The Jacksonville City Council met March 14 to authorize payment for a safe ride program.
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
March 14, 2017
Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 6:44 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, Steve Warmowski; Mayor Andy Ezard; Assistant City Attorney Jeff Soltermann; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. Absent from the meeting were Aldermen Bill Scott, Mike Wankel, Tony Williams. A quorum was declared.
Prior to the Presentation of the Emergency Management Mobile App, Mayor Ezard read item #2 under the Mayor’s Report – Appointment of Mary Watts to the Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations, term expires October 30, 2019. Motion was made by Oldenettel, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the Mayor’s appointment. By voice vote, motion carried.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Cook, to approve the February 27, 2017 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS: CC Bradshaw advised there were two communications to discuss. **These requests were approved.
Mr. Breck VanBebber is requesting permission to use Community Park on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and October 21, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to host the JHS Cross Country annual track meets.
Ms. Lisa Musch with the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce is requesting permission to use Community Park on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Be Aware Wellness Fair, and to close a portion of the park road during the event.
CLAIMS: Motion was made by Oldenettel, seconded by Richardson, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Prior to the Presentation of the Emergency Management Mobile App, Mayor Ezard read item #3 under the Mayor’s Report – Resolution authorizing payment to West Central Mass Transit for the Safe Ride program. Ald. Patterson explained that the Safe Ride program is a program that offers patrons a ride home from local bar establishments on Friday and Saturday nights. A fee of $2.00 per ride is charged. Motion was made by Patterson, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the resolution. Asst. CA Soltermann read the resolution as proposed.
2017-R-031 Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO WEST CENTRAL MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT FOR THE SAFE RIDE PROGRAM, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3 Absent (B. Scott, Mike Wankel, Tony Williams)
Motion carried 7-0-3.
1. Presentation of Emergency Management Mobile App. Emergency Management Director Phil McCarty talked about the Emergency Management Mobile App that is now available for download through the App Store, free of charge. Emergency notifications indicating inclement weather, road closings and other various information will be pushed out to those using the app on their smartphone. The department will be able to tell how many people have downloaded the app, but no personal information will be obtained.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
1. First 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 Richardson, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. Asst. CA Soltermann read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-007 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 D, DD, E, EE, and BH licenses by one, total 16) – Jacksonville Best Buffet Inc., is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. General discussion ensued regarding establishments obtaining a liquor license just so they can offer gaming in their establishments. Ald. Oldenettel and Ald. Hopkins are against authorizing licenses solely for that purpose, but support establishments holding a liquor license to accommodate their customers. With regard to gaming revenue, it was noted that the City receives 5% of the revenue from an establishment that offers gaming.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3 Absent (B. Scott, Mike Wankel, Tony Williams)
Motion carried 7-0-3.
2. Resolution of Intent for a new Animal Control Facility. Motion was made by Oldenettel, seconded by Richardson, to accept the resolution. Asst. CA Soltermann read the resolution as proposed.
2017-R-032 Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution OF INTENT FOR A NEW ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS – City does hereby express its intent to proceed with Morgan County in the preparation and execution of a lease for the property for the construction and operation of an animal control facility, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3 Absent (B. Scott, Mike Wankel, Tony Williams)
Motion carried 7-0-3.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
Community Development Department Report – February 28, 2017
City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – February 28, 2017
City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report - February 28, 2017
City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - February 28, 2017
5. Resolution relating to the participation by elected officials in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the resolution. Asst. CA Soltermann read the resolution as proposed.
2017-R-033 Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution RELATING TO PARTICIPATION BY ELECTED OFFICIALS IN THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND – Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3 Absent (B. Scott, Mike Wankel, Tony Williams)
Motion carried 7-0-3.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Linda Fernandes referred back to discussion during the Workshop session , agreeing with Ald. Oldenettel that the Council should be mindful when naming the path, as everything from pedestrians to golf carts will be allowed on the path.
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:
2017-R-034 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $7,149.08
(Brown’s Shoe Fit - $229.95; Hutchison Engineering - $3,019.13; Wade & Dowland - $3,900.00)
2017-R-035 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $5,093.50
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $2,681.50 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $2,412.00 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
2017-R-036 Resolution APPROVING TRANSFER OF 2017 HOME RULE VOLUME CAP TO WESTERN ILLINOIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - $1,910,300.00
PARKS & LAKES:
2017-R-037 Resolution AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW FAIRWAY MOWER FOR THE LINKS GOLF COURSE
2017-R-038 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM BEARD IMPLEMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A KUBOTA MX5200 ROPS TRACTOR WITH LOADER AND SHREDDER FOR THE JACKSONVILLE PARKS & LAKES DEPARTMENT
2017-R-039 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM WRIGHT AUTOMOTIVE FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2017 F150 4X4 TRUCKS FOR USE AT THE JACKSONVILLE PARKS & LAKES DEPARTMENT AND MUNICIPAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
2017-R-040 Resolution AUTHORIZING A STUDY MADE BY BENTON & ASSOCIATES,
Pulled Item INC. FOR THE LAKE JACKSONVILLE BIKE PATH
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
2017-R-041 Resolution FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE – 17-00000-00-GM
Resolution Resolution ADOPTING THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE SERIES
Pulled Item This item should be approved by Ordinance, not Resolution. An Ordinance adopting the building codes will be on the next agenda for approval.
2017-R-042 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM ARENDS-AWE, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A JOHN DEERE Z930M EFI ZERO-TURN MOWER, LESS TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE, FOR THE JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL & PLAZA MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT – Not to exceed $7,000.00
PUBLIC PROTECTION:
2017-R-043 Resolution AUTHORIZING THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE VARIOUS NEW EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2017-R-044 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. RE: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $912,934.16
2017-R-045 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO OATES ASSOCIATES RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $1,440.00
2017-R-046 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO BENTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $35,746.69
2017-R-047 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO CLARK DIETZ ENGINEERS RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $650.00
2017-R-048 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO NORTHWATER CONSULTING RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE LAKE MAUVAISTERRE WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $2,540.00
Motion was made by Richardson, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the Consent Agenda. Mayor Ezard asked if there were any items to be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Ald. Hopkins asked to pull Item #2 under Planning & Public Works, noting that the item should be read as an ordinance, not a resolution. Ald. Warmowski asked to pull Item #4 under Parks & Lakes for further discussion.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3 Absent (B. Scott, Mike Wankel, Tony Williams)
Motion carried 7-0-3.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE/IT/PERSONNEL: No discussion.
PARKS & LAKES: Discussion took place after the Planning & Public Works discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
1. First 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 Hopkins, seconded by Richardson, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. Asst. CA Soltermann read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-008 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 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: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3 Absent (B. Scott, Mike Wankel, Tony Williams)
Motion carried 7-0-3.
2. First 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 Hopkins, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. Asst. CA Soltermann read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-009 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 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 and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3 Absent (B. Scott, Mike Wankel, Tony Williams)
Motion carried 7-0-3.
PARKS & LAKES:
1. Resolution authorizing a study for the Lake Jacksonville Bike Path. Motion was made by Patterson, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept this resolution. Asst. CA Soltermann read the resolution as proposed.
2017-R-040 Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution AUTHORIZING A STUDY MADE BY BENTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE LAKE JACKSONVILLE BIKE PATH, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Motion was made by Warmowski, seconded by Patterson, to table this request to allow for further discussion in Committee, and to allow Mr. Benton the opportunity to verify his intent on this project. RFD Hall stated that he informed Mr. Benton that this item would be on tonight’s agenda, and that Mr. Benton was agreeable to the terms of the project.
Mayor Ezard stopped all discussion because there is a motion to table this request.
ROLL CALL: 2 Yeas (Hopkins, Warmowski)
5 Nays (Cook, Oldenettel, Patterson, Richardson, A. Scott)
3 Absent (B. Scott, Mike Wankel, Tony Williams)
Motion to table failed 2-5-3.
Mayor Ezard asked for further discussion. Ald. Warmowski talked about new regulations for bike paths and feels a representative who is qualified to handle this type of project should be hired. He does not think anyone fits that description with Benton & Associates and would like to seek alternate proposals. Mr. Jim Burke with Hutchison Engineering stated that his firm defers this project to Benton & Associates as they feel Benton’s is the most qualified to handle the work because they are the firm that began the project several years ago.
ROLL CALL: 6 Yeas (Cook, Hopkins, Oldenettel, Patterson, Richardson, A. Scott)
1 Nay (Warmowski)
3 Absent (B. Scott, Mike Wankel, Tony Williams)
Motion to accept the resolution passed 6-1-3.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS: No discussion.
NEW BUSINESS: Ald. Oldenettel thanked the Mayor and City Clerk for the new chairs.
Mayor Ezard noted that he hopes to appoint a new Chief of Police by the end of March.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Richardson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Recorded by City Clerk Skip Bradshaw.
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