Rockford Sun

City of Carlyle Finance Committee Met May 24.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Call to Order/Roll Call

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Don Perez at 6:30 p.m. at Case Halstead Library. Committee members present included Don Perez and John Hodapp. Jeff Taylor was absent. Others present included Dave Miller, Mike Meskil, Mike Jansen, Scott Diekemper, Mayor Judy Smith, Andy Brackett, and Martha Reinkensmeyer.

Approval of Minutes

After reviewing the minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting, John Hodapp made a motion to approve the minutes. Don Perez seconded the motion. After a voice vote, all were found in favor.

Approval of Claims

After reviewing the claims, John Hodapp made a motion to approve the claims. Don Perez seconded the motion. After a voice vote, all were found in favor.

America Rescue Plan Funds Discussion

Andy stated that the City could be eligible for approximately $390,000.00 through the America Rescue Plan. If so, the City will receive half of these funds this year and the other half next year. The funds will need to be obligated by the end of 2024 and all projects completed by 2026. Andy stated that the funds could be used for resident assistance, grants or loans for small businesses, for water and/or wastewater projects, amongst other things. It could also be used for general governmental projects to replace a reduction in revenue, but he didn’t believe the City had a reduction in revenue. He wanted to look more into how that was calculated. He asked the Committee to brainstorm ideas on how they would like to spend the funds.

Old Business

Andy informed the Committee that Lakeside Villas was awarded the grant for its proposed senior housing project on Eula Mae Parkway. Mayor Smith added that several area state representatives wrote letters of support for the project.

New Business

There was no new business.

Any Other Comments

There were no any other comments.

Public Comments

There were no public comments.

Vote on Executive Session

The Committee did not enter executive session so there were no items on which to vote.

Adjournment

With no further business to discuss, John Hodapp made a motion to adjourn. Don Perez seconded the motion. Finding all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

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