Jacksonville City Council met June 11.
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, Tony Williams; Mayor Andy Ezard; City Attorney Dan Beard: Deputy City Clerk Angela Salyer. Absent from the meeting was City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. A quorum was declared.
Minutes: Motion was made by Williams, seconded by A. Scott, to approve the May 30, 2018 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
Petitions: No discussion.
Communications: DCC Salyer advised there are two communications to present. **Both requests were approved.
♦ First Presbyterian Church is requesting permission to use Community Park on Sunday, September 9th from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a worship service and picnic. They would like to set up near the south gazebo for the service for close access to the restrooms, and will need access to power for sound equipment. They ask that the picnic tables be moved to the north east corner next to the ferris wheel for the picnic. They will also offer the same activities as last year, including hay rides, horse back riding, a small petting zoo, antique car show, a DJ, and will be asking the Rotary Club to open the ferris wheel for rides during this time. Liability insurance has been received, and this information was forwarded to Kelly Hall and Adam Fletcher on Friday, 6/8.
♦ Pastor Samuel Holmes is requesting the closure of North Clay Street from the Community Temple Church on Dunlap to Independence on Saturday, June 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of holding an all day fund raising marathon. He will have a band, tables and chairs, and special outdoor activities. This is a community event and is open to the public.
Claims: Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Williams, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
Mayor’s Report:
1. Motion to approve donation to Jacksonville Promise. Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Cook, to approve a one-time donation of $1,000.00 to the Jacksonville Promise. Ald. Williams reiterated his feeling that if the Council wishes to support this effort, then they should support a holistic approach to the campaign. Ald. Patterson thanked the Board and volunteers that have given their time toward this effort.
Roll Call: 8 Yeas; 2 Nays (Hopkins, Richardson)
Motion carried 8-2.
City Attorney’s Report: No discussion.
City Clerk’s Report:
1. Community Development Department Report – May 31, 2018
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – May 31, 2018
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report – May 31, 2018
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - May 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-077 Resolution Authorizing Various Payments From The Capital Improvement Fund For Certain Improvement Projects - $219,251.42
(Khamma Group - $12,038.53; CDS Office Technologies - $80,402.00; Dick Hayes Construction - $4,759.34; Martin Equipment - $25,000.00; Beard Implement - $3,000.00; IMCO Utility Supply - $313.98; Outbreak Designs - $1,405.50; MTI Distributing - $23,878.51; English Concrete & Snow Plowing - $9,465.00; Bobcat of Springfield - $58,988.56)
2018-R-078 Resolution Authorizing Payments From The General Fund For Services Rendered - $2,784.00 (Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,581.00 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,203.00 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
2018-R-079 Resolution Determining Prevailing Wage Rates For City Of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois
Parks & Lakes: No discussion.
Planning & Public Works:
2018-R-080 Resolution Authorizing Waiver Of Advertisement For Bids; And Accepting Proposals For Demolition Of The Bridge Located On Brooklyn Avenue – K. E. Vas – Not to exceed $12,000.00
2018-R-081 Resolution Authorizing Waiver Of Advertisement For Bids; And Accepting Proposals For Demolition Of Property Located At 1135 Allen Avenue – Ag Drainage Inc. – Not to exceed $4,000.00
Public Protection:
2018-R-082 Resolution Authorizing Agreement With The Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (Ileas) To Host Illinois Transportable Emergency Communications System (Itecs) Equipment – Host is Jacksonville/Morgan County ESDA
Special Studies: No discussion.
Utility:
2018-R-083 Resolution Authorizing Various Payments From The Waterworks & Sewerage Projects Fund For Certain Improvement Projects - $1,408,756.18
(Journal-Courier - $670.50; Clark Dietz - $2,008.53; Williams Brothers Construction Inc. - $1,360,669.92; Benton & Associates Inc. - $18,171.03; Benton & Associates Inc. - $4,443.73; Benton & Associates Inc. - $22,792.47)
2018-R-084 Resolution Authorizing Engineering Proposal With Hutchison Engineering Inc. Re: Engineering, Surveying And Technical Services For East State Street Water Main Replacement Project – Not to exceed $50,000.00
Motion was made by Wankel, 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: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion carried 10-0.
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 851 Grove Street from R-5 to R-1. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-011 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 851 Grove Street From R-5 (Multiple Family Dwelling District) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling District), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion carried 10-0.
2. First reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 910 S. Clay from R-3 to R-5. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-012 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 910 South Clay From R-3 (One Family Dwelling District) to R-5 (Multiple Family Dwelling District), is hereby approved.
CA Beard reminded the Council that the Plan Commission recommended denial of this petition. Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
Roll Call: 0 Yeas; 10 Nays
Motion failed 0-10.
Public Protection: No discussion.
Special Studies: No discussion.
Utility: No discussion.
Old Business: Mayor Ezard advised that the dirt pile on Gladstone has been removed.
Mayor Ezard thanked the Street Department employees for a very successful city-wide clean up day.
Mayor Ezard advised that the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Center (JREDC) continues to work out the enterprise zone, and will be seeking applicants for Director in the near future. Ms. Bonnie Waters has been filling that role since the retirement of Director Terry Denison. Mayor Ezard commended Ms. Waters, as well as Dusty Douglas, Shawn Rennecker, and Jodee Nell on a job well done in keeping JREDC running smoothly.
New Business: No discussion.
Adjournment: With no further discussion motion was made by Williams, seconded by Richardson, to adjourn the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
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