Jacksonville City Council met Sept. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 6:26 p.m. The meeting was publicly announced by posting and by written notice to the local newspaper and radio stations.
SWEARING-IN OF APPOINTED ALDERMEN TO WARD 3
Mayor Ezard called upon CC Bradshaw to swear in each newly appointed Alderman. They are as follows: Aldermen Mike Bartlett (To replace Travis Richardson in Ward 3) and Karen Mudd (To replace Marcy Patterson in Ward 3). Each new Alderman took their seat on the Council after being sworn in.
ROLL CALL: The following answered present: Aldermen Mike Bartlett, Don Cook, Jeff Hopkins, Karen Mudd, Lori Large Oldenettel, Aaron Scott, Bill Scott, Mike Wankel, Steve Warmowski, Tony Williams; Mayor Andy Ezard; City Attorney Dan Beard; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Hopkins, to approve the August 27, 2018 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion. COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion.
CLAIMS: Motion was made by Oldenettel, seconded by B. Scott, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. Second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages, Article II Retail Sale, Division I Generally, Section 3-20(m)(2) Certain Sales and acts prohibited; and Division 2 Licenses, Section 3-34 Classes, Terms, Hours and Fees. Motion was made by A. Scott, seconded by Wankel, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard 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 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. CA Beard pointed out that this amendment applies only to a certain classification of licenses that were previously allowed to sell alcohol on Sundays. Certain establishments chose not to sell alcohol on Sundays when applying for their liquor licenses so this amendment does not affect them. Ald. Warmowski voiced George Murphy’s concern regarding enforcement issues surrounding the sale/consumption of alcohol. It was suggested to amend the start time for sales to begin from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CA Beard explained that that might be an issue for the golf course during golf outings. Police Chief Adam Mefford feels the start time is irrelevant as far as enforcement is concerned because they will enforce the law whenever necessary. General discussion ensued.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays Motion carried 10-0.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: No discussion.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. Community Development Department Report – August 31, 2018
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – August 31, 2018
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report – August 31, 2018
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - August 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-126 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $39,316.80
(Lomelino Sign Co. - $1,950.00; Connor Co. - $1,852.13; IMCO Utility Supply - $461.67; Dinges Fire Company - $23,485.00; Five Alarm - $11,568.00)
2018-R-127 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $3,507.03
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,472.50 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $2,034.53 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
PARKS & LAKES:
2018-R-128 Resolution AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS AND JACKSONVILLE AREA SPORTS ARENA (Term: September 9, 2018 through September 9, 2023)
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS: No discussion. PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY: 2018-R-119
Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $350,925.26
(Global Technical Systems Inc. - $9,346.17; Williams Brothers Construction Inc. - $338,976.49; Wade and Dowland - $1,903.60; Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. - $699.00)
Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Hopkins, 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. Resolution approving Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and project Grant Agreement between the City of Jacksonville, Illinois and Randy Springer (220 South Main Street). Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2018-R-130 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution APPROVING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS AND RANDY SPRINGER (220 South Main Street – Not to exceed $7,900.00 or 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays Motion carried 10-0.
2. Resolution approving Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project Grant Agreement between the City of Jacksonville, Illinois and Earl Jackson (220 East State Street). Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Cook, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2018-R-131 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution APPROVING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS AND EARL JACKSON (220 East State Street – Not to exceed $22,500 or 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the project cost to be paid after completion and payment of project and another twenty-five percent (25%) when the building is occupied, leased or listed for sale), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays Motion carried 10-0.
3. Second 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 Wankel, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard 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: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays Motion carried 10-0.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion. SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion. UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS: Ald. Warmowski inquired about the Golf Oversight Sub-Committee and what has transpired since their first meeting. Former Ald. Marcy Patterson has turned over her information to Ald. Oldenettel. Mayor Ezard advised that he is not aware of any major changes coming up, and suggested that Ald. Warmowski and Ald. Oldenettel may want to consider scheduling another Committee meeting to discuss any potential changes or improvements, including pricing as compared to other golf courses.
Ald. Oldenettel is currently trying to organize a meeting with the Dept. of Natural Resources prior to the next Council Meeting to discuss the Town Brook. More information to follow.
Ald. Williams has had several people contact him in regard to the golf course, and several have asked him to relay their wishes that the City consider keeping the 9-hole golf course.
NEW BUSINESS: Ald. Cook reminded the Council that it is time for discussion to begin on the 2019 Budget and asked that the Department Heads begin thinking about what they need for the upcoming year.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Brandon Adams talked about the high percentage of low income households in Jacksonville and asked that the Council consider investing money into the community that would help provide better living conditions for lower income households, rather than putting more money into the golf course that only serves to benefit a select few.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Williams, seconded by Oldenettel, to adjourn the meeting at 6:54 p.m.
http://www.jacksonvilleil.gov/city_government/city_council/Agendas_Minutes/2018%20Minutes/Council%20Minutes%2009.10.18.pdf
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