Jacksonville City Council met March 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 6:44 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, 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 Cook, seconded by Hopkins, to approve the February 26, 2018 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
Petitions: No discussion.
Communications: CC Bradshaw advised there are two communications to discuss. Both requests were approved.
♦ The Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation has submitted a raffle license application with an aggregate retail value of all prizes to be awarded of $13,000.00. An insurance bond has been received.
♦ Amy Gillespie with Central Christian Church has submitted a request to use Community Park for an Easter Egg Hunt on March 24th beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Parks & Lakes Department has no issues with this request.
Claims: Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Oldenettel, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
Mayor’s Report: No discussion.
City Attorney’s Report: No discussion.
City Clerk’s Report:
1. Community Development Department Report – February 28, 2018
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – February 28, 2018
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report - February 28, 2018
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - February 28, 2018
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:
2018-R-026 Resolution Authorizing Payments From The General Fund For Services Rendered - $4,861.00 (Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $2,557.50 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $2,303.50 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
Parks & Lakes: No discussion.
Planning & Public Works: No discussion.
Public Protection:
2018-R-027 Resolution Declaring Police Department Vehicle As Surplus Property And Authorizing The Manner Of Sale – 2003 Black Chevrolet Tahoe
2018-R-028 Resolution Declaring Certain Used Office Equipment As Surplus And Authorizing The Manner Of Disposal – 12 CF-29 laptop computers and peripherals
Special Studies: No discussion.
Utility:
2018-R-029 Resolution Authorizing Various Payments From The Waterworks & Sewerage Projects Fund For Certain Improvement Projects - $134,376.89 (Benton & Associates Inc. - $4,025.00; Benton & Associates Inc. - $47,113.72; Clark Dietz - $3,102.56; Williams Brothers Construction Inc. - $38,260.50; A-1 Lock Inc. - $24,137.41; Oberlander Electric - $12,696.36; Thompson Telephone & Communications Inc. - $65.00; Wade and Dowland - $4,976.34)
2018-R-030 Pulled Prior to Council Meeting: Resolution Authorizing Engineering Proposal With Benton And Associates Inc. Re: Engineering, Surveying And Technical Services For North West Street Water Main Replacement Project - $29,500
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:
1. Resolution approving the 2018 Operating Budget. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Wankel, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2018-R-031 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution Adopting The 2018 Operating Budget For The City Of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, 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.
2. Second reading of an ordinance making appropriations for corporate purposes for fiscal year 2018 for the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-02 Be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance Making Appropriations For Corporate Purposes For Fiscal Year 2018 For The City Of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois (January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 - $44,364,211.46), 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.
Parks & Lakes:
1. First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 20 Parks, Section 20-7 Regulations for use of public campgrounds at Lake Jacksonville. Motion was made by Patterson, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the first 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, 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.
2. First 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 Patterson, seconded by Warmowski, to accept the first 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. Alderman Patterson asked for clarification on the $50 Winter Storage Fee. Recreational Facilities Director Kelly Hall explained that winter storage fee is now being indicated in the fee structure to prevent confusion. The $50 fee, which has always been in place, is in addition to the annual camping fee, no changes with regard to that are being made with the approval of this ordinance.
Roll Call: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
Planning & Public Works:
1. First 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 first 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. Mr. Al Dillow of Illinois College explained that this property was inherited and the college feels the best use of the property is for office space.
Roll Call: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
2. First 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 first 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. A brief project description was given by an engineer for Windsor Homes, noting that the project will take six to eight months to complete.
Roll Call: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
Public Protection: No discussion.
Special Studies: No discussion.
Utility: No discussion.
Old Business: No discussion.
New Business: No discussion.
Adjournment: With no further discussion motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by B. Scott, to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
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