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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-07-15 pre-meeting1 COUNCIL “PRE-MEETING” WORK SESSION, JULY 15, 2019 CALL TO ORDER In the absence of Mayor Carrie Tergin, President Pro Tempore Rick Mihalevich called the July 15, 2019 City Council “Pre-Meeting” to order at 5:45 P.M. to review the agenda. ATTENDANCE The following Council Members were present when the me eting convened: Present: Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Absent: Fitzwater, Graham, and W iseman A quorum was present. DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS Councilman Mihalevich will lead the prayer. Miscellaneous - Steve Crowell, City Administrator and Todd Spalding, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry will present Stacy Landwehr with the July Outstanding Employee Service Award. - Joy Sweeney and Rita Kempker from the Council for Drug Free Youth will be at the City Council meeting to promote its signature event, “Over the Edge”. - Councilman Mihalevich will present the “Parks and Recreation Month” proclamation to Amy Schroeder. Ms. Schroeder and Ashley Varner will update the City Council with Park’s planned activities to promote the month. - Cole County Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman and Hal Dulle will attend the meeting to promote the County’s biggest United Way fundraiser, “Springfield Cardinals Cole County Day at the Ballpark”. Public Hearings - Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services will present bills 2019-025 and 2019-026. Councilman Hensley will abstain from the roll call vote on 2019-025 due to his employment with the Attorney General’s office. - Councilman Mihalevich will ask for a motion and second to amend the agenda, moving item 13(h.) pending bill 2019-032 to Item 5(c.) under Public Hearings. Mr. Moehlman will present the bill. 2 COUNCIL “PRE-MEETING” WORK SESSION, JULY 15, 2019 Appointments by the Mayor - Councilman Mihalevich will ask for a motion and second to approve the recommended appointment. Presentations from Staff, Consultants & Invited Guests - Building Community Bridges was invited to present to the City Council. - Captain Deric Heislen will give an update on Smart911 and RAVE Mobility. Announcements - Councilman Mihalevich will announce the cancelled Finance Committee meeting. - Mr. Sanders will announce the Comprehensive Plan Community Workshop and Historic Preservation Plan Community Meeting. - Councilwoman Ward will announce the new Southside Pride Award in Ward Four. - Councilman Mihalevich will read an announcement from Mayor Tergin who is in the City’s sister city, Muenchberg, Germany. - Councilman Mihalevich will then introduce Corey Williams, Public Information Officer with the U.S. Small Business Administration to make an announcement regarding tornado and flood relief assistance opportunities. Councilwoman Wiseman arrived at the meeting at 5:50 P.M. Consent Agenda - Councilman Hussey asked Staff when the City Council would receive the FY2019-2020 budget. Mr. Crowell notified the City Council that they would receive the budget soon, to review prior to the first scheduled budget meeting. Bills Introduced - David Bange, City Engineer will present bills 2019-033 and 2019-034 - Mr. Spalding will present bill 2019-035. Bills Pending - Mr. Bange will present bill 2019-027 through 2019-0131. 3 COUNCIL “PRE-MEETING” WORK SESSION, JULY 15, 2019 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:54 P.M.