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MINUTES WOODSTOCK CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers March 3, 2020 A regular meeting of the Woodstock City Council was called to order at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 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, Finance Director/Assistant City Manager Paul Christensen, Public Works Director Jeff Van Landuyt, Economic Development Director Garrett Anderson, Chief John Lieb, Deputy Chief Jeff Parsons, and members of the Woodstock Police Department. OTHERS PRESENT: Board of Fire and Police Chairman Ron Giordano and City Clerk Cindy Smiley III. FLOOR DISCUSSION – A. Oath of Office: Officer Mark Kivley Deputy Mayor Turner stated this is a momentous and joyous time for the City, the swearing in of a new police officer. He stated it is also a great time to recognize the work of the Woodstock Police Department. Chief Lieb stated eight police officers were hired in 2019, noting the training is extensive and requires a significant period of time. He stated one of those officers was Officer Mark Kivley who has come through this training and is being sworn in tonight, noting this is a significant event in an officer’s career. He stated Officer Kivley’s family is present, because it is not only the officer that goes through this process, but also his family. Chairman Giordano administered the Oath of Office to Officer Mark Kivley. Chief Lieb pinned on his badge and presented him with his certification as an llinois Police Officer. This was met with hearty applause. .  Woodstock City Council 03-03-20 Deputy Mayor Turner welcomed Officer Kivley to the Woodstock Police Department, noting the City of Woodstock, the City Council, and City Staff support the Police Department. Deputy Mayor Turner introduced and recognized members of Officer Kivley’s family, noting the importance of the police officers’ families throughout their careers. Deputy Mayor Turner thanked the members of the Woodstock Police Department. All were recognized with hearty applause. C. Public Comment There were no comments forthcoming from the Public. D. Council Comments 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 there were no items removed from the Consent Agenda by the Council or a member of the Public. In response to a question from Deputy Mayor Turner, the following questions or comments were forthcoming from the City Council or the Public concerning items remaining on the Consent Agenda: Item D4 – Amendment to City Code – Stop Sign on Hayward Street and Parking on Calhoun Street Councilman Tebo stated the extension of the loading zone behind the Opera House is long overdue. In response to Councilman Tebo’s question concerning the stop sign, Mr. Van Landuyt stated a neighbor brought the fact that the stop sign was missing to City Staff, which is being remedied by the proposed action. Item D-1 – Property Tax Abatements – Alternate Revenue Bonds Mr. Stelford stated the City has issued several Alternate Revenue Bonds, which rely on payment from alternate revenue rather than property taxes. He noted with these bonds, property tax levies are allowed as a secondary payment source, and provides security to the bondholders should the alternate revenue not be available. Mr. Stelford stated each year the Council looks at the revenue to make sure the alternate revenue meets the debt service and then approves an ordinance that notifies the County to abate the property taxes associated with these bonds. Mr. Stelford noted this is done every year. 2  Woodstock City Council 03-03-20 Deputy Mayor Turner affirmed the Consent Agenda to include Items A through D-5 as follows: A. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS February 3, 2020 City Council Workshop February 18, 2020 City Council Meeting B. WARRANTS: #3894 #3895 C. MINUTES AND REPORTS: Woodstock Police Department Monthly Report January 2020 Board of Fire and Police Commission June 3, 2019 Board of Fire and Police Commission September 16, 2019 Economic Development Commission September 5, 2019 Environmental Commission August 1, 2019 Environmental Commission September 5, 2019 Environmental Commission October 3, 2019 Environmental Commission December 5, 2019 Historic Preservation Commission November 21, 2019 Old Courthouse & Sheriff’s House Commission August 19, 2019 Parks & Recreation Commission October 8, 2019 Transportation Commission October 16, 2019 Transportation Commission November 20,2019 D. MANAGER’S REPORT NO. 151 1. Ordinances – Property Tax Abatements – Alternate Revenue Bonds – Approval of the following Ordinances authorizing the annual abatement of property taxes related to the City’s Alternate Revenue Source Bonds: a) Ordinance 20-O-12, identified as Document 1, An Ordinance Abating the Additional Tax Imposed by Ordinance Number 08-O-41, General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2016 ,Issued for the Purpose of Refunding All or a Portion of the City’s Outstanding General Obligation Waterworks and Sewerage Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2008A, and b) Ordinance 20-O-13, identified as Document 2, An Ordinance Abating the Additional Tax Imposed by Ordinance Number 14-O-35, General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources) Series 2014, Issued for the Purpose of Refunding Series 2005B General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources) and Series 2003 General Obligation (Limited Tax) Debt Certificates Issued for Construction of Roadway Improvements and the Development of New Park Sites Along with Recreation Facility Improvements for the City of Woodstock, and c) Ordinance 20-O-14, identified as Document 3, An Ordinance Abating the Additional Tax Imposed by Ordinance Number 10-O-34,General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2010A, Issued for the Purpose of Refunding a 3  Woodstock City Council 03-03-20 Portion of the Series 2000C Alternate Revenue Source Bonds (Aquatic Center) and the Series 2001B Alternate Revenue Source Bonds (Opera House Annex), and d) Ordinance 20-O-15, identified as Document 4, An Ordinance Abating the Additional Tax Imposed by Ordinance Number 10-O-34, General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2010C, Issued for the Purpose of Refunding a Portion of the Series 2002E Alternate Revenue Source Bonds (TIF Infrastructure Improvements), and e), Ordinance 20-O-16, identified as Document 5, An Ordinance Abating the Additional Tax Imposed by Ordinance Number 10-O-34, General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2010D, Issued for the Purpose of Refunding a Portion of the Series 2002F Alternate Revenue Source Bonds (Seminary Avenue Water Treatment Plant Expansion), and f) Ordinance 20-O-17, identified as Document 6, An Ordinance abating the Additional Tax Imposed by Ordinance Number 10-O-34, General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2010E, Issued for the Purpose of Refunding a Portion of the Series 2002G Alternate Revenue Source Bonds (TIF Loan Refunding). 2. Agreement – TimeClock Plus Contract – Authorization for the City Administration to enter into a three-year agreement with TimeClock Plus for an estimated cost of $23,740, subject to final review and approval of the agreement by the City Manager. 3. Ordinance – FY19/20 Budget Amendments – Approval of Ordinance 20-O-18 identified as Document 6, An Ordinance Amending the FY19/20 Budget to Address Implementation of the City’s Compensation Study and Authorize Year End Transfers. 4. Ordinance – Amendment to City Code – Stop Sign on Hayward Street and Parking on Calhoun Street – Approval of Ordinance 20-O-19, identified as Document 8, An Ordinance Amending the Woodstock City Code Authorizing the Installation of a New Stop Sign on Calhoun Street at its Intersection with Hayward and the Extension of the Loading Zone on the North Side of Calhoun Street Between Dean and Johnson Streets. 5. Resolution – Incremental Real Estate Taxes – Old Courthouse Renovations - Approval of the following: a) Resolution 20-R-02, identified as Document 9, A Resolution Inducing the Redevelopment of Certain Property Within the Downtown & Route 47 Redevelopment Project Area; and b) Authorization for the City Administration to transfer any residual funds from TIF#1 to TIF#2 as part of the City’s annual budget process. 4  Woodstock City Council 03-03-20 A roll call vote was taken on items A through D-5. Ayes: D. Flynn, L. Lohmeyer, W. Piersall, J. Prindiville, G. Tebo, and Deputy Mayor M. Turner. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: Mayor B. Sager. Motion carried. V. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Following a brief discussion, Deputy Mayor Turner requested that Mr. Stelford update Council concerning any interaction of Staff with the Health Department and to summarize any protocols already in place concerning the recent Coronavirus outbreak. There were no changes, additions, or deletions to the tentative future agendas. ADJOURN Motion by W. Piersall, second by L. Lohmeyer, to adjourn the meeting of the Woodstock City Council to the next regular meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Woodstock City Hall. Ayes: D. Flynn, L. Lohmeyer, W. Piersall, J. Prindiville, G. Tebo, and Deputy Mayor M. Turner. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: Mayor B. Sager. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM. Respectfully submitted, Cindy Smiley City Clerk 5