The Jacksonville City Council met Sept. 12 to renew an intergovernmental agreement.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the council:
The Jacksonville City Council consists of 10 alderman and the mayor. The council holds a workshop meeting followed by a regular session on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
Summary of Minutes
Jacksonville City Council Meeting
September 12, 2016
Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 6:25 p.m. The meeting was publicly announced by posting and by written notice to the local newspaper and radio stations.
ROLL CALL: The following answered present: Aldermen Don Cook, Jeff Hopkins, Lori Large Oldenettel, Marcy Patterson, Aaron Scott, Bill Scott, Mike Wankel, Steve Warmowski; Mayor Andy Ezard; City Attorney Dan Beard; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. Absent from the meeting were Aldermen Travis Richardson, Tony Williams. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by B. Scott, to approve the August 22, 2016 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion.
CLAIMS: Motion was made by Cook, seconded by A. Scott, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Ezard reported that the City of Jacksonville’s Wastewater Treatment Plant is one of five finalists in the State to be nominated for an award for Best Operated Wastewater Treatment Works, to be granted next April.
**This item was not listed on the agenda.
Mayor Ezard advised that the City has received $3,000,000.00 in principal forgiveness on the SRF Wastewater Loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Reg Benton with Benton & Associates Inc. pointed out that the City will actually be saving almost $5,000,000.00 once the amount of interest saved from that principal forgiveness is factored in.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
1. Resolution renewing intergovernmental agreement with the State of Illinois regarding the use of state property (1201 South Main Street – JDC Mechanical Stores). Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2016-R-164 Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution RENEWING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS REGARDING THE USE OF STATE PROPERTY (1201 South Main Street-Jacksonville Developmental Center Mechanical Stores/Shop), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Richardson, Williams)
Motion Carried 8-0-2.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
Community Development Department Report – August 31, 2016
City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – August 31, 2016
City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report - August 31, 2016
City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - August 31, 2016
PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Ezard noted that public comment regarding the pedestrian bridge at Lake Jacksonville can be made during discussion under Committee Reports. No other public comments were made.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA: (Items addressed under the Consent Agenda are routine or are brought forward at the direction of the Council and are enacted with one motion. If discussions were desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately under the Committee Reports.)
FINANCE/IT/PERSONNEL:
2016-R-165 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $137,363.04
(Corporate Payment Systems - $1,534.10; Cors Electric - $583.00; Hutchison Engineering - $19,520.66; Hutchison Engineering - $5,631.00; Moeller Enterprises - $872.44; Morgan-Scott Ready mix - $2,675.00; MTI Distributing - $23,950.12; Specialized Services - $379.71; Sports Turf Irrigation - $542.02; Turner Tree Service - $1,905.00; K.E. Vas - $3,530.99; Westown Ford - $76,239.00)
2016-R-166 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $3,045.00
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,857.50; Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,187.50)
PARKS & LAKES:
2016-R-038 Resolution AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS, AND THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN COUNCIL OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (Term: Retroactive January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2020)
2016-R-167 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM HENRY’S SERVICE CENTER FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CUB CADET ATV FOR THE PARKS AND LAKES DEPARTMENT - $8,250.00
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
2016-R-168 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR A 2016 FORD TAURUS, LESS TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE, FOR THE JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - $18,839.00
2016-R-169 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 604 HOOKER STREET – Rawlings Excavating - $13,500.00
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2016-R-170 Resolution APPROVING IEPA SRF LOW INTEREST LOAN AMENDMENT RE: THE SRF WASTEWATER PROJECTS - $3,000,000.00 principal forgiveness
2016-R-171 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO NORTHWATER CONSULTING RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE LAKE MAUVAISTERRE WATER SHED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $7,200.00
2016-R-172 Resolution APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #6 WITH WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT INCREASING CONTRACT PRICE – Net increase of $78,396.63
2016-R-173 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. RE: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE JACKSONVILLE NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $1,293,024.70
2016-R-174 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO BENTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $50,765.09
2016-R-175 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO CLARK DIETZ ENGINEERS RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $1,402.50
2016-R-176 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO OATES ASSOCIATES RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $3,550.00
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TOWN BROOK SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND – Westown Ford/Delaney Drive – $3,306.25
2016-R-178 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO BENTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE JACKSONVILLE SOURCE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $896.00
2016-R-179 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO BENTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE JACKSONVILLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT HVAC REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $2,113.57
Mayor Ezard asked if there were any items to be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion and there were none. Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the Consent Agenda.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Richardson, Williams)
Motion Carried 8-0-2.
Ald. Warmowski commented that he agreed with Ald. Wankel regarding the purchase of a Ford Taurus for the Community Development Department. Both Aldermen feel that a smaller vehicle may be more appropriate for the departments needs.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE/IT/PERSONNEL: No discussion.
PARKS & LAKES:
1. Resolution accepting the West Lake Road Bridge (crossing over Sandy Creek, Morgan County) Plan from Benton & Associates Inc. (Lake Jacksonville Pedestrian Bridge.) Motion was made by Patterson, seconded by Wankel, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2016-R-180 Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution ACCEPTING THE WEST LAKE ROAD (CROSSING OVER SANDY CREEK, MORGAN COUNTY) PLAN FROM BENTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. (LAKE JACKSONVILLE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE), is hereby approved.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Those speaking in favor of building a pedestrian bridge:
Lance Scott
James Brewer
Shaun Artis
Stephen Davidsmeyer
Adam Porter
Those speaking in opposition to building a pedestrian bridge for various reasons including safety concerns, security and patrol concerns, return on investment concerns, and concerns regarding accessibility for all residents:
Dale Bainter
Marty Acosta
Don Erthal
Linda Fernandes commented on patrol of the bike path, but did not speak in favor of, or opposition to, this project.
Ald. B. Scott feels this is a needed project for Jacksonville, but feels a definite plan needs to be put into place, and thanked Benton & Associates Inc. for their services. Ald. Oldenettel commended Ald. Warmowski for his dedication to this project, but is opposed to expending funds at this time to construct a bike path at Lake Jacksonville. Ald. Cook thanked the public for their attendance and comments, and reminded the Aldermen that the only item they are actually voting on tonight is the plan for the bridge submitted by Benton & Associates Inc. He also feels the Council should follow the direction of the Parks & Lakes staff, who are not in favor of building a bridge at this time. Ald. Warmowski appreciated the public comment, thanked Benton & Associates Inc. for their work on the project plan, and gave his reasons for supporting this endeavor. Ald. Wankel reminded the Council that Benton & Associates Inc. donated their time toward this project. General discussion ensued. Mayor Ezard briefly discussed his thoughts on this project and noted that Ald. Williams has made known his feelings of opposition to this project at this time, but echoed Mayor Ezard’s feeling that a definite overall project plan needs to be prepared before moving forward. Mayor Ezard noted that funding for this project can be added annually to the budget until the project begins. Additionally, RFD Hall and Lake Caretaker Gilbreth both need to be involved in all future discussions on this topic.
ROLL CALL: 4 Yeas (Patterson, B. Scott, Wankel, Warmowski)
4 Nays (Cook, Hopkins, Oldenettel, A. Scott)
2 Absent (Richardson, Williams)
Mayor Ezard voted to break the tie: 1 Nay
Motion Failed 5-4-2.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
1. First reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 700 North Prairie Street from B-1 to B-1 with Special Use. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2016-O-017 Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE ZONING MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 N. PRAIRIE FROM B-1 (Neighborhood Business District) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business District) WITH SPECIAL USE, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Richardson, Williams)
Motion Carried 8-0-2.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES/DOWNTOWN PLANNING: No discussion.
UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS: No discussion.
NEW BUSINESS: Ald. Cook commented that the Police Department Firing Range is progressing very rapidly and encouraged the Aldermen to tour the facility when possible.
Mayor Ezard advised that the first meeting in October will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2016 due to the Columbus Day Holiday.
Mayor Ezard advised that tickets to the steak fry are in the folders of those Aldermen who are planning to attend.
Mayor Ezard advised that there will be a Marker Unveiling regarding the old courthouse on Tuesday, September 13th at 4:00 p.m. on the square. All are invited to attend.
Mayor Ezard advised that there will be a dedication ceremony of the Elks Toy on Tuesday, September 20th at 5:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Cook, seconded by Wankel, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Recorded by City Clerk Skip Bradshaw.
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