City of Jacksonville City Council met June 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Pursuant to Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2020-07 (COVID-19 Executive order No. 5) suspending the requirement of the Illinois Open Meetings Act requiring in-person attendance by members of a public body during the duration of the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation, attendance by all City Council Members, all Elected Officials and other City staff members will be via a teleconference call.
The members of the City Council will not be physically present in the Council Chamber for the June 8, 2020 Special City of Jacksonville City Council Workshop and City Council Meeting but will instead be participating in the meeting via teleconferencing.
The City Council meeting will be available to members of the public via teleconferencing only. Public comment participation is outlined in the agenda following. The time for the June 8th City Council meeting is 5:45 p.m. Workshop Session, followed by the regularly scheduled City Council meeting, but not later than 7:00 p.m.
The Jacksonville City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Andy Ezard. The meeting was publicly announced by posting and by written notice to the local newspaper and radio stations.
ROLL CALL: The following answered present via conference call: Aldermen Brandon Adams, Mike Bartlett, Don Cook, Jeff Hopkins, Jeff Lonergan, Lori Large Oldenettel, Aaron Scott, Mike Wankel, Steve Warmowski, Eren Williams; Mayor Andy Ezard; City Attorney Dan Beard; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Adams, seconded by Hopkins, to approve the May 18, 2020 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: Ald. Adams presented signed petitions in support of Jacksonville’s efforts to complete a fiber network to the entire community and its businesses; and in support of Jacksonville’s efforts to increase the minimum wage to $15/hr to be enacted on multi-state corporations with more than 500 employees, sooner than the Illinois state bill. Petitions are attached.
COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion.
CLAIMS: Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Adams, to pay claims when funds are available. In order to maintain social distancing CC Bradshaw requests that only two aldermen come to City Hall separately to sign claims. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. Resolution of Support for the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program. Motion was made by Adams, seconded by Scott, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2020-R-055
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution IN SUPPORT OF THE DOWNSTATE SMALL BUSINESS STABILIZATION PROJECT, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays Motion carried 10-0.
Mayor Ezard thanked Melissa Hall, Kristin Jamison, Bonnie Waters, Lisa Musch, and Dusty Douglas for their assistance with the stabilization program.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
1. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages, Article II Retail Sale, Division 2 Licenses, Section 3-64; Location, change of location, limitations on number issued – increase Class A, AA, B, BB, C, CC, Club and Bowling Alley licenses by one, total 45. (Sean Meek d/b/a Eclectic). Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Scott, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2020-O-004
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 3-64 LOCATION; CHANGE OF LOCATION; LIMITATIONS ON NUMBER ISSUED (Increase Class A, AA, B, BB, C, CC Club and Bowling Alley licenses by one, total 45), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Ald. Oldenettel asked for additional information on this project. Mayor Ezard advised that Mr. Meek owns several properties on the east side of the square and is planning to develop a craft brewery on the square. Mr. Meek was in attendance via telephone and explained that the brewery is planned for the building where the Playhouse on the Square was located and will offer outdoor seating at a beer garden facing Court Street in addition to seating indoors. The brewery will be a pico-brewery and will offer one in-house beer and ten area-wide taps to begin with, and will gradually increase the in-house offerings as more interest becomes apparent. Only craft beer and hard cider will be served in-house or to-go, no pre- packaged alcohol will be sold. The brewery will be open on Fridays from 4:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturdays 11:00- 9:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays Motion carried 10-0.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. Community Development Department Report – May 31, 2020
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – May 31, 2020
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report – May 31, 2020
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report – May 31, 2020
5. Resolution authorizing extension of service agreement with the lowest responsible bidder for the supply of electricity for residential and small commercial retail customers who do not opt out of such a program. (Municipal Electric Aggregation). Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Cook, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2020-R-056
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY FOR RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL COMMERCIAL RETAIL CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT OPT OUT OF SUCH A PROGRAM – (Municipal Electric Aggregation), is hereby approved.
CC Bradshaw advised that the City is one of approximately 30 communities included in this program. A recommendation is made from Good Energy on the best option, and then its up to the different communities to agree on the supplier. All aggregation communities who have partnered with Good Energy will be on the same program. Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays Motion carried 10-0.
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:
2020-R-057 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $47,723.12
(A-1 Lock - $29,339.37; Hutchison Engineering - $11,143.75; Truck Vault - $4,040; TrueLine Fire & Safety - $3,200)
2020-R-058 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $4,653.45
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $3,900.95 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $752.50 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
PARKS & LAKES:
2020-R-059 Resolution AWARDING BID FOR THE VETERANS PARK PROJECT Pulled Item
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
2020-R-060 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 603 NORTH WEST – Rawlings Excavating - $8,850
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2020-R-061
Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS – $54,671.98
(Benton & Associates Inc. - $2,607.38; Benton & Associates Inc. - $3,838.08; Benton & Associates Inc. - $5,537.45; Benton & Associates Inc. - $5,729.25; Benton & Associates Inc. - $460; T&K Tree Services - $800; Benton & Associates Inc. - $390; Prairie State Plumbing & Heating - $35,309.82)
2020-R-062 Resolution AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE WASTEWATER SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS AND NESTLE – 5- year term
2020-R-063 Resolution APPROVING AMENDMENT #2 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH BENTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. RE: JONES PLACE LIFT STATION FORCEMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – Net increase of $14,600 to the total project costs
2020-R-064 Resolution APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH J. OROS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., RE: BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AT THE JACKSONVILLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND FOR LIME RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AT THE JACKSONVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT – 1 year extension
2020-R-065 Resolution APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #3 WITH PRAIRIE STATE PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. RE: WWTP BOILER/HVAC REHABILITATION PROJECT – Net increase of $898.20, contract price increased to $583,153.20
Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Williams, to accept the Consent Agenda. Mayor Ezard asked for discussion or if there were any items to be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion and there were none.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays
Motion carried 10-0.
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: Mayor Ezard thanked Supt. Les Ballenger and his employees for their hard work to make the city-wide clean up a success.
Ald. Adams would like to convert the old fashioned street lights on East State Street in front of the Historical Society Museum to LED bulbs. He will also be working with Ameren for a temporary solution to light the entire two blocks on East State Street during upcoming construction in the area. He also asks that the City convert all the City-maintained street lights to LED bulbs. Mayor Ezard thanked Ald. Adams for working on this project.
NEW BUSINESS: Ald. Adams thanked the City and the Jacksonville Police Department for their leadership and the extra effort made to have a successful Black Lives Matter event in Community Park. South Jacksonville Trustee Paula Stewart requested an 8 minute 46 second moment of silence for George Floyd, Ahmaud Aubrey, Brianna Taylor, and others during the upcoming meeting on Thursday. Mia Perry and several local activists organized Sunday’s positive event. This events message should be discussed further at the City level and would make a great Public Protection Committee Meeting topic, Ald. Adams requests that the Council continue this conversation to further this initiative. Ald. Adams would also like to ensure that the choke hold maneuver that killed George Floyd and Eric Gardner is not included in JPD conduct, and if so, have it removed from the policy. Mayor Ezard and Chief confirmed that the choke hold maneuver is not included in JPD policy.
Mayor Ezard advised that the City has decided not to open the Nichols Park Pool for the 2020 season. The 4th of July Firework Display and Celebration will also not be held this year. It is possible an event may be held during the Labor Day weekend, but that is yet to be determined.
Ald. Williams announced that she has cancelled the city-wide yard sale due to the current pandemic situation.
Ald. Warmowski suggested continuing the agreement with South Jacksonville to provide water service to the splash park in South Jacksonville should the park open at some point this summer.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Cook, to adjourn the meeting at 6:49 p.m.
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