City of Mt.
Vernon, Illinois
City Council
Public Hearing
February 16,
2010
The Mt.
Vernon City Council held a Public Hearing on February 16, 2010 at 6:45 p.m. in
the Rolland W. Lewis Community Building at Veterans Park.
Mayor Mary
Jane Chesley called the Public Hearing to order and stated that the purpose of
this Public Hearing is for the consideration and discussion of Ordinances
authorizing execution of annexation agreements regarding the following described
tracts of real estate, commonly described as the 300 block (projected) of
Davidson Avenue as to tracts 1-5 and 12156 N. Wells Bypass (S. 45th
Street), Mt. Vernon, Illinois as to Tract 6-8.
City Manager
Ron Neibert stated that there are four agreements to annex property to the City.
The agreements consist of 116 acres of Frosty Hills property and 210 acres of
Barnard property, consisting of property owned by Leon Barnard, property owned
by BMH Farms – the Barnard family, and Shiloh Acres LLC owned by the Barnards
also. The owners of the properties have agreed to annex the property. Mr.
Neibert stated that this is the properties the City needed to construct Veterans
Memorial Drive and South Davidson Drive. The owners are going to donate the
Right of Ways needed for the streets and infrastructures. The City will in turn
try to establish a TIF District. The City will allow the property owners to
locate roadways and utilities to be advantageous to all. The City agrees to
rezone the properties to allow a variety of multi family uses and industrial and
commercial uses.
Council
Member David Wood stated that he would like to thank the Mayor and City Manager
and all of the parties and owners of property involved for these agreements.
We are truly on our way. Council Member Wood stated that there were a lot
of issues involved and a lot of concerns for all parties. This is not an easy
item for any concerned. He just wanted to again commend everyone involved. He
stated that to echo Council Member Piper “we will soon be open for business”.
Hearing no
other comments, Mayor Mary Jane Chesley closed the Public Hearing portion of
this meeting at 6:50 p.m.