The Jacksonville City Council met Dec. 12 to reappoint commissioners.
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
December 12, 2016
Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 6:55 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, 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 Scott, to approve the November 29, 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 Oldenettel, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. Reappointment of Pat Kennedy, Lauretta Scheller and Mary Greenwood to the Historic Preservation Commission, terms expire December 1, 2019.
2. Reappointment of John Heyer to the Jacksonville Plan Commission, term expires December 31, 2020.
Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the Mayor’s reappointments. Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion Carried 10-0.
3. Resolution confirming Mayor’s reappointment of Chris McMinn to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Jacksonville, Illinois (term expires December 31, 2019). Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Richardson, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2016-R-234 Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution CONFIRMING MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF CHRIS MCMINN TO THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS (Term: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion Carried 10-0.
4. 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 A, AA, B, BB, C, CC, Club and Bowling Alley licenses by one, total 46 – Shopko Stores Operating Company, LLC). Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by B. Scott, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2016-O-021 Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that 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 A, AA, B, BB, C, CC, Club and Bowling Alley licenses by one, total 46 – Shopko Stores, beer and wine only), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion Carried 10-0.
5. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages, Article II Retail Sale, Division 2 Licenses Section 3-34 (13) Classes, terms, hours and fees. (Last Chance Promotions, LLC). Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Williams, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2016-O-022 Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 3 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ARTICLE II RETAIL SALE, DIVISION 2 LICENSES, SECTION 3-34 CLASSES, TERMS, HOURS AND FEES (Under the Fairgrounds-Speedway License - authorizing the sale of beer and wine only, increasing the number of annual events to 40, and setting weekday event hours of operation at 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m.), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Discussion ensued regarding the number of events allowed, and gaming issues. CA Beard noted that the Fairgrounds are not allowed to have gaming machines under their current State license.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion Carried 10-0.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
1. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 29 Utilities, Article II Regulations for use of water, Section 29-49 Declaration of water emergency by Mayor. Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Warmowski, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2016-O-024 Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 29, UTILITIES, ARTICLE II REGULATIONS FOR USE OF WATER, SECTION 29-49 DECLARATION OF WATER EMERGENCY BY MAYOR (Deleting the restriction on service of water at restaurants), 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 Municipal Code, Chapter 18 Miscellaneous Offenses and Provisions, Section 18-33 Possession of cannabis of the synthetic form commonly known as K2 prohibited. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2016-O-025 Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 18 , MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES AND PROVISIONS, SECTION 18-33 POSSESSION OF CANNABIS OR THE SYNTHETIC FORM COMMONLY KNOWN AS K2 (Deleting this ordinance in its entirety), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. The City has deleted this ordinance due to existing State regulations on this matter.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion Carried 10-0.
3. Resolution authorizing waiver of advertisement for bids and accepting proposals for demolition of property located at 782 East College Avenue. Motion was made by Williams, seconded by B. Scott, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2016-R-220 Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 782 EAST COLLEGE AVE (Rawlings Excavating - $16,250.00), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion Carried 10-0.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
Community Development Department Report – November 30, 2016
City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – November 30, 2016
City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report - November 30, 2016
City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - November 30, 2016
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Linda Fernandes inquired as to what forms of alcohol Shopko is allowed to sell under their license, and where the alcohol will be located in the store. CA Beard explained that their license is for the sale of beer and wine only, and he is unsure of their plans for its location.
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-221 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $319,589.80
(Alexis Fire Equipment - $124,503.00; Midwest Fire Equipment - $148,320.00; Brown’s Shoe Fit - $234.95; Global Technical Systems - $13,700.00; Hutchison Engineering - $20,147.02; SiteOne Landscape - $592.84; Turner Tree Service - $3,325.00; OCV - $3,194.00; Turner Tree Service - $5,572.99)
2016-R-222 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $3,667.50
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $2,092.50 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,575.00 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
PARKS & LAKES:
2016-R-223 Resolution AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO TURNER PAINTING & CONSTRUCTION RE: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE PETSAFE BARK PARK - $10,010.00
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS: No discussion.
PUBLIC PROTECTION:
MOTION Motion TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONS TO HIRE ONE (1) PROBATIONARY PATROLMAN TO THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2016-R-224 Resolution APPROVING PAYMENT RE: REIMBURSE LANDOWNER FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE LAKE MAUVAISTERRE WATER SHED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND – Ed Becker - $16,044.08; Craig Wood - $14,284.00; John Ransdell - $7,140.00
2016-R-225 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-226 Resolution APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #7 WITH WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT INCREASING CONTRACT PRICE – Net increase of $27,995.65 – Total Contract Price changed to $31,599,125.30
2016-R-227 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO BENTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $74,897.41
2016-R-228 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO CLARK DIETZ ENGINEERS RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $2,660.20
2016-R-229 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO OATES ASSOCIATES RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $2,400.00
2016-R-230 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. RE: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $2,910,506.21
2016-R-231 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 - $10,401.60
2016-R-232 Resolution APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC RE: THE SANITARY SEWER LINING AT TOWN BROOK AND DELANEY DRIVE-WESTERN KNOLL SUBDIVISION FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND – Net decrease of $450.00 – Total contract price is changed to $32,125.00
2016-R-233 Resolution APPROVING PAYMENT TO SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC RE: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE SANITARY SEWER LINING AT TOWN BROOK AND DELANEY DRIVE-WESTERN KNOLL SUBDIVISION FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $28,912.50
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 B. Scott, to accept the Consent Agenda.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion Carried 10-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE/IT/PERSONNEL:
1. Second reading of an ordinance levying taxes for 2016. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by B. Scott, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard explained that the second reading of the ordinance is slightly different than the first reading that was accepted, decreasing the dollar amount by approximately $14,000.00. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Williams to amend the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2016-O-026 Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance LEVYING TAXES (2016 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE – Total Levy - $6,152,568.00), is hereby approved.
Ald. Cook asked if the actual percentage increase of 4.63% was correct. CC Bradshaw explained that the actual increase is 5% over last year’s levy, but that the City only receives 4.63%, the rest is divided up between the Fire and Police Pensions, and the Library. Ald. Warmowski asked how much the City would need to raise taxes in order to just cover the increases in pension costs and expenses of the Library Board. CC Bradshaw stated 2% would cover those costs and would provide an income of approximately $3,754.00 over and above last year’s levy for the General Fund, which equates to about a 1% increase to the City.
ROLL CALL: (To amend the total dollar amount of the 2016 Tax Levy)
8 Yeas (Cook, Hopkins, Oldenettel, Patterson, A. Scott, B. Scott, Wankel, Williams)
2 Nays (Richardson, Warmowski)
Motion carried 8-2.
Motion was made by Warmowski, seconded by Richardson, to amend the 2016 Tax Levy from 5% to 2%. Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and/or public comment. Ald. Oldenettel asked if we will need to pull from the contingency if a 2% increase does not allow us to make the capital improvements necessary. She was advised we would. She noted that the budget has already increased 2-3% due to salary increases for the year, so a 2% tax levy may not cover expenses. It was noted that the contingency funds are strictly for emergencies and should not be considered as an additional resource. General discussion ensued regarding infrastructure and capital improvement projects that need to be addressed. Ald. Cook reminded everyone that tax increases are calculated only on 1/3 of assessed property values, so the impact to homeowners is minimal. Ald. Oldenettel suggested looking for alternate revenue sources, and looking for ways to eliminate inefficiencies within the various departments.
ROLL CALL: (First reading to amend the 2016 Tax Levy from 5% to 2%)
4 Yeas (Hopkins, Patterson, Richardson, Warmowski)
6 Nays (Cook, Oldenettel, A. Scott, B. Scott, Wankel, Williams)
Motion failed 4-6.
Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Warmowski, to amend the 2016 Tax Levy from 5% to 3.75%. Discussion ensued regarding the funds needed to cover expenses, and where the City could cut expenses.
During the public comment all expressed their reasons for encouraging the City to choose a reduced increase percentage, among those being decreasing residency in Jacksonville, and how the increase affects those of lower to moderate income and the elderly. Those speaking against a 5% tax rate increase were Louis Eason, Lance Bruere, C. D. Davidsmeyer, and Therese Burgess. Appreciation was offered to the Aldermen for their due diligence in decisions concerning the residents of Jacksonville, and all understand the reason behind the tax levy increase. Mayor Ezard appreciated their participation in this discussion and advised that he will pursue alternate revenue sources for the coming year.
ROLL CALL: (First reading to amend the 2016 Tax Levy from 5% to 3.75%)
6 Yeas (Cook, Oldenettel, A. Scott, B. Scott, Warmowski, Williams)
4 Nays (Hopkins, Patterson, Richardson, Wankel)
Motion carried 6-4.
Motion was made by Warmowski, seconded by Patterson, to amend the 2016 Tax Levy from 5% to 3%.
ROLL CALL: (First reading to amend the 2016 Tax Levy from 5% to 3%)
9 Yeas (Cook, Hopkins, Oldenettel, Patterson, Richardson, A. Scott, Wankel, Warmowski, Williams)
1 Nay (B. Scott)
Motion carried 9-1.
Motion was made by Cook, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the second reading of the ordinance.
ROLL CALL: (Second reading to amend the 2016 Tax Levy from 5% to 3%)
10 Yeas
0 Nays
Motion carried 10-0.
CC Bradshaw read the new figures as follows: General Fund - $3,942,697.00; Fire Pension - $654,038.00; Police Pension - $918,642.00; Jacksonville Public Library - $520,000.00. Total 2016 Tax Levy will be $6,035,377.00, giving the City an additional $62,350.00 over last year’s tax levy.
Ald. Patterson requested consideration of integrating a five year plan to follow when discussing future Capital Improvement budgets. Ald. Hopkins agrees with implementing a five year plan so that future Aldermen will know whether or not the tax levy should increase by 3%, 5% , 7% or 10%, so that they will know what is needed when, and what projects or purchases they are increasing the levy for.
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
1. First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 2250 East Morton Avenue from M-2/A-1 to M-1, with Emergency Clause. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Cook, to accept the Emergency Clause.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 1 Nay (Patterson)
Motion Carried 9-1.
Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Wankel, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2016-O-027 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 2250 EAST MORTON FROM M-2/A-1 (heavy Industrial District/Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Industrial District), WITH EMERGENCY CLAUSE, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard noted that this property is an 82 acre parcel located between Reynolds Manufacturing and the Correctional Center. Tri-County Community Development Corporation is planning to develop this property as industrial, and is applying for an Ameren Certified status. The emergency clause is being used because the application deadline is December 16th. He then asked for further 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: Ald. Richardson thanked the public for attending and for voicing their opinions on these matters. Ald. Warmowski echoed those sentiments.
NEW BUSINESS: No discussion.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Williams, seconded by Richardson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Recorded by City Clerk Skip Bradshaw.
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