City of Jacksonville City Council met Jan. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
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The Jacksonville City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:36 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, Brett Henry, Kent Hannant, Lori Large Oldenettel, Alison Rubin de Celis, Aaron Scott, Darcella Speed, Mary Watts; Mayor Andy Ezard; City Attorney Dan Beard; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. Absent from the meeting was Alderman Eren Williams. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Henry, to approve the December 12, 2022 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion.
CLAIMS: Motion was made by Cook, seconded by Speed, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. Reappointment of Linda Brown to the Board of Managers Jacksonville Cemeteries, term expires January 1, 2028. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Watts, to accept the Mayor’s reappointment. By voice vote, motion carried.
2. Reappointment of Allan Worrell and Chad Boehlke to the Heritage Cultural Center Board (Jacksonville Area Museum), term expires January 1, 2027. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Hannant, to accept the Mayor’s reappointments. By voice vote, motion carried.
3. Appointment of Lisa Hall to the Heritage Cultural Center Board (Jacksonville Area Museum), term expires January 1, 2026. Motion was made by Watts, seconded by Scott, to accept the Mayor’s appointment. By voice vote, motion carried.
4. Resolution approving Revolving Loan Fund loan to Rick Rolson. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Hannant, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2023-R-001 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution APPROVING APPLICATION FOR LOAN; AND AUTHORIZING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN FROM THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REVOLVING LOAN FUND – (Rick Rolson - $100,000), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
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 A, AA, B, BB, C, CC, Club and Bowling Alley licenses by one, total 47; decrease Class D, DD, E, EE and BH licenses by one, total 18; decrease Class CV by two, total 1; and decrease Class TH by one, total 0. Motion was made by Bartlett, seconded by Cook, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2022-O-024 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 A, AA, B, BB, C, CC, CLUB AND BOWLING ALLEY LICENSES BY ONE, TOTAL 47; DECREASE CLASS D, DD, E, EE AND BH LICENSES BY ONE, TOTAL 18; DECREASE CLASS CV BY TWO, TOTAL 1; AND DECREASE CLASS TH BY ONE, TOTAL 0, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. These licenses were relinquished from Chartwell’s Dining Service / MacMurray College, the Fresh Start Convenience Store, My Buddy’s BBQ, and a license that was never issued because it was never applied for.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
2. First reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code Chapter 12 Garbage and Refuse, Article II Collectors, Division 2 Licenses, Section 12-61 Inspection of vehicles prior to issuance; display of sticker required. Motion was made by Henry, seconded by Rubin de Celis, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2023-O-001 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 12 GARBAGE AND REFUSE, DIVISION 2. LICENSES, SECTION 12-61 INSPECTION OF VEHICLES PRIOR TO ISSUANCE; DISPLAY OF STICKER REQUIRED, is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion. Ald. Oldenettel asked how the City knows who should be displaying vehicle stickers, and why this amendment is being made. The ordinance was written to state that the operator of the landfill was to conduct these inspections, but there is no one to fill that role since the landfill has closed. For enforcement purposes the Clerk’s Office maintains a list of vehicles included in each application, those vehicles are required to be inspected and to display a sticker on their front windshield if the application is approved. The amendment will now allow any certified mechanic to conduct vehicle inspections if required.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. Community Development Department Report – December 31, 2022
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – December 31, 2022
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report – December 31, 2022
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report – December 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:
1. City Treasurer’s Report – November 30, 2022. City Treasurer Beth Hopkins’ report for November 30, 2022, in which totals for cash receipts, cash disbursements, investments, and balances for all City bank and investment accounts were given.
2023-R-002 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $2,910.75
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $2,522.25 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $388.50 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
2023-R-003 Resolution AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF SERVICES AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FROM REVIZE SOFTWARE SYSTEMS FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE WEBSITE UPDATES AND RE-DESIGN – (4 year contract with free re-design in year 4)
PARKS & LAKES:
2023-R-004 Resolution AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF CONCESSIONS AT THE LINKS GOLF COURSE – (Jeffrey & Guyla Dawdy – Term: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. Fee: 6.25% for 2023; 6.50% for 2024; 6.75% for 2025, plus a $50 bonus for each catering job contracted through The Links concession)
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
2023-R-005 Resolution AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF LIEN TO TWO RIVERS LAND BANK – (817 South Clay Street)
2023-R-006 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR PHASE 1 OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING UPGRADES – (Turner Painting and Construction – Not to exceed $24,470 – Ceiling tile replacement and lighting upgrades throughout the building)
2023-R-007 Resolution ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PLAN DEVELOPED BY THE ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PUBLIC PROTECTION:
MOTION Motion REQUESTING THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO HIRE TWO PROBATIONARY HOSEMEN FOR THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2023-R-008 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $44,463.64
(Geosyntec Consultants - $8,699.64; Goodman Fence, Inc. - $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 (Williams)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE/IT/PERSONNEL: No discussion.
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
1. First reading of an Ordinance, with Emergency Clause, amending the Jacksonville Zoning Ordinance Article 4 District Regulations, Section 4.13-3 B-3 Limited Business District – Special Uses. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Bartlett, to accept the Emergency Clause.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion to accept the Emergency Clause carried 9-0-1.
Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Watts, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2023-O-002 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance, WITH EMERGENCY CLAUSE, AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 4 DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 4.13-3 B-3 LIMITED BUSINESS DIRTICT – SPECIAL USES – (Adding Kennels as an approved Special Use in a B-3 Zoning District), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
2. First reading of an Ordinance, with Emergency Clause, amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 409 Massey Lane from B-3 to B-3 with Special Use. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Cook, to accept the Emergency Clause.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion to accept the Emergency Clause carried 9-0-1.
Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Henry, to accept the second reading of the of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2023-O-003 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance, WITH EMERGENCY CLAUSE, AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE ZONING MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 409 MASSEY LANE FROM B-3 (Limited Business District to B-3 (Limited Business District) WITH SPECIAL USE – (Approving request to provide kenneling services), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
3. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 340 West College Avenue from B-3 to B-3 with Special Use. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Bartlett, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2022-O-026 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 340 WEST COLLEGE AVENUE FROM B-3 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Limited Business District) WITH SPECIAL USE – (For liquor store with drive through, and laundry facility), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
4. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 1110 West Morton Avenue from B-3 to B-3 with Special Use. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Henry, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2022-O-027 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 1110 WEST MORTON AVENUE FROM B-3 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Limited Business District) WITH SPECIAL USE – (Restaurant with drive through facility), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
5. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 1775 West Walnut Street from M-1/B-3 to B-4. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Henry, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2022-O-028 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 1775 WEST WALNUT STREET FROM M-1 (Light Industrial District)/B-3 (Limited Business District) to B-4 (General Business District) – (Sport/entertainment complex with food, beverage service and arcade), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
6. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 1001 West Walnut Street from M-1 to M-1 with Special Use. The second reading of this ordinance was pulled from the agenda.
7. First reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 873 North Prairie Street from R-2 to R-2 with Special Use. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Speed, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2023-O-004 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 873 NORTH PRAIRIE STREET FROM R-2 (One Family Dwelling District) to R-3 (One Family Dwelling District) WITH SPECIAL USE – (In-home barber shop), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Williams)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS:
CC Bradshaw advised that GFL Environmental is in the process of picking up Area Disposal/old trash bins and containers from those who have opted out of the program. Most who have opted out of the program were not receiving trash service through Area Disposal but were taking their trash elsewhere. Anyone who still has an old trash bin should place it in a conspicuous place out of the street, laying on its side to avoid being blown back into the street. CC Bradshaw also advised that all trash bills will be delivered to the owner of the property, and dispelled the rumor that the bill will be included with the water and sewer bill.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ald. Oldenettel thanked CDD Nyberg for his hard work on the Community Revitalization Plan.
Nick Little, as head of the design committee for Jacksonville Main Street, noted that as part of their initial goals for 2023, JMS would like to see that Jacksonville’s Downtown parking lots are clean, well lit, and well kept. He asked the Council to consider cleaning and resurfacing the City owned parking lot adjacent the Mulligan’s Restaurant, and to make sure lighting is adequate and in working condition.
Mr. Little advised that copies of JMS’s new publication titled “Then & Now” are now for sale. The book is a look back at the Jacksonville Downtown area dating back to the late 1800’s to present.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion, motion was made by Cook, seconded by Watts, to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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