City of Jacksonville City Council met Aug. 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Jacksonville City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:22 p.m. by Mayor Andy Ezard in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. 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 Mike Bartlett, Don Cook, Kent Hannant, Lori Large Oldenettel, Alison Rubin de Celis, Aaron Scott, Darcella Speed, Mary Watts, Eren Williams; Mayor Andy Ezard; Assistant City Attorney Jeff Soltermann; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. Absent from the meeting were Alderman Brett Henry and City Attorney Dan Beard. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Oldenettel, seconded by Scott, to approve the July 25, 2022 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion.
CLAIMS: Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Speed, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. Appointment of Pat Robson to the Board of Managers Jacksonville Cemeteries, term expires January 1, 2027. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Watts, to accept the Mayor’s appointment. By voice vote, motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: No discussion.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. Community Development Department Report – July 31, 2022
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – July 31, 2022
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report – July 31, 2022
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report – July 31, 2022
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:
2022-R-091 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS – $164,262.01
(Hutchison Engineering - $2,356; Hutchison Engineering - $475; Havana Tractor - $51,500; Havana Tractor - $51,500; Henry’s Service Center - $6,909; Hutchison Engineering - $3,750; Morgan-Scott Ready Mix - $2,194.50; Municipal Emergency Services - $6,636; K E Vas - $29,281.60; K E Vas - $377.91; Wreck-A-Mended Body Shop - $550; AEC - $48,732) 2022-R-092 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $2,566.50
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,320 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,246.50 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
PARKS & LAKES:
2022-R-093 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) ZERO TURN MOWERS FOR THE JACKSONVILLE PARKS AND LAKES DEPARTMENT – (Henry’s Service Center – Not to exceed $20,758)
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
2022-R-094 Resolution DECLARING CITY HALL & PLAZA MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MANNER OF SALE – (1991 Ford F350)
2022-R-095 Resolution APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND HUTCHISON ENGINEERING, INC. REGARDING THE EAST COLLEGE AVENUE OVER MAUVAISTERRE CREEK PROJECT (Sec. 20-00129-00-BR)
2022-R-096 Resolution FOR IMPROVEMENT UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS FOR THE EAST COLLEGE AVENUE OVER MAUVAISTERRE CREEK PROJECT, SECTION 20-00129-00-BR
PUBLIC PROTECTION:
MOTION Motion REQUESTING THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO MAKE PROMOTIONS IN THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT – Lieutenant to Captain, Driver to Lieutenant, and Hoseman to Driver.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2022-R-097 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $176.534.14
(Pace Analytical - $1,414.28; L W Rouland - $166,297.86; Benton & Associates, Inc. - $5,000; Benton & Associates, Inc. - $3,822)
2022-R-098 Resolution AWARDING BID FROM L W ROULAND TRUCKING SERVICE, INC. RE: RAW WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN SURGE SUPPRESSION PROJECT – ($1,063,063)
2022-R-089 Resolution AUTHORIZING QUOTE FROM GOODMAN FENCE, INC. RE: FENCE AT OLD WATER TREATMENT PLANT – ($35,764)
Motion was made by Watts, 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: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Henry)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
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 welcomes any suggestions for properties to include in the Neighborhood Cleanup for August, September and October.
CC Bradshaw is still in the process of looking into an extension for the recycling program. He hopes to have an agreement to present at the next meeting. With regard to the trash service, the City would like to contract with one vendor for trash service. CC Bradshaw has discussed the idea with GFL Environmental and Republic Services and they are on board. He continues to work on the Request for Proposals (RFP). A letter was sent to GFL, Republic Services and Waste Management giving them notice that the City will be rquesting RFP’s and outlining the scope of the agreement. It is important for the public to know that the City is not sitting idle on this issue and that the City feels it is in the public’s best interest to secure a city-wide contract with one trash service provider.
NEW BUSINESS:
The City owns the Chamber of Commerce building located on the grounds of Community Park. The Chamber of Commerce was planning to renovate the building when the COVID-19 pandemic hit so the renovation was postponed. They are now ready to move forward with the upgrades and have suggested that they may be asking for a contribution from the City since the building is owned by the City. There is a City budget set aside for public building improvements. The Public Building Commission will need to meet to discuss these renovations. The City’s share will be nearly $150,000. Mayor Ezard suggested ARPA funds could be used for this project. Lisa Musch from the Chamber of Commerce will be addressing the Council with their request in the near future.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion, motion was made by Cook, seconded by Oldenettel, to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
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