Jacksonville City Council met Nov. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
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; Acting City Attorney Tom Veith; Deputy City Clerk Angela Salyer. Absent from the meeting was City Attorney Dan Beard; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Warmowski, seconded by B. Scott, to approve the October 9, 2018 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion. COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion.
CLAIMS: Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Oldenettel, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. Appointment of Salina Masas to the Commission on Disabilities & Human Relations, term expires October 30, 2019. Motion was made by Williams, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the Mayor’s appointment. By voice vote, motion carried.
2. Appointment of Ralph Hastie, Jr. to the Commission on Disabilities & Human Relations, term expires October 30, 2020. Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Bartlett, to accept the Mayor’s appointment. By voice vote, motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
1. Resolution authorizing waiver of advertisement for bids and accepting proposals for demolition of property located at 227 West Beecher Avenue. Motion was made by A. Scott, seconded by B. Scott, to accept the resolution. Acting CA Veith read the resolution as proposed.
2018-R-141 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 227 WEST BEECHER – (Shireman Farms Excavating, LLC, $12,799.00), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion carried 10-0.
2. Resolution authorizing execution of Amendment Number 1 for the City of Jacksonville, Illinois Economic Development Revenue Bonds (MacMurray College Project), Series 2017. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Wankel, to accept the resolution. Acting CA Veith read the resolution as proposed.
2018-R-142 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MACMURRAY COLLEGE PROJECT), SERIES 2017, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays Motion carried 10-0.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. Community Development Department Report – October 31, 2018
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – October 31, 2018
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report – October 31, 2018
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - October 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:
1. City Treasurer’s Report – September 30, 2018. City Treasurer Ron Smiljanich’s report for September 30, 2018, in which totals for cash receipts, cash disbursements, investments, and balances for all City bank and investment accounts were given.
2018-R-143 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $238,305.68
(Benton & Associates - $9,892.15; Browns Shoe Fit - $692.75; Doyle Plumbing & Heating - $294.14; K E Vas - $948.45; American Rental - $33.60; Connor Co. - $1,986.65; IMCO Utility Supply - $2,034.97; Game Time / PlayCore - $910.82; Team Reil - $3,741.00; Global Technical Systems - $24,992.79; Global Technical Systems - $33,006.76; Dick Hayes Construction - $2,277.60; Meyer Roofing Co. - $27,700.00; K E Vas - $129,794.00)
2018-R-144 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $4,083.00
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $2,474.50 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,608.50 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
PARKS & LAKES:
2018-R-145 Resolution APPROVING RATES FOR THE LINKS GOLF COURSE FOR THE 2019 SEASON
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
2018-R-146 Resolution OF SUPPORT FOR THE APPLICATION FOR ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SRTS) FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ASSOCIATED WITH WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PUBLIC PROTECTION:
MOTION Motion TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO HIRE ONE (1) PROBATIONARY PATROLMAN TO THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2018-R-147 Resolution APPROVING AN EQUITABLE SHARING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS ENFORCEMENT GROUP
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2018-R-148 Resolution APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH LAVERDIERE CONSTRUCTION, INC. RE: WEBSTER AVE PHASE II WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – (Net increase of $12,963.40, Contract Price is changed to $159,842.30)
2018-R-149 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $219,396.09
(Benton & Associates Inc. - $4,957.05; Benton & Associates Inc. - $28,275.99; Benton & Associates Inc. - $21,375.00; Laverdiere Construction Inc. - $153,313.45; Benton & Associates Inc. - $5,133.50; Benton & Associates Inc. - $6,341.10)
2018-R-150 Resolution ADOPTING THE 2019 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS UTILITY DEPARTMENT – (Effective January 1, 2019)
Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by B. 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.
Ald. Warmowski commented that he was happy to see the rates have increased for the golf course and feels that further discussion needs to take place regarding the future of the golf course.
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 designating an Enterprise Zone. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. Acting CA Veith read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-020 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance ESTABLISHING AN ENTERPRISE ZONE – (Regional Proposed Boundary Zone), 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 approving an intergovernmental agreement for an Enterprise Zone. Motion was made by B. Scott, seconded by A. Scott, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. Acting CA Veith read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-021 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THE JACKSONVILLE REGIONAL ENTERPRISE ZONE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays Motion carried 10-0.
3. First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 321-323 East Morgan Street from R-5 to R-5 with Special Use. Motion was made by A. Scott, seconded by B. Scott, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. Acting CA Veith read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-022 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 321-323 EAST MORGAN STREET FROM R-5 (Multiple Family Dwelling District) to R-5 (Multiple Family Dwelling District) WITH SPECIAL USE, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Abstain (Warmowski) Motion carried 9-0-1.
4. First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 302 West Morton Avenue from B-3 to B-3 with Special Use. Motion was made by A. Scott, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. Acting CA Veith read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-023 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 302 WEST MORTON AVENUE FROM B-3 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Limited Business District) WITH SPECIAL USE, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Abstain (Oldenettel) Motion carried 9-0-1.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion. SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion. UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS: Ald. Warmowski has been in contact with IDOT regarding the traffic signal lights on Morton Avenue at Main/Morton and Lincoln Avenue/Morton, noting that the lights seem to take a long time to change. He was advised that the lights are on timers controlled by IDOT, but that they are looking into the matter and will be adjusting the timers as deemed appropriate, especially with regard to Lincoln Avenue near the Jacksonville Middle School. Ald. B. Scott noted that the light at the intersection of Morton Avenue and Route 104 is also problematic. Ald. Warmowski then explained how the camera system works on the traffic signals according to IDOT.
NEW BUSINESS: Ald. Cook advised that there is a copy of the 2019 preliminary operating budget in the aldermen’s packets. Any changes or questions need to be directed to CC Bradshaw. Also, there will be a Finance Committee Meeting on Monday, November 19th at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Room to discuss the 2018 Tax Levy.
Mayor Ezard advised that the next Council Meeting will be held Monday, November 26th.
Ald. Oldenettel advised that there will be a Parks & Lakes Committee Meeting on Monday, November 26th to discuss the Pool Study and 2019 Boat Races. Tentative time for the meeting is 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No discussion.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Williams, seconded by Cook, to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
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