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v. Judy Robson, 2411 E. Ridge Road, spoke in favor of the casino project. She said <br /> that this project could bring additional economic development projects to Beloit. <br /> vi. Harry Wiersgala, 2500 E. Ridge Road, expressed concern with the impact the casino <br /> may have on the community and supports the idea of having another referendum. <br /> vii. Steve Howland, 1617 Emerson Street, inquired about the status of the <br /> intergovernmental agreement with the Chippewa Tribe. <br /> viii. Bob Melton, 2130 Forest Avenue, said he did not read the entire document yet, but it <br /> looked the same as the previous agreement. <br /> President Leavy closed the public hearing. File 8525 <br /> 5. CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION — none <br /> 6. CONSENT AGENDA <br /> Councilor Luebke moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, which consists of items 6.a. through 6.c. <br /> Councilor Newnham seconded, and the motion carried that the Consent Agenda be accepted, <br /> approved, adopted, or referred and acted upon as required by state and local codes by a vote of 7 -0. <br /> a. Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of December 19, 2011 and the Special Meeting of <br /> January 4, 2012 were approved. <br /> b. The resolution approving the Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for the <br /> Stateline Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization was adopted. File 8008 <br /> c. The application for a Certified Survey Map for the properties located at 1800 Gateway <br /> Boulevard and 1751 Apex Drive was referred to the Plan Commission. File 8455 <br /> 7. LICENSES <br /> a. Assistant City Attorney Elizabeth Krueger presented a resolution Setting Return Date and <br /> Authorizing Issuance of Summons for an Alcohol License Sanction Hearing for Sembhi, Inc., <br /> d /b /a BP Gas Station, 2933 Milwaukee Road, Kristin Loehr, Agent. Attorney Krueger indicated <br /> that the hearing would take place on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. and that Attorney <br /> William Henderson will act as independent counsel for the City Council. Councilor Luebke made a <br /> motion to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Haynes seconded. The motion carried 7 -0. File <br /> 8497 <br /> 8. ORDINANCES — none <br /> 9. APPOINTMENTS <br /> President Leavy announced openings and submitted the following appointments to the City <br /> Committees, Boards, and Commissions for approval. The appointed were approved on a motion by <br /> Councilor Newnham and a second by Councilor De Forest. The motion carried 7 -0. <br /> a. Board of Ethics: Minnie Murry and Lisa Peterson to terms ending December 31, 2014. <br /> File 6049 <br /> b. Business Improvement District (Downtown Beloit Association): Christine Schlichting, Jason <br /> F. Braun, Peter Fronk, Deanna Ohman to terms ending December 31, 2014. File 6716 <br /> c. Equal Opportunities and Human Relations Commission: Max C. Bosshart to a term ending <br /> June 30, 2014. File 7465 <br /> d. Park, Recreation and Conservation Advisory Commission: Christopher K. Brown to a term <br /> ending September 30, 2012 File 6180 <br /> 10. COUNCILOR ACTIVITIES AND UPCOMING EVENTS <br /> a. Councilor Spreitzer said that he enjoyed the Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast and thanked <br /> those who worked hard to make it happen. He also indicated that he started a new job at Beloit <br /> College. <br /> b. Councilor Luebke said that he also enjoyed the Prayer Breakfast and encouraged residents to <br /> continue to support the Beloit International Film Festival coming up. <br />