Jacksonville City Council met Jan. 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 6:35 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, Jeff Hopkins, Karen Mudd, Mike Wankel, Steve Warmowski, Tony Williams; Mayor Andy Ezard; City Attorney Dan Beard; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. Absent from the meeting were Aldermen Lori Large Oldenettel, Aaron Scott, Bill Scott. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Hopkins, to approve the December 10, 2018 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS: CC Bradshaw advised he has one request for the use of Community Park on three different dates. **All requests were approved.
Breck VanBebber, Cross Country Coach for the Jacksonville High School, is requesting permission to use Community Park on the following dates to host various Cross Country Meets:
Saturday, October 5, 2019, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – 50th Annual Jacksonville Cross Country Invitational
Saturday, October 19, 2019, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Central State 8 Conference Cross Country Meet
Saturday, October 26, 2019, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – IHSA Class 2A Cross Country Regional
CLAIMS: Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Warmowski, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. Reappointment of Brad Besson and Casey Collins to the Plan Commission, term expires December 31, 2022. Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Cook, to accept the Mayor’s reappointments. By voice vote, motion carried.
2. Reappointment of Patsy Erickson and Steven Varble to the Heritage Cultural Center Board, term expires January 1, 2023. Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Warmowski, to accept the Mayor’s reappointments. By voice vote, motion carried.
3. Resolution confirming Mayor’s reappointment of Mark Grounds to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, of the City of Jacksonville, Illinois (term expires December 31, 2021). Motion was made by Bartlett, seconded by Williams, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed. 2019-R-001
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution CONFIRMING MAYOR’S
REAPPOINTMENT OF MARK GROUNDS TO THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION (Term expiring December 31, 2021), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Ald. Warmowski feels that the firemen have been responding to more health-related calls for service and would like to ensure that all firemen are properly certified. Fire Chief Doug Sills explained that certain EMS requirements are now in place for all firemen, and that probationary firefighters are required to meet certain EMS requirements to be hired, and must produce a paramedics license within 18-24 months from the date of hire. However, changes are being made to the application requirements whereby a probationary fireman will be required to hold a paramedics license prior to being hired.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3 Absent (Oldenettel, A. Scott, B. Scott) Motion carried 7-0-3.
4. Appointment of Gerald Scott to the Board of Managers Jacksonville Cemeteries, term expires January 1, 2024. Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the Mayor’s appointment. By voice vote, motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
1. Second reading of an ordinance adopting the Municode recodification. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Williams, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2018-O-025 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH CODE; AND PROVIDING WHEN SUCH CODE AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE – (Ordinances adopted after September 10, 2018, that amend or refer to ordinances that have been codified in the Code shall be construed as if they amend or refer to like provisions of the Code), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3 Absent (Oldenettel, A. Scott, B. Scott) Motion carried 7-0-3.
CC Bradshaw will notify Municode asking them to move forward with posting the new code to the City’s website.
2. Resolution establishing liquor license fees. Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Williams, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2019-R-002 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution ESTABLISHING LIQUOR LICENSE FEES, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3 Absent (Oldenettel, A. Scott, B. Scott) Motion carried 7-0-3.
3. First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages, Article II Retail Sale, Division 2 Licenses, Section 3-61 Classes, terms, hours and fees (a) (13). Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Williams, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2019-O-001 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 3-61 CLASSES, TERMS, HOURS AND FEES (Expanding the Fairground/Fair Board and Fairground/Speedway Licenses to include alcoholic liquor, allowing the Fair Board to sell alcohol during the fair and the Speedway to sell alcohol in conjunction with automobile races and any other events they schedule at the fairground), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3 Absent (Oldenettel, A. Scott, B. Scott) Motion carried 7-0-3.
4. Resolution establishing fees at Lake Jacksonville. Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Mudd, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2019-R-003 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution ESTABLISHING FEES FOR LAKE JACKSONVILLE, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3 Absent (Oldenettel, A. Scott, B. Scott) Motion carried 7-0-3.
5. Resolution approving collective bargaining agreements with the Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council for Command Officers, Patrol Officers and Civilian Employees of Local 125. Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Bartlett, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2019-R-004 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution APPROVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LABOR COUNCIL FOR COMMAND OFFICERS, PATROL OFFICERS AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF LOCAL NO. 125 (Term: Retroactive to January 1, 2019 and running through December 31, 2022), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Ald. Warmowski would like to look at reinstating the residency requirement during the next contract negotiations. CA Beard explained that if the City chose to reinstate that rule, the City would be obligated to give something back in exchange to those who fall under that contract. If that rule is reinstated, it will only affect new hires, current employees will be exempt.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3 Absent (Oldenettel, A. Scott, B. Scott) Motion carried 7-0-3.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. Community Development Department Report – December 31, 2018
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – December 31, 2018
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report – December 31, 2018
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - December 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 – November 30, 2018. City Treasurer Ron Smiljanich’s report for November 30, 2018, in which totals for cash receipts, cash disbursements, investments, and balances for all City bank and investment accounts were given.
2019-R-005 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $6,287.87
(Browns Shoe Fit - $1,232.50; Municipal Code Corp - $55.37; Waters Edge Aquatic Design - $5,000.00)
2019-R-006 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $4,981.50
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $3,221.50 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,760.00 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
PARKS & LAKES:
2019-R-007 Resolution AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS, AND WESTERN ILLINOIS YOUTH CAMP (No hunting. Term: Retroactive January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023)
2019-R-008 Resolution RENEWING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS REGARDING THE USE OF STATE PROPERTY (1201 South Main Street- Jacksonville Developmental Center Mechanical Stores/Shop)
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
2019-R-009 Resolution FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (2019 MFT Street Maintenance Program, Sec. 19-00000-00-GM, $190,000.00)
2019-R-010 Resolution DECLARING MUNICIPAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT VEHICLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MANNER OF SALE OR DISPOSAL
PUBLIC PROTECTION:
MOTION Motion REQUESTING THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO HIRE TWO (2) PROBATIONARY PATROLMAN TO THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2019-R-011 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS – $25,736.21
(Benton & Associates Inc. - $10,045.00; Benton & Associates Inc. - $4,301.32; Benton & Associates Inc. - $1,586.42; Benton & Associates Inc. - $1,072.50; Benton & Associates Inc. - $2,697.93; L.W. Rouland - $6,033.04)
2019-R-012 Resolution AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING PROPOSAL WITH BENTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. RE: ENGINEERING, SURVEYING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR PASSAVANT DRIVE/WALNUT STREET SANITARY SEWER LINING PROJECT – ($16,200.00-Tasks A, B, C & D)
2019-R-013 Resolution DECLARING MUNICIPAL UTILITIES DEPARTMENT VEHICLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MANNER OF SALE OR DISPOSAL
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 and there were none. Ald. Warmowski commented that he is pleased to see that the pool study is moving forward as was indicated by way of payment for the first part of the engineering study, giving way for the second part of the study to begin.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3 Absent (Oldenettel, A. Scott, B. Scott) Motion carried 7-0-3.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE/IT/PERSONNEL:
1. First reading of an ordinance making appropriations for corporate purposes for fiscal year 2019 for the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Wankel, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2019-O-002 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS (January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 - $41,918,058.91), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3 Absent (Oldenettel, A. Scott, B. Scott) Motion carried 7-0-3.
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS: No discussion.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS: No discussion.
NEW BUSINESS: Ald. Warmowski encouraged everyone to clean the snow left from the recent snowstorm off their sidewalks.
Ald. Warmowski attended the recent police and fire pension board meetings and briefly talked about future funding issues for those pensions, noting that the City may need to budget additional funds next year to ensure the pension funds are 90% funded by 2040.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No discussion.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Williams, seconded by Hopkins, to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
https://www.jacksonvilleil.gov/city_government/city_council/Agendas_Minutes/2019%20Minutes/Council%20Minutes%2001.14.19.pdf
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