Economic Development, lawsuit settlement and more from the council last night. The Clinton City Council approved sending a letter to a potential manufacturing plant company outlining a willingness to negotiate on some incentives.
On Monday-Clinton Mayor Mark Vulich discussed ‘Project Juice’ the code name for the project – with the media. Vulich said there was little that could be said but that this would be big news for the city.
At the council meeting last night the council approved the letter outlining areas to discuss with the new business. Tax Increment Financing, some tiered waster water charges and a willingness to discuss the sale of city owned land in south Clinton were the focus of the letter.
The council made some technical changes but there was not major discussion on whether the city should offer to negotiate
Council member Tom Determann said the city looks forward to the new development.
Those involved from the city were required to sign non-disclosure agreements concerning the project so there was little specific information or discussion about the industry.
On Monday, Mayor Vulich also said the project will include some state incentives and that process may dictate when further announcements are made and when more information about the project is released.
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A resolution to accept a settlement in a lawsuit involved two Clinton Police Officers was on the city council’s consent agenda and approved with no discussion.
The resolution is for a settlement in the suite titled Terry Best versus the City Of Clinton, Officer Lucas Bray and Officer Daniel Sager.
The case was first filed in Clinton County District Court and moved to the U-S District Court as the defendant claimed his civil rights were violated.
The settlement is for the city to pay Best six-thousand dollars and each party will pay their own attorney fees and costs.
In the suit Best claims that on September 12th of 2012 the officers entered his home and arrested him. In that incident Best claims the officers tackled him and he was injured.
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The council will also reconsider making 2nd Avenue South a three lane-with the middle turn lane. The council earlier rejected the idea, but Council member Tom Determan wants to reconsider the idea on a temporary basis with a two year review period included before a final decision. It was approved with no discussion. The change will be made from Bluff to 14th Street in striping the street after resurfacing this summer.
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A three year contract with the fire fighters union is also on the agenda for approval. The contract was also approved with no comments. The deal includes a 2-point-37*percent overall wage increase.
