City of Carlyle Economic Development Committee met July 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Shannon Petrea at 6:30 p.m. at Case Halstead Library located at 550 6th Street, Carlyle, IL 62231. Board members present included Shannon Petrea, Andy Zieren, Jennifer Gazda, Greg Faupel, Karla Caplinger, Jeff Taylor, and Ed Carroll. Marland Tucker and Rachel Schumacher were absent. Others present included Russell Bittle, Rachel Bittle, Mayor Judy Smith, Andy Brackett, and Martha Reinkensmeyer.
After reviewing the minutes from the January 28, 2020 meeting, Jeff Taylor made a motion to approve the minutes. Andy Zieren seconded the motion. After a voice vote, all were found in favor.
The first item on the agenda was the Revolving Loan Fund application. Russell Bittle has submitted an application for Bittle Automotive for $50,000. This loan will be used to purchase equipment, inventory, and working capital. The loan will help the Bittles to increase services and hire more employees. Jeff Taylor made a motion to enter executive session to discuss the loan application. Greg Faupel seconded the motion.
After entering open session, Greg Faupel made a motion to recommend that Council give Bittles the loan if both Rachel and Russell sign personal guarantees. Andy Zieren seconded the motion. After roll call, all were found in favor.
The second item was old business. Greg Faupel suggested setting up committees that would meet bi-monthly to plan events. A discussion was held on Christmas in Carlyle. Mayor Smith suggested meeting with the members of Crazy 8’s. The pop-up shop was also discussed.
The third item on the agenda was new business. Mayor Smith stated that she would like the City to have a digital sign installed on the north end of town along 127. A discussion was held as to where the sign could be located.
There were no any other comments.
There were no public comments.
Executive session items were discussed during the first item on the agenda.
With no further business to discuss, Greg Faupel made a motion to adjourn. Jeff Taylor seconded the motion. Finding all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
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