Jacksonville City Council met April 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 6:39 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 Wankel, to approve the March 27, 2017 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
Petitions: No discussion.
Communications: CC Bradshaw advised there was one communication to discuss. **This request was approved.
•Ald. Oldenettel, on behalf of Salem Lutheran School, is seeking permission to close the 200 Block of Beecher Street and Mauvaisterre Street from East Waters Street to just before College Avenue on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for their Touch-A-Truck event.
Mayor Ezard advised that the East State Street parking lot for Our Saviour School will soon be closed for the remainder of the school year, leading into the Fall, during renovations to the building. Plans are in place to accommodate parents picking up their children from school. **This item was not listed on the agenda.
Claims: Motion was made by Cook, seconded by B. 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 Cook, seconded by Wankel, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2017-R-055Be 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: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion carried 10-0.
2.First reading of 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. (Illinois Theater). Motion was made by Patterson, seconded by Warmowski, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-012Be 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 And Section 3-37 Location; Change Of Location; Limitations On Number Issued ($500.00 annual fee; Hours of operation Monday through Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; not to be considered a “pouring” license), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Ald. Oldenettel is concerned with the number of liquor licenses that have been issued the past several months, and would like the Council to be mindful when considering the types of places to allow alcohol. She feels family settings should be alcohol free. Ald. Williams agrees. Ald. Warmowski has received complaints of cigarette butts and beer bottles on the sidewalks and in the grassy areas around the downtown bar/food establishments and asked the owners of these establishments to police their areas and keep them clean. Ald. Wankel feels the theater is no different than a restaurant seeking a liquor license and is in support of approving this request. Mayor Ezard noted that Dr. Karras is seeking this license in order to be competitive with the South County theater, and to be able to show new releases more often.
Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 4 Nays (Cook, Oldenettel, B. Scott, Williams)
Motion carried 6-4.
City Clerk’s Report:
1.Community Development Department Report – March 31, 2017
2.City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – March 31, 2017
3.City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report - March 31, 2017
4.City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - March 31, 2017
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:
2017-R-056 Resolution Authorizing Various Payments From The Capital Improvement Fund For Certain Improvement Projects - $45,605.70
(Meyer Roofing - $7,840.00; Beard Implement – $29,300.00; Global Technical Systems - $3,446.00; RP Lumber - $449.78; Municipal Emergency Services - $4,569.92)
2017-R-057 Resolution Authorizing Payments From The General Fund For Services Rendered - $2,951.00
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $873.00 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $2,078.00 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
Parks & Lakes:
2017-R-058Resolution Awarding Bid For One New Fairway Mower For The Links Golf Course – MTI Distributing Inc. - $56,850.00
Planning & Public Works:
2017-R-059 Resolution Approving Preliminary/Construction Engineering Services Agreement For Motor Fuel Tax Funds Between The City Of Jacksonville And Hutchison Engineering Inc. Regarding State Street – Sec. 17-00125-00-Rs
2017-R-060 Resolution For Improvement Under The Illinois Highway Code – Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for State Street from Church Street to Clay Avenue, Sec. 17-00125-00-RS - $300,000.00
Public Protection:
2017-R-061 Resolution Authorizing Waiver Of Advertisement For Bids And Accepting The Proposal From Taser International For The Purchase Of Nine (9) Tasers For The Jacksonville Police Department - $16,882.31
Motion:
Motion Requesting The Board Of Fire And Police Commissioners To Make Promotions In The Jacksonville Police Department – Sergeant To Lieutenant And Patrolman To Sergeant
Motion:
Motion To Request The Board Of Fire And Police Commissioners To Hire One (1) Probationary Patrolman To The Jacksonville Police Department
Special Studies: No Discussion.
Utility:
2017-R-062 Resolution Authorizing Payment To Benton & Associates Inc. Re: Engineering Services For The Gravel Pack Well Upgrade/Transmission Main Surge Protection Project From The Waterworks & Sewerage Projects Fund - $18,051.60
2017-R-063 Resolution Authorizing Payment To Benton & Associates Inc. Re: Engineering Services For The New Jacksonville Water Treatment Plant From The Waterworks & Sewerage Projects Fund - $62,981.46
2017-R-064 Resolution Authorizing Payment To Williams Brothers Construction Inc. Re: Construction Services For The New Jacksonville Water Treatment Plant From The Waterworks & Sewerage Projects Fund - $1,823,770.78
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: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion Carried 10-0.
Committee Reports
Finance/It/Personnel: No Discussion.
Parks & Lakes: No Discussion.
Planning & Public Works:
1.Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 6 Buildings and Building Regulations, and Chapter 11 Fire Prevention and Protection, regarding adoption of the 2015 International Code Series. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Williams, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-011Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance Amending The Jacksonville Municipal Code: Ch. 6 Buildings And Building Regulations, Art. Ii Building Code, Sec 6-17 Adoption Of International Building Code 2015, International Property Maintenance Code 2015, International Mechanical Code 2015, International Residential Code 2015, International Existing Building Code 2015 And International Fuel Gas Code 2015; And Ch. 11 Fire Prevention And Protection, Art. Iii Fire Prevention Code, Sec. 11-32 Adoption Of International Fire Code 2015, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Ald. Warmowski feels this item should have been referred to Committee for discussion, as he has received several comments from business owners who have had past issues with some of the City’s codes.
Roll Call: 9 Yeas; 1 Nay (Warmowski)
Motion carried 9-1.
2.First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located along St. Andrews Drive from R-5 to R-1. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Patterson, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-013 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 Along St. Andrews Drive From R-5 (Multi-Family Dwelling District) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling District), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. The following individuals spoke on this issue:
•Ralph Gonzales – 6 St. Andrews Dr.: All St. Andrews Dr. residents are in support of this rezoning request. However, it is the opinion of those residents today that the property in question has extended beyond that of the boundaries established under the original resolution. When that land was donated to the City back in April 1987, a provision was made that no private driveways were to be developed along the north side of St. Andrews Drive, so a parcel of land was omitted from the donation for that reason. Given the fact that Mr. Hayes’ subdivision would violate that provision, the residents object to this request.
•Mike Hayes, Developer: Mr. Hayes talked about the issues surrounding this property, and the steps he has taken thus far toward development of the land. He is seeking clarification as to whether or not it would have been legal practice in 1987 to omit certain parcels of land that are to be donated, as it is illegal by today’s standards, and whether or not this is a public right-of-way. Mr. Hayes has prepared an alternate development plan should his original plan be denied. He would like to move forward with the rezoning request regardless of the layout of the subdivision.
•Ralph Gonzales: Gave a history of when the subdivision was established and when Mr. Bud Walker dedicated St. Andrews drive to the City.
Because this request is specifically for rezoning of the property, Ald. Warmowski feels the City should base their decision on the rezoning ordinance, and not on current discussion. CA Beard discussed the legal aspect of this case noting that it would be up to the parties involved to either settle the matter themselves, or take it to court to settle. It was noted that the problem resident’s have with Mr. Hayes’ development plan lies solely with the development of the driveways and the potential increase in traffic flow. Mayor Ezard asked for further discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion carried 10-0.
Ald. Williams expressed his desire that the outcome of this dispute works out in the best interest of both parties involved.
3.First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 524 South Main Street from B-1 to B-1 with Special Use. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Richardson, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. Motion was then made by Warmowski, seconded by Cook, to table this ordinance.
Roll Call: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion to Table carried 10-0.
2017-O-014 Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County,
Tabled:
Illinois, that an Ordinance Amending The Jacksonville Zoning Map For Property Located At 524 South Main From B-1 (Neighborhood Business District) To B-1 (Neighborhood Business District) With Special Use, is hereby approved.
4.First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 1010 North Main Street from R-3 to B-3. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-015 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 1010 North Main From R-3 (One-Family Dwelling District) to B-3 (Limited Business District), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion carried 10-0.
5.First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 814 West State Street from R-5 to B-1. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Cook, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-016 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 814 West State Street From R-5 (Multi-Family Dwelling District) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business District), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion carried 10-0.
6.First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 620 East Morton Avenue from B-1 to B-3. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Williams, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-017 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 620 East Morton 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: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion carried 10-0.
7.First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 741/743 East Douglas Avenue from B-1 to B-3. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Richardson, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-018 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 741/743 East Douglas Ave From B-1 (Neighborhood Business District) to B-3 (Limited Business District), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. It was noted that this request is for permission to construct a private storage warehouse.
Roll Call: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion Carried 10-0.
Public Protection: No Discussion.
Special Studies: No Discussion.
Utility: No Discussion.
Old Business: No Discussion.
New Business: CA Beard is seeking the direction of the Council on whether or not they wish to allow golf carts registered in South Jacksonville on the city streets without a Jacksonville permit, and vice-versa. It was noted that South Jacksonville’s ordinance mirrors Jacksonville’s ordinance regarding the regulation of golf carts. The City will not be enforcing its permit requirement if a South Jacksonville permit is displayed. The Council agreed.
Ald. Warmowski thanked Nicole from the Soap Co. Coffee Shop and Andy from Our Town Books for a very successful First Friday event April 7th. He also likes how our dog park is attracting people from all over the region to use the park and attend various events throughout our parks and lakes.
Ald. Williams likes to see how the First Friday events bring people to the downtown square, and truly appreciates the hard work and dedication by citizens and business owners to make things better for the residents from Jacksonville and the surrounding communities.
Ald. Oldenettel advised that April 11th is the final day to turn in recycling surveys, and encouraged people to do so. She is encouraged by the number of surveys collected and looks forward to presenting survey results to the Council in the near future.
Adjournment: With no further discussion motion was made by Williams, seconded by Richardson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
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