West Central Reporter

City of Macomb Council met Nov. 5.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

The Macomb City Council met in a regular session on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 232 East Jackson Street, Macomb, Illinois.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Mike Inman called the meeting to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL City Clerk Melanie Falk called the roll and the following Aldermen answered present:  Mike Wayland, John Vigezzi, Annette Carper, Tom Koch, Don Wynn and Dennis Moon. Six Aldermen being present            

Mayor Inman declared a quorum present for the transaction of business. In addition to the Mayor, City Clerk and Aldermen, City Administrator Dean Torreson and City Attorney Kristen Petrie were also present.  Alderman Gayle Carper and City Treasurer Ronald Ward were absent.

CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda:

Minutes of the Macomb City Council meeting held on Monday, October 15, 2018 and Committee of the Whole meeting held on Monday, October 29, 2018.

Claims and accounts.

Department Reports: Police Department, Fire Department

Consideration to authorize the purchase of a replacement large-scale scanner/printer for the Community Development Office from City Blue in the amount of $9,400.00.

CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman Wynn to dispense with the reading of the consent agenda and adopt as published, on question being put, Aldermen Wayland, Vigezzi, A.Carper, Koch Wynn and Moon being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT Tabitha Jozvick of Macomb, requested there be a cupcake law enacted. 

APPROVE MEMBERSHIP IWWARN PW MUTUAL AID Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Koch to approve of the membership to the Illinois Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network for Public Works mutual aid, on question being put, Aldermen Vigezzi, A. Carper, Koch, Wynn, Moon and Wayland being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.

City Attorney Kristen Petrie presented the following ordinance for second reading:

AMENDING APENDIX A USE MATRIX TO ADD SOLAR GARDEN UNDER MISCELLANEOUS HEADING, WITH SPECIAL USE, S, DESIGNATION TO AG AGRICULTURAL, O/I OFFICE INSTITUTIONAL AND M1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND WITH PERMITTED USE, P, TO M2 GENERAL MANUFACTURING

APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 18-30 Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman A. Carper to approve the ordinance to amend Appendix A Use Matrix to add Solar Garden under Miscellaneous Heading, with Special Use, S, Designation to AG Agricultural, O/I Office Institutional and M1 Light Manufacturing and with Permitted Use, P, to M2 General Manufacturing, on question being put, Aldermen A. Carper, Koch, Wynn, Moon, Wayland and Vigezzi being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and the ordinance was approved and became Ordinance No. 18-30.

AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT JOHN BANNON COMMUNITY DEV

COORDINATOR Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Wynn to authorize the appointment of John Bannon to the position of Community Development Coordinator effective December 1, 2018, on question being put, Aldermen Koch, Wynn, Moon, Wayland, Vigezzi and A. Carper being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.

PURCHASE 2016-E ONE QUEST PUMPER TRUCK $550,000.00 Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Koch to authorize the purchase of the 2016-E One Quest HS Rescue Pumper demonstrator model from Banner Equipment, Inc. for $550,000, on question being put, Aldermen Wynn, Moon, Wayland, Vigezzi, A. Carper and Koch being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.

AWARD BID LOAN FINANCING PUMPER TRUCK CITIZENS BANK 3.53% FIXED Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman Wynn to award the bid for loan financing for the 2016 E-One Rescue Pumper truck to Citizens Bank a Division of Morton Community Bank at 3.53%fixed for 12 years, on question being put, Aldermen Moon, Wayland, Vigezzi, A. Carper, Koch and Wynn being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.

The following resolution was presented:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND AMENDMENT OF DOWNSTATE OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, the provision of public transportation service is essential to the people of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, the Downstate Public Transportation Act (30 ILCS 740/2-1et.seq.) (“Act”) authorizes the State of Illinois, acting by and through the Illinois Department of Transportation, to provide grants and make funds available to assist in the development and operation of public transportation systems; and

WHEREAS, grants for said funds will impose certain obligations upon the recipient, including provision be it of the local share of funds necessary to cover costs not covered by funds provided under the Downstate Public Transportation Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MACOMB

Section 1. That the City of Macomb enter into a Downstate Public Transportation Operating Assistance Agreement (“Agreement”) with the State of Illinois and amend such Agreement, if necessary, for fiscal year 2019 in order to obtain grant assistance under the provisions of the Act.

Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Macomb is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Agreement or its amendments on behalf of the City of Macomb for such assistance for fiscal year 2019.

Section 3. That the Mayor of the City of Macomb is hereby authorized to provide such information and file such documents as may be required to perform the Agreement and to request and receive the grant funding for fiscal year 2019.

Section 4. That while participating in said operating assistance program the City of Macomb shall provide all required local matching funds.

ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-17 Alderman Koch moved, seconded by Alderman Wynn to adopt the resolution authorizing execution and amendment of Downstate Operating Assistance grant for FY2019 operating funds, on question being put, Aldermen Wayland, Vigezzi, A. Carper, Koch, Wynn and Moon being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and the resolution was adopted and became Resolution No. 2018-17.

The following resolution was presented:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND AMENDMENT OF FEDERAL 5311 GRANT

WHEREAS, the provision of public transit service is essential to the transportation of persons in the non-urbanized area; and

WHEREAS, 49 U.S.C. 5311 (“Section 5311”), makes funds available to the State of Illinois to help offset certain operating deficits and administrative expenses of a system providing public transit service in non-urbanized areas; and

WHEREAS, the State of Illinois, acting by and trough the Illinois Department of Transportation, is authorized by 30 ILCS 740/3-1 et.seq. to provide the Section 5311 grant; and

WHEREAS, grants for said funds will impose certain obligations upon the recipient, including the provision by it of the local share of funds necessary to cover costs not covered by funds provided under Section 5311.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF CITY OF MACOMB

Section 1. That an application be made to the Office of Intermodal Project Implementation, Department of Transportation, State of Illinois, for a financial assistance grant under Section 5311 for fiscal year 2019 for the purpose of off-setting a portion of the Public Transportation Program  operating deficits of City of Macomb.

Section 2. That while participating in said operating assistance program the City of Macomb will provide all required local matching funds.

Section 3. That the Mayor of City of Macomb is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file on behalf of City of Macomb such application.

Section 4. That the Mayor is authorized to furnish such additional information as may be required by the Office of Intermodal Project Implementation and the Federal Transit Administration in connection with the aforesaid application for said grant.

Section 5. That the Mayor of Macomb is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file on behalf of City of Macomb a Section 5311 Grant Agreement (“Agreement”) with the Illinois Department of Transportation, and amend such Agreement, if necessary, in order to obtain grant assistance under the provisions of Section 5311 for fiscal year 2019.

Section 6. That the Mayor of Macomb is hereby authorized to provide such information and to file such documents as may be required to perform the Agreement and to receive the grant for fiscal year 2019.

ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-18 Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman Koch to adopt the resolution authorizing execution and amendment of Federal 5311 Grant agreement for FY2019 operating funds, on question being put, Aldermen Vigezzi, A. Carper, Koch, Wynn, Moon and Wayland being all Aldermen voting “Aye”  on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and the resolution was adopted and became Resolution No. 2018-18.

City Attorney Kristen Petrie read the following resolution onto the records:

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AND SUPPORT AN ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MUNICIPALITY RELIEF PROGRAM (APP) GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO THE  ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, the Macomb community has many abandoned residential buildings; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Macomb community to demolish these structures, thereby stabilizing neighborhoods, preserving home values and discouraging crime; and

WHEREAS, the City of Macomb does not have the financial resources to effectively address this pressing problem; and

WHEREAS, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has a grant program to address this problem, called the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Program (APP). 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MACOMB, MCDONOUGH COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Incorporation of Preamble.  The preamble set out above is incorporated herein to the  same extent and in the same manner as if it were out in full, verbatim, in this section.

Section 2. Resolution to Authorize Macomb Downtown Development Revolving Loan Program Amendment. The City Council hereby authorizes Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) to prepare the grant application for the City of Macomb, for whatever fee is appropriate, to enable the City to participate in the APP grant program; and further authorizes city staff to submit the application to IHDA for the APP grant program prior to the December 22, 2018 deadline.

Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and approval pursuant to law.

ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-19  Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman Wynn to adopt the resolution to authorize and support an Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Program (AAP) grant application submission to the IHDA, on question being put, Aldermen A. Carper, Koch, Wynn, Moon, Wayland and Vigezzi being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and the resolution was adopted and became Resolution No. 2018-19.

COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Macomb City Council, Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Moon to adjourn, all Aldermen voted “Aye” by Viva Voca vote and Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and they adjourned at 5:44 p.m.