Jacksonville City Council met Aug. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The City Council will be following the guidance set forth in the State of Illinois’ Restore Illinois Phase 4 for meetings and events.
The Jacksonville City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:07 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: 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.
Mayor Ezard announced the retirement of Superintendent of Cemeteries Jim Pierson, and that Doug Moore will be his replacement. Supt. Moore begins September 1, 2020. **This item was not listed on the agenda.
MINUTES: Ald. Warmowski advised that Ald. Wankel was present via telephone during the July 13, 2020 Workshop session. Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Cook, to approve the July 13, 2020 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion.
CLAIMS: Motion was made by Lonergan, seconded by Bartlett, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT: No discussion.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
1. Resolution approving Contract between the City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Firefighters Captains’ Committee. Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Scott, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2020-R-085 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution APPROVING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS AND JACKSONVILLE FIREFIGHTERS CAPTAINS’ COMMITTEE – (Term: Retroactive to January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024), 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 – July 31, 2020
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – July 31, 2020
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report – July 31, 2020
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report – July 31, 2020
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 – June 30, 2020. City Treasurer Ron Smiljanich’s report for June 30, 2020, in which totals for cash receipts, cash disbursements, investments, and balances for all City bank and investment accounts were given.
2020-R-078 Resolution
AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $506.45 (Hutchison Engineering - $506.45)
2020-R-079 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $4,870.15
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $2,989.65 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,880.50 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
2020-R-080 Resolution APPROVING APPLICATION FOR LOAN; AND AUTHORIZING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN FROM THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REVOLVING LOAN FUND – (Dr. Edwin Doyle, d/b/a Jacksonville Chiropractic - $30,000 at 2.50% amortized over five (5) years)
PARKS & LAKES:
2020-R-037 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM CUSTOM STRUCTURES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF BUILDING SHELL FOR THE LAKE JACKSONVILLE MAINTENANCE BUILDING – (Not to exceed $35,052)
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
2020-R-081 Resolution ACCEPTING ENGINEERING SERVICES PROPOSAL FROM BENTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE NEW ROOF AND REPAIRS TO MASSEY VIEW BOOSTER PUMP BUILDING, FIRE STATION #2 AND THE OLD ELECTRICAL BUILDING - $37,500
2020-R-082 Resolution AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ROOF AND REPAIRS TO MASSEY VIEW BOOSTER PUMP BUILDING, FIRE STATION #2 AND THE OLD ELECTRICAL BUILDING
PUBLIC PROTECTION:
2020-R-086 Resolution ACCEPTING AN ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FROM FEMA AND AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY EIGHT (28) SCOTT SCBA’S AND RIT PACKS FOR THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2020-R-083 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS – $140,989.99
(Morgan-Scott Ready Mix, LLC - $4,304; L.W. Rouland Trucking Services Inc. - $9,859; Morrow Brothers Ford Inc. - $29,228; Loellke Plumbing Inc. - $10,967.73; Traffic Control Solutions Inc. - $1,161.25; IMCO - $1,996; Connor Co. - $158.24; Benton & Associates Inc. - $3,980.10; Benton & Associates Inc. - $1,726.25; L.W. Rouland Trucking Service Inc. - $19,294.10; Prairie State Plumbing and Heating - $58,315.32 )
Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Oldenettel, 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. Ald. Warmowski would like the Council to consider looking into solar energy on future renovation projects where possible.
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. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 604 South Main Street from R-5 to B-1 with Special Use. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Hopkins, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2020-O-005
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 604 SOUTH MAIN FROM R-5 (Multiple Family Dwelling District) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business District) WITH SPECIAL USE, 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 amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 600 North Clay Ave. from B-1 to B-3. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2020-O-006
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 600 NORTH CLAY AVENUE FROM B-1 (Neighborhood Business District) to B-3 (Limited Business District), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 10 Yeas; 0 Nays Motion carried 10-0.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES:
1. Resolution authorizing waiver of advertisement for bids and acceptance of Memorandum of Understanding/proposal from I3 for city-wide broadband. Motion was made by Warmowski, seconded by Wankel, to accept the resolution.
Motion was made by Adams to postpone voting on the resolution until a third party network fiber consultant approves the arrangements considered. Motion failed due to lack of a second on the motion.
Ald. Warmowski pointed out that the Indefeasible Right to Use Optical Fiber Assets (IRU) will include the Jacksonville High School football field, and the Morgan County Fairgrounds. Veterans’ Park will also be getting internet service.
Motion was made by Adams to amend the motion striking the 20 year term and inserting a 10 year term in both the i3Broadband IRU and maintenance agreements. Motion failed due to lack of a second on the motion.
2020-R-084 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH I3 BROADBAND RE: THE CONSTRUCTION OF CITY-WIDE BROADBAND, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for further discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Present (Adams) Original motion to accept the Resolution carried 9-0-1.
UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS: No discussion.
NEW BUSINESS: Emergency Services Director Phil McCarty gave a brief update on the current COVID-19 pandemic situation for Morgan County. He implored everyone to continue exercising extreme precaution by wearing masks when in public, washing hands regularly and maintaining social distancing measures. General discussion ensued. Mayor Ezard and the Council commended Dir. McCarty for his work during this pandemic.
Ald. Oldenettel suggested incorporating audio and video streaming of the meetings so the public can have access to the meetings and to any updated information presented.
Ald. Warmowski asked how the City could support local businesses in their endeavor to ensure everyone stays safe and protected from the virus while at their place of business, possibly drafting a mask ordinance that would help protect them and their employees. Chief Mefford feels this is a very challenging issue. Currently it is the private businesses responsibility to enforce wearing masks, and the police will not enforce the matter unless someone is causing a disturbance. The Governor is trying to pass legislation stating that law enforcement and health officials both can enforce monetary fines on the business after an initial warning for non-compliance. Chief Mefford’s recommendation would be to consult a Health Department Official to obtain their opinion on the matter. Private businesses also maintain the right to refuse services to anyone they choose. CA Beard would not advise adopting an ordinance with fines, but would rather see what happens at the State level. He feels that at some point these guidelines from the State may become mandatory, and will be up to the State to impose the fines. CA Beard also stated that collecting fines may be somewhat problematic. General discussion ensued.
Ald. Warmowski asked Chief Mefford if the psychological evaluation component of the Jacksonville Police Department hiring process is racist in any way, and if the City has worked to ensure that all people are encouraged to apply. Mayor Ezard will contact Chairman of the Board of Police and Fireman Commissioners Edward Jackson to discuss this matter.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Cook, seconded by Lonergan, to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
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