West Central Reporter

The Jacksonville City Council met June 13 to approve a 3K/5K fun run/walk on Nov. 5 in Community Park.

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.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the city:

Summary of Minutes

Jacksonville City Council Meeting

June 13, 2016

Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 7:10 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, Marcy Patterson, Travis Richardson, Aaron Scott, Bill Scott, Mike Wankel, Steve Warmowski, Tony Williams; Mayor Andy Ezard; Assistant City Attorney Tom Veith; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. Absent from the meeting were Alderman Lori Large Oldenettel; City Attorney Dan Beard. A quorum was declared.

MINUTES: Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Cook, to approve the May 23, 2016 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.

PETITIONS: No discussion.

COMMUNICATIONS: CC Bradshaw noted there was one communication to discuss. **This item was approved.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking permission to hold a road block on South Main Street and College Avenue on Saturday, June 25, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for their annual fundraiser.

Discussion ensued regarding road blocks and the risks involved, and some aldermen do not support the idea of allowing them for safety reasons. CC Bradshaw outlined various changes that have been made in the past few years to help ensure that the people conducting road blocks are safe when doing so. At the end of discussion it was the consensus of the Council to allow this request, and to discuss at the next Council Meeting whether or not the Council wishes to continue allowing road blocks in the future.

Mayor Ezard advised that the Bark For Your Park initiative is seeking permission to hold an event called the Mutt Strut, a 3K/5K fun run/walk on November 5th in Community Park. The Council approved their request.**This item was not listed on the agenda.

CLAIMS:Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Wankel, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.

MAYOR’S REPORT:

1. Appointment of Ike Howe and Michael Hobrock and reappointment of Doug Scott, Gary Hickox, Brad Cors, and Adam Craddock to the Electrical Commission, term expires June 30, 2017. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Williams, to approve the Mayor’s appointments and reappointments.By voice vote, motion carried.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: No discussion.

CITY CLERK’S REPORT:

1. Community Development Department Report – May 31, 2016

2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – May 31, 2016

3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report - May 31, 2016

4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - May 31, 2016

PUBLIC COMMENT:A concerned citizen spoke against allowing road blocks on city streets for safety reasons.

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-122 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $194,391.81

(IL Dept. of Transportation - $83,339.14; Steve Morthole Masonry - $12,070.00; Moeller Ready Mix - $4,757.00; K E Vas - $516.91; Arends-Awe - $12,000.00; Beard Implement - $6,540.00; Brennan Heating & Air - $250.25; Cloyd Builders - $11,501.97; Happy Hollow Nursery - $500.00; IMCO Utility Supply - $350.43; K E Vas - $1,430.21; Neff-Colvin - $7,685.50; Neff-Colvin - $3,000.00; Specialized Services - $364.59; Springfield Electric - $512,22; Trueline Fire & Safety - $554.93; Turner Tree Service - $1,400.00; Hutchison Engineering - $9,848.90; W. S. Darley - $5,775.76; All Inclusive Rec. - $31,994.00)

2016-R-123 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $3,959.50

(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,953.00; Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $2,006.50)

PARKS & LAKES:

2016-R-124 Resolution AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS, AND WESTERN ILLINOIS YOUTH CAMP (Term: Retroactive January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018)

PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:

2016-R-125 Resolution APPROVING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS AND GEORGE & GINA HAMILTON – (Hamilton Properties, LLC – 110 North East Street)

2016-R-126 Resolution APPROVING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS AND SANDRA CASTLEBERRY – (Sandy’s Clip-to-Mania II – 74 East Central Park Plaza)

PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.

SPECIAL STUDIES/DOWNTOWN PLANNING: No discussion.

UTILITY:

2016-R-127 Resolution RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2016-R-117, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO LAYNE HEAVY CIVIL RE: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE RANNEY COLLECTOR WELL CLEANING PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND

2016-R-128 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO LAYNE HEAVY CIVIL RE: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE RANNEY COLLECTOR WELL CLEANING PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $55,670.00

2016-R-129 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 - $3,099.00

2016-R-130 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO BENTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE JACKSONVILLE TOWN BROOK SEWER PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $2,132.00

2016-R-131 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO BENTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $93,035.82

2016-R-132 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO CLARK DIETZ ENGINEERS RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $13,035.00

2016-R-133 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO OATES ASSOCIATES RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $2,825.00

2016-R-134 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 - $1,323,996.27

2016-R-135 Resolution APPROVING PAYMENT TO REIMBURSE LANDOWNERS FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE LAKE MAUVAISTERRE WATER SHED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND – $26,900.40 (Virgil Smith - $9,312.60; Richard Bergschneider - $17,587.80)

2016-R-136 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO NORTHWATER CONSULTING RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE LAKE MAUVAISTERRE WATER SHED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $4,980.00

2016-R-137 Resolution APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #4 WITH WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT INCREASING CONTRACT PRICE AND EXTENDING PERIOD PROVIDED FOR COMPLETION – (Net increase of $94,640.03 and 30 day extension to January 16, 2018)

Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the Consent Agenda. Mayor Ezard asked if there were any items to be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion and there were none.

ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Oldenettel)

Motion carried 9-0-1.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

FINANCE/IT/PERSONNEL: No discussion.

PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.

PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:

1. First reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 839/847 South Main Street from B-1 to B-3. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. Asst. CA Veith read the ordinance as proposed.

2016-O-011 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 839/847 SOUTH MAIN FROM B-1 (Neighborhood Business District) TO B-3 (Limited Business District), is hereby approved.

Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.

ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Oldenettel)

Motion carried 9-0-1.

2. First reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 6 Clarke Drive from R-1 to Public. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Richardson, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. Asst. CA Veith read the ordinance as proposed.

2016-O-012 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 6 CLARKE DRIVE FROM R-1 (One Family Dwelling District) TO PA (Public Activity District), is hereby approved.

Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.

ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Oldenettel)

Motion carried 9-0-1.

PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.

SPECIAL STUDIES/DOWNTOWN PLANNING: No discussion.

UTILITY: No discussion.

OLD BUSINESS: No discussion.

NEW BUSINESS:Ald. Warmowski suggested that the restriction placed on restaurants for serving drinking water to customers during a water emergency be lifted because the amount of water actually reserved by doing so is very minimal.

Mayor Ezard advised that there will be a public hearing on Tuesday, June 14th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to discuss the West Douglas Avenue street repair survey.

Ald. Patterson would like the Public Protection Committee to review and discuss the abandoned vehicle ordinance. There are numerous vehicles around town that are abandoned and unsightly. She feels the ordinance as it is currently written is not working and would like to discuss possible revisions. Brief discussion ensued.

Mayor Ezard would like the Council to consider moving the Workshop to 5:30 p.m. He would like to discuss this issue at the next Council Meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT: No discussion.

ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Williams, seconded by Richardson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m.

Recorded by City Clerk Skip Bradshaw.