Jacksonville City Council met Sept. 24.
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 Mike Bartlett, Don Cook, Karen Mudd, Lori Large Oldenettel, Aaron Scott, Bill Scott, Mike Wankel, Steve Warmowski; Mayor Andy Ezard; City Attorney Dan Beard; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. Absent from the meeting were Aldermen Jeff Hopkins, Tony Williams. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Wankel, to approve the September 10, 2018 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS: CC Bradshaw advised he has three communications to discuss. Mayor Ezard advised he has one communication to discuss. **All requests were approved.
Squire Prince with Grace United Methodist Church is requesting permission to hold a block party, closing Morgan Street to State Street, and Church Street to Kosciusko Avenue, on Sunday September 30, 2018.
Sue Brosmith is requesting permission to hold their annual block party, closing Finley Street from State Street to Lafayette Avenue, on Sunday November 4, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Dennis Schumacher with Illinois College is requesting permission to close Edgehill Road between Lincoln Avenue and Park Street on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for their annual 2018 Homecoming Celebration.
Kristin Jamison is requesting permission to hold a block party, closing Mound Avenue between Pitner Place and City Place on Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
CLAIMS: No discussion.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. Jacksonville Fire Department Ceremony – Service Achievements, Promotions, Swearing In/Presentation of Badge. Fire Chief Doug Sills extended his department’s thanks to the Council for their support, gave an update on recent accomplishments, then recognized the following:
Captain Beth Kershaw – recognition of years of dedication to the community and to the City of Jacksonville, and congratulations on her retirement
Joseph Hosteny – promotion to Driver/Engineer
Michael Martin – promotion to Captain
Matt Summers – promotion to Lieutenant. Oath of Office – Fire Officer – was administered by CC Bradshaw
Logan Griffin – promotion to full time firefighter. Oath of Office – Firefighter – was administered by CC Bradshaw
Brett Brockhouse – promotion to full time firefighter. Oath of Office – Firefighter – was administered by CC Bradshaw
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
1. First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages, Article II Retail Sale, Division 2 Licenses Section3-37, Location; change of location; limitations on number issued – decrease Class A, AA, B, BB, C, CC, Club and Bowling Alley licenses by one, total 44. (Firewater Class CC license void). Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Bartlett, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-019
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 2 LICENSES, SECTION 3-37 LOCATION, CHANGE OF LOCATION; LIMITATIONS ON NUMBER ISSUED – (Decrease Class A, AA, B, BB, C, CC, Club and Bowling Alley licenses by one, total 44), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Hopkins, Williams) Motion carried 8-0-2.
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 – August 31, 2018. City Treasurer Ron Smiljanich’s report for August 31, 2018, in which totals for cash receipts, cash disbursements, investments, and balances for all City bank and investment accounts were given.
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS: No discussion. PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion. SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2018-R-132
Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $20,281.41
(Global Technical Systems Inc. - $17,630.79; Gano Electric - $2,650.62)
2018-R-133
Resolution AUTHORIZING QUOTE FROM BOBCAT OF SPRINGFIELD RE: PURCHASE OF S650 T4 BOBCAT SKID-STEER LOADER FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $55,095.68
2018-R-134
Resolution AUTHORIZING QUOTE FROM TRAILERS DIRECT OF SPRINGFIELD RE: PURCHASE OF EZ LOADER GT 14K 22FT TRAILER FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND - $6,400.00
2018-R-135
Resolution ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF A COPY MACHINE FROM CDS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES AND ACCEPTANCE OF AN EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT - $5,467.00
Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by A. Scott, 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: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Hopkins, Williams) Motion carried 8-0-2.
COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE/IT/PERSONNEL: No discussion.
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS: No discussion. PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion. SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS: Ald. Oldenettel gave an update on the following matters:
Parks & Lakes: The roof on the north gazebo at Community Park is complete, permanent supports are being replaced and temporary supports are being removed
Parks & Lakes: A review of the hydrology study for the Town Brook will be given prior to the Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 13th.
Parks & Lakes – Golf: Use funds from the travel line item to send the Golf Pro to marketing events and conferences
Parks & Lakes – Golf: Increase the Golf Fund budget to keep it from falling below the necessary amount needed to make payroll and pay invoices. One suggestion was to increase credit card fees as a way to offset costs
Parks & Lakes – Various Items addressed at the last P&L Committee Meeting (Marcy Patterson’s notes): Drainage tile repairs to be done at the golf course; handicap accessible restrooms to be provided (done); possible closing of the 9-hole course; cost analysis for the golf course.
Ald. Oldenettel will be meeting with the P&L Committee in hopes of gaining insight to help provide answers to these questions and to determine how to proceed with these issues.
CA Beard advised that the Municode revisions are ready to be made and asked that any changes or amendments the Council wishes to make be forwarded to him immediately. Final approval will be ready for the October 24th meeting, but with the consensus of the Council CA Beard will notify Municode to begin the process. The Council gave their consent.
Mayor Ezard advised that the following meeting dates will be amended:
October 8, 2018 (Columbus Day) – Rescheduled to Tuesday, October 9, 2018
November 12, 2018 (Veteran’s Day Observed) – Rescheduled to Tuesday, November 13, 2018
November 26, 2018 (Due to Thanksgiving Holiday) – Rescheduled to Tuesday, November 27, 2018
December meetings will be announced at a later date. Tentative schedule is Monday, December 10th , with the second meeting of the month cancelled due to the Christmas holiday (Christmas Eve falls on Monday, December 24th this year). The meeting can be moved to Monday, December 17th if the Council so chooses
CA Beard has recently been named as Secretary of the Airport Authority. The Airport Authority holds monthly meetings the second Tuesdays of each month. CA Beard will have someone to cover for him at the Tuesday Council Meetings but asks that any information for his review be sent to him as soon as possible so he can look it over and provide his replacement with any insight he has on the matter.
NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Ezard advised there is an open house for the community at the new Water Treatment Plant and at the Jacksonville Fire Department sub-station on October 6, 2018.
Mayor Ezard addressed issues regarding the racetrack exceeding curfew. Over the past weekend the races went past the curfew due to several accidents and various delays. Because of that, a fine of $200 was imposed and has been paid. Discussion ensued about how this matter has been handled in previous years. Mayor Ezard imposed a fine in 2016 for the races going past the time limit. Because these races bring a lot of people to Jacksonville, he asked the Council if they would like to refund the $200 because the delay was out of their control and it typically only happens once a year.
Ald. Warmowski has received numerous complaints about the races running past 6:00 p.m. on weekdays during the school year. It was noted that special permits have been issued for those races. He mentioned that he could not find evidence that the Mayor imposed a fine on the Speedway as stated, or that the fine was actually paid. He offered a couple of suggestions on how to handle the matter in the future. After discussion it was noted that CA Beard will look into the ordinance for possible changes that can be made to accommodate the racetrack and local residents.
Ald. Cook has asked the Police Department to provide an update on what the Abandoned Vehicle Officer has accomplished within the past year. The information should be included in the Aldermen’s packet on October 9th.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Oldenettel, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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