City of Carlyle Economic Development Committee met Sept. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Shannon Petrea at 7 p.m. at Case Halstead Library located at 550 6th Street, Carlyle, IL 62231. Board members present included Shannon Petrea, Andy Zieren, Marland Tucker, Jennifer Gazda, Greg Faupel, Karla Caplinger, and Jeff Taylor. Rachel Schumacher and Ed Carroll were absent. Others present included Josh and Kristy Jondro, Mayor Judy Smith, Andy Brackett, and Martha Reinkensmeyer.
The first item on the agenda was the revolving loan fund application review. Andy stated that Jondro Properties is looking at purchasing the LuBar building. The restaurant and the apartment would be rented out and Jondros would operate the bar. Josh and Kristy are asking for a RLF loan for $157,500. This will cover the cost of the building and includes $7,500 for working capital. The Board discussed what an impact having something in the LuBar building could have on the downtown. Jondros would be creating jobs. Sales tax and property tax would be coming into the City. There would also be increased foot traffic.
The Board then went into executive session to discuss the RLF application and to review executive session minutes. Greg Faupel made a motion to enter executive session. Andy Zieren seconded the motion. Finding all in favor, the Board entered executive session at 7:15 p.m.
The Board exited executive session at 7:27 p.m. Andy Zieren made a motion to recommend the RLF application for Jondro Properties to Council if the loan is personally guaranteed, and the building is mortgaged. Greg Faupel seconded the motion. After roll call, all were found in favor. Jeff Taylor made a motion to approve and open the executive session minutes from January 28, 2020 and July 28, 2020. Jennifer Gazda seconded the motion. After roll call, all were found in favor.
The third item on the agenda was the shop Carlyle gift card. Melissa Kleine suggested that the Board look into creating some sort of gift card that could be sold in town and could be redeemed at participating local businesses. Andy stated that this idea is like the Carlyle Bucks that are distributed to the teams participating in the IHSA Bass Tournament. A lengthy discussion was held about possible ways to handle a program like this. No motions were made.
The fourth item on the agenda was old business. A discussion was held about the best location for a LED sign and what type of façade it would require.
There was no new business.
There were no any other comments.
There were no public comments.
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 8:10 p.m.
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