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City of RION MICHAEL W. ABSHER, MAYOR Public Affairs COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS DOUG PATTON JIM WEBB Accounts & Finances Streets & Public Improvements JOHN STOECKLIN JOHN M. BARWICK, JR. Public Property Public Health & Safety AGENDA FOR September 23, 2024 Marion City Council Meeting Marion City Hall at 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE TO VISITORS (Subject to Ordinance No. 3128 as amended by Ordinance No. 3134) 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. EMPLOYMENT 1) Marion Carnegie Library Approve the recommendation of the Director to hire Amber Palmer as part-time Librarian I at $14.50/hour pending results of pre-employment requirements. B. MINUTES 1) Discuss/Approve minutes from the September 9, 2024 council meeting. NEW BUSINESS 5. POLICE DEPARTMENT A. Discuss/Approve the recommendation of the merit board, Chief Fitts, and Commissioner Barwick to hire Matt Gayer as a patrol officer at the agreed upon rate per the collective bargaining agreement. Gayer's start date will be September 24th, 2024. 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MUNICIPAL PLANNING A. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3974 Approving the Redevelopment Plan and Projects for the Marion TIF District XX B. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3975 Designating the Redevelopment Project Area for Marion TIF District XX. C. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3976 Adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for Marion TIF District XX. D. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3977 Providing for and Approving the Fifth Amendment to the Marion Heights II TIF District Redevelopment Project Area, Plan and Projects. E. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3978 Providing for and Approving the First Amendment to the Marion Little www.cityofmarionil.gov 350 Tower Square Plaza • Marion, IL 62959 • (618) 997-6281 • Fax (618) 997-2028  Tractor TIF District Redevelopment Project Area, Plan and Projects. F. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3979 authorizing the issuance of Series 2024 Sales Tax Revenue Notes related to STAR Bond Project #1. G. Discuss/Adopt Resolution 2024-17 authorizing the execution of a disbursement agreement pursuant to the STAR Bond Master Developer Agreement and the 1st Project Plan. 7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 8. MISCELLANEOUS 9. CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NEEDED) LITIGATION, PROPERTY, PERSONNEL. 10. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT www.cityofmarionil.gov 350 Tower Square Plaza • Marion, IL 62959 • (618) 997-6281 • Fax (618) 997- 2028