City of Jacksonville City Council met Feb. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chamber called the Jacksonville City Council Meeting to order at 6:32 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 (Zach Jennings), Jeff Hopkins (Gage Homan), Karen Mudd (Max Sandman), Aaron Scott (Jason Timmons), Mike Wankel (No representative), Steve Warmowski (Josh Crowder), Tony Williams (Josh Planitz); Mayor Andy Ezard (Garrett Bruns); City Attorney Dan Beard (Tayson Neeley); City Clerk Skip Bradshaw (Kyle White). Absent from the meeting were Aldermen Don Cook, Lori Large Oldenettel and Bill Scott. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Williams, to approve the January 28, 2019 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS: CC Bradshaw advised he has two communications to discuss. **Both requests were approved.
Kevin Eckhoff is requesting permission to temporarily close Founders Lane between Alice Drive and West Walnut, and to close Westgate Ave between Mound Road and West Walnut on Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for the annual Passavant- Gatorade 5K/10K Race. Police Chief Adam Mefford has no issues with this request.
The Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation has submitted a raffle license application with an aggregate retail value of all prizes to be awarded of $13,500.00. An insurance bond has been received. The raffle will be held downtown on May 31, 2019.
CLAIMS: Motion was made by Bartlett, seconded by Mudd, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT: No discussion.
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 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 43. (Shopko Class AA non-renewal). Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Williams, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2019-O-003 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 43), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3Absent (Cook, Oldenettel, B. Scott) Motion carried 7-0-3.
2. Resolution authorizing assignment of vending contract to the Jacksonville Soccer Association. Motion was made by Mudd, seconded by Williams, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2019-R-017 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF VENDING CONTRACT TO THE JACKSONVILLE SOCCER ASSOCIATION – (By C & S Holdings of IL, LLC), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3Absent (Cook, Oldenettel, B. Scott) Motion carried 7-0-3.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. Community Development Department Report – January 31, 2019
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – January 31, 2019
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report – January 31, 2019
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report - January 31, 2019
5. Resolution establishing fees for certain licenses issued by the City Clerk’s Office. Motion was
made by Bartlett, seconded by Mudd, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2019-R-018 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution ESTABLISHING FEES FOR CERTAIN LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3Absent (Cook, Oldenettel, B. Scott) Motion carried 7-0-3.
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:
2019-R-019 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $2,360.54
(Global Technical Systems Inc. - $2,320.55; Serita Criss - $39.99)
2019-R-020 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $4,653.93
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $3,445.55 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,208.38 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
2019-R-021 Resolution DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS
(Bank of Jacksonville; Farmers State Bank; First National Bank; Carlinville National Bank (CNB); Jacksonville Savings Bank; Bank of Springfield; Prairie State Bank; Town and Country Bank)
PARKS & LAKES:
2019-R-022 Resolution AUTHORIZING ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES GRANT APPLICATION – (To extend Lake Jacksonville recreational trail)
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
2019-R-023 Resolution APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR LOT C OF COUNTRY CLUB HILLS.
2019-R-024 Resolution DECLARING MUNICIPAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT VEHICLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MANNER OF SALE
PUBLIC PROTECTION:
2019-R-025 Resolution AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THREE (3) SUV POLICE VEHICLES, LESS TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE, FOR THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT – (Trade-in old 2005 and 2006 seized vehicles)
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion. UTILITY:
2019-R-026 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS – 139,196.26
(Benton & Associates Inc. - $3,632.93; Benton & Associates Inc. – 7,510.00; Williams Brothers Construction Inc. - $128,053.33)
Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Williams, 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: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 3Absent (Cook, Oldenettel, B. Scott) Motion carried 7-0-3.
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: No discussion.
NEW BUSINESS: Ald. Warmowski introduced a Japanese student from Ritsumeikan University in Tokyo, Japan, who is participating in the Illinois College sister school partnership and will be staying with the Warmowski’s for two weeks and then on campus for two weeks.
Ald. Hopkins explained to the Boy Scouts that each Alderman sits on various Committees of the Council and that Alderman is responsible for reading items listed under their Committee for approval.
Mayor Ezard thanked the Boy Scout’s parents and leaders for encouraging the boys to participate in the Boy Scouts and its activities.
Mayor Ezard explained that there is a public comment section at every Council Meeting for those in attendance to voice their opinions, concerns and/or appreciation to the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No discussion.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Williams, to adjourn into Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. to discuss Collective Bargaining; Collective Bargaining (2); Lease of Municipal Property; and Operations of the Utility Department.
https://www.jacksonvilleil.gov/city_government/city_council/Agendas_Minutes/2019%20Minutes/Council%20Minutes%2002.11.19.pdf
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