance Training Center to come up and open our
meeting with a prayer.
PASTOR
EPTING: Praise God. Heavenly Father, as we come tonight, we come
to tell You thank You. And, Father God,
as we come to tell you thank You tonight, I ask You God to bless this Council
tonight. And, God bless every word that
come out of each one’s mouth. And, God,
let the right choices be made, God. And,
I thank You for the government. And,
Lord, I just ask You to have Your hand in every choice that is made. And, I thank You. And, I thank You for what You’re doing and I
thank You for the well-doin’ God, that this Council workin’ in the City. And, Lord, I just ask You to bless them
tonight. And, to keep them making good
choices and good decisions in Your son Jesus’ name. Amen.
MAYOR
GREEN: Now, I’d like to ask the Taft
Elementary School to come forward and open our meeting with the Pledge. Come on up here guys. Come on up.
STUDENTS FROM TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND ALL: Pledge of Allegiance.
Students signed as well as recited the Pledge of
Allegiance and the Taft Pledge.
Students then signed and sang songs.
MAYOR
GREEN: I get to have my picture
taken with all these kids.
UNKNOWN: Doesn’t Mayor Green look handsome tonight?
MAYOR
GREEN: Yes, he does.
CHILDREN IN UNISON SAID SOMETHING FUNNY
MAYOR
GREEN: Thank you. The best we’ve ever had, right?
ALL: Yes.
MAYOR
GREEN: Roll call.
CLERK DUMAS:
PRESENT: Brown; Hunter; Epstein; Baron; Williams;
Ciaccio; Swanson; Linneman;
Jones; Schwade; Cox (11)
ABSENT: Diersen;
Coleman (2)
MAYOR
GREEN: Department Heads.
CLERK DUMAS:
PRESENT:
Kinkade; Young; Doyle; Spice; Bohlen; Leshen; Simms; Tyson; Nolan;
Bertrand (10)
ABSENT: Power; Tyson; Gordon (2)
MAYOR
GREEN: If I can, I’d like us just to
rise for a moment and have a moment of silence for former Alderman Ken
Hearn. Pause Thank you. There are no minutes. They’re not completed. They’ll be in your packet in two weeks. Petitions.
The Chair has no...does not have any Petitions. Are there any from the Floor? Okay, we will move into Communications. The first item is Mr. Angelo from The Journal
is here. Would you like to come forward,
please?
PHIL
ANGELO: Distinguished Aldermen,
employees of the City of Kankakee and citizens of the City of Kankakee. For the past seven years The Daily Journal,
at the end of each year, has had a series of awards–our Citizen of the Year
Awards. And, in recent years, we have
given awards in four categories. We have
given an award for a sports citizen of the year. We have given an award for a young citizen of
the year. We have given an award for a
person who had distinguished achievement during a single year and we also have
a Lifetime Achievement Award given to an individual or individuals who over a
long period of time, through a significant body of work, have made their
community a better place to live in.
And, the definition of this is........really has several facets. We like to look at people who have left the
institution that they have headed or worked for or worked with better than when
they found it, have the idea of fiscal responsibility and have surrounded
themselves with good people drawing people in.
Drawing people in who are both friends and foes with an idea of bringing
the community together. And, so, this
year, we gave the award, much deservedly, for Citizens of the Year, to Don and
Kay Green. Would you please come
forward? And, I’d like to thank the two
of you for what you’ve done for the community.
I’d like to thank you on behalf of the employees and management of The
Daily Journal and its ownership. Thank
you for all you have done. And, thank
you for knowing me personally and working with me personally, too. It has been a delight and I want it to be a
delight that continues for many years.
Thank you.
KAY
GREEN: Thank you.
DON
GREEN: Since this is my meeting, my wife
is going to let me talk. You know, Phil,
thank you very much and, ah, you know, it’s one of those things that’s a very
humbling experience and there isn’t anything one individual can do to make your
community better. Everybody sitting in
this room has made this community better, these elected officials here and all
the employees of the City. And, I think
my wife would say the very same about when she was with District #111. So, we’ve been very blessed to live in this
community. It’s a great town. It’s going to get even better. And, ah, you know, it’s just.......it’s an
honor that’s very, very hard to put into words, but it’s been an awful lot of
fun, just being a part of this community and living here my entire life as well
as my wife’s. So, thank you very, very
much.
MAYOR
GREEN: Next, we have a request from
the Kankakee VFW. We need to grant that
request.
ALDERMAN
HUNTER: Motion to approve, Mayor
Green.
MAYOR
GREEN: Motion by Alderman
Hunter. Is there a second?
ALDERMAN SWANSON: Second.
MAYOR
GREEN: Second by Alderman
Swanson. All in favor, AYE. Opposed, same sign.
KANKAKEE V.F.W. #2857, KANKAKEE LADIES AUXILIARY, THE
DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS V.F.W. DIST. 7 AND DISTRICT
LADIES
AUXILIARY ARE REQUESTING PERMISSION TO HOST A LOYALTY
DAY PARADE ON SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2009, BEGINNING AT
1:00 P.M.,
FROM CALISTA STREET DOWN EIGHTH AVENUE TO JEFFERY
STREET,
ENDING AT THE KANKAKEE V.F.W.
MAYOR
GREEN: Motion carries. We also, if you don’t mind, we’ve got some
other people here. We have a Resolution
for the 100th Anniversary of the NAACP. Ah, I’m going to ask Alderman Hunter, since
he’s really the oldest one here–not in age, but just in serving on the City
Council, if he would like to move that Resolution.
ALDERMAN
HUNTER: I think he meant service,
I think, right?
MAYOR
GREEN: I said service, Alderman.
ALDERMAN
HUNTER: Oh, did you? RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 01 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF
COLORED PEOPLE (NAACP) CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION FEBRUARY 12, 2009 WHEREAS, on February 12, 2009, the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will celebrate its
100th Anniversary; and WHEREAS, the NAACP was founded on the beliefs
embodied in the Constitution of the United States of America which stands for
equality and equal opportunity for all regardless of race; and WHEREAS, members
of the NAACP, in keeping with the charge of our founders, stand for equal
justice and are against all forms of injustice; and WHEREAS, the NAACP work
promotes equality and justice for all people; and WHEREAS, the NAACP will
continue to fight for justice for all; and WHEREAS, the work of the NAACP has
benefitted all people; and WHEREAS, the efforts of the NAACP deserve broad
recognition; and now THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by Mayor Donald E. Green and the
City Council of Kankakee, do hereby recognize February 12, 2009, as the 100th
Anniversary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People,
and do hereby honor the NAACP and its work. Adopted this 2nd day of
February, 2009. Signed by the
Honorable Donald E. Green, attested to by Anjanita Dumas, City Clerk. And, I think we’d like to have Mr. Theodis
Pace, who is here I think, to receive this Resolution on behalf of the City.
MAYOR GREEN: Is
there a second to that?
ALDERMAN BROWN: Second.
MAYOR GREEN: Second
by Alderman Brown. All in favor,
AYE. Opposed, same sign.
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 100TH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE
(NAACP)
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
carries.
THEODIS PACE: Can
I have all the members of the NAACP please stand? For the individuals who don’t really know, in
August of 1908, there was a riot.........Springfield riot in August. On February 12, 1909, the centenniel birth of
Abraham Lincoln, a multi-racial group, members.........there was a multi-group
of people just stood and formed NAACP.
The likes of Ida Wells Barnett, Mary White Overton and W.E. Devors. In the City of New York City on February 12,
the National Association of Advancement of Colored People were formed. On February 12, 2009, 100 years, the NAACP
will celebrate 100 years of advocacy, reform and inroads of equal
opportunity. It’s been a great honor to
be involved in NAACP for the past 25 years myself and to be an heir of the
work, of the blood, sweat and tears that this organization has provided for the
likes of people rights, people throughout America. So, on behalf of the members of the NAACP, we
want to thank Mayor Green and the City Council for providing this Resolution. Thank you.
MAYOR GREEN: We’ll
move into Standing Committee reports.
Planning and Code. Alderman
Epstein.
ALDERMAN EPSTEIN: The
information is in the packet. You can
see that we had members of the Realtors Association attend our meeting as well
as landlords. To further improve our
communication with the landlords, we will be attending their Landlords
Association meeting Thursday night at 7:00 P.M.
MAYOR GREEN: Thank
you. Ah, Public Works.
ALDERMAN BROWN: No
action items. Information is contained in the packet.
MAYOR GREEN: And,
the last item is Mr. Simms. Dick’s
coming through the back door. Ah, in
front of you, you have a report from ABC Disposal. We dealt with this at the Utility meeting two
weeks ago. I’m going to ask Dick just to
go through it very briefly. I think you
need to pay special attention to this particular report because you can see by
this how our costs are continuing to increase.
This report does not include the amount of monies that we have spent
within the City through the Department of Public Works which you can add about
$400,000.00 to that cost on an annual basis.
So, Dick, if you don’t mind, and if anyone has a question, they’re sure
welcome to ask.
RICHARD SIMMS: Ah,
to refresh your memory, we have a multi-year contract with ABC Disposal to
collect and dispose of the solid waste from the City. In addition, that contract provides for
recycling and also there’s a component associated with grass clippings and–not leaves,
however. The Public Works handles the
leaves. That contract has been in effect
for three years now and there’s an escalator in there that’s strictly for cost
of living associated with employees and that’s about a 3% adjustment. However, the costs that have been driving our
costs up have been associated with, and you’ll see those in the report, the
fuel adjustment cost which is–basically, when we ask for a four- or five-year
contract, the contractor has to guess at what the cost of fuel will be. So, they had to declare their price was $2.00
a gallon and, therefore, if gas is running $1.50 a gallon, we’re going to get a
credit every six months. If it’s running
$3.00 a gallon, we’re going to pay the extra.
In addition, tipping fees. We had
to use the number that was in place at the time we bid which was about
$32.50. So, every time the tipping fees
go up–and the tipping fees are the cost in Momence at Allied Waste, to put it
to the transfer station. In addition,
there’s a environmental impact fee which is allowed to be imposed upon all
haulers from the transfer station and that has to do with cost associated with–it’s
a factor put out by the Illinois EPA which is passed on. So, every six months, the contractor gives us
a report that says here’s how many tons of solid waste we picked up and
disposed on your behalf. Here’s how much
recycling. And, then, we pay them
approximately $120,000.00 a month for that service today. Started out a little less, but it’s escalated
with that cost of living factor. In
addition, then, every six months they’re allowed to give us this report. Since the contract started, only one time did
we get a credit. I believe it was the
first six months we had a small credit of about $13,000.00. As you can see, the cost of tipping fees and
the cost of fuel have driven our..........this time, the second half of the
year was this $60,000.00+ figure. Some
of you may.....that are on the Utility Board, may remember it was $60,000.00
the first half. So, we have paid
$120,000.00 in addition to–in essence we paid for 13 months. We paid an additional month. So, the $120,000.00 times 12, that’s $1.4
million, then you add the escalator of the overrun, so we’re now at $1.5
million and as the Mayor said, Public Works has to dispose of all the materials
picked up in the alleys. And, ah, at
this point we’re slowly approaching $2,000,000.00 a year. I can remember when this process was,
ah......before it was moved to the Utility, it was part of the General Fund, I
believe the numbers you were kicking around were $600,000.00 and you thought
that was a lot of money.
MAYOR GREEN: That’s
correct.
RICHARD SIMMS: Can
I answer any specific question about this adjustment? This is a report given to the Utility Board,
so some of you have seen it several times.
MAYOR GREEN: Again,
the point I want to make is you need to take a hard look at this because with
these costs escalating at this rate, the fee that we’re charging for solid
waste pick-up, I believe is not going to be adequate. And, at some point in time, we’re going to
have to look at increasing that again.
So, that’s for your information only.
ALDERMAN HUNTER: Is
this information going to be shared with the County members who represent the
citizens of the City of Kankakee? Can
you provide this information to them, Mr. Simms?
RICHARD SIMMS: I can provide it to the Mayor’s office if he’d
like to.
MAYOR GREEN: I
can do that.
ALDERMAN HUNTER: Thank
you.
MAYOR GREEN: Okay. Any other questions? If not, we’ll move on to the Report of
Officers.
ALDERMAN WILLIAMS: I
move to approve the Report of Officers, place the money into the proper
accounts and pay the bills in the amount of $1,728,860.38.
ALDERMAN CIACCIO: Second.
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Ciaccio to approve the Report of
Officers, place the money in the proper accounts and pay the bills in the
amount of $1,728,860.38. Any question on
any specific bill? Roll call.
CLERK DUMAS:
AYE: Brown;
Hunter; Epstein; Baron; Williams; Ciaccio; Swanson; Linneman; Schwade; Cox (10)
ABSTAIN:
Jones (1)
ABSENT:
Diersen; Coleman (2)
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, APPROVAL OF BILLS - $1,728,860.38
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
carries. Next, we move into Unfinished
Business. That’s the Ordinance amending
Chapter 8. That’s the Vacant Building
Ordinance that we’ve had discussion on.
What is the pleasure of the Council?
What would you desire to do with this?
Alderman Epstein.
ALDERMAN EPSTEIN: Ah,
since I initially proposed this Ordinance, I have to say, I appreciate all of
the comments from everyone who came, either to the Planning and Code Meeting
and those people who appeared here tonight.
In lieu of the fact that we only received from their representative, the
changes that they are considering, or would like us to consider, about 3:00
this afternoon, ah, I think what would be best in our efforts to really create
a fair Ordinance, would be to postpone this until the next meeting so our
Corporation Counsel will have time to look at the changes that the Realtors are
proposing as well as something that all of us can live with at the same
time. So, I would make a motion that we
will postpone the second reading until the next meeting of the City Council.
ALDERMAN SCHWADE: I
second it.
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
by Alderman Epstein, seconded by Alderman Schwade to postpone the action on the
second reading of this Ordinance until two weeks from tonight. Alderman Jones.
ALDERMAN JONES:
I was wondering if this
can go to Ordinance Committee on the 24th for discussion before it
goes to the Council?
MAYOR GREEN: I
think it can stay right in the Code Committee.
I mean, that’s where it is and they’ll be meeting, so it will just be
dealt with there.
ALDERMAN JONES:
Okay.
MAYOR GREEN: Any
other questions?
ALDERMAN HUNTER: And,
the Chair is amenable to the public and other individuals for more feedback and
recommendations and I understand also that you will be receiving more feedback
from the Kankakee County Landlords Association Thursday night, as well? Is that a correct statement?
ALDERMAN EPSTEIN: Actually,
I think we’re addressing some other issues, but I’m sure this will come up.
ALDERMAN HUNTER: Yeah,
okay. Thank you.
MAYOR GREEN: Roll
call, please.
ALDERMAN JONES:
Mayor.
MAYOR GREEN: Yes,
I’m sorry.
ALDERMAN JONES:
Our next meeting is the
17th of February and the Code meeting is the 19th. So, if they want to discuss anything at the
next Code meeting, there’s...........
MAYOR GREEN: Well.......
ALDERMAN EPSTEIN: Actually,
what I would prefer, if the rest of the Aldermen would agree, I would like to
have Mr. Bohlen look at the changes that were faxed to us and I would like us
to sit down and see if we can come up with the changes that would be agreeable
to the City as well as the Realtors and then see if we can bring back an
Ordinance for all of you to look at on the 17th.
MAYOR GREEN: It
may be an entirely different Ordinance, I guess, is what she’s saying. So, that would, at that point, ah, then it
would be a First Reading all over. So, I
think we’ll be okay.
ALDERMAN JONES:
Okay.
MAYOR GREEN: Ah,
roll call.
CLERK DUMAS:
AYE: Brown;
Hunter; Epstein; Baron; Williams; Ciaccio; Swanson; Linneman; Jones; Schwade;
Cox (11)
ABSENT:
Diersen; Coleman (2)
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
carries. Next, under New Business, the
first item is just for information only.
I wasn’t sure if I made it clear at the last meeting, but on the
furniture that we’re purchasing for the new Public Safety Building, that’s
furniture we’re buying under the State bid contract and we’re dealing with a
local vendor which is Martin Whalen.
Next, is, ah, the.......you’ve got a letter from Jim Spice. We have filed our annual TIF report. That’s in his office. Anyone, certainly, has the privilege of going
in and looking at that. We’ve scheduled
a joint review meeting on the 18th of this month at 3:00 P.M. in the
City Administration Building to meet with those various units of government
that are a part of this TIF project, but all we need to do is recommend that we
place it on file. We have sent it in to
the State of Illinois.
ALDERMAN BARON: I
so move.
ALDERMAN HUNTER: Second.
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
by Alderman Baron, seconded by Alderman Hunter that we place this file on
report in the City Comptroller’s office.
All in favor, AYE. Opposed, same
sign.
RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
TO SUBMIT THE ANNUAL TIF REPORT TO THE STATE
(WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN
THE COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE)
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
carries. Next, is a recommendation that
we purchase a new vehicle for the Police Department. It is in the budget. You have the bids in front of you. We’re asking and we’re recommending the low
bid of $39,760.96 for the purchase of this vehicle for the Police Department.
ALDERMAN HUNTER: Move
that we accept the low bid.
ALDERMAN WILLIAMS: Second.
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
by Alderman Hunter, seconded by Alderman Williams. Questions?
Roll call.
CLERK DUMAS:
AYE: Brown;
Hunter; Epstein; Baron; Williams; Ciaccio; Swanson; Linneman; Jones; Schwade;
Cox (11)
ABSENT:
Diersen; Coleman (2)
RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID OF $39,760.96
FROM
ROD BAKER FORD/ROCKPORT CUSTOM VEHICLES FOR THE CITY
OF
KANKAKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT SWAT TRUCK
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
carries. Next, is an Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City of Kankakee and the Kankakee Valley Park District
for the disposal of leaves. This is the
same contract that we’ve had in place with the Park District and we’re recommending
that we do it again.
ALDERMAN BROWN: Motion
to approve.
ALDERMAN HUNTER: Second.
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
by Alderman Brown, seconded by Alderman Hunter to approve the Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City of Kankakee and the Kankakee Valley Park
District. Questions? Roll call.
CLERK DUMAS:
AYE: Brown;
Hunter; Epstein; Baron; Williams; Ciaccio; Swanson; Linneman; Jones; Schwade;
Cox (11)
ABSENT:
Diersen; Coleman (2)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KANKAKEE
AND KANKAKEE VALLEY PARK DISTRICT REGARDING LEAF
DISPOSAL
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
carries. Next, there are two Ordinances
that were recommended that we pass by the Illinois Municipal League. This has to do with the regulation of the
cable business with AT&T. Ah, I
would recommend that we put both of these Ordinances on their first reading
only.
ALDERMAN HUNTER: I’ll
move to place this on the first reading.
Chris can you just give me a brief overview?
ATTORNEY BOHLEN: No.
MAYOR GREEN: That’s
just what I asked him. He’s being
honest, okay?
ATTORNEY BOHLEN: I
will be glad to give you, or submit, a written summary of what it is.
ALDERMAN HUNTER: Yeah,
when I read it, it was what is this about, you know?
ATTORNEY BOHLEN: I
honestly don’t know.
ALDERMAN HUNTER: I’m
on the License Committee, but I don’t remember this coming out.
MAYOR GREEN: Well,
let’s...........is there a second to the motion to put it on first reading?
ALDERMAN EPSTEIN: Second.
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
by Alderman Hunter, second by Alderman Epstein.
Actually, this particular information came directly to us from AT&T
from, ah, John Quinn, recommending that we do this in order to deal with the
franchise issue with them for their cable business. And, so, that’s why we decided to put this
together, put it in the book and put it on first reading and give everyone the
opportunity to review it. And, I will
assume, maybe, in License and Franchise they may look at that this particular
month. John Quinn is going to be at
Alderman Swanson’s meeting on Thursday, so.
Any other questions?
ALDERMAN SWANSON: indistinguishable
MAYOR GREEN: Any
other questions?
ALDERMAN BARON: No
questions. I just.......it appears not
to apply to providers that have a franchise agreement with the City already.
ATTORNEY BOHLEN: That’s
correct.
MAYOR GREEN: Which
is Comcast. Okay.
ALDERMAN BARON: Somebody
else indistinguishable so if somebody else would come in that we would
not charge them any more or less than we’re charging the existing indistinguishable
MAYOR GREEN: Right. Roll call.
CLERK DUMAS:
AYE: Brown;
Hunter (Maybe.); Epstein; Baron; Williams; Ciaccio; Swanson; Linneman;
Jones; Schwade; Cox (11)
ABSENT:
Diersen; Coleman (2)
FIRST READING
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CABLE/VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDER
FEE
FIRST READING
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CABLE/VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDER
FEE
AND PEG ACCESS SUPPORT FEE
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
carries. Now, this applies to both E and
F. Was I correct in the maker and
seconder of that motion? Okay, thank
you. Ah, next is the Neighborhood
Incentive to Reinvest Ordinance.
Somebody want........ Alderman Epstein.
ALDERMAN EPSTEIN: I
think that over the years we are all in agreement that our neighborhoods are of
the utmost importance to the quality of life in our community. I think the City’s done a marvelous job in
our efforts to rebuild infrastructure in those neighborhoods. The Vacant Structure Ordinance that we are
looking at in conjunction with the Realtors also speaks to the conditions of
our neighborhoods and our efforts to maintain high standards. As part of that puzzle, I would like to
propose this Ordinance. It’s called the
Neighborhood Reinvestment Incentive Ordinance–a long title–that basically says
that we are offering an incentive to people to buy homes in the City of
Kankakee. That incentive is $2,500.00
which represents 2% of the median price of homes in Kankakee. This is–there are several conditions. The people must have a contract to purchase a
home. They must have at least 10% down
payment with a qualified lender. The
$2,500.00 cannot be used as part of the down payment, but in addition to that
and we.........I am asking for the City to refer this to the Budget Committee
because we would like to fund this with a $250,000.00 start-up cost. It would be on a first come-first serve
basis. It is for single-family
owner-occupied homes only. And, it is a
five-year commitment that if the people should move out of their home before
the five years are up, that they would owe a prorated basis for each year that
they are leaving before the five years.
I think the State–we can’t wait for the State to help us in our
communities. I understand the Federal
government is working on stimulus packages.
We are not privy to what those are going to be, but I think it behooves
us to look out for ourselves and our neighborhoods. And, I think anything that we can do to
jumpstart the sale of homes in our community benefits us all. And, I would like to place this on first
reading and refer it to the Budget Committee.
MAYOR GREEN: Could
I make a suggestion that before we even do first reading, let’s just refer it
to the Budget Committee which meets one week from tonight rather than taking
any action whatsoever? Again, we’ll be
meeting at 5:15 a week from tonight in the City’s Administration Building. All of the Aldermen, of course, are welcome
to come and then we can have a complete discussion of this and then bring it
back at the next City Council meeting.
ALDERMAN EPSTEIN: That’s
fine. I think that, ah, we’ve been very
prudent in the City. I am a
very........I’m a person who’s very concerned about our financial stability
here in the City. One of my concerns is
when we propose things that we have money to pay for them. And, that’s why I would like the Budget
Committee–I’ve already spoken to the Mayor.
We feel that the funds are there.
I want people to understand that this would be a cycle of funding, that
whatever the appropriation would be, once that is spent that people would have
to wait for a second funding cycle. That
every year the funding amount would be pursuant to whatever the City feels that
they can afford to put into the Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund. There’s no means test. This is not a means test approach to people
and their income. It applies to anyone
who wants to purchase a home in the City of Kankakee. It doesn’t matter if you’re..........it’s not
a first-time home buyer. It’s basically
just an incentive to make real estate in the City of Kankakee attractive and
maybe to help us, in addition, deal with some of these foreclosures because
maybe people would find this as an incentive to maybe purchase some of those
properties. Owner-occupied. Yeah.
Single-family.
MAYOR GREEN: Thank
you. Ah, there being no other New
Business, Motions and Resolutions we’ve dealt with. Any comments or questions from the
Aldermen? There’s no reason for an
Executive Session. I’ll entertain a
motion to adjourn.
ALDERMAN SWANSON: So
moved.
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
by Alderman Swanson. Is there a second?
ALDERMAN BROWN: Second.
MAYOR GREEN: Second
by Alderman Brown. All in favor,
AYE. Opposed, same sign.
MOTION TO ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:41
P.M.
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
carries. Oh. Oh.
Excuse......wait....wait....wait....wait...wait....
wait....wait.....we’re not adjourned. We’re not adjourned. I’ve.......this wasn’t on the there. The incentive agreement for Aldi.
CLERK DUMAS: Oh,
I didn’t know anything about it.
MAYOR GREEN: Can
I just have your..........can I have your attention. We’re going to rescind the adjournment. On your places tonight, all of you have an
Incentive Agreement in front of you from Aldi.
I’ve negotiated a contract with them.
This is a sales tax sharing agreement with Aldi. I’m asking your permission to enter into that
agreement. It’s anticipated that the
sales that will be associated with this agreement will be in the neighborhood
of $50,000,000. And, this is not for
the local store. Okay.
ALDERMAN BARON: What
is this?
MAYOR GREEN: This
is for the procurement of building properties ‘cause they’re building stores
all over the country.
ALDERMAN BARON: I
would move that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into this
incentive agreement.
ALDERMAN HUNTER: Ah,
Mayor.
ALDERMAN EPSTEIN: I’ll
second.
ALDERMAN HUNTER: We’ll
take it together.
MAYOR GREEN: And,
seconded by Alderman Hunter. Any
questions? Roll call.
CLERK DUMAS:
AYE: Brown;
Hunter; Epstein; Baron; Williams; Ciaccio; Swanson; Linneman; Jones; Schwade;
Cox (11)
ABSENT:
Diersen; Coleman (2)
MOTION TO APPROVE INCENTIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF KANKAKEE AND ALDI, INC.
MAYOR GREEN: Motion
carries. Now, we stand adjourned. Thank you.
7:43 P.M.