MINUTES STREATOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PROCEEDINGS OF THE STREATOR CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 17,
2010 HELD AT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNCIL ROOM CHAMBERS AT
7:00 PM.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lansford presiding.
ROLL CALL: Members present: Ayes: Benner, Brozak, Hart, Williamson, and Mayor Lansford.
PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Lansford read proclamations for the following:
 Streator Loyal Order of Moose #372 Day
 Month of Kindness and Sole
 Drunk & Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
1.
ORDINANCE 2010/11-15. ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE
ORDINANCE INITIATING ENTERPRISE ZONE AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF THE CITY OF STREATOR, COUNTY OF LA SALLE AND COUNTY
OF LIVINGSTON AMENDED AND RESTATED STREATOR AREA ENTERPRISE ZONE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL.
Mayor Lansford presented the ordinance for Council consideration.
MOTION: Brozak made a motion to approve the ordinance as presented. The motion was
seconded by Benner.
Paul C. Nicholson, reported on this item. Following his report, the ordinance passed upon the roll
call vote.
ROLL: Ayes: Benner, Brozak, Williamson, and Mayor Lansford. Abstain: Hart
2.
RESOLUTION 2010/11-19. AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ENTERPRISE ZONE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN HEARTLAND WIND, LLC AND THE CITY OF STREATOR
IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 165 WIND
TURBINES-DEER RUN WIND FARM PROJECT.
Mayor Lansford presented the resolution for Council consideration.
MOTION: Benner made a motion to adopt the resolution; the motion was seconded by
Williamson.
ROLL: Ayes: Benner, Brozak, Williamson, and Mayor Lansford. Abstain: Hart
3.
MOTION TO DETERMINE THE PRELIMINARY 2010 CITY OF STREATOR TOTAL
TAX LEVY AMOUNT.
Mayor Lansford presented the item to Council.
Paul C. Nicholson, City Manager, reported on this item.
MOTION: Hart made a motion to approve the recommended increased tax levy; seconded by
Benner.
ROLL: Ayes: Benner, Brozak, Hart, Williamson, and Mayor Lansford.
4.
ORDINANCE 2010/11-16. AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.24, “STOPPING,
STANDING, AND PARKING” OF THE STREATOR MUNICIPAL CODE OF
ORDINANCES, LA SALLE AND LIVINGSTON COUNTIES, ILLINOIS BY
DESIGNATING NO PARKING ZONES (On the South side of the 100 block of West Kent
Street beginning at North Bloomington Street to Sherman Street)
Mayor Lansford presented the ordinance for Council consideration.
MOTION: Hart made a motion to approve the ordinance as presented; seconded by Brozak.
ROLL: Ayes: Benner, Brozak, Hart, Williamson, and Mayor Lansford.
5.
RESOLUTION 2010/11-20. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)
Mayor Lansford presented the item to Council.
MOTION: Brozak made a motion to adopt the resolution; seconded by Benner.
Nicholson, reported on the item.
ROLL: Ayes: Benner, Brozak, Hart, Williamson, and Mayor Lansford.
6.
RESOLUTION 2010/11-21. DECLARING IMPROVEMENTS AT 620 POWELL STREET,
STREATOR, ILLINOIS TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE.
Mayor Lansford presented the resolution for Council consideration.
MOTION: Williamson made a motion to adopt the resolution as presented. The motion was
seconded by Hart.
Nicholson reported on the item. Following his report, the motion passed upon the roll call vote.
ROLL: Ayes: Benner, Brozak, Hart, Williamson, and Mayor Lansford.
7.
RESOLUTION 2010/11-22. PETITIONING LA SALLE COUNTY BRIDGE AID AND
COST SHARING AGREEMENT WITH LA SALLE COUNTY FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH
REPLACEMENT OF STRUCTURES NUMBERS 8050-8005 & 8050-8006 (BRIDGES
OVER PRAIRIE CREEK ON DIVISION STREET AND BAZORE STREET.
Mayor Lansford presented the resolution for Council consideration.
MOTION: Hart made a motion to adopt the resolution; seconded by Brozak.
Nicholson reported on this item, stating that the local share portion would be addressed during the
budget process.
ROLL: Ayes: Benner, Brozak, Hart, Williamson, and Mayor Lansford.
8.
RESOLUTION 2010/11-23. AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TOLLING
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY,
ILLINOIS AND THE CITY OF STREATOR IN CONNECTION WITH AN
UNCOMPLETED REAL ESTATE AGREEMENT DATED MAY 2, 2000 (Footbridge in
connection with the Vermilion River Greenway Project)
Mayor Lansford presented the resolution for Council consideration.
MOTION: Brozak made a motion to adopt the resolution; seconded by Hart.
ROLL: Ayes: Benner, Brozak, Hart, Williamson, and Mayor Lansford.
9.
RESOLUTION 2010/11-24. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF STREATOR, COUNTIES
OF LA SALLE AND LIVINGSTON SUPPORTING APPLICATION FOR A STATE OF
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PARC GRANT IN
CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF THE VERMILION RIVER GREENWAY
TRAIL.
Mayor Lansford presented the resolution for Council consideration.
MOTION: Benner made a motion to adopt the resolution; seconded by Brozak
Nicholson reported on this item; stating that ITEP funding did not get awarded to the City.
Following Nicholson’s report, the motion passed upon the roll call vote.
ROLL: Ayes: Benner, Brozak, Hart, Williamson, and Mayor Lansford.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Lansford presented the Consent Agenda to Council for consideration.
MOTION: Williamson moved to approve the Consent Agenda with a fund warrant total of
$1,006,475.35. The motion was seconded by Benner.
ROLL: Ayes: Benner, Brozak, Hart, Williamson, and Mayor Lansford.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER REPORTS: City Manager Paul C. Nicholson reported on the following items:
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That the budget process would begin within the next 30 days
That Streator is recognizing an increase in employment with “Results Streator” employing
approximately 100-160 people and the Walmart now under construction employing
approximately 320 people and Stertil ALM’s addition will add 15 to 20 more employees; which
by next year at this time Streator should have recognized an additional 500+ jobs.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS: Councilman Hart commented on the following:
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Inquired on the demolition of the mobile home on East Broadway Street. Steve Myers, City
Attorney, responded regarding this issue.
Stated that there are several street lights out and in need of repair on Bloomington Street from
Dairy Queen south to Dicks Floor Covering and also in the canoe launch area.
Stated that the structure that was burned in the 1100 block of North Park Street is in need of being
demolished and the area cleaned up.
Councilman Williamson thanked Jeff Hettrick for his efforts in completing the agreement that the Council
just passed as Item #8.
Councilman Brozak inquired whether there would be sidewalks constructed from Main Street to 12th
Street in connection with the South Otter Creek Street project slated for next year. David Fussell,
Director of Public Works responded to his inquiry.
Mayor Lansford commented on his and Jack Dzuris’s, S.A.C.C.I., recent visits with employers of Streator
businesses and stated that they had received positive responses. Mayor Lansford also stated that eight
City employees received awards from the American Red Cross for their efforts during the tornado event
June 5, 2010.
PUBLIC FORUM: Kyle Mitchell, 110 North Vermillion Street stated that he recently moved back to
Streator because he really likes Streator, but that Streator needs more jobs. Mr. Mitchell stated he would
like to hear more of what the City is doing to improve economic development; would like to hear of long
term goals and economic development plan. Mitchell stated that improving the downtown image would
be great. Mayor Lansford responded that the plan for the corner of Main and Monroe Streets is almost
complete. City Manager Nicholson explained why the lighting was deleted from the plan due to it being
cost prohibitive.
Jeff Hettrick, ComEd and S.A.C.C.I. Board Member, commented that the Chamber and the City have
developed a partnership and have identified targeted industries/businesses to try to get them to come to
Streator. Hettrick also stated that the Chamber has a website and that the City is in the process of
improving theirs.
Mimi DeCicco stated that Water Street residents are experiencing problems with their homes; i.e. doors
that don’t close etc.; and requested that the City speed up the process of acquiring assistance before too
much damage is done.
Mark Allen, 1514 North 1329th Road, thanked the Mayor and City for getting him bricks from the
demolition of the Church on the corner of Monroe and Bridge Street.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: [5 ILCS 120/2 (5) (6)] For the purpose of discussion of the
acquisition of real property, the possible sale of real property.
Mayor Lansford requested a motion to adjourn to closed session.
MOTION: Hart made a motion to adjourn to the meeting to closed session; Benner seconded the
motion.
ROLL: Ayes: Benner, Brozak, Hart, Williamson, and Mayor Lansford.
TIME: 7:45 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
8:10 p.m. No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further issues to discuss, Mayor Lansford requested a motion to adjourn the
meeting.
MOTION: Hart moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Benner.
ROLL: Ayes: Benner, Brozak, Hart, Williamson, and Mayor Lansford.
TIME: Adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Pamela K. Leonard, City Clerk