Jacksonville City Council met April 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 7:05 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 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, Jeff Hopkins, Lori Large Oldenettel, Marcy Patterson. A quorum was declared.
Minutes: Motion was made by Williams, seconded by B. Scott, to approve the March 26, 2018 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
Petitions: No discussion.
Communications: CC Bradshaw advised there are two communications to present.
♦ Mark Lawson with the Public Safety Department at Illinois College advises that Illinois College will be temporarily closing Edgehill Road between Lincoln Avenue and Park Street on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for their annual Block Party, and again on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for their annual Osage Orange Festival.
♦ June Conner with Conner Family Amusements advises that permission has been granted by Park Caretaker Adam Fletcher to hold a benefit for PAWS in Community Park from May 31st through June 3rd, with set up to begin May 29th. Conner Family Amusements have done this in the past and have been able to donate a sizeable amount of pet food to PAWS.
Claims: Motion was made by Williams, seconded by A. Scott, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
Mayor’s Report:
1. Resolution waiving advertisement for bids and accepting proposal for services regarding the Jacksonville Municipal Landfill. Motion was made by A. Scott, seconded by B. Scott, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2018-R-040 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution Authorizing Waiver Of Advertisement For Bids And Accepting The Proposal From Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental For Jacksonville Municipal Landfill Post-Closure Work – (Not to exceed $33,000.00), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays; 4 Absent (Cook, Hopkins, Oldenettel, Patterson) Motion carried 6-0-4.
2. Resolution accepting contract for vending machine at Community Park. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2018-R-041 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution Approving Contract With C & S Holdings Of Il, Llc For Vending Machines At The Jacksonville Community Park Center And Nichols Park Playground – (Payment to the City equal to 6% annually of the Adjusted Gross Receipts), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Motion was made by Richardson, seconded by Warmowski, to Table this resolution.
Roll Call: 4 Yeas (Richardson, Wankel, Warmowski, Williams)
2 Nays (A. Scott, B. Scott)
4 Absent (Cook, Hopkins, Oldenettel, Patterson)
Motion to Table carried 4-2-4.
3. Resolution authorizing payment to Jacksonville Main Street for the Oakleaf Crypto Tech Downtown Concert Series. Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by B. Scott, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2018-R-042 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution Authorizing Payment To Jacksonville Main Street For The Oakleaf Crypto Tech Downtown Concert Series – (Not to exceed $5,000.00), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 1 Nay (Warmowski); 4 Absent (Cook, Hopkins, Oldenettel, Patterson) Motion carried 5-1-4.
City Attorney’s Report: No discussion.
City Clerk’s Report:
1. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – March 31, 2018
2. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report - March 31, 2018
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - March 31, 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-043 Resolution Authorizing Various Payments From The Capital Improvement Fund For Certain Improvement Projects - $2,813.91 (Brown’s Shoe Fit - $2,294.96; IMCO Utility Supply Co. - $518.95)
2018-R-044 Resolution Authorizing Payments From The General Fund For Services Rendered - $3,032.00 (Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,379.50 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,652.50 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
2018-R-045 Resolution Authorizing An Economic Development Loan To Rohn Pulled Item Investments Inc. From The City Of Jacksonville Revolving Loan Fund – ($125,000.000 at 2.50% for thirty (30) years)
Parks & Lakes:
2018-R-046 Resolution Approving Right-Of-Way Easement Between The City Of Jacksonville, Illinois And Scott-Morgan-Greene Water Cooperative (Phase 7, Tract 7-1001 – For providing water to one of the campground sites near Lake Jacksonville from its waterline off of West Lake Road)
Planning & Public Works: No discussion.
Public Protection: No discussion.
Special Studies: No discussion.
Utility:
2018-R-047 Resolution Authorizing Various Payments From The Waterworks & Sewerage Projects Fund For Certain Improvement Projects - $59,957.84 (L.W. Rouland Trucking Service Inc. - $4,620.00; Benton & Associates Inc. - $4,315.32; Benton & Associates Inc. - $26,697.06; Williams Brothers Construction Inc. - $18,225.00; Clark Dietz - $6,100.46)
2018-R-048 Resolution Accepting Proposal For The Lease Of A Copy Machine From Ricoh And Acceptance Of A Copier Maintenance Agreement Re: Dealer (Copier) Lease Agreement And Copier Maintenance Agreement – (60 months, minimum monthly payment of $87.84, hourly maintenance charge of $120.00)
2018-R-049 Resolution Authorizing Engineering Proposal With Benton And Associates Inc. Re: Engineering, Surveying And Technical Services For North West Street Water Main Replacement Project – ($34,600 for Tasks A & B)
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. Ald. Warmowski asked to pull item #3 under Finance/It/Personnel, a resolution approving a Revolving Loan Fund to Rohn Investments Inc.
Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays; 4 Absent (Cook, Hopkins, Oldenettel, Patterson) Motion carried 6-0-4.
Committee Reports:
Finance/It/Personnel:
1. First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Article II Depositories, Section 2-135 Designations. Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Richardson, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2018-O-09 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance Amending The Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Article Ii Depositories, Sec. 2-135 Designations – (Bank of Jacksonville; Farmers State Bank; First National Bank; Carlinville National Bank; Jacksonville Savings Bank; Bank of Springfield; Prairie State Bank; Town and Country Bank), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays; 4 Absent (Cook, Hopkins, Oldenettel, Patterson) Motion carried 6-0-4.
2. Resolution approving a Revolving Loan Fund Loan to Rohn Investments Inc. Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Warmowski, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2018-R-045 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution Authorizing An Economic Development Loan To Rohn Investments Inc. From The City Of Jacksonville Revolving Loan Fund –( $125,000.00 at 2.50% for thirty (30) years), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion.
Motion was made by Warmowski to amend the resolution by adding an additional $20,000.00 to the loan, bringing the total amount of the loan to $145,000.00. The current balance of the Revolving Loan Fund is estimated at $187,000.00. There is an additional application pending for approximately $44,000.00. A second to Ald. Warmowski’s motion to amend was made by Richardson and general discussion ensued. Treasurer Ron Smiljanich advised that if the fund is depleted it would be necessary to request additional funds from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities (DCEO) for any future requests until the fund is replenished. He also cautioned against borrowing from other funds to supplement the RLF.
Roll Call: 3 Yeas (Richardson, A. Scott, Warmowski)
2 Nays (B. Scott, Williams)
1 Abstain (Wankel)
4 Absent (Cook, Hopkins, Oldenettel, Patterson)
Motion to amend the resolution to add $20,000.00 to the loan carried 3-2-1-4.
Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Warmowski, to accept the resolution approving a Revolving Loan Fund loan to Rohn Investments Inc. in the amount of $145,000.00.
Roll Call: 2 Yeas (A. Scott, Warmowski)
3 Nays (Richardson, B. Scott, Williams)
1 Abstain (Wankel)
4 Absent (Cook, Hopkins, Oldenettel, Patterson)
Motion to approve a Revolving Loan Fund loan to Rohn Investments Inc. in the amount of $145,000.00 failed 2-3-1-4.
Ald. Warmowski requested a vote on the original motion of $125,000.00. CA Beard cautioned a second vote on the same resolution on the same night due to past experience. Ald. Warmowski claimed the City has voted a second time on a resolution in the past. CA Beard suggested then that Ald. Warmowski request to “reconsider the motion of $125,000.00 to Rohn Investments Inc.”. Motion was then made by Warmowski, seconded by A. Scott, to reconsider the motion to approve a Revolving Loan Fund loan to Rohn Investments Inc. in the amount of $125,000.00. Ald. Williams advised that he voted against increasing the loan amount due to the lack of time to do some research and gain clarification as to how it would affect the Revolving Loan Fund balance for future loans/grants.
Roll Call: 4 Yeas (Richardson, A. Scott, Warmowski, Williams)
1 Nay (B. Scott)
1 Abstain (Wankel)
4 Absent (Cook, Hopkins, Oldenettel, Patterson)
Motion to approve a Revolving Loan Fund loan to Rohn Investments Inc. in the amount of $125,000.00 carried 4-1-1-4.
Parks & Lakes: No discussion.
Planning & Public Works:
1. First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 28 Traffic and Vehicles, Article X Through Streets and Stop Intersections, Section 28-204 Specific Stop Intersections Established. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Wankel, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-08 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance Amending The Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 28 Traffic And Vehicles, Article X Through Streets And Stop Intersections, Section 28-204 Specific Stop Intersections Established – (Stop sign facing south-bound traffic on Hardin Avenue at Michigan Avenue with no Right-of-Way street), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Ald. Warmowski contacted Reynolds Warehouse (Pactiv Corporation) who referred him to Farmers Trucking, and Farmers Trucking didn’t think it was necessary to put a stop sign at that location as it would be a hindrance for their industry and most likely would not slow traffic enough to make much of a difference.
Roll Call: 2 Yeas (B. Scott, Williams)
4 Nays (Richardson, A. Scott, Wankel, Warmowski)
4 Absent (Cook, Hopkins, Oldenettel, Patterson)
Motion failed 2-4-4.
Public Protection: No discussion.
Special Studies: No discussion.
Utility: No discussion.
Old Business: Ald. B. Scott explained that he voted against the RLF because he received a call from a constituent in his Ward who was against the project. However, he does wish Mr. Rohn best of luck.
New Business: Ald. Warmowski advised that there are two pension board meetings beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 12th. All Aldermen are welcome to attend.
Adjournment: With no further discussion motion was made by Williams, seconded by Richardson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
CA Beard advised that the Executive Session scheduled after tonight’s meeting has been cancelled due to the absence of the following four City Council Members: Aldermen Don Cook, Jeff Hopkins, Lori Large Oldenettel, Marcy Patterson.
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