City of Jacksonville City Council met Oct. 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Jacksonville City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:52 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, Don Cook, Jeff Hopkins, Jeff Lonergan, Lori Large Oldenettel, Mike Wankel, Steve Warmowski, Eren Williams; Mayor Andy Ezard; City Attorney Dan Beard; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. Absent from the meeting were Aldermen Mike Bartlett and Aaron Scott. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Oldenettel, seconded by Adams, to approve the October 13, 2020 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion.
CLAIMS: No discussion.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. Reappointment of Eddie Lowe to the Commission on Disabilities & Human Relations, term expires October 30, 2023. Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Lonergan, to accept the Mayor’s reappointment. By voice vote, motion carried.
2. Appointment of Dr. Matthew Johnston to the Municipal Ambulance Commission. Motion was made by Oldenettel, seconded by Cook, to accept the Mayor’s appointment. By voice vote, motion carried.
3. Resolution approving contribution to the Jacksonville Promise. Motion was made by Adams, seconded by Warmowski, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2020-R-122 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution APPROVING CONTRIBUTION TO JACKSONVILLE PROMISE – (Not to exceed $7,500 – to be paid from the cannabis tax revenue fund), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 7 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Bartlett, Scott); 1 Abstain (Oldenettel) Motion carried 7-0-2-1.
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 3-64 Location; Change of Location; Limitations on Number Issued (Decrease Class D, DD, E, EE and BH by 2, total 15 and Decrease Class CV by 1, total 2). Motion was made by Hopkins, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2020-O-012 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 – (Decrease Class D, DD, E, EE and BH licenses by two, total 15, and Decrease Class CV by 1, total 2), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Ald. Hopkins asked how many licenses are left in these two classifications. Mayor Ezard noted that he was unsure at this time but that there are two restaurant licenses and two college licenses being relinquished.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Bartlett, Scott)
Motion carried 8-0-2.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: No discussion.
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 – September 30, 2020. City Treasurer Ron Smiljanich’s report for September 30, 2020, in which totals for cash receipts, cash disbursements, investments, and balances for all City bank and investment accounts were given.
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
2020-R-123 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR ROOF REPAIRS AND PAINTING AT THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT GARAGE – (Turner Painting & Construction of Jacksonville – Not to exceed $7,800)
2020-R-124 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR THE REPAIR OF ADA DETECTABLE WARNING PADS FOR DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE – (K. E. Vas Company of Jacksonville – Not to exceed $13,000)
PUBLIC PROTECTION:
2020-R-125 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL THROUGH A JOINT PURCHASE PROGRAM FOR A ZOLL MONITOR FOR THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR COVID RESPONSE –(Zoll Medical Corporation – Not to exceed $36,940.84)
2020-R-126 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL THROUGH A JOINT PURCHASE PROGRAM FOR ZOLL AEDS FOR THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR COVID RESPONSE – (Bio-Tron Inc. – Not to exceed $9,415.50)
2020-R-127 Resolution DECLARING CERTAIN USED JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE MANNER OF DISPOSAL
2020-R-128 Resolution ESTABLISHING A CALCULATION FOR RURAL FIRE PROTECTION – (Fixed rate of.67500)
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2020-R-129 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS – $28,073.14
(Benton & Associates Inc. - $4,247.50; Benton & Associates Inc. - $5,596.25; Benton & Associates Inc. - $848.39; Laverdiere Construction Inc. - $17,381)
Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Lonergan, 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: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Bartlett, Scott)
Motion carried 8-0-2.
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: Ald. Oldenettel reminded the Parks & Lakes Committee Aldermen that there will be a meeting November 9th to discuss Lake Updates, and November 23rd to discuss the golf course.
Ald. Warmowski gave a brief update on broadcasting the City Council meetings.
Ald. Adams asked that Jacksonville consider adopting section 9 & 10 of Springfield’s anti-racism resolution, to become sections 5 & 6 of Jacksonville’s resolution, regarding dis-investments, and minority sub-contractors involvement in TIF improvements.
Ald. Adams inquired about discussion regarding water disconnections. Ald. Wankel advised that Supt. Sally Long is working on that matter and will send the information to the Aldermen when ready. Ald. Adams noted that recent ICC documents show that 70 of Jacksonville’s residents had their light and heat disconnected by Ameren Illinois in September. He implored the Council to consider the moratorium on disconnection from non-payment during the COVID pandemic. Ald. Cook asked Ald. Adams if he knew how many of those residents had their power restored, to which Ald. Adams did not know.
NEW BUSINESS: Ald. Warmowski noted that the Council will soon be discussing the tax levy for 2021 and advised that the consumer price index for 2021 will be 2.30%. He suggested that the Council vote to limit the 2021 tax levy to 2.30% as well.
Ald. Adams suggested looking for a permanent location for a warming center before March rather than waiting until it becomes necessary to quickly find another center to house the homeless during the winter months next year.
Ald. Adams noted that there was some disruption at a political event recently, and would like to ensure that any event organizer who would contact the Jacksonville Police Department would be granted police presence to prevent unnecessary confrontations. Chief Mefford pointed out that the police department will absolutely protect anyone that calls for assistance. He wanted to clarify that the police department was not called for service during this disturbance. Ald. Adams clarified that he did not intend to imply that the Police Department did not respond to this situation, he was just trying to ensure that every call for service is handled appropriately.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Cook, seconded by Williams, to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
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