Jacksonville City Council met May 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 6:25 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, Steve Warmowski, Tony Williams; Mayor Andy Ezard; City Attorney Dan Beard: City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. Absent from the meeting was Alderman Mike Wankel. A quorum was declared.
Minutes: Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Cook, to approve the April 23, 2018 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
Petitions: No discussion.
Communications: CC Bradshaw advised there are two communications to present. **The Lincoln Avenue request was approved; the request to use Community Park for the Kids Race Series was not approved pending further discussion with Mr. Kriss.
♦ Jacksonville resident Andrew Kriss is working to bring a 5-week Healthy Kids Race Series to Jacksonville for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. He is requesting permission to use part of an open area on Sundays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Community Park for the series. Mr. Kriss has been in contact with Park Caretaker Adam Fletcher to discuss the logistics of the series. There is a cost to participate, and insurance is provided. More information can be found at www.healthykidsrunningseries.org
♦ Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church is seeking permission to use the south gazebo in Community Park on Sunday, June 3rd, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a worship service and picnic.
Claims: Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Hopkins, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
Mayor’s Report:
1. Appointment of Carolyn Bonjean to the Board of Managers Jacksonville Cemeteries Board, term expires January 1, 2022. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Williams, to accept the Mayor’s appointment. By voice vote, motion carried.
Mayor Ezard suggested holding the next Council meeting on Monday, May 21st due to the Memorial Holiday being on Monday, May 28th, and the Council agreed. **This item was not listed on the agenda.
City Attorney’s Report:
1. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code Chapter 2 Administration, Article X Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations, Section 2-180 Appointment and term of office; ex-officio members. 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-010 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 X Commission On Disabilities And Human Relations, Section 2-180 Appointment And Term Of Office; Ex-Officio Members - (To add that the Mayor and one additional person appointed by the Mayor shall serve as ex-officio members of the commission), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Wankel)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
2. Resolution making minutes of certain closed sessions of the City Council available for public inspection. Motion was made by Oldenettel, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2018-R-065 Be 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: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Wankel) Motion carried 9-0-1.
3. Resolution approving closing of Heritage Cultural Center account and transfer of funds. Motion was made by Richardson, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2018-R-066 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution Approving Closing Of Heritage Cultural Center Account And Transfer Of Funds – (Transferring account into its own tax identification number), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Wankel)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
City Clerk’s Report:
1. Community Development Department Report – April 30, 2018
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – April 30, 2018
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report – April 30, 2018
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - April 30, 2018
Public Comment: No discussion at this time. Refer to the Old Business section for further information.
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-067 Resolution Authorizing Various Payments From The Capital Improvement Fund For Certain Improvement Projects - $10,108.54 (Turfwerks - $5,167.21; IMCO Utility Supply Co. - $481.74; R & R Products - $158.62; Beard Implement - $1,168.00; TrueLine Fire & Safety - $387.97; T & S Auto Sales - $2,745.00)
2018-R-068 Resolution Authorizing Payments From The General Fund For Services Rendered - $7,246.00 (Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $4,812.50 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $2,433.50 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
Parks & Lakes: No discussion.
Planning & Public Works:
2018-R-069 Resolution Authorizing Waiver Of Advertisement For Bids; And Acceptance Of Proposal From Doyle Plumbing And Heating To Replace Two (2) Hvac Units At The Jacksonville Fire Department Substation – Not to exceed $10,975.00
2018-R-070 Resolution Waiving Advertisement For Bids And Accepting Proposal From Martin Equipment, On State Bid, For The Purchase Of A New Loader For Use At The Municipal Services Department – Not to exceed $132,800.00
Public Protection: No discussion.
Special Studies: No discussion.
Utility:
2018-R-071 Resolution Authorizing Various Payments From The Waterworks & Sewerage Projects Fund For Certain Improvement Projects - $247,543.50
(Global Technical Systems Inc. - $11,294.35; Wade & Dowland - $733.00; Freesen - $14,763,88; University of Illinois - $4,000.00; Williams Brothers Construction Inc. - $132,359.64; Clark Dietz - $4,975.00; Benton & Associates Inc. - $31,506.78; Benton & Associates Inc. - $20,623.90; Kinney Contractors Inc. - $27,286.95)
Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Richardson, 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 (Wankel)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
Committee Reports:
Finance/It/Personnel: No discussion.
Parks & Lakes: No discussion.
Planning & Public Works:
Public Protection: No discussion.
Special Studies: No discussion.
Utility: No discussion.
Old Business:
Mayor Ezard referred back to the Public Comment section for comment by Nicole Riley regarding the paintings on the sidewalk in front of The Soap Company Coffee Shop. Ms. Riley advised that after asking the artist to stop painting on the sidewalk at the Mayor’s request, she received several complaints from the residents in the community because they like the artwork and would like to see it continue. Supt. Terry Chumley previously discussed this matter with Mayor Ezard and they had come to the conclusion that the artist should cease because the paint he is using is permanent. Ald. Williams feels that the artist should first check with the proper authorities for permission to paint on the sidewalk, and he should use chalk instead of paint. General discussion ensued.
Ald. B. Scott stated that Patty Sullivan with Eli Bridge told him that the business is staying quite busy and doing very well.
CA Beard advised that the MCS Community Services has a couple $1,000.00 college scholarships available that they are having trouble finding applicants for. Income guidelines are stringent. Please contact MCS for further details or to submit referrals.
Discussion turned to the request to use Community Park for the kids race series. Because this is a nationwide effort, CA Beard suggested taking a closer look at the series to determine if insurance and bonding are necessary. CC Bradshaw re-read a portion of the request regarding Mr. Kriss’ involvement. At the end of discussion it was decided to obtain more information from Mr. Kriss about the event.
New Business: No discussion.
Adjournment: With no further discussion motion was made by Williams, seconded by Oldenettel, to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
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