Jacksonville City Council met May 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 6:40 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; Mayor Andy Ezard; City Attorney Dan Beard; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. Absent from the meeting was Alderman Tony Williams. A quorum was declared.
Minutes: Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by A. Scott, to approve the April 24, 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.
•Joel Buchanan, representing the Cruise Nite Car Show Committee, is seeking permission to host the 21st Annual Downtown Car Show and 3rd Annual Spring Cruise Nite on Saturday, June 10, 2017, closing the East/West streets bordering the square from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the car show, and blocking the Diamond St. entrance to Hardees from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the cruise; and to host the 33rd Annual Cruise Nite Car Show and Cruise on Saturday, September 16, 2017, using Community Park for the car show from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and blocking the Diamond St. entrance to Hardees from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the cruise.
Claims: Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Cook, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
Mayor’s Report:
1.Reappointment of Brittany Henry to the Duncan Park Association, term expires May 1, 2020. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the Mayor’s reappointment. By voice vote, motion carried.
2.Introduction of recent Jacksonville Police Department promotions. Chief Adam Mefford introduced the following officer’s who were recently promoted:
•David Langdon – promoted to Lieutenant from Sergeant
•Mark Lonergan – promoted to Sergeant from Patrolman
•Doug Thompson – appointed as Lieutenant of Detectives
Mayor Ezard advised that a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. **This item was not listed on the agenda.
Mayor Ezard advised that the year-end report on the Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations has been placed in each Aldermen’s packet for review. **This item was not listed on the agenda.
Mayor Ezard advised that a proclamation has been made determining May 7th through May 13th as Economic Development Week through the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation (JREDC). **This item was not listed on the agenda.
City Attorney’s Report:
1.First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 31 Vehicles for Hire, Article I, In General, Section31-1 Authorized emergency vehicles of Passavant Area Hospital Designated; authorization for flashing lights and sirens, Article II Ambulance and ambulance provider services, Section 31-18(7) & 31-18(8) Application for ambulance provider agency license, Section 31-19(2) & 31-10(7) Standards for ambulance vehicles; and Section 31-30 Termination of service. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2017-O-020Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance Amending The Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 31 Vehicles For Hire, Article I, In General, Section31-1 Authorized Emergency Vehicles Of Passavant Area Hospital Designated; Authorization For Flashing Lights And Sirens, Article Ii Ambulance And Ambulance Provider Services, Section 31-18(7) & 31-18(8) Application For Ambulance Provider Agency License, Section 31-19(2) & 31-10(7) Standards For Ambulance Vehicles; And Section 31-30 Termination Of Service – (Designating Passavant Are Hospital as an “associate” hospital with regard to the EMS system, and updating the name to Passavant Memorial Area Hospital Associate EMS Resource Hospital) , is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
Mayor Ezard introduced Mr. Paul Ellis, who spoke regarding the work of JREDC and thanked the Council for their continued support for the program.
City Clerk’s Report:
1.Community Development Department Report – April 30, 2017
2.City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – April 30, 2017
3.City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report - April 30, 2017
4.City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - April 30, 2017
Public Comment: No discussion.
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-074Resolution Authorizing Various Payments From The Capital Improvement Fund For Certain Improvement Projects - $146,440.95
(Springfield Electric - $500.00; Ace Sign Co. - $2,951.83; Arends Awe - $7,000.00; Axon - $16,882.31; Bob Ridings Inc. - $23,625.00; Brennan Heating & Air - $242.75; Hutchison Engineering - $3,619.00; Dinges Fire Company - $7,495.00; IMCO Utility Supply - $106.56; Municipal Emergency Services - $11,961.69; Neff-Colvin - $6,248.86; Revize, LLC - $6,000.00; Specialized Services - $444.52; Springfield Electric - $2,255.44; Midland - $999.99; Turner Electric - $1,440.00; Turner Electric - $4,485.00; Tyco Simplex Grinnell - $583.00; Wright Automotive - $24,800.00; Wright Automotive - $24,800.00)
2017-R-075Resolution Authorizing Payments From The General Fund For Services Rendered - $3,036.50
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,126.00 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,910.50 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
Parks & Lakes: No discussion.
Planning & Public Works: No discussion.
Public Protection:
Motion: Motion Requesting The Board Of Fire And Police Commissioners To Hire One (1) Probationary Hoseman To The Jacksonville Fire Department
Special Studies: No discussion.
Utility:
2017-R-076 Resolution Authorizing Payment To Northwater Consulting Re: Engineering Services For The Lake Mauvaisterre Watershed Improvement Project From The Waterworks & Sewerage Projects Fund - $1,800.00
2017-R-077 Resolution Authorizing Payment To Hutchison Engineering Inc. Re: Engineering Services For The North Main Water/Sewer Main Replacement Project From The Waterworks & Sewerage Projects Fund - $6,756.58
2017-R-078 Resolution Authorizing Payment To Benton & Associates Inc. Re: Engineering Services For The New Jacksonville Water Treatment From The Waterworks & Sewerage Projects Fund - $27,679.92
2017-R-079 Resolution Authorizing Payment To Clark Dietz Engineers Re: Engineering Services For The New Jacksonville Water Treatment Plant From The Waterworks & Sewerage Projects Fund - $6,303.75
2017-R-080 Resolution Authorizing Payment To Williams Brothers Construction Inc. Re: Construction Services For The New Jacksonville Water Treatment Plant From The Waterworks & Sewerage Projects Fund - $888,073.25
2017-R-081 Resolution Authorizing Payment To Benton & Associates Inc. Re: Engineering Services For The Supply Wells/Transmission Surge Protection Project From The Waterworks & Sewerage Projects Fund - $6,636.03
Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by B. 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: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
Committee Reports-
Finance/It/Personnel: No discussion.
Parks & Lakes: No discussion.
Planning & Public Works:
1.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. CA Beard advised that a motion is needed to remove this item from the Table if there is to be any discussion.
2017-O-014 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 524 South Main From B-1 (Neighborhood Business District) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business District) With Special Use, is hereby approved.
This ordinance will remain Tabled due to a lack of a motion.
2.First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 1505 West College Avenue from R-2 to R-4. 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-021 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 1505 West College From R-2 (One Family Dwelling District) to R-4 (Two Family Dwelling District), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. CA Beard reminded the Council that this is the ordinance that the Plan Commission recommended to deny. In order to go along with the Commissions recommendation, a “No” vote would be appropriate.
Roll Call: 0 Yeas; 9 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion failed 0-9-1.
Public Protection: No discussion.
Special Studies: No discussion.
Utility: No discussion.
Old Business: CC Bradshaw advised that the developer of the East Morton property, Mike Hayes, is pulling his rezoning request and the property will remain under the R-5 zoning classification.
New Business: Ald. Patterson expressed her appreciation of the Jacksonville Police Department Officers and their work to keep the citizens of Jacksonville safe.
Ald. Oldenettel asked for an update on Morton Avenue. Emergency Management Director Phil McCarty gave a brief update, indicating that it is necessary to close as much of Morton Avenue as possible during a given period of time to speed up the construction process and timeline. Having more lanes open during the construction process would only serve to lengthen the project timeline. General discussion ensued regarding this project.
CC Bradshaw advised that the city audit has been completed and a report by the auditors will be presented to the Council on June 12th.
Adjournment: With no further discussion motion was made by Cook, seconded by Wankel, to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
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