Industrial and Commercial Committee Meeting Minutes

TIME: 1:00 p.m.
DATE: Tuesday, November 22th, 2011
PLACE: Council chamber in City Hall

ROLL CALL:
Robert Midnight Present
Jerry Mizell Present
David McManus Present
David Daugherty Absent


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman David McManus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 10-12-2011 as presented; MOTION CARRIED:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
David Daugherty Yea
David McManus Yea




The issue of the 45 TIFF near McDonalds was discussed and was said that was not going to happen right now. Gene Norber is being paid for working on the maps in Zoning with Chad Murray, there is still about $76,000.00 left in the money allotted for him.

The Riverfront Development is bringing in a select group of local residents for a board to discuss and give thoughts on how to improve and build up the location which will cost nothing, and Mr. Norber will only be brought in as needed. Alderman Mizell added he didn’t want to see this project dropped. Gene Norber will only be brought back case by case to give advice or if something feasible comes up we will ask for a budget quote.

The old Gas Co building could be sold 2 ways by appraisal or bids; Appraisal bids could be advertized in the paper by the City Clerk running 3 times, choosing the best bid for the City, not less than 80% of the value of the property. We can either do a Resolution passing by ¾ votes or an Ordinance 2/3 Council. A Resolution is available in the Clerk’s office giving a deadline for proposal and run once in the paper with no time limit on opening; we allow 15 days to open. An Ordinance is opened at the Council meeting and we can even bring back to Committee to discuss further.
We held the building for a tax break. We can have restrictions put in the advertisement on how long the building sits before construction begins. We also can have our guys see what it needs to fix up the building. One group, Eastland Baptist, showed interest and wanted to get started. A commercial appraisal needs to be done. The building was worth around $100,000.00 when donated to us.


MOTION TO BE PUT ON DECEMBER 12TH, 2011 City Council Meeting

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman David Daughtery to recommend to the full Council to take action on the sale of the old Gas Co. building;
MOTION CARRIED:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
David Daugherty Yea
David McManus Yea


Recessed at 1:25

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman David Daughtery to recess; Motion Carried:
ROLL CALL:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
David Daugherty Yea
David McManus Yea



In session at 1:35

ROLL CALL:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
David Daugherty Yea
David McManus Yea

Curt Jones representing Dip n Dots and MOR Tec came to the Committee to give an update. He started out by saying one year ago there was talk of foreclosure and we worked it out and paid our principal until then. We had a hearing in April and agreed on an extension of 3 months and they could bring in a receiver anytime with only a 48 hour notice. Another extension was given until October 31st deadline without any resolution. We have let our employees and customers know we are trying to work out solutions. We have interest out there in our company and have been contacted. January 6th we will have a broker in place to market the company, and by March 1st we will go to the next level. He informed the Committee he will keep us updated. Corporate Counsel added he is current on all payments and has given us any information the City has requested. Corporate Counsel added it’s up to the Committee / Council how we proceed, but he hopes Jones will come to the Council with options soon.

Curt told the Committee his cake program with the Dip n Dots Company is on the East Coast, and has had a contract with Schwan’s for 125,000,00 cakes we made in our own plants. Save a Lot and other companies will have private labels for the cakes in their stores. Hopefully in the future we will have our own labels.

We have a company, Evergreen, interested in buying MOR Tec and will keep us update.

We will have a meeting with Curt Jones for another update in 3 weeks, December 14th, 2011.


The Committee talked about his payments due and what interest to charge. We thought to amortize the loan for 15 years.




Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by David Daughtery to
adjourn; MOTION CARRIED: TIME 2:01
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
David Daugherty Yea
David McManus Yea
















TIME: 1:33p.m.
DATE: Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
PLACE: Council chamber in City Hall

ROLL CALL:
Robert Midnight Present
Jerry Mizell Present
David Daugherty Absent
David McManus Present

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman David McManus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 9-26-2011 as presented; MOTION CARRIED:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
David Daugherty Absent
David McManus Yea

Chairman Alderman Robert Midnight introduced Dick Miller president of Marcal Rope and Rigging. He came before the Committee to give an update of the progress at the new Metropolis location. Mr. Miller told the Committee everything was coming together even after all the offsets. The utilities and the interior office need to be finished and we will be on the sheetrock and lighting next. He thanked the Committee for the extra extensions and look forward to moving the office. They will have a total of 4 shops once this is completed. The main headquarters are in Alton, St. Louis, Springfield and this one. Moving to Metropolis is a better business move and will allow for expansion. Alderman Carrell asked if he had received the information for the gas lines and was told yes. Alderman Jerry Mizell asked if this location was the smallest of the offices and was told it was approximately the same as Springfield. We would like to be open December 1st with a full service shop. The many delays we have had to overcome due to circumstances beyond our control is the only reason we are asking for another extension. The Committee agreed to make the new contract date January 1st, 2012 in case any other issues arise. Mr. Miller thanked everyone for their time and looks forward to doing business in Metropolis.

Alderman Mizell asked if the Laundry at the Industrial Park is doing better and was told by Corporate Counsel, yes he had checked on them about 30 days ago and they were even trying to double up. Their numbers are looking better in October and November. They are running two shifts out there and are fighting hard to get Lourdes laundry service back.


Alderman Mizell also asked about Dip and Dots and if they are cooperating and were informed they are working on a separate deal on the building here. They say they need to have $400-$500 a day in sales to break even and it’s a struggle but their payments are current. Corporate Counsel said you can’t ask someone to operate if they can’t make enough money to even survive. They have given us any information that we have asked for and will keep the Committee posted he told them. Alderman William Carrell had said there was debris in the alley and we need to check into that.

Alderman Robert Midnight questioned the Committee on what Gene Norber told them to do. He asked if we are going to go forward with this we need to make decisions on a board, do we want a redevelopment board, a group of citizens, us or a combination of both? We should know this before Mr. Norber comes back to talk to us Alderman Midnight said. The Committee agreed they could make the decisions along with a couple of citizens making up the board to determine things that were feasible and needed first to make the Riverfront Development happen. They all felt a RV Park would be a good idea after raising the level of the area to flood level requirements. Another idea that was mentioned was housing; an apartment complex overlooking the river. . JM Walters had once tried that even having drawn up the plans but dissolved the project.
Corporate Counsel had an update from Gene Norber about the annexations in the Tiff and Business properties. Some of the areas are split and we may not want to move forward or maybe even leave out properties but will talk next week or call a meeting to discuss the issue. If development does eventually happen in those areas it will come our way. If Bullock to Faughn does not decide to annex into the City we might lose potential business in that area and will not be considered for a TIF. We will have to decide if Pullen road will be our next annexation.

Mayor McDaniel gave information on the 2 lights reported out saying Woodwalkers is aware and will fix before they leave town. He also stated Anna is in need of some fiberglass poles we have and we need to see what the salvage value is and get back to them.

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman David McManus to recommend to the full Council to take action on Marcal Rope and Rigging to extend the contract to January 1st, 2012; MOTION CARRIED:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
David Daugherty Absent
David McManus Yea

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by David McManus to adjourn; MOTION CARRIED: TIME 2:22
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
David Daugherty Absent
David McManus Yea






















TIME: 5:00 p.m.
DATE: Monday, September 26th, 2011
PLACE: Council chamber in City Hall

ROLL CALL:
Robert Midnight Present
Jerry Mizell Present
David Daugherty Present
David McManus Present

The rest of the Council was present for the meeting. Alderman’s William Carrell, Richard Corzine, Charles Barfield and Kim Brown
Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Robert Midnight to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 7-18-2011 as presented; MOTION CARRIED:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
David Daugherty Yea
David McManus Yea

Gene Norber had a follow-up meeting after looking over the 2002 Tourism ideas and 2003 Charrette for the City. He had informed the Committee, Julian his business partner, was with Chad in Mapping and Zoning and would join us later.
He gave information to the Committee to discuss the Redevelopment Plan for Metropolis. He handed out a larger development map of the area titled Figure 4-3 Uptown, Ferry Street Promenade, & Town Center and Figure 4-2 Preliminary Master Plan. Gene stated we need revitalization for the City; we need to know where we are and evaluate the effort process. The Committee needs to know the City budget for the Riverfront area and what we feel is most important now for development. The City needs to identify the area for a future plan, evaluate the previous plan, how far we have got and where we are today. We need to ask questions, look at our concepts and activities, locations and use of Metropolis Street, being the main street in the plan. Do we still want to use Ferry Street as a pedestrian mall? We now have a Hotel on our Riverfront so we will look at that and see the concept development and redevelopment for the area; we need to look at that before we implement the plan. We as a City need to define what Downtown Riverfront really is. Data is important, do a market study to help educate everyone about the plan. The elevation level might need to change above the 338 mark for redevelopment since we have realized after the flood this year the area will be affected.
Harrahs license is up for renewal in 2013 and they are a vital importance of this River Development. Harrahs is a major player on the riverfront.
We need to decide on types of activity now we want to accomplish and to get back into the process. Activity the City needs or wishes to see accomplished is what needs to be decided. Then ask who are responsible, concepts & activities the City still wants to pursue and the area that is chosen for them; and do we still want to do them. Decide, we as the Council will make the decisions, a redevelopment corporation, or a group of citizens that make up a board; after that decide what level of power are they given to go forward.
Confirm/Create new or existing ideas things and work towards that.
1) Prioritize our Concepts/Activities
2) Identify City involvement
3) Financing
4) Talk to developers
We need to find responsible parties, identify and cost them out and ask ourselves what role the City has in each one of these. Consider an agency to negotiate our concept/activities, consider the private side or maybe even a partner. The critical key is to Prioritize then get a plan to implement, market the ideas and reconvene after. This is the important process of planning. We need boards, council, and the community to reengage, create an entity to implement what we want to achieve. The ideas we have are interesting to date and it’s an exercise right now and Gene sees it as a process to continue. Change what we do not want or need to do then prioritize and implement. Alderman David Daughtery asked about the Port Authority, and was informed that was mostly industrial but every Port Authority is different; they have the ability to do a partnership to operate like a business.
We need to synthesize the old with the thinking of today, maybe even a special purpose corporation for the City or Port Authority depending on which concept we are referring to at the time.

This Riverfront Development can have different groups with different powers. Let’s revise, analyze, prioritize, decide what role the City has in this, implement, and or make partnerships; this process takes time but it is the way to go Gene emphasized to the Committee. Gene feels this is a good document from which we can move forward. When you go to the private side make for sure it’s what the City wants to do by way of the process and activities. While going over the documents with the Committee Gene stated the main road should be Metropolis Street. If you want a marina, test that concept before coming up with a document, do the cost and then prioritize. The City needs their own plan before someone walks in to talk about the Riverfront development. We need to reengage ourselves; you have to know what we want to do. Build relationships with the builders, market it, implement it, and engage it. Have talks with the private side to know their level of commitment, but know what we want to engage first, and when you are ready, and then get reaction. We need to make sure the plan is what the City wants not the developer. Gene said to the Committee we just didn’t get there from this last Charrette. We need to review what is on paper now and can it be done in current market.
After answering all the concerns of the Committee, Gene says it’s a great document, get the City involved, and prioritize.

Gordon McIntosh came before the Committee to emphasize how great the Riverfront Development would be. We should have a scenic overlook, something for all to enjoy. He stated there are people who come into our state park and can’t even find the road leading to the bank of the river. He hopes our plan to develop the Riverfront will take shape.
Alderman Robert Midnight will let the Committee know when another meeting about the Riverfront Development will be scheduled. He thanked Gene and Julian for coming and sharing with the Committee and would like to set up another Committee meeting after we have implemented some of the ideas he discussed.


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by David Daughtery to adjourn; MOTION CARRIED:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
David Daugherty Yea
David McManus Yea

































TIME: 6:30 p.m.
DATE: Monday, July 18th, 2011
PLACE: Council chamber in City Hall

ROLL CALL:
Robert Midnight Present
Jerry Mizell Present
David Daugherty Absent
David McManus Present

Charlie Eichorn was present and was asked if he would like to come before the Council to express his thoughts. He said he was here to listen to Mr. Norber and his ideas and to share a few of his own.
Gene Norber came before the Committee to discuss the Redevelopment Plan for Metropolis. He handed out an outline titled Process to Create the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment Plan for Metropolis and the map showing the area. Mr. Norber stated he passed out a process to create not a plan. His company considered it to be an evolution of process development and redevelopment. We need to make sure the plan is what the City wants not the developer. Gene expressed several times this was not a plan he was presenting but a process of creating the riverfront development. We as a City need to define what Downtown Riverfront really is. He informed the Council they could make all the decisions on the redevelopment project or create a board for this. The board would be made up of responsible citizens who could get this plan done should you move forward with this. In this board we need to elect someone to have the power to make decisions.
One of the first things we need to decide is where and how things will get started. Mr. Norber said he knows it will not be the consensus of everyone, but to agree on most things for the good of Metropolis.
Marketing the plan to the community after a plan has been constructed by the City and the Board, again saying build what the City wants in this project; not the developer.
The City needs to determine if this will be a public only project, private only or a partnership of both. We need to set goals and objectives in this plan. The City is actively seeking opportunities. Data is important, do a market study to help educate everyone about the plan. He told the Committee to be an active role in this development and make it your plan.
Alderman Robert Midnight asked Gene if he had seen or remembered the plan the City had before. He did recall this saying he felt it was about 10 years ago and it was a basis for the process, a reasonable place to start. The idea was workable the Mayor said but adding we just had the wrong people. Good things did come out of that plan.
Alderman Jerry Mizell said he had been to Gulf Shores and would like to see some of these things happen here adding Metropolis has potential .Charlie Eichorn addressed the Committee and Mr. Norber saying he was in favor of the things talked about here and that we need to make things happen in this town. We need to create jobs and have things to offer so people want to come see us. He has always been a risk taker since he came here in 1954. Upscale what we have; start small but start. Superman draws tourists and families. We only have a few things to offer and then they go elsewhere. Charlie would like to see Harrahs be more family oriented. He has been to casinos where kids could enter the premises; this would help keep families here. He stated they can’t even eat on the boat with their children. Charlie acknowledged he would like to see an Event Coordinator or Promoter. He would like to see tournaments come here like softball or soccer.
Alderman Corzine said he would like to see a water park in our town. Holiday World was brought up as an example which brings in so many tourists.
Gene added no risk … no reward. Some of the projects take longer and need to get the Community involved. All agreed Metropolis needs to make it happen for growth. Gene will come back in a month after looking over the previous plan the City had. Charlie thanked the Committee for listening to him.


Gene declared the Zoning Ordinance was almost ready for a public hearing. He has met with the staff and answered all questions or issues they had and felt only a few changes to left to be made before the hearing. The manufactured home district needed to be resolved. The Committee had to decide if we were going to do the homes as an overlay or a district. The acreage they decided should be at least 1.78 acres or 70,000.00 feet of property, this will stop spot zoning. There is no way to have a particular shape of this land the homes sit on but the size of the land is the main objective here. The decision of a right away was also discussed. The City needs to map out an area they feel would suit this district. If an existing home is already in a residential area it will be grandfathered in until it is moved or accidently burns in either case the zoning board will not allow another manufactured home in its place. These districts were mapped out according to wards.



Alderman Robert Midnight had given an update on Eric Small saying they are ready to begin August 1st. Mr. Small has the money and is ready to close the deal. Corporate Counsel said they just need to get title, deed and mortgage and will be set to close next week.





Alderman Midnight told the Committee that roofing was on the way for the Marcal building and it looks great. They had overestimated the cost of the roof and were only out about $12,000.00 instead of the previous figures.



Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman David McManus to recommend to the full Council that Gene Norber and EDR. Inc be provided with the tourism charette report from 2003 and that they be requested to provide the City with an evaluation of that plan;
MOTION CARRIED:
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
McManus Yea


The Committee could not adjourn due to lack of quorum. Alderman David McManus had to leave.

Not on agenda but discussed to take to full council possible land acquisitions.





















TIME: 1:30
DATE: Wednesday, April 21st, 2011
PLACE: Council chamber in City Hall

ROLL CALL:
Robert Midnight Present
Jerry Mizell Present
Daugherty Absent
Nathan Anderson Present


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on April 13th, 2011 as presented; MOTION CARRIED:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Nathan Anderson Yea




Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to recommend to the full Council to approve the action to have Corporate Counsel Rick Abell draw up a contract to allow Riverway Ag. to lease the Old Laidlaw Building and bring back for discussion.; MOTION CARRIED:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Nathan Anderson Yea

Howard Crittenden came before the Committee with a proposal for buying the Old Laidlaw building. The proposal was a rough draft, showing terms and conditions. Dr. Sharon Burris came before the Committee representing The Friends of Fort Massac who has the contract until March 31st, 2011 on the building. Waterway Ag. stated they would like to see both parties work out something until the Friends of Fort Massac gets their money to purchase the building. Corporate Counsel Rick Abell will draw up a lease proposal and return to the Committee and both parties involved for approval.



Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to adjourn; MOTION CARRIED:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Nathan Anderson Yea


















TIME: 2:12p.m.
DATE: Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
PLACE: Council chamber in City Hall

ROLL CALL:
Robert Midnight Present
Jerry Mizell Present
Daugherty Present
Nathan Anderson Present

Moved by Alderman Nathan Anderson and second by Alderman David Daughtery to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on April 6th, 2011 as presented; MOTION CARRIED:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Nathan Anderson Yea

Corporate Counsel Rick Abell gave an update to the Committee on the Tiff laws that will be going into effect. Information from Judy Baar Topinka’s office
and a memo to Illinois Tax Increment Association from Miller Canfield was included in a hand out to the Committee.

Corporate Counsel Rick Abell stated that Gene Norber is plans to go over several things while he is down here and would like to go over some of these with the Committee. Zoning and annexing on Faughn and Bullock Lane will be some of the items to be worked on. Gene will also be working on Tiff issues for the City. Attorney Abell had asked the Committee on some of the things we would agree to in order for the citizens to annex to the City. All the Committee was in agreement of tap on fees waved, but do not want to go onto their properties. A Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 1:00 p.m. to review and discuss what needs to be done.

Chairman Committee Robert Midnight told the council that he had a perspective tenant for the Spec building and will keep the committee informed as more things come available.


Moved by Alderman Robert Midnight and second by David Daughtery to go into Executive session TIME 2:13; MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea


Moved by Jerry Mizell and second by David Daughtery to approve the minutes of Executive Session and that they remain closed; MOTION CARIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman David Daugherty to adjourn; MOTION CARRIED:
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea











TIME: 1:45
DATE: Wednesday, April 9th, 2011
PLACE: Council chamber in City Hall

ROLL CALL:
Robert Midnight Present
Jerry Mizell Present
Daugherty Present
Nathan Anderson Absent


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman David Daughtery to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 23rd, 2011 as presented; MOTION CARRIED:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Nathan Anderson Absent


Mayor Billy McDaniel informed the Committee he had spoke to the General Contractor Jim Beatman about the building and the shape it was in. Marcal had noted the building has beams missing and a few of the roofing bundles had been damaged by the City when they had moved the building. Legally the City is not responsible for any damages at this point since Marcal has already made the purchase. Mayor McDaniel has asked the Committee to consider giving half of the cost of the roof since the City damaged the bundles at the time of the move. Alderman Robert Midnight and Alderman William Carrell expressed they felt we should be responsible as well. Alderman David Daughtery had stated he felt that Marcal should have taken a better assessment before the purchase of the building. Alderman Mizell noted he was against making the motion to help, but being good stewards for the City made the first motion.



Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Robert Midnight to recommend to the full Council to approve the action to Marcal Rope and Rigging to give the sum of $8,000.00; MOTION CARRIED:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Nathan Anderson Absent



Alderman Robert Midnight had given an update on Eric Small saying they are just waiting on the paperwork and they would like to see October 1st, 2011 as the opening date.



Moved by Alderman Robert Midnight and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adjourn; MOTION CARRIED: TIME 2:10
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Nathan Anderson Absent











TIME: 1:45
DATE: Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
PLACE: Council chamber in City Hall

ROLL CALL:
Robert Midnight Present
Jerry Mizell Present
Daugherty Present
Nathan Anderson Absent


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman David Daughtery to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 23rd, 2011 as presented; MOTION CARRIED:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Nathan Anderson Absent


Mayor Billy McDaniel informed the Committee he had spoke to the General Contractor Jim Beatman about the building and the shape it was in. Marcal had noted the building has beams missing and a few of the roofing bundles had been damaged by the City when they had moved the building. Legally the City is not responsible for any damages at this point since Marcal has already made the purchase. Mayor McDaniel has asked the Committee to consider giving half of the cost of the roof since the City damaged the bundles at the time of the move. Alderman Robert Midnight and Alderman William Carrell expressed they felt we should be responsible as well. Alderman David Daughtery had stated he felt that Marcal should have taken a better assessment before the purchase of the building. Alderman Mizell noted he was against making the motion to help, but being good stewards for the City made the first motion.



Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Robert Midnight to recommend to the full Council to approve the action to Marcal Rope and Rigging to give the sum of $8,000.00; MOTION CARRIED:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Nathan Anderson Absent



Alderman Robert Midnight had given an update on Eric Small saying they are just waiting on the paperwork and they would like to see October 1st, 2011 as the opening date.



Moved by Alderman Robert Midnight and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adjourn; MOTION CARRIED: TIME 2:10
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Nathan Anderson Absent











TIME: 2:35
DATE: Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
PLACE: Council chamber in City Hall


ROLL CALL:
Robert Midnight Present
Jerry Mizell Present
Daugherty Present
Nathan Anderson Present


Moved by Alderman David Daughtery and Seconded by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on January 19, 2011 as presented MOTION CARRIED

Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Nathan Anderson Yea



The Committee tabled the recommendation for the amendment of Private Development Agreement (Inner G/Curt Jones)







Moved by Alderman David McManus and Seconded by Alderman Kim Brown to recommend to the full council for modification of the City’s loan servicing agreement with City National Bank; MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Seconded by Alderman David Daughtery to recommend to the full council for the extension of Loan for Shane Parker to May 1st 2011; MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea



Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Seconded by Alderman Nathan Anderson to recommend to the full council for the clarifications concerning a Contract Proposal to acquire the Spec Building in the Industrial Park; MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea



Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Seconded by Alderman David Daughtery to recommend to the full council for the extension private development agreement with Marcal Rope Rigging until April 31st, 2011; MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea




Moved by Alderman Robert Midnight and second by Nathan Anderson to go into Executive session; MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea




Moved by David Daughtery and second by Jerry Mizell to approve the minutes of Executive Session and that they remain closed; MOTION CARIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea




Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to adjourn; MOTION CARRIED:
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea





TIME:
DATE: Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
PLACE: Council chamber in City Hall

PRESENT:
Alderman William Carrell, Charles Barfield, David McManus, Robert Midnight, Nathan Anderson. Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Jan Adams
ROLL CALL:
Robert Midnight Present
Jerry Mizell Absent
Daugherty Absent
Nathan Anderson Present

The Industrial meeting was not held due to lack of a quorum.
It was discussed to be put on the agenda for February 14th, 2011 to pay off the loan with PAC roll. Corporate Counsel Rick Abell handed out an Ordinance to the Committee and was going to have it placed on its reading in the next City Council meeting.

TIME: 1:15p.m.
DATE: Wednesday, Jan 19th, 2011
PLACE: Council chamber in City Hall

PRESENT:
Alderman William Carrell, Kim Brown, Charles Barfield, David McManus, Robert Midnight, Nathan Anderson, David Daugherty, Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Jan Adams, Joe Matesevac with Engineering Inc ,Michele Longworth and Dr Jake Glass.
ROLL CALL:
Robert Midnight Present
Jerry Mizell Absent
Daugherty Present
Nathan Anderson Present

Moved by Alderman Nathan Anderson and second by Alderman David Daughtery to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on January 5th, 2011 as presented; MOTION CARRIED:
Robert Midnight Yea
Jerry Mizell Absent
Daugherty Yea
Nathan Anderson Yea

Committee Chairman Robert Midnight had opened the meeting letting Dr. Jake Glass address the Committee. He told the Committee he will be moving his business to the old Bio-Kinetics building on 12th street. He stated that he wanted to expand by bringing in a PT and a Massage Therapist. Dr. Glass said he will be taking his clients with him which insured income to make his payments from the loan. His goal is to be open the first part of February. Dr Glass is still asking the Committee to approve the loan for his new equipment.

Attorney Rick Abell told the Committee that he does not have a financial report on Purchase Area Laundry at the present time but hopes to have it soon and will let the Committee know.

Chairman Committee Robert Midnight told the council that he had a perspective tenant for the Spec building and will keep the committee informed as more things come available.


Moved by Alderman Robert Midnight and second by Nathan Anderson to go into Executive session; MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea


Moved by Robert Midnight and second by David McManus to approve the minutes of Executive Session and that they remain closed; MOTION CARIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea


Moved by Alderman David McManus and second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to adjourn; MOTION CARRIED:
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea







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Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea







TIME: 1:37 p.m.
DATE: Wednesday, Jan 5th, 2011
PLACE: Council chamber in City Hall

PRESENT:
Alderman William Carrell, Kim Brown, Charles Barfield, David McManus, Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, Nathan Anderson arrived at 1:14. Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, Corporate Council Rick Abell, CFO Trisha Suttles, City Clerk Jan Adams, Frank Walsh, Verbal Blakey, and JK Thomas, Joe Matesevac with Engineering Inc.
ROLL CALL:
Robert Midnight Present
Jerry Mizell Present
Daugherty Absent
Nathan Anderson Present

Committee Chairman Robert Midnight stated to the Council the Marcel project was still progressing and had only slowed down through the holidays.
Rural Development had asked for an extension, options we discussed.
He had also stated that Brett Whitnel is still working on his business plan.
Alderman Jerry Mizell had asked about the Friends of Fort Massac and was told that they have a letter saying it’s still in the process.


Moved by Alderman David McManus and second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to adjourn. MOTION CARRIED:
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea



DATE: Wednesday, November 17, 2010
TIME: 1:30 p.m. (1:50 p.m.)
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Alderpersons; Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, David Daugherty, Nathan Anderson, William Carrell, Charles Barfield, and David McManus with Alderwoman Kim Brown absent. Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks, Joe Matesevac, Mr. & Mrs. Don Snodgrass, Chanel 6 News Media and Tera Temple from the Planet.

ROLL CALL
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Present
Anderson Present

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 21, 2010 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea





MOR TEC LOAN (Curt Jones)
Mr. Jones came before the City Council a short while back and asked to have an extension on his MOR Technology Loan with the City. He explained the financial difficulties he was having and demonstrated new projects he is introducing in the market. The committee was to discuss his loan today.
Mayor McDaniel did say that he did have a recent conversation with Mr. Jones and he was excited about a pending contract for a large order with a name brand company.
Mayor McDaniel said he told Mr. Jones that if he did get the contract for the large order he needs to utilize his facility in Metropolis and create jobs for people from here and not from Paducah. He also told him that if the Council did agree to extend his loan, they might want to increase the interest rate.
Mr. Jones was told he needs to get his documentation all together and bring it back to the Committee before a decision could be made one way or the other.



Eric Small Projects
Mayor McDaniel said that it does seem that both of Mr. Small’s proposed projects are moving forward. Rick is working on the paper work and Mr. Small may be coming to talk with the Committee soon.





Marcall Rope & Rigging
Alderman Midnight said that if they haven’t, they should all drive out and see Marcall’s development that it is moving along.

Moved by Alderman Nathan Anderson and Second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 2:12 P.M.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea
















DATE: Thursday, October 21, 2010
TIME: 1:30 p.m. (2:00 p.m.)
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Alderpersons William Carrell, Charles Barfield, David McManus, Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell and Nathan Anderson with Alderpersons David Daugherty and Kimberly Brown both absent. Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks and CFO Patricia Suttles.

ROLL CALL
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Present

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 29, 2010 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea




MOR Technologies Loan
This was not on today’s agenda but Mr. Curt Jones came to the meeting and asked to speak to them regarding his loan with the City.
Mr. Jones and his partner Kevin Ulrich did a loan with the City for their new MOR Technologies Company which didn’t pan out as they hoped it would. With the economy the way it is and the fact that he lost 10 million dollars due to the loss of a Patent lawsuit he has had the bank to call his loan and is facing financial difficulties but has been working on new no blinder products using Dippin Dots. He has been working and talking with companies such as COSCO; Starbucks; McDonald’s; and others.
He is presently selling to COSCO a snack packet he calls CHILLZ. It is a 35 calorie snack pack that is healthier for you and it comes 18 to a package. He said COSCO sold more than they thought they would and had to order more.
Mr. Jones said they have come up with no blinder products that are going out to the retail market. They gave samples to the committee so they would know what he was talking about. Some of his products are: mocha; soy yogurt; 40 below Joe; peach smoothie; coffee frappes with flavors of mocha, caramel and vanilla as well as margarita and daiquiri mixes that you can use with soda or alcohol. They have ice cream cakes too, but only two flavors at present- Oreo & Rainbow. The cakes are presently being made in Baltimore, Maryland and sold on the east coast. Mr. Jones said he would like to bring that back to Paducah, Kentucky and possibly even enlarge the Metropolis Store to be able to do the icing of the cakes.
Mr. Jones said he has a meeting with Taco Bell next week to give them a presentation.
To make a long story short, Mr. Jones is asking the Council to extend their loan with the City. It is due right away but he is asking for a year’s extension in hopes to be able to make deals with some companies.
Mr. Jones assured the Committee that he will pay everyone everything he owes them but he does need some time to do it.
The majority of the Councilmen present were in favor of extending the loan but said they need to meet with their attorney further and discuss the details before committing to anything.
Mayor McDaniel stressed to Mr. Jones that he would like to see people from Metropolis put to work in any new jobs he creates instead of bringing in someone already working for them.
Mr. Jones said he appreciates that and that he thinks that is the least they can do for the City since they did give them the loan.
Mr. Jones thanked the Councilmen and then left the meeting at this time.

CDAP Loan – Glass/Lang
Mr. Rick Abell gave everyone a copy of the term sheet and other information regarding a possible CDAP loan to Dr. Jacob Glass and Dr. Jeffery Lang to help buy some equipment for their Lipo-Laser Center.
After some discussion the following motion was made.






Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to recommend to the full Council to approve the CDAP loan to Dr. Jacob Glass and Dr. Jeffery Lang in the amount of $35,000: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea


McCall Roper & Rigging
Alderman Robert Midnight said they have put a shovel in the ground and are finally moving forward.
Mr. Abell said we should hopefully be doing the closing any day now.



Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea

















DATE: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
TIME: 1:30 p.m. (1:46 p.m.)
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Alderpersons Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, David Daugherty, Nathan Anderson, William Carrell, Charles Barfield, Kimberly Brown, David McManus along with Mayor Billy McDaniel, Attorney Rick Abell, CFO Patricia Suttles and City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks.

ROLL CALL
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Present
Anderson Present

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 8, 2010 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea


Application for CDAP Loan/R & W Siding & Windows
This item was taken care of at the last Council Meeting so no further action needed at this time.

Not on Agenda but discussed:

(Southern Illinois Lipolaser Center)
Dr. Jacob Glass and Dr. Jeffery Lange are looking to expand their practice to include laser assisted weight loss and requesting $35,000 in CDAP funds to help with the purchase of the equipment needed which will cost them $68,500.
Mr. Rick Abell said he would have more on this by the next Council meeting.

(Movies and More)
Mayor McDaniel said that the business that is in the building where Movie Gallery was may be coming to ask for around $7,000 to have a tanning business. There is nothing definite at this time.

(McCall Rope & Rigging)
Mr. Rick Abell gave the Councilpersons a memo regarding the original agreement with Marcal Rope and Rigging in which he suggest they consider extending the deadline date of the agreement to March 31, 2011 for reasons listed in the memo.
The Committee consensus was to have it put on the next Council Agenda for approval.

(City National Bank Loan Monitoring Fees)
Rick Abell told the Committee that City National Bank is asking for a fee increase for monitoring City loans, maybe in the form of a Loan Application Fee or etc. Mr. Abell said he would be talking further with them and bringing it back to the Council.

(Riverfront Projects with Louisville Group)
The agreement with that group has expired and they were sent a letter. The City is basically just taking a cooling off period for now. They will talk further on this possibly after the first of the year 2011.
The consensus was that the Council probably needs to revisit the Charrette and the Comprehensive Plan before moving forward on the Riverfront.

Mr. Abell said that just for the Committee’s information, Angie Shelton and Jason Morris who are neighbors and live in the 300 block of East 5th Street have both filed petitions with the Zoning Board to rezone their properties to RC-1. Mr. Abell said Angie wants to put an art gallery in her living room but not sure if Mr. Morris has a specific reason or just doing for the future.
Mr. Abell said their request actually will go along with the new Zoning Ordinance which the Council is working on passing.
He said that will be coming back to the Council in the near future.



Mayor McDaniel said that it seems there are rumors out about designating an area of the City for adult entertainment to be allowed in. People are calling him and probably the Alderpersons. He is getting calls from the Industrial Park area saying they don’t want it in their area.
This is something the Council will have to decide eventually but no action for now.

Moved by Alderman David Daugherty and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED –TIME: 2:25 p.m.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea









DATE: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Alderpersons Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, Nathan Anderson, Charles Barfield, Kimberly Brown, William Carrell, and David McManus with Alderman David Daugherty absent. Also present were City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks, CFO Patricia Suttles, Andy Clarke and Joe Matesevac.

ROLL CALL
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Present

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 23, 2010 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to go into Executive Session for items listed on the agenda: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 1:04 p.m.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea

Around 1:26 p.m. the meeting was back to order in open session.

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the Executive Session and that they remain closed: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 1:27 p.m.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea





DATE: Wednesday, August 11, 2010
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Alderpersons; Robert Midnight, Nathan Anderson, Jerry Mizell, William Carrell, and Charles Barfield with David Daugherty, David McManus and Kimberly Brown all absent. Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks, CFO Patricia Suttles, Joe Matesevac, Andy Clarke and Police Chief Mike Worthen.

ROLL CALL
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Present

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve minutes of the previous meeting held on August 4, 2010 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea


3rd Street TIF
Mr. Rick Abell said he talked with Attorney Richard Kruger and he does want to finish the TIF. Mr. Abell told him he would provide him with a sample schedule and ordinances for him to go by. Mr. Kruger said he would get right on it when he received those.
Rick said he would get all the information together and to Mr. Kruger right away and get him start.
It was thought that the area is a small one so it shouldn’t take very long to do the TIF.

Update on G Squared
Mr. Abell said that they did receive their letter Monday and Mr. Taylor called asking what it was about because he was out of town and just informed the letter was there but not opened. Mr. Abell said he basically told him what was in the letter and Mr. Taylor said he was planning to be here next week anyway.

Rural Development Intermediary Relending Program
Mr. Abell provided the Council members with a copy of the preliminary bond ordinance with Rural Development for its Intermediary Relending Program.
Mr. Abell said he would have it on the next Council Agenda for consideration.


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to go into Executive Session for items listed on the Agenda: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 1:25 p.m.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea


Around 1:50 p.m. the meeting was back to order in open session.

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the Executive Session and that they are to remain closed: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 1:51 p.m.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea







DATE: Wednesday, August 4, 2010
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Alderpersons; Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, Nathan Anderson, William Carrell, Charles Barfield, Kimberly Brown and David McManus with Alderman David Daugherty absent. Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks, Treasurer Kristy Stephenson, Tera Temple with the Planet and Andy Clarke

ROLL CALL
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Present

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 28, 2010 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Present




Update on Marcal
Andy Clarke said they are just waiting to hear back on a bid from a Company in the Alton area then they will make their decision on a contractor and could possibly be hearing something by Thursday or Friday.


Update on Shane Parker’s business/incentive
The Mayor reported that Mr. Parker has bought a lot of his equipment and he told him he needed to be operating out of the building (The Old Dairy Building) by this month (August).
Everyone seemed to be in agreement that Mr. Parker said he would be operating his catering business out of the new building site by August.
As for the incentive, everyone was in agreement that it should be due and paid when Mr. Parker is actually operating out of the Old Diary Building.

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to go into Executive Session for items listed on the agenda: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 1:18 p.m.
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Present


Around 2:40 p.m. the meeting was back to order in open session.

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the Executive Session and that they are to remain closed: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Present

Moved by Alderman Nathan Anderson and Second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to recommend to the full Council to authorize Attorney Rick Abell to sent the letter as discussed in closed session to Mr. Richard Taylor with the G Squared Group: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Present



Budget Billing
Alderman Jerry Mizell asked about the Budget Billing Possibility and he was told that the Clerk’s Office is working with Incode on it and that it is a possibility.






1901 Simmons Street Property
Alderman Jerry Mizell asked if the trailer that has been placed on the lot at 1901 Simmons was legal. He didn’t feel it was new enough and that it looks pretty bad.
Mr. Abell told him that the Council never passed an ordinance prohibiting or limiting trailers in the City so the old zoning stands and the trailer could be legal depending on if the proper permit has been obtained by the owner.
The City Clerk said that Mr. Obermark came into the office today and he asked about utilities to this lot and she told him he needed to talk with Mr. Penny Emery first and that he would need to get a trailer permit for the lot from Mr. Emery.
Mr. Obermark said that was fine and left the office and said he would go to see Mr. Emery.


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 3:07 P.M.
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Present












DATE: Wednesday, July 28, 2010
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Alderpersons; Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, Nathan Anderson, William Carrell, Charles Barfield and David McManus with David Daugherty and Kim Brown both absent. Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, CFO Patricia Suttles, City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks, Brian Giltner, Lana Alderdice and a manager from CWI, Port District Board Members: Sue Sandusty, Richard Kruger, Kristy Stephenson, Scott Garrett, Larry Douglas, and Jason Nyberg. Board Member Randy Rushing was absent.

ROLL CALL
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Present

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 9, 2010 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea

Alderman Robert Midnight reported that we are now finished pouring concrete at the Old Laidlaw site and it has turned out to be a very large piece of concrete. It goes all the way to the river. If anyone should get on it, which they should not, they would be in the river.
Mr. Midnight added that Terracon is pleased and wants us to send them a drawing which we will be doing.

Mr. Midnight said we need a motion to go into Executive Session for a discussion with the Port District.

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to go into Executive Session for reasons listed on the agenda: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 1:32 p.m.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea

The meeting was back to order in open session around 2:49 p.m.

Moved by Alderman Nathan Anderson and Second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to approve the minutes of the Executive Session and that they are to remain closed: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea
Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 2:51 P.M.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea












DATE: Wednesday, June 9, 2010
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Alderpersons; Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, David Daugherty, Nathan Anderson, William Carrell, Charles Barfield, Kimberly Brown and David McManus, along with Mayor Billy McDaniel, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, Corporate Finance Officer Patricia Suttles, Andy Clarke, Treasurer Kristy Stephenson, Joe Matesevac & Brian Giltner with Engineering, Inc. and City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks.

ROLL CALL
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Present
Anderson Present

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on May 20, 2010 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea




Establishing one or more TIF Districts
Alderman Robert Midnight reported that Gene Norber met last week with himself, Rick Abell, Andy Clarke and Mayor McDaniel to discuss possible TIF Districts. Mr. Abell has provided everyone with a copy of the letter he received back from Mr. Norber, this week. In the letter he identifies 3 areas as possible TIFs and provides his firms cost to do one or more of the possible TIFs.
TIF AREAS:
1. North side of Hwy 45 from Lindell Eickholz property going east to Devers Road
2. Triangle from McDonalds to KFC going back and up 12th Street to include Rick Bonds Truck lot and the vacant lot next to it.
3. The Industrial Park
COSTS:
1. $25,000 for Industrial Park only
2. $100,000 for both TIFS on described in areas # 1 & #2 above
3. $125,000 for all three TIFS and Business District
The general consensus was that they should go ahead and do all three TIFs at the same time.

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman David Daugherty to recommend to the full Council to do all 3 TIFs and Business District at the same time (cost of $125,000): MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea


IRP Loan Agreement(s)
Sometime back the City was presented with the opportunity to have an agreement with Rural Development to borrow up to $750,000 to be able to loan out. The City can make loans of this money for 50% of project with max of $150,000 and at 4% or 5% interest.
The City would be paying 1% interest only to Rural Development on what money is drawn out for the first 3 years (payable once a year) then interest plus principle on the whole thing starting 4th year.
The City’s initial cost to do this program with Rural Development was put in this year’s budget; however the City never went any further with the program.
Rural Development is asking once again if the City is interested in doing the program.
Mr. Abell reported on other areas that have been in the program for awhile and none of them have ever had to use their own money to pay on the loan. The money they receive back from loans they make, pay their payments.
The general consensus of the Committee and Council persons present was to do the program.

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman David Daugherty to recommend to the full Council to do Loan Program with Rural Development for full amount of $750,000: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to go into Executive Session for items listed on the agenda: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 1:58 P.M.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea


Around 2:30 p.m. the meeting was back to order in open session.

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the Executive Session and that they are to remain closed: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 2:32 P.M.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea








DATE: Thursday, May 20, 2010
TIME: 12:00 (12:20 p.m.)
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Alderpersons Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, Nathan Anderson, Kimberly Brown, David McManus, William Carrell and Charles Barfield with Alderman David Daugherty absent. Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, CFO Patricia Suttles, Andy Clarke, Treasurer Kristy Stephenson and City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks.

ROLL CALL
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Present

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 16, 2010 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to go into Executive Session for items listed on the agenda: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 12:21 P.M.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea


Around 1:19 p.m. the meeting was back to order in open session.


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the Executive Session and that they are to remain closed: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to recommend to the full Council to approve CDAP Loan requests as discussed in closed session: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea




Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 1:21 p.m.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea











DATE: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Aldermen Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, David Daugherty, Nathan Anderson, David McManus, William Carrell, and Charles Barfield with Alderwoman Kim Brown absent. Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, Corporate Finance Officer Patricia Suttles, City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks, Andy Clarke, Joe Matesevac, Frank Walsh, and Treasurer Kristy Stephenson.

ROLL CALL
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Present
Anderson Present

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman David Daugherty to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 2, 2010 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea


Marcal Rope & Rigging Agreement
Mr. Abell announced that the agreement was signed by the owner this morning. He provided everyone with a copy of the agreement with underlined changes. After going over the agreement with the Committee a motion was made to recommend approval by the full council.

Moved by Alderman David Daugherty and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to recommend to the full Council to approve private development agreement with Marcal Rope & Rigging (locate in Industrial Park): MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea

Contract with Carol Brown Hodge
Mrs. Hodge is a consultant that has been working on several projects for the City such as:
Our billboard issues in Industrial Park. Unfortunately the state is not going to allow our billboard were we want it and they are even going to make another City remove one they have which is not a good thing; Friends of Fort Massac reimbursement grant; Two economic projects for incentives for businesses; as well as helping with the appointments of the Port Authority Board.
Mrs. Hodge is no longer working in the Governor’s Office but still has close connections. She is still able to pick up the phone and call the office and can also contact Ryan Croke, who works in the Governor’s Office.

Mayor McDaniel said that we would like to see a meeting set for the Port Authority Board as soon as possible. The Governor still has one appointment to make.
Mayor McDaniel said that he feels we still need Mrs. Hodge’s help so he would like to approve another contract with her for either 3 months or 1 month, whichever one the Councilmen are comfortable doing.

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Robert Midnight to recommend to the full Council to approve contract with Carol Brown Hodge for the month of March: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Nay

Update on Economic Development
This was discussed in closed session

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to go into closed session for items listed on agenda: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 1:30 p.m.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea



Around 1:49 p.m. the meeting was back to order in open session.


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman David Daugherty to approve the minutes of the Executive Session and that they remain closed: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea


Andy Clarke’s Incentive Pay
Mr. Clarke presented a bill for his incentive pay on the Port District Project in the amount of $5,000.
This is certainly a bill that will need to be paid but the consensus of the Committee was that we should probably wait until the Port District Committee is actually a functioning committee which all indication is that the Committee appointment should be complete and a meeting of the committee set soon thereafter.

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman David Daugherty to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 1:58 P.M.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea








DATE: Tuesday, February 2, 2010
TIME: 2:30 p.m. (2:56 p.m.)
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Aldermen Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, Nathan Anderson, William Carrell, Charles Barfield, and David McManus, with Alderman David Daugherty and Alderwoman Kim Brown both absent. Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks, Andy Clarke, Steve Vantreese and members of the G Squared Group: Richard Taylor, Rick Elhert, Rob Getz and Becky Marlow.

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Robert Midnight to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 17, 2009 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea

There was a brief introduction of the G Squared Group representative present for today’s meeting then a motion made to go into closed session.




Moved by Alderman Nathan Anderson and Second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to go into Executive Session for discussion of items listed on the agenda: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 3:10 P.M.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea


Around 4:07 p.m. the meeting was brought back to order in open session.

Moved by Alderman Nathan Anderson and Second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to approve the minutes of the Executive Session and that they remain closed: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 4:08 p.m.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Absent
Anderson Yea








DATE: Thursday, December 17, 2009
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Aldermen Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, David Daugherty, Nathan Anderson, William Carrell, David McManus and Kim Brown with Alderman Charles Barfield out of town. Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, Andy Clarke, Brenda Westbrooks and Tera Temple.

ROLL CALL
Midnight Present
Mizell Present
Daugherty Present
Anderson Present


Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 27, 2009 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea






Riverfront Development Update

Andy Clarke and Rick Abell met with members of the Square D Development Group out of Louisville, KY last evening and early this morning. They had to return to Louisville so were unable to attend this meeting.
Their Engineering people from GEOTECK will be coming in after the first of the year to do core drillings. They will want Joe and Brian with Engineering, Inc. to be there when they do the drilling.
The property east of the railroad has not been surveyed so the City needs to go ahead and have that done as soon as possible.
The question about the excess dirt from Harrah’s sludge pounds was brought up and it was decided that is an issue that will have to be address in the very near future with both the development group and Harrah’s.
The consensus of the committee and Councilmen was to move forward with the survey and to give Harrah’s a courtesy call just to let them know what we are doing. A proposal for the needed survey will be obtained and brought back for approval.
Andy Clarke said that there will be a couple of other development teams come in after the first of the year to start doing evaluations. There will be retail development people, residential development people and so on.






Road behind Pizza Hut

This road is owned by Jeff May and Mike Saylor and the City Council have discussed obtaining ownership of this road for several years now. The owners are ready to work out an agreement and the consensus of the Committee and Councilmen present is it is time to move forward and work out an agreement with the Owners to obtain the road.


Port District Update

The Governor was here yesterday and signed the bill and the next step is to appoint a board and the Governor has said that his appointments will be confirmed in the next 2 to 3 weeks.


Moved by Alderman David Daugherty and Second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to go into Executive Session for Sale, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate and Threaten Litigation: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 1:50 P.M.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea


Around 2:36 p.m. the meeting was brought back to order in open session.

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Nathan Anderson to approve the minutes of the Executive Session and that they remain closed: MOTION CARRIED
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea


Moved by Alderman David Daugherty and Second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 2:37 P.M.
Midnight Yea
Mizell Yea
Daugherty Yea
Anderson Yea