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Woodstock City Council Meeting – August 2, 2022

City Council — Tuesday, August 2, 2022

BodyWoodstock, Illinois

SessionCity Council

DateTuesday, August 2, 2022

StatusFILED

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0:08

Well, good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

0:10

I'd like to uh welcome you to this evening's meeting of the Woodstock City Council.

0:14

A few brief announcements before we get started.

0:16

One uh is that the city council operates on what's called a consent format.

0:21

Consent format means that all items for action this evening will be considered under a single motion and a single vote.

0:26

Member of council may choose to remove an item uh for separate consideration and voting.

0:31

Um member of public may request that an item be removed for separate consideration and voting if agreed to by member of council, then that item will also be separately uh considered and voted upon.

0:41

Two opportunities for public comment this evening.

0:43

First being uh at the start of the meeting during floor discussion, and second, there'll be an opportunity um to make comments on any any item that's up for action this evening.

0:54

Any questions on those announcements before we get started?

0:58

All right, hearing none, I'll go ahead and officially call this uh August 2nd 2022 meeting of the Woodstock City Council to order.

1:07

Unless Cindy to please call the roll.

1:09

Councilman Flynn?

1:10

Here.

1:10

Councilwoman Lomaier?

1:12

Here.

1:12

Councilman Nearman.

1:14

Here.

1:14

Councilwoman Pearsall?

1:15

Here.

1:16

Councilman Seegers?

1:17

Here.

1:18

Councilman Tebow?

1:19

Here.

1:19

Mayor Turner.

1:20

Here.

1:21

The record reflect that all members of the Woodstock City Council present this evening.

1:25

Cindy, I'll ask you to confirm that this evening's agenda is the same as the published agenda.

1:30

It is.

1:30

That being the case, uh ladies and gentlemen of the council, this the people's business is duly and appropriately before us.

1:37

First item on this evening's agenda is floor discussion.

1:40

Uh I would ask that any member of the public who wish to wishes to make a comment for City Council on any item not on this evening's agenda.

1:48

They may come forward to the podium in the middle of the room.

1:50

If they're willing to do so, state their name and address for purpose of the record, and feel free to make their comments.

1:56

Any members of the public person comment this evening?

2:01

Final opportunity, members of the public.

2:04

All right.

2:05

Hearing none, I'll turn to members of council.

2:07

Any council comments on items and not on the agenda this evening?

2:11

No.

2:12

No.

2:13

All right.

2:14

Hearing none, that ends floor discussion for this evening.

2:17

That takes us to our consent calendar.

2:19

The consent calendar this evening consists of all items A through D3.

2:24

A motion for concurrence would be in order.

2:26

So moved.

2:26

Motion by Councilman Flynn.

2:28

Is there a second?

2:29

Second.

2:29

Second by Councilwoman Pearsall.

2:31

It's a motion for concurrence on the consent calendar.

2:35

Members of council, any item that you wish to have removed for separate consideration.

2:41

No.

2:44

Hearing none, no request from council.

2:47

I'll turn to members of the public.

2:48

Ask if you have any items you wish to ask a council member to consider removing for separate consideration and voting this evening.

2:57

Second opportunity, members of the public.

3:00

Third and final.

3:02

Hearing none, uh the consent calendar is therefore affirmed as all items A through D three this evening.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

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Summary of Proceedings

Woodstock City Council Meeting – August 2, 2022

The Woodstock City Council met on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers. The meeting covered routine consent agenda items, a detailed financial report for the fourth quarter of FY21/22, and planning for future agenda items including a landlord accountability discussion.

Consent Calendar

Approval of Minutes: July 19, 2022 City Council minutes approved.
Warrants: #4013 and #4014 approved.
Police Department Monthly Report: June 2022 report accepted.
Manager’s Report No. 208:
- Appointment to the Electrical Commission – approved.
- Resolution authorizing sale of City-owned property to IDOT for Route 47 widening – approved.
- Resolution to induce redevelopment of 200 W. Judd Street (TIF #2) by MBI Staffing – approved. Councilman noted the address in the agenda was incorrect (should be 200 East Judd Street) but the legal packet was correct. Councilman expressed support for MBI's first venture into residential/commercial development, citing their past performance. All consent items passed unanimously on a single motion.

Public Comments & Testimony

No public comments were made during the floor discussion or on any agenda items.

Discussion Items

FY21/22 – Fourth Quarter Financial Reports
- Paul (staff) presented the report, highlighting strong revenues:
  - Regular sales tax: budgeted $4.8 million, actual $5.5 million ($0.7M over budget, but $150,000 below updated projections due to car shortages starting in March).
  - Home rule sales tax (on cars and food) came in $760,000 above budget, confirming the car sales drop.
  - Home rule sales tax actual was $25,000 above the projected figure.
- Staff noted that the city had an exceptionally good year overall.
- Council discussion included:
  - Questions about interest expense and bond revenues for the courthouse and road projects.
  - Clarification that additional bonds issued in FY22 had been accounted for in the capital improvement plan and would not create a budget shortfall.
  - Concerns about future sales tax trends given the ongoing vehicle supply challenges and potential recessionary pressures on income tax.
  - Staff mentioned the state is compensating municipalities for the temporary suspension of sales tax on groceries and school supplies, so no net loss is expected.
- Councilman requested more distinct separation of extraordinary revenues/expenses (like bond proceeds) in future reports. Mayor encouraged council to provide feedback on report format.

Key Outcomes

Consent Calendar approved unanimously.
Financial report received and discussed; no formal action taken.
Future agenda items:
- The landlord accountability issue, previously deferred, is set for the September 6, 2022 meeting to ensure full council attendance.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 PM. Next regular meeting scheduled for August 16, 2022 (Councilman Flynn noted unable to attend).

Meeting Transcript

Well, good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I'd like to uh welcome you to this evening's meeting of the Woodstock City Council. A few brief announcements before we get started. One uh is that the city council operates on what's called a consent format. Consent format means that all items for action this evening will be considered under a single motion and a single vote. Member of council may choose to remove an item uh for separate consideration and voting. Um member of public may request that an item be removed for separate consideration and voting if agreed to by member of council, then that item will also be separately uh considered and voted upon. Two opportunities for public comment this evening. First being uh at the start of the meeting during floor discussion, and second, there'll be an opportunity um to make comments on any any item that's up for action this evening. Any questions on those announcements before we get started? All right, hearing none, I'll go ahead and officially call this uh August 2nd 2022 meeting of the Woodstock City Council to order. Unless Cindy to please call the roll. Councilman Flynn? Here. Councilwoman Lomaier? Here. Councilman Nearman. Here. Councilwoman Pearsall? Here. Councilman Seegers? Here. Councilman Tebow? Here. Mayor Turner. Here. The record reflect that all members of the Woodstock City Council present this evening. Cindy, I'll ask you to confirm that this evening's agenda is the same as the published agenda. It is. That being the case, uh ladies and gentlemen of the council, this the people's business is duly and appropriately before us. First item on this evening's agenda is floor discussion. Uh I would ask that any member of the public who wish to wishes to make a comment for City Council on any item not on this evening's agenda. They may come forward to the podium in the middle of the room. If they're willing to do so, state their name and address for purpose of the record, and feel free to make their comments. Any members of the public person comment this evening? Final opportunity, members of the public. All right. Hearing none, I'll turn to members of council. Any council comments on items and not on the agenda this evening? No. No. All right. Hearing none, that ends floor discussion for this evening. That takes us to our consent calendar. The consent calendar this evening consists of all items A through D3. A motion for concurrence would be in order. So moved. Motion by Councilman Flynn. Is there a second? Second.

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