The Jacksonville City Council met Oct. 11 to authorize utility payments.
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
October 11, 2016
Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 7:01 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, Travis Richardson, Aaron Scott, Bill Scott, Mike Wankel, Steve Warmowski (arrived at 7:10 p.m.), 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 Cook, to approve the September 26, 2016 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion.
CLAIMS: Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by A. Scott, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT: No discussion.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
1. Resolution making minutes of certain closed sessions of the City Council available for public inspection. Motion was made by Williams, seconded by B. Scott, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2016-R-187 Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution MAKING MINUTES OF CERTAIN CLOSED SESSIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Warmowski)
Motion Carried 9-0-1.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
Community Development Department Report – September 30, 2016
City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – September 30, 2016
City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report - September 30, 2016
City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - September 30, 2016
PUBLIC COMMENT: No discussion.
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-188 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $228,660.95
(Ace Sign Co. - $1,095.01; Cemetery Land & Bdgs - $25,000.00; Earth Works - $2,385.60; First National Bank Arenzville - $47,694.35; Henry’s Service Center - $8,250.00; Home Depot - $106.09; Hutchison Engineering - $4,074.00; Hutchison Engineering - $39,716.07; Hutchison Engineering - $311.00; IMCO Utility Supply - $601.42; IRC Inc. - $8,440.50; K.E. Vas - $368.45; Knapheide Truck Equip. - $9,640.00; Moeller Ready Mix - $44.96; Moeller Ready Mix - $400.00; R&R Products - $298.50; Turfwerks - $9,450.24; United Rentals - $21,000.00; Westown Ford - $15,080.00; Global Technical Systems - $34,704.76)
2016-R-189 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $6,172.75
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $4,24975; Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,923.00)
2016-R-190 Resolution DETERMINING PREVAILING WAGE RATES FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS: No discussion.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2016-R-191 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO BENTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $52,986.90
2016-R-192 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO CLARK DIETZ ENGINEERS RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $7,213.78
2016-R-193 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO OATES ASSOCIATES RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $2,720.00
2016-R-194 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. RE: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $1,703,813.95
2016-R-195 Resolution APPROVING PAYMENT TO HENSON ROBINSON COMPANY RE: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE JACKSONVILLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT HVAC REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $93,614.40
2016-R-196 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO NORTHWATER CONSULTING RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE LAKE MAUVAISTERRE WATER SHED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $1,100.00
2016-R-197 Resolution APPROVING PAYMENT RE: REIMBURSE LANDOWNER FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE LAKE MAUVAISTERRE WATER SHED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $5,280.00
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 A. Scott, to accept the Consent Agenda.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Warmowski)
Motion Carried 9-0-1.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE/IT/PERSONNEL:
1. Second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 2 Administration, Article I In General, Section 2-14 Salaries of City Officials. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Williams, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2016-O-018 Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL, SEC. 2-14 SALARIES OF CITY OFFICIALS, (2% increase for the next 4 years for elected officials, and setting the payment for Aldermen at $300.00/month applicable as each Alderman is elected or re-elected), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 3 Nays (Patterson, Richardson, Warmowski)
Motion carried 7-3.
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
1. First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 28, Traffic and Vehicles, Article I, In General, Section 28-13, Pedestrians Soliciting Rides or Business on Roadways. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2016-O-019 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 I IN GENERAL, SECTION 28-13, PEDESTRIANS SOLICITING RIDES OR BUSINESS ON ROADWAYS PROHIBITED; CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS LIMITED, (Moving the road block location to the Downtown Square, and increasing the size of free standing signs to 3 ft. by 3 ft.), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion Carried 10-0.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES/DOWNTOWN PLANNING: No discussion.
UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS: Mayor Ezard commended Ald. Patterson, Ald. Warmowski and the Fire Department for hosting a nice event during the opening ceremony of the new PetSafe Dog Park on Saturday, October 8th.
Ald. Oldenettel reminded everyone that the Town Brook clean up event is scheduled for Saturday, October 29th.
Mayor Ezard noted that Trick or Treating will be authorized Sunday, October 30th and Monday, October 31st. General discussion ensued regarding whether or not to reduce the number of nights for Trick or Treating to one night, as there are several community events that also offer Trick or Treating. The consensus of the Council was to continue to offer two nights for Trick or Treating.
NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Ezard advised that Supt. Les Ballenger ordered a boom mower for his department several months ago, but the item is still on backorder. Because of that, several projects have been put on hold.
Mayor Ezard noted that the new stop signal at the corner of Morton Avenue and Main Street will be placed directly in front of the ferris wheel and Jacksonville sign/wall. However, the State is planning to paint the pole green to help it blend in.
CA Beard noted that work is being done to the façade of the new water treatment plant which should make noticeable changes to the look of the building.
Ald. Williams asked what is happening with the remnants from the dredging of Lake Mauvaisterre and was advised that the City is waiting for instruction/direction from the Illinois EPA on how to dispose of the remains.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Williams, seconded by Richardson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
Recorded by City Clerk Skip Bradshaw.
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