City of Macomb City Council met July 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Macomb City Council met in a regular session at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 232 East Jackson Street, Macomb, IL.
Mayor Mike Inman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Clerk Melanie Falk called the roll and the following Aldermen answered present: Mike Wayland, John Vigezzi, Don Wynn, Tom Koch, Ashley Katz, Tammie Leigh Brown-Edwards and Dennis Moon. Seven Aldermen being present, Mayor Inman declared a quorum for transaction of business. In addition to the Mayor, City Clerk and Aldermen, City Administrator Scott Coker and City Attorney Lisa Scalf were present. Also, CDC John Bannon, Transportation Director Miranda Lambert, Public Works Director Alice Ohrtmann and Police Chief Jerel Jones were present. City Treasurer Ronald Ward was absent.
Mayor Inman read into the records a proclamation in honor of City Clerk Melanie Falk’s 40th year with the City of Macomb, July 19, 2022. She began as Secretary over Building and Zoning to becoming the elected City Clerk in 1999, and six consecutive terms since; most recently May of 2019. Her family was in attendance.
Mayor Inman called for a public hearing at 5:20 p.m. on an Annexation between the James A. Burnham Trust and the Sarah J. Burnham Trust and the City of Macomb. City Attorney Lisa Scalf presented the proposed annexation of land tracts. There were no persons that spoke in favor or opposition of the annexation. Mayor Inman closed the hearing at 5:21 p.m.
Items on the Consent Agenda:
1. Minutes of the Macomb City Council meeting held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 and Committee of the Whole meeting held on Monday, July 11, 2022.
2. Claims and Accounts
3. Department Reports: Police Department
Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman Wynn to accept the consent agenda as published, on question being put, Aldermen Wayland, Vigezzi, Wynn, Koch, Katz, Brown-Edwards and Moon being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes on roll call, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman Koch to approve the proposed longevity scale for City of Macomb non-union employees, on question being put, Aldermen Wynn, Koch, Katz, Brown-Edwards, Moon and Wayland being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call, no “Nay” votes on roll call and Alderman Vigezzi voting “Recuse” on roll call, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.
Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman Koch to approve the proposed Parental Leave policy for the City of Macomb, on question being put, Aldermen Wynn, Koch, Katz, Moon and Wayland being all Aldermen voting “Aye”, Alderman Brown-Edwards voting “Nay” on roll call and Alderman Vigezzi voting “Recuse” on roll call, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.
City Attorney Lisa Scalf presented the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE MACOMB PARK DISTRICT’S RANDOLPH STREET RENDEZVOUS EVENT ON AUGUST 18, 2022
Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Koch to waive the second reading of the ordinance, all Aldermen voting “Aye” by voice vote, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.
Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Koch to approve the ordinance to create a special event liquor license for the Macomb Park District’s Randolph Street Rendezvous event on August, 18, 2022, on question being put, Aldermen Koch, Katz, Brown-Edwards, Moon, Wayland, Vigezzi and Wynn being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes on roll call, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and the ordinance was approved and became Ordinance No. 22-29.
City Attorney Lisa Scalf presented the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED MACOMB DOWNTOWN-EAST SIDE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) DISTRICT
City Attorney Lisa Scalf presented the following ordinance for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, APPENDIX A OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF MACOMB, ILLINOIS
City Attorney Lisa Scalf read into the record the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FORM AND EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE JAMES A. BURNHAM TRUST AND THE SARAH J. BURNHAM TRUST
PREAMBLE
A. James A. Burnham Trust, dated June 21, 2019 and Sarah J. Burnham Trust, dated June 19, 2013, (the Owners) are the owners of real estate described in the attached annexation agreement.
B. The properties listed within the Annexation Agreement are intended to be a part of a Tax Increment Financing District to be created and are, therefore, required to be within the limits of the City of Macomb.
C. A public hearing upon the proposed Annexation Agreement was held before the City Council on July 18, 2022 at 5:15 p.m. and a public notice of the hearing was published at least one time in The Community News Brief not more than 30 nor less than 15 days before the date fixed for the hearing.
D. The City Council desires to approve the Annexation Agreement and to authorize its execution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MACOMB, MCDONOUGH COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Approval of Annexation Agreement. The Annexation Agreement with James A. Burnham Trust, dated June 21, 2019 and Sarah J. Burnham Trust, dated June 19, 2013, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A, is hereby approved.
Section 2. Authority to Execute Agreement. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Annexation Agreement and the City Clerk to attest to affix the city seal in the name of and on behalf of the City to the Agreement.
Section 3. Mayor Authorized to Take Further Action. The Mayor is authorized to take any further acts that may be necessary or proper to carry out this Resolution and effectuate the Agreement.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and approval.
Alderman Koch moved, seconded by Alderman Vigezzi to adopt the resolution to approve the form and execution of an annexation agreement between the James A. Burnham Trust and the Sarah J. Burnham Trust and the City of Macomb, on question being put, Aldermen Katz, Brown-Edwards, Moon, Wayland, Vigezzi, and Koch being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and Alderman Wynn voting “Recuse” on roll call, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and the resolution was adopted and became
Resolution No. 2022-11.
City Attorney Lisa Scalf read the following resolution into the record:
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2022 MCDONOUGH COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL ALL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS, City of Macomb is subject to natural and man-made hazards including severe thunderstorms, severe winter storms, floods, tornadoes, and drought among others, that pose risks to public health and property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Macomb desires to prepare and mitigate for such natural and man-made hazards; and
WHEREAS, under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires that local jurisdictions have in place FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plan as a condition of receipt of certain future Federal mitigation funding after November 1, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the 2022 McDonough County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan was updated in accordance with the regulations of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and the guidance provided by FEMA; and
WHEREAS, City of Macomb has participated in updating the 2022 McDonough County Multi Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan covering member jurisdiction of McDonough County:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MACOMB, MCDONOUGH COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City of Macomb adopts the 2022 McDonough County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan as the official Hazard Mitigation Plan of City of Macomb; and
2. The City of Macomb agrees to participate in the annual and 5-year updates to this Plan.
Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Katz to adopt the resolution to adopt the 2022 McDonough County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan, on question being put, Aldermen Brown-Edwards, Moon, Wayland, Vigezzi, Wynn, Koch and Katz being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes on roll call, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and the resolution was adopted and became Resolution No. 2022-12.
City Attorney Lisa Scalf read the following resolution into the record:
COUNCIL RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR ILLINOIS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Macomb is applying to the State of Illinois for a Community Development Block Grant Program grant for housing rehabilitation, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that an application be made, and agreements entered with the State of Illinois, and
WHEREAS, Western Illinois Regional Council has agreed to commit the sum of $10,000.00 in leverage funds from the CAA Weatherization Program, to be spent prior to grants funds from the Housing Rehabilitation Construction costs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MACOMB, MCDONOUGH COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The preamble set out above is incorporated herein to the same extent and in the same manner as if it were out in full, verbatim, in this section.
2. That the City of Macomb apply for a grant under the terms and conditions of the State of Illinois and shall enter in to and agree to the understandings and assurances contained in said application and WIRC shall administer the program.
3. That the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of the City execute such documents and all other documents necessary for the carrying out of said application.
4. That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to provide such additional information as may be required to accomplish the obtaining of such grant
5. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon is passage and approval pursuant to law.
Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman Wynn to adopt the Council Resolution of Support of Application for Illinois Community Development Block Grant, on question being put, Aldermen Moon, Wayland, Vigezzi, Wynn, Koch, Katz and Brown-Edwards being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes on roll call, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and the resolution was adopted and became Resolution No. 2022-13.
City Attorney Lisa Scalf read the following resolution into the record:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MACOMB COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 185 AND THE CITY OF MACOMB FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS PREAMBLE
WHEREAS, both the City of Macomb (“City”) and the Macomb Community Unit School District 185 (“District”) are governmental bodies of the State of Illinois vested with the responsibility and authority to enforce and uphold the laws of this State, to protect and safeguard the students enrolled in the District facilities from public menace and crime, and to keep peace in the schools and the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, the District has determined that there presently exists a need for on-site police services at District locations, to prevent and reduce the incidents of criminal activity at or on the campuses of the schools; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it can provide the on-site police services the District desires; and
WHEREAS, the Parties are authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Article VII, Section 10 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois and the Illinois Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (5ILCS 220/1 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, the Parties will each derive a benefit from the security offered by school resource officers (SRO) in District facilities and on District campuses; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have determined that it is in their respective and mutual best interests to enter into this Agreement and provide the services hereunder.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MACOMB MCDONOUGH COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Incorporation of Preamble. The Preamble set out above is incorporated herein to the same extent and in the same manner as if it were out in full, verbatim, in this section.
Section 2. Designation of Agents as Signatory. The Mayor is authorized to sign, on behalf of the City of Macomb, the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Macomb Community Unit School District No. 185 for the provision of school resource officers at the Macomb Community Unit School District No. 185 facilities, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and approval pursuant to law.
Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman Wynn to adopt the resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Macomb Community Unit School District No.185 and the City of Macomb for the provision of School Resource Officers, on question being put, Aldermen Wayland, Wynn, Koch, Katz, Brown-Edwards and Moon being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call, no “Nay” votes on roll and Alderman Vigezzi voting “Recuse” on roll call, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and the resolution was adopted and became Resolution No. 2022-14.
City Attorney Lisa Scalf read the following resolution into the record:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
WHEREAS, the provision and improvement of public transportation facilities, rolling stock, equipment and services is essential to the development of safe, efficient, functional public transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Transportation has the authority to make such Grants and makes funds available to offset eligible capital costs required for providing and improving public transportation facilities, rolling stock, equipment and services; and
WHEREAS, Grants for said funds will impose certain obligations upon the recipient.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF MACOMB:
Section 1. That an application be made to the Division of Public & Intermodal Transportation, Department of Transportation, State of Illinois (The Department), for a financial assistance grant under the Illinois Department of Transportation’s general authority to make such Grants, for the purpose of off setting eligible public transportation capital costs of the City of Macomb for the following projects:
A. City of Macomb - Facility Renovation Project
B. City of Macomb - Rolling Stock Heavy-Duty Buses Project
C. City of Macomb - Rolling Stock Medium-Duty Buses Project
D. City of Macomb - Demand Response Software Project
Section 2. That Michael J. Inman of the City of Macomb is hereby authorized and directed to sign and submit such application on behalf of the City of Macomb.
Section 3. That Michael J. Inman of the City of Macomb is authorized to furnish such additional information as may be required by the Department in connection with the aforesaid application for said Grant.
Section 4. That Michael J. Inman of the City of Macomb is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Macomb the Grant Agreement or subsequent Grant Agreement Amendments resulting from aforesaid application.
Section 5. That Michael J. Inman of the City of Macomb is hereby authorized and directed to sign such documents as may be required by the Department to request payment for the project funding authorized under aforesaid Grant Agreement.
Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Katz to adopt the resolution authorizing submittal of application for Public Transportation Capital Assistance grant, on question being put, Aldermen Vigezzi, Wynn, Koch, Katz, Brown-Edwards, Moon and Wayland being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes on roll call, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and the resolution was adopted and became Resolution No. 2022-15.
Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Moon to adjourn into executive session to consider information relative to: c). The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, pursuant to Sec. 2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act. and d). The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body, pursuant to Sec. 2(c)(6) of the Open Meetings Act., on question being put, Aldermen Wynn, Koch, Katz, Brown-Edwards, Moon Wayland and Vigezzi being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes on roll call, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and they moved into executive session at 5:59 p.m.
Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Katz to move back into open session, all Aldermen voting “Aye” by voice vote, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and they moved back into open session at 6:09 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the council, Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Wynn to adjourn, all Aldermen voting “Aye” by voice vote, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and they adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
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