Jacksonville City Council met Aug. 27.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 6:49 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, Travis Richardson, Aaron Scott, Bill Scott, Mike Wankel; Mayor Andy Ezard; Assistant City Attorney Tom Veith; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. Absent from the meeting were Aldermen Steve Warmowski, Tony Williams; City Attorney Dan Beard. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Cook, to approve the August 13, 2018 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion.
CLAIMS: No discussion.
MAYOR’S REPORT: 1. Reappointment of Doug Scott, Ike Howe, Gary Hickox, Brad Cors, Adam Craddock and Michael Hobrock to the Electrical Commission, term expires June 30, 2019. Motion was made by Richardson, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the Mayor’s reappointments. By voice vote, motion carried. 2. First reading of an ordinance, with Emergency Clause, amending Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages, Article II Retail Sale, Division 1 Generally, Section 3-20(m)(2) Certain Sales and acts prohibited; and Division 2 Licenses, Section 3-34 Classes, Terms, Hours and Fees.
The Emergency Clause failed due to lack of a motion to approve. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. Asst. CA Veith read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-017 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan
County, Illinois, that an Ordinance WITH EMERGENCY CLAUSE AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 3 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ARTICLE II RETAIL SALE, DIVISION 1 GENERALLY, SECTION 3-20 CERTAIN SALES AND ACTS PROHIBITED; AND DIVISION 2 LICENSES, SECTION 3-34 CLASSES, TERMS, HOURS AND FEES (To allow the sale of alcohol before Noon on Sundays), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Mr. George Murphy, who represents MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Morgan County Chapter, addressed the Council with his objection to the selling of alcohol before Noon on Sunday as he does not see what the benefit would be, and asked the Council to vote this ordinance down. Mayor Ezard explained that it would be beneficial to local restaurants to be able to open at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays and be able to begin serving alcohol at that time. He has received several calls from residents who are in favor of this amendment. Brief discussion ensued.
ROLL CALL: 5 Yeas (Hopkins, Richardson, A. Scott, B. Scott, Wankel)
2 Nays (Cook, Oldenettel) 2 Absent (Warmowski, Williams) Motion carried 5-2-2.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: 2. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 18 Miscellaneous Offenses and provisions, Section 18-6 Trick or Treating Restricted. Motion was made by Richardson, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. Asst. CA Veith read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-015 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 18 MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES AND PROVISIONS, SECTION 18-6 TRICK OR TREATING RESTRICTED – (Deleting in its entirety Section 18-6(c), the restriction of trick or treating more than five (5) blocks from the home of the trick or treater), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Warmowski, Williams) Motion carried 7-0-2.
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 – July 31, 2018. City Treasurer Ron Smiljanich’s report for July 31, 2018, in which totals for cash receipts, cash disbursements, investments, and balances for all City bank and investment accounts were given.
2018-R-120 Resolution AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL Pulled Item FUND TO THE GOLF FUND - $50,000.00 to cover expenses incurred 2018-R-121 Resolution DETERMINING PREVAILING WAGE RATES FOR CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS: No discussion.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2018-R-122 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $37,753.08 (Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. - $19,409.00; Brooks and Associates Inc. - $3,209.65; Benton & Associates Inc. - $1,927.68; Benton & Associates Inc. - $13,206.75) 2018-R-123 Resolution AUTHORIZING PROPOSAL FROM DPS EQUIPMENT SERVICES,
INC. RE: PURCHASE/INSTALLATION OF CLARIFIER SCUM REMOVAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $43,500.00 2018-R-124 Resolution AUTHORIZING QUOTE FROM VANDEVANTER ENGINEERING RE: PURCHASE OF NON-POTABLE BOOSTER SKID STRAINER FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $15,321.00 2018-R-125 Resolution AUTHORIZING QUOTE FROM XYLEM RE: PURCHASE OF NON
POTABLE PUMP FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $51,153.00
Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Cook, to accept the Consent Agenda. Mayor Ezard asked if there were any items to be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Ald. Oldenettel asked to pull Item #2 under Finance/IT/Personnel, a resolution authorizing the transfer of money to the Golf Course from the General Fund.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Warmowski, Williams) Motion carried 7-0-2.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE/IT/PERSONNEL: 1. Resolution authorizing the transfer of money to the Golf Course from the General Fund. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the resolution. Asst. CA Veith read the resolution as proposed.
2018-R-120 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE GOLF FUND – ($50,000.00 to cover expenses incurred), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Ald. Oldenettel requested more advanced notice if one of the departments is unable to meet their budgetary needs, and asked if $50,000.00 would be enough to cover the golf course expenses for the remainder of the year. CC Bradshaw explained that after contemplating the dollar amount it was decided to transfer $50,000.00 to hopefully cover the golf course for the rest of the year, to be used on an as-needed basis.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Warmowski, Williams) Motion carried 7-0-2.
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS: 1. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 28 Traffic and Vehicles, Article VII Preferential Streets and Yield Intersections, Section 28-131 Specific yield right-of-way intersections established. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. Asst. CA Veith read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-016 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance AMENDING CHAPTER 28 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES ARTICLE VII PREFERENTIAL STREETS AND YIELD INTERSECTIONS SECTION 28-131 SPECIFIC YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY INTERSECTIONS ESTABLISHED (Changing the right-of-way street to Eastgate Avenue with yield signs facing traffic on Harold Cox Drive at the Eastgate Industrial Park), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Warmowski, Williams) Motion carried 7-0-2.
2. 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 Designation of through streets and stop intersections; signs required; obedience to signs required; and Article VII Preferential Streets and Yield Intersections, Section 28-131 Specific yield right-of-way intersections established. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. Asst. CA Veith read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-018 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance AMENDING CHAPTER 28 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES ARTICLE X THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS, SECTION 28-204 DESIGNATION OF THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS; SIGNS REQUIRED; OBEDIENCE TO SIGNS REQUIRED; AND ARTICLE VII PREFERENTIAL STREETS AND YIELD INTERSECTIONS SECTION 28-131 SPECIFIC YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY INTERSECTIONS ESTABLISHED – (Stop sign removed and right-of-way street amended to Eastgate Avenue east and west, with a yield sign facing traffic on Eastgate Drive north and south), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Warmowski, Williams) Motion carried 7-0-2.
Mayor Ezard stated that he has received numerous calls regarding traffic issues at the intersection of South Clay and Franklin Streets.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS: No discussion.
NEW BUSINESS: Ald. Richardson submitted his resignation as Alderman and thanked everyone for providing an environment that is dedicated to improving the lives of the residents of Jacksonville. Mayor Ezard thanked Ald. Richardson for his dedication to the Council and the residents of Jacksonville.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Richardson, seconded by Oldenettel, to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
Recorded by City Clerk Skip Bradshaw.
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