City of Jacksonville City Council met Nov. 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Jacksonville City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:20 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, Lori Large Oldenettel, Aaron Scott, Mike Wankel, Steve Warmowski; Mayor Andy Ezard; City Attorney Dan Beard; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. Absent from the meeting were Aldermen Jeff Lonergan and Eren Williams. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Bartlett, seconded by Hopkins, to approve the October 26, 2020 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion.
CLAIMS: Motion was made by Oldenettel, seconded by Cook, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute a lease agreement for a warming center. Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Bartlett, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2020-R-130
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution AUTHORIZING MAYOR EZARD TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A WARMING CENTER – (948 N. Main Street – November through March), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Lonergan, Williams) Motion carried 8-0-2.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
With regard to the funding request for repairs to the roller hockey rink, CA Beard suggested making a donation rather than paying for items individually as it will give the association more leeway to proceed without requesting Council approval for every single item. The Council agreed.
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 (decrease Class D, DD, E, EE and BH licenses by 2, total 15 and decrease Class CV by 1, total 2). Motion was made y Hopkins, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the second 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 and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Lonergan, Williams) Motion carried 8-0-2.
2. First reading of an ordinance, with Emergency Clause, vacating certain streets and alleys located within MacMurray College Campus. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the first reading of the ordinance with the Emergency Clause.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Lonergan, Williams) Motion to accept the Emergency Clause carried 8-0-2.
Motion was made by Oldenettel, seconded by Scott, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2020-O-013
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance, WITH EMERGENCY CLAUSE, VACATING CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS LOCATED WITHIN MACMURRAY COLLEGE CAMPUS, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Lonergan, Williams) Motion carried 8-0-2.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. Community Development Department Report – October 31, 2020
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – October 31, 2020
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report – October 31, 2020
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report – October 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:
2020-R-131
Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $264,634.05
(SiteOne Landscape Supply - $488.75; ANB Graphics - $1,290; Global Technical Systems - $39,549.69; Audio Technical Services - $5,000; Dinges Fire Co - $64,530; Hutchison Engineering - $3,088.73; Hutchison Engineering - $1,150; Hutchison Engineering - $8,187; Laverdiere Construction - $3,521.30; Lomelino Sign Co. - $2,025; Madison Co. Sand - $1,438.08; Rouland Trucking - $134,365.50)
2020-R-132
Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $2,692
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,742.50 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $949.50 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
PARKS & LAKES:
2020-R-133
Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR WIFI AT THE JACKSONVILLE PARKS – (Matt Martin Consulting of Jacksonville, Illinois – Not to exceed $16,000)
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
2020-R-134
Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 713 SOUTH MAIN – (Rawlings Excavating – Not to exceed $22,300)
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion. SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion. UTILITY:
2020-R-135
Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $77,150 (Benton & Associates Inc. - $500; Altorfer Inc. - $76,491; Jacksonville Newspapers Inc. - $159)
Motion was made by Wankel, seconded by Scott, 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 (Lonergan, Williams) Motion carried 8-0-2.
COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE/IT/PERSONNEL: No discussion.
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
1. First reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 6 buildings and Building Regulations, and Chapter 11 Fire Prevention and protection, regarding adoption of the 2018 International Code Series. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Bartlett, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2020-O-014
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE; CH. 6 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ART. II BUILDING CODE, SEC 6-21 ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018, INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2018, INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2018, INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018, INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2018 AND INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2018; AND CH. 11 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, ART. III FIRE PREVENTION CODE, SEC. 11-32. ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2018), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Lonergan, Williams) Motion carried 8-0-2.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion. UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS: Ald. Adams would like the City and/or Ameren to replace a privately owned streetlight with an Ameren owned streetlight in an alleyway located south of the Salvation Army, as well as installing a new streetlight in an alleyway north of the Crisis Center.
Ald. Adams pointed out that the purchase and installation of hand sanitizer stations in public places and the purchase and installation of touchless sinks in public facilities both qualify for funding under the CURES Act. Supt. Adam Fletcher explained that his department is working to update the park facilities with these items as much as possible.
NEW BUSINESS: Ald. Warmowski thanked Supt. Fletcher for making sure the lights were replaced at Minnie Barr Park. He also asked for confirmation that the parks close at sunset, to which Supt. Fletcher advised that he is correct and that it is common practice statewide to close parks after sunset for safety reasons. General discussion ensued.
Ald. Warmowski asked how many hunting licenses are issued for areas around Lake Jacksonville each year. Supt. Fletcher advised there are approximately 15 duck blinds and many more hunting spots, and they’re all being used. Ald. Warmowski is concerned about pedestrian safety while on the lake trails, especially later in the afternoon.
Ald. Adams talked about the current COVID pandemic and how it has affected the State of Illinois, Morgan County, and the City of Jacksonville and urged the City to implement a water disconnection moratorium through March 31, 2021 for low income individuals. He would like to discuss this matter further in a committee meeting. Mayor Ezard pointed out that Supt. Sally Long and her staff do everything in their power to help those in danger of disconnection, and that the City follows the Governor’s direction on how to handle various situations such as these. He is willing to consider all suggestions and asked for direction from the Council on how to move forward.
Discussion turned to the issuance of liquor licenses and how to handle annual license payments in order to best assist bar and restaurant owners during this pandemic to keep them up and running. The Council gave their consent on allowing the Mayor handle this matter with each individual business as he deems appropriate.
CA Beard noted that with regard to the water disconnections, it has been past practice of the Water Department to make every attempt to contact the property owner to discuss payment matters. It is when no response to their efforts is received that the department issues disconnection notices.
Ald. Oldenettel asked how these deferred payments will impact the 2021 budget. Mayor Ezard noted that the 2021 Capital Improvement budget will be very lean and many projects will need to be put on hold.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Oldenettel, seconded by Cook, to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
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