Jacksonville City Council met Monday, March 27.
Here is the agenda provided by the Council:
Roll Call: The following answered present: Aldermen Don Cook, Jeff Hopkins, Lori Large Oldenettel, Marcy Patterson, Travis Richardson, Aaron Scott, Bill Scott, Mike Wankel, Steve Warmowski, Tony Williams; Mayor Andy Ezard; City Attorney Dan Beard; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. A quorum was declared.
Minutes: Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Hopkins, to approve the March 14, 2017 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
Petitions: No discussion.
Communications: CC Bradshaw advised there was one communication to discuss.
**This request was approved.
Routt Catholic High School / Our Saviour School is requesting a raffle license for their annual Dreams Campaign drawing to be held Sunday, September 3, 2017. Aggregate retail value of prizes to be awarded is $188,000.00. Insurance bond and fee of $250.00 have been received.
Claims: No discussion.
Mayor's Report:
1.Appointment of Joan Engelmann to the Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations, term expires October 30, 2019. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the Mayor’s appointment. By voice vote, motion carried.
2.Resolution giving advice and consent to the Mayor’s appointment to the position of Chief of the Jacksonville Police Department. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Williams, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2017-R-049 Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution giving advice and consent to the mayor's appointment of chief of the Jacksonville Police Department – (Marquis Adam Mefford), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 10-0.
Mayor Ezard thanked those representing the Jacksonville Police Department for their attendance and their show of support for Chief Mefford. He then turned the floor over to Chief Mefford for a brief self-introduction and message. Chief Mefford thanked everyone, especially former Chief of Police Ald. Cook, for the support and encouragement, and for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Jacksonville in this capacity.
City Attorney's Report:
1. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages, Article II Retail Sale, Division 2 Licenses Section 3-37, Location; change of location; limitations on number issued (increase Class D, DD, E, EE and BH licenses by one, total 16) – Jacksonville Best Buffet Inc. Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Richardson, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-007Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinanceamending the Jacksonville municipal code, Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages, Article II Retail Sale, Division 2 Licenses, Section 3-37 Location; Change of Location;Limitation on number issued (Increase Class D, DD, E, EE, and BH licenses by one, total 16) – Jacksonville Best Buffet Inc., is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 10-0.
2.Resolution authorizing payment to Jacksonville Main Street for the 2017 Levitt Amp Music Series. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by B. Scott, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2017-R-050 Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution authorizing payment to Jacksonville main street fo the Levitt AMP Music Series – (Not to exceed $5,000.00), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Ald. Warmowski suggested adding $5,000.00 annually to the budget for the purpose of financially supporting Jacksonville Main Street in providing some form of entertainment downtown for the residents of Jacksonville and surrounding areas. The Mayor and Council agreed.
Roll Call: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 10-0.
City Clerk's Report: No discussion.
Public Comment: No discussion.
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:
1.City Treasurer’s Report – February 28, 2017. City Treasurer Ron Smiljanich’s report for February 28, 2017, in which totals for cash receipts, cash disbursements, investments, and balances for all City bank and investment accounts were given.
Parks and Lakes: No discussion.
Planning & Public Works:
2017-R-051 Resolution authorizing advertisements for Bids for roof repairs at the Jacksonville salt dome facility.
Public Protection:
2017-R-052 Resolution authorizing service contract with I/O solutions for providing and administering entry level exams and promotional exams for the Jacksonville Fire Department.
Motion: Motion to request the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to make a promotion in the Jacksonville Fire Department – Hoseman to Driver/Engineer.
2017-R-053 Resolution awarding bid for two (2) utility squad cars less pulled item Trade-in Allowance, for the Jacksonville Police Department – Westown Ford - $51,556.00
Special Studies: No discussion.
Utility:
2017-R-054 Resolution authorizing payment to L.W. Rouland Tracking Service RE: Construction Services for the south Main/Superior water main repair project from the waterworks & Sewerage Projects Fund - $20,894.86
Mayor Ezard asked if there were any items to be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Ald. Warmowski asked to pull item #3 under Public Protection. Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the Consent Agenda.
Roll Call: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 10-0.
Committee Reports
Finance/IT/Personnel: No discussion.
Parks & Lakes: No discussion.
Planning & Public Works:
1. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 750 East Morton Avenue from B-1/R-4 to B-3 with Special Use. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Williams, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-008Be 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 750 East Morton Avenue from B-1/R-4 (Neighborhood Business District/Two-Family Dwelling District) to B-3 (Limited Business District) with Special Use, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 10-0.
2. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 752 Hardin Avenue from B-1/R-4 to B-3 with Special Use. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-009Be 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 752 Hardin Avenue from B-1/R-4 (Neighborhood Business District/Two-Family Dwelling District) to B-3 (Limited Business District) with Special use, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Ald. Oldenettel asked if the vehicles have been moved from the front lot to the back lot as previously requested. Ald. Hopkins advised that they have been moved. Ald. Oldenettel is hopeful that Mr. Meadows will keep those vehicles parked on the back lot as opposed to parking them on the green space along Morton Avenue.
Roll Call: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 10-0.
3. First reading of an ordinance, with Emergency Clause, amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 13 Garbage and Refuse, Article II Collectors, Division 2 Licenses, Section 13-25.1 Maximum Number of Licenses to be Issued. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Cook, to accept the Emergency Clause.
Roll Call: 9 Yeas; 1 Nay (Patterson). Motion to accept the Emergency Clause carried 9-1.Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-010Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance with emergency clause amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code Chapter 13 Garbage & Refuse, Article II Collectors, Division 2 License, Section 13-25.1 maximum number of licenses to be issued – (Increase licenses by one, total 5), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion to accept the second reading of the ordinance carried 10-0.
4. First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 6 Buildings and Building Regulations, and Chapter 11 Fire Prevention and Protection, regarding adoption of the 2015 International Code Series. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-011Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code: CH. 6 Buildings & Building Regulations, Art. II Building Code, Sec. 6-17 Adoption of International Building Code 2015, International Property Maintenance Code 2015, International Mechanical Code 2015, International Residential Code 2015, International Existing Building Code 2015 and International Fuel Gas Code 2015; and CH. 11 Fire Prevention and Protection, Art. III Fire Prevention Code, Sec. 11-32 adoption of International Fire Code 2015, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Motion was made by Warmowski to refer this item to Committee for discussion. Motion failed due to a lack of a second on the motion.
Roll Call: 9 Yeas; 1 Nay (Warmowski). Motion carried 9-1.
Public Protection:
1. Resolution accepting bid for two (2) squad cars, less trade-in allowance, for use by the Jacksonville Police Department. Motion was made by Williams, seconded by B. Scott, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2017-R-053 Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution awarding bid for two (2) utility Squad Cars less Trade-in allowance, for the Jacksonville Police Department – Westown Ford - $51,556.00, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Ald. Warmowski was provided with details of the trade-in vehicle as requested. He would like the department to seek alternative deals through the government sites in the future.
Roll Call: 9 Yeas; 1 Nay (Warmowski). Motion carried 9-1.
Special Studies: No discussion.
Utility: No discussion.
Old Business: Ald. Oldenettel provided a brief update on the recycling survey, noting that 7,700 surveys were mailed out, with approximately 10-12% having been returned. She is optimistic that they will have solid data to present to the Council in the near future.
New Business: Ald. Patterson would like a review of the fee structure for liquor licenses, increasing the fee if necessary to be the same in comparison to surrounding communities, and requested that information be listed on the next Council agenda for discussion.
Ald. B. Scott advised that the new water treatment plant looks outstanding. Ald. Oldenettel advised that the workers and staff at the new site have been great to work with, especially with attempting to resolve any complaints or issues as soon as received.
Ald. Williams thanked Ald. Warmowski for continuing to bring his research, discussion and ideas to the attention of the Council for discussion.
Adjournment: With no further discussion motion was made by Williams, seconded by Richardson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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