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Woodstock City Council 03/19/2024 Page 5 of6 It was noted that WFRD has 75% of the funds for their project; with the $15,000 providing for the difference. Conncilman Seegers said he appreciates the time and effort City staff has put into this project. He does not want to support another future request from a taxing body. Councilman Tebo said he supports this project. Councilman Flynn mentioned that WFRD originally asked for the full amount of the project of$60,000. They understand that the program allows for $15,000. Executive Director Betz said a lot of these projects have to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Last year there was only one request. This policy can be adjusted, if needed. Motion by Tebo to approve Item D-4 Allocation Approval for Fa9ade Improvement Program for the property located at 435 E. Judd Street, second by Flynn. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Flynn, Nierman, Seegers, Tebo, Ziemba and Mayor Tumer. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: McMahon. Motion carried. V. DISCUSSION Transmittal ofFY24/25 Budget. City Manager Stelford thanked City staff for all the work they've done on the Budget documents. He said the document is in the Dropbox and will be on the City's website in the next couple of days. This document is a significant financial plan for Woodstock, which drives the direction of the community going fmward. He added that the Budget Workshop is scheduled for Monday, March 25th . He stated that there are issues with the Route 47 road widening project as it pertains to costs for water and sewer, as the total amount is now $13.2 M. The City plans to do a water and sewer rate study in the future. City Manager Stelford added that the City has adequate funding for the landscaping portion ofthe project. We'll discuss this in detail on March 25 th . VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION Purchase of Real Property (Open Meetings Act: SILCS 120/2(c)(5)) Meetings where the purchase or lease of real property for the use ofthe public body is Being considered, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a Particular parcel should be acquired. A. Purchase of Real Property At 8:07 PM the Council adjourned to Executive Session: Motion to move into Executive Session to discuss the Purchase of Real Property by Flynn, second by Nierman. Ayes: Flynn, Nierman, Seegers, Tebo, Ziemba and Mayor Turner. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: McMahon. Motion carried. Executive Session adjourned at 9:45 PM; all Council members with the exception of McMahon were present.  MINUTES WOODSTOCK CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION March 19, 2024 City Council Chambers The Executive Session of the Woodstock City Council was called to order by Mayor Michael Turner at 8:07 PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in the Council Chambers at Woodstock City Hall for the purpose of discussing the purchase of real property, an exemption to the Open Meetings Act, regarding the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body. A roll call was taken. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Darrin Flynn, Tom Nierman, Bob Seegers, Jr., Gordon Tebo, Natalie Ziemba and Mayor Michael Turner. COUNCIL ABSENT: Melissa McMahon. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Roscoe Stelford, City Attorney Ruth Schlossberg, Deputy City Manager/Executive Director of Strategy & Planning Paul Christensen, Executive Director of Business Development Danielle Gulli, Executive Director of Operations Christina Betz, Recreation Department Director Dave Zinnen, Economic Development Director Garrett Anderson and City Clerk Jane Howie. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Purchase of Real Property (Open Meetings Act: SILCS 120/2(c)(5)) Meetings where the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body is Being considered, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a Particular parcel should be acquired Motion by Flynn to move into Executive Session, second by Nierman at 8:07 PM. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: D. Flynn, T. Nierman, B. Seegers, G. Tebo, N. Ziemba and Mayor M. Turner. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: M. McMahon. Motion carried. Discussion ensued regarding the purchase or lease ofreal property for the use of the public body. ADJOUN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: Motion by Flynn to adjourn from Executive Session and return to Open Session, second by Nierman. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: D. Flynn, T. Nierman, B. Seegers, G. Tebo, N. Ziemba and Mayor M. Turner. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: M. McMahon. Motion carried. Council adjourned the Executive Session at 9:45 PM. Re,spectfully submitted, , _,! \\ -,'. Jane Howle City Clerk