Jacksonville City Council met March 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 7:10 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 Jeff Hopkins, Lori Large Oldenettel, Travis Richardson, Aaron Scott, Bill Scott, Mike Wankel, Steve Warmowski, Tony Williams; Mayor Andy Ezard; City Attorney Dan Beard; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. Absent from the meeting were Aldermen Don Cook, Marcy Patterson. A quorum was declared.
Minutes: Motion was made by Williams, seconded by A. Scott, to approve the March 12, 2018 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
Petitions: No discussion.
Communications: CC Bradshaw advised there are three communications to discuss. All requests were approved.
♦ Brooke Wankel has obtained permission from Adam Fletcher to hold a “Doodle Romp” at the PetSafe Dog Park on May 6, 2018, International Doodle Day, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
♦ The Jacksonville Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni, in conjunction with Crimestoppers of Morgan and Scott Counties, are seeking permission to use Community Park on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for their third annual National Night Out event. Various entertainment and activities will be provided, along with a movie at dusk.
♦ Tabitha Evans with Hobby Horse House is seeking permission to “plant” 200 pinwheels at the Jacksonville Downtown Square from Monday, April 2, through Monday, April 9, 2018 to promote childe abuse prevention and advocate for the protection children in our community.
Claims: No discussion.
Mayor Ezard reconvened the Workshop Meeting at 7:12 p.m.
Mayor Ezard adjourned the Workshop Meeting and reconvened the Council Meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Mayor’s Report:
1. Reappointment of Brian Nyberg to the Jacksonville Firemen’s Pension Fund Board of Trustees, term expires May 11, 2021. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the Mayor’s reappointment. Ald. B. Scott commented that Mr. Nyberg does a great job on the Pension Fund Board. By voice vote, motion carried.
City Attorney’s Report: No discussion.
City Clerk’s Report: No discussion.
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:
1. City Treasurer’s Report – February 28, 2018. City Treasurer Ron Smiljanich’s report for February 28, 2018, in which totals for cash receipts, cash disbursements, investments, and balances for all City bank and investment accounts were given.
2018-R-032 Resolution Approving Transfer Of 2018 Home Rule Volume Cap To Western Illinois Economic Development Authority - $2,041,830.00
Parks & Lakes:
2018-R-033 Resolution Authorizing Advertisement For Bids For One New Tee Mower, Less Trade-In Allowance, For The Links Golf Course
Planning & Public Works:
2018-R-034 Resolution Authorizing Waiver Of Advertisement For Bids; And Acceptance Of Proposal From Bobcat Of Springfield, Illinois For The Purchase Of A Bobcat 5600, Less Trade-In Allowance, For The Jacksonville City Hall & Plaza Maintenance Department - $33,540.92
2018-R-035 Resolution Authorizing Waiver Of Advertisement For Bids; And Acceptance Of Proposal From Bobcat Of Springfield, Illinois For The Purchase Of A E45 T4 Bobcat Compact Excavator For The Jacksonville City Cemeteries Department - $58,988.56
Public Protection:
2018-R-036 Resolution Authorizing Waiver Of Advertisement For Bids; And Acceptance Of Proposal From Henry’s Service Center For The Purchase Of A 2018 Pro Z Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower And A 2018 CX700 4X4 Multi-Purpose Vehicle With Snow Blade And Accessories, Less Trade-In Allowance, For The Jacksonville Regional Training Center - $3,550.00
2018-R-037 Resolution Authorizing Advertisement For Bids For Three (3) SUV Police Vehicles, Less Trade-In Allowance, For The Jacksonville Police Department
Special Studies: No discussion.
Utility:
2018-R-038 Resolution Authorizing Various Payments From The Waterworks & Sewerage Projects Fund For Certain Improvement Projects - $143,564.99
(Oates Associates - $1,600.00; Illini Tech Services - $690.00; GTSI - $4,614.41; Freesen, A Division of UCM Inc. - $136,660.58)
2018-R-039 Pulled Item: Resolution Approving Contract Change Order #2 With Freesen, A Division Of Ucm Inc. Re: Lake Mauvaisterre Sediment Lagoons Reclamation Project – 30 day increase in the Project Completion Date.
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. Ald. Warmowski asked to pull item #2 under Utility, a resolution approving contract change order #2 with Freesen.
Roll Call: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Cook, Patterson)
Motion carried 8-0-2.
Committee Reports:
Finance/It/Personnel: No discussion.
Parks & Lakes:
1. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 20 Parks, Section 20-7 Regulations for the use of public campgrounds at Lake Jacksonville. Motion was made by Warmowski, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-004 Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance Amending The Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 20 Parks, Section 20-7 Regulations For The Use Of Public Campgrounds At Lake Jacksonville – (No motor vehicles allowed on crimson and rocket trails, gas or electric), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Cook, Patterson)
Motion carried 8-0-2.
2. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 20 Parks, adding Section 20-8 Fishing, Boating and Overnight Camping Fees and Regulations at Lake Jacksonville. Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Wankel, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-005 Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance Amending The Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 20 Parks, Section 20-8 Fishing, Boating And Overnight Camping Fees And Regulations, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Motion was made by Warmowski, seconded by B. Scott, to amend the ordinance to indicate the removal of the $50.00 winter storage fee and the no swimming from boats regulation.
Roll Call: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Cook, Patterson)
Motion to amend regulations carried 8-0-2.
Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the second reading of the ordinance as amended. Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Cook, Patterson)
Motion carried 8-0-2.
Planning & Public Works:
1. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 1225 Mound Avenue from R-1 to Public. Motion was made by A. Scott, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-006 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 1225 Mound Avenue From R-1 (One Family Dwelling District) to PA (Public Activity District), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Cook, Patterson)
Motion carried 8-0-2.
2. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 1320 Tendick Street from B-3 to R-5. Motion was made by A. Scott, seconded by B. Scott, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-007 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 1320 Tendick Street From B-3 (Limited Business District) to R-5 (Multiple Family Dwelling District), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 7 Yeas; 1 Nay (Wankel); 2 Absent (Cook, Patterson)
Motion carried 7-1-2.
Public Protection: No discussion.
Special Studies: No discussion.
Utility:
1. Resolution approving change order #2 for the Lake Mauvaisterre Sediment Lagoons Reclamation Project. Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Williams, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2018-R-039 Be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution Approving Contract Change Order #2 With Freesen, A Division Of UCM Inc. Re: Lake Mauvaisterre Sediment Lagoons Reclamation Project, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 7 Yeas; 1 Nay (Warmowski); 2 Absent (Cook, Patterson)
Motion carried 7-1-2.
Old Business: Ald. Warmowski suggests making the operation of a golf cart on the future recreational trail at Lake Jacksonville while intoxicated a violation of the Municipal Code. Doing so will help prevent anyone from being injured while being on the trails. He reminded the Council that the trails will be a City-funded project and are not a private area where anyone can do as they please. It was also noted that a permit is required to operate a golf cart at the Lake.
RFD Kelly Hall advised that his department will be drafting strict regulations pertaining to the trail once its confirmed that the trail will be built. He also noted that the golf cart permit is only valid within the corporate city limits. Anyone driving a golf cart on the county roads are no longer covered by the City’s permit. General discussion ensued regarding the trail and regulations for the trail.
New Business: Mayor Ezard congratulated Police Chief Adam Mefford for being inducted into the Illinois College Hall of Fame.
Adjournment: With no further discussion motion was made by Williams, seconded by Oldenettel, to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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