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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-26-2021 Public Hearing Minutes Name: Cole McDaniel Title: Executive Director of the Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development Address: 209 East Chestnut Street Suite#2, Canton 11 61520 Name: Kent McDowell Title: Mayor of City of Canton Address: 125 Park Plaza Court, Canton IL 61520 Name: Diana Pavley Rock Title: City Clerk for the City of Canton Address: 1760 North Main Street, Canton IL 61520 Mayor McDowell said-Thank you all for your attendance at this hearing is to provide interested parties, including the public, an opportunity to express their views on the Downstate Small Business Stabilization applications funded by Community Development Block Grant funds. Before we begin, I would ask if there is any public comment. We will also allow further opportunity for public comment at the end. No comments were made. Is there any public comment before we begin? No comments were made. Is there any public comment before we begin? No comments were made. Is there any public comment before we begin? No comments were made. The total amount of funds awarded to address the needs of the businesses due to the COVID-19 emergency was$85,800.00; and was used to assist the following businesses with working capital needs: Mayor McDowell announced the following businesses: Just Teaz'n Hair& Nails was awarded $6,800.00 which was used for salaries and wages. The Country Kennels was awarded $14,000.00 which was used for salaries and wages. Billy's Tap, Inc. was awarded $25,000.00 which was used for salaries and wages. Black Crow Candle Company, Inc. was awarded $25,000 which was used for inventory and goods necessary to do business. Buell's, Inc. was awarded $15,000.00 which was used for salaries and wages. This program has been a great help to our local businesses, and we are thankful that our businesses were able to receive this assistance. If anyone would like to express their views on the program activities and performance of these grants, you may do so now. Is there any further public comment before we end? No comments were made. Is there any further public comment before we end? No comments were made. Is there any further public comment before we end? No comments were made. This hearing adjourned at 10:05 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021. February 26, 2021 Diana Pavley Rock, City Clerk Date