The city approved a road closure to support a homeless center event. | File photo
The city approved a road closure to support a homeless center event. | File photo
The Jacksonville City Council met July 11 to appoint Kyla Hurt to the Heritage Cultural Center Board .
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
July 11, 2016
Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 6:45 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: AldermenJeff 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. Absent from the meeting was Alderman Don Cook. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Williams, seconded by B. Scott, to approve the June 27, 2016 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS:Mayor Ezard noted there was one communication to discuss. **This item was approved.
• New Directions is seeking permission to hold a road block on South Fayette Street between Morgan Street and State Street on Monday, July 25, 2016 to benefit the Little Caesars Love Kitchen that is coming back to the homeless shelter.
CLAIMS:Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Oldenettel, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. Appointment of Kyla Hurt to the Jacksonville Heritage Cultural Center Board, term expires January 1, 2017.
2. Appointment of Kevin Heitz and Sharon Zuiderveld to the Jacksonville Heritage Cultural Center Board, term expires January 1, 2018.
3. Appointment of Samantha Sauer, James Pisell and David Blanchette to the Jacksonville Heritage Cultural Center Board, term expires January 1, 2020.
Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Richardson, to accept all of the Mayor’s appointments to the Heritage Cultural Center Board. By voice vote, motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
1. Resolution approving amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with Morgan County regarding the addition of territory to the Enterprise Zone (1500 and 1521 West Walnut Street). Motion was made by Richardson, seconded by Williams, to accept the resolution. CA Beard explained that an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with Morgan County must be made each time there are additions to the Enterprise Zone because the agreement outlines the areas that are part of, or included in, the Enterprise Zone. He then read the resolution as proposed.
2016-R-139 Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution APPROVING AMENDMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS AND MORGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS REGARDING ADDITION OF TERRITORY TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE (1500 & 1521 West Walnut), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 1 Nay (Warmowski); 1 Absent (Cook)
Motion carried 8-1-1.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. Community Development Department Report – June 30, 2016
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – June 30, 2016
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report - June 30, 2016
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - June 30, 2016
PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Jamie Headen commended the Water Department, Supt. Jack Cosner and his staff, and all others involved in helping out, for a job well done during the recent water main break in Jacksonville.
Ald. Williams commended the City’s 4th of July Committee, and all employees involved in planning and setting up for the holiday, on a fantastic July 4thcelebration.
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-140 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $78,035.05
(Specialized Services - $316.07; Makin’ Waves - $76,579.00; Outbreak Designs - $614.00; Trueline Fire & Safety - $525.98)
2016-R-141 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $2,472.50
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,255.50; Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,217.00)
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS: No discussion.
PUBLIC PROTECTION:
2016-R-142 Resolution APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE FOR CUSTOM IPHONE
Pulled Item AND ANDROID MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN OCV, LLC (myEMAapp.com) AND THE JACKSONVILLE/MORGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2016-R-143 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO BENTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $61,528.93
2016-R-144 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO OATES ASSOCIATES RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $3,040.00
2016-R-145 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. RE: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $782,856.87
2016-R-146 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO BENTON & ASSOCIATES RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE RANNEY COLLECTOR WELL CLEANING PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $1,404.00
2016-R-147 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO CLARK DIETZ ENGINEERS RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $5,591.25
Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Williams, to accept the Consent Agenda. Mayor Ezard asked if there were any items to be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Ald. Oldenettel asked to pull item #1 under Public Protection for further discussion.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Cook)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE/IT/PERSONNEL: No discussion.
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
1. Second reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 89-O-52, an Ordinance Establishing an Enterprise Zone within the City of Jacksonville, Illinois (Jacksonville/Morgan County Enterprise Zone-1500 and 1521 West Walnut). Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Richardson, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2016-O-013 Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 89-O-52 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ENTERPRISE ZONE WITHIN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS (Jacksonville/Morgan County Enterprise Zone – 1500 & 1521 West Walnut), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Cook)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
2. First reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 28 Traffic and Vehicles, Article X Through Streets and Stop Intersections, Section 28-204 Specific Stop Intersections Established. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Wankel, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2016-O-014 Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 28, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, ARTICLE X, THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS, SECTION 28-204 SPECIFIC STOP INTERSECTIONS ESTABLISHED, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Cook)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
PUBLIC PROTECTION:
1. Resolution approving Agreement for Service for Custom IPhone and Android Mobile App Development between OCV, LLC (myEMAapp.com) and the Jacksonville/Morgan County, Illinois Office of Emergency Management. Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Patterson, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2016-R-142 Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE FOR CUSTOM IPHONE AND ANDROID MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN OCV, LLC. (myEMAapp.com) AND THE JACKSONVILLE/MORGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS OFFICE OF EMERGENCY), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Ald. Oldenettel is unclear on the total dollar amount that the Council is approving under this resolution. Dir. McCarty explained that this resolution authorizes them to pay theinitial cost of $15,970.00, which is a set up fee plus the first year. The annual recurring cost of $6,390.00 will be due in July of subsequent years. Ald. Oldenettel will be voting against this resolution because she feels more time is needed to really explore all the options.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 1 Nay (Oldenettel); 1 Absent (Cook)
Motion carried 8-1-1.
SPECIAL STUDIES/DOWNTOWN PLANNING: No discussion.
UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS: No discussion.
NEW BUSINESS:Ald. B. Scott encourages the aldermen to drive by the intersection of Independence and N. West to see the changes being made around Lincoln School. He noted that there may need to be additional changes if the new stop sign at this intersection does not work out, or if it causes extreme congestion in the area.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No discussion.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Williams, seconded by Wankel, to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Recorded by City Clerk Skip Bradshaw.
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