City of Jacksonville City Council met Feb. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
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The Jacksonville City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:26 p.m. 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, Kent Hannant, Brett Henry, Lori Large Oldenettel, Alison Rubin de Celis, Aaron Scott, Darcella Speed, Mary Watts, Eren Williams; Asst. City Attorney Jeff Soltermann; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. Absent from the meeting were Alderman Don Cook; Mayor Andy Ezard; City Attorney Dan Beard. A quorum was declared.
Motion was made by Rubin de Celis, seconded by Speed, to appoint Alderman Lori Large Oldenettel as Mayor Pro-Tem of the February 13, 2023 Council Meeting. By voice vote, motion carried.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Watts, to approve the January 23, 2023 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: CC Bradshaw read a petition from The Grierson Society Planning Committee asking for permission to install honorary street signs in honor of General Benjamin H. Grierson on or near existing street signage at E. State Street and Spaulding Court to the west, and E. State Street and Johnson Street to the east of Grierson’s home.
COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion.
CLAIMS: Motion was made by Bartlett, seconded by Scott, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT: No discussion.
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 and Bowling Alley licenses by one, total 46. (BRD, Inc. dba Area 51 non-renew). Motion was made by Watts, seconded by Scott, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. Asst. CA Soltermann read the ordinance as proposed.
2023-O-005 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 & Bowling Alley Licenses by one, total 46), is hereby approved.
Mayor Pro-Tem Oldenettel asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Cook)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
2. 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 – increase Class A, AA, B, BB, C, CC and Bowling Alley licenses by one, total 47. (New application for Springfield Beer Company, Class CC). Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Henry, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. Asst. CA Soltermann read the ordinance as proposed.
2023-O-008 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 (Increase Class A, AA, B, BB, C, CC, Club & Bowling Alley Licenses by one, total 47), is hereby approved.
Mayor Pro-Tem Oldenettel asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Abstain (Hannant); 1 Absent (Cook)
Motion carried 8-0-1-1.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. Community Development Department Report – January 31, 2023
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – January 31, 2023
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report – January 31, 2023
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report – January 31, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENT: No discussion.
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:
2023-R-018 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS – $36,781
(Green Edison - $16,231; Foremost Truck & Trailer Specialists - $8,400; Trailers Direct - $12,150)
2023-R-019 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $11,710.10
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $10,249.10 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $1,461 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
2023-R-020 Resolution AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF INTEREST FROM GOVEIA TRUST FUND TO PARKS AND LAKES FUND – ($25,000 – Final transfer for maintenance of Roller Hockey Rink)
2023-R-021 Resolution AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE VII. DEPOSITORIES, SEC. 2-207 DESIGNATIONS; ADDING PETEFISH, SKILES & CO. BANK AS A DEPOSITORY FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE – (Also removing Bank of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Savings Bank, and changing Town & Country Bank to Heartland Bank & Trust Co.)
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
2023-R-022 Resolution WAIVING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW STREET SWEEPER FOR USE AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT – (Key Equipment & Supply Co. - $245,196 with Trade-in allowance)
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2023-R-023 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM WALKER’S SANDBLASTING & PAINTING RE: PAINTING OF NAPLES WELL PIPING FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND – (Not to exceed $28,500) 2023-R-024 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $23,813.19
(Benton & Associates, Inc. - $6,553.18; Benton & Associates, Inc. - $1,006.78; Benton & Associates, Inc. - $2,486.68; Benton & Associates, Inc. - $2,152.50; Benton & Associates, Inc. - $868.25; 10,053.80; Benton & Associates, Inc. - $692)
Motion was made by Watts, seconded by Scott, to accept the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro-Tem Oldenettel 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 (Cook)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE/IT/PERSONNEL:
1. Resolution adopting the 2023 Operating Budget. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Bartlett, to accept the resolution. Asst. CA Soltermann read the resolution as proposed.
2023-R-025 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution ADOPTING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, is hereby approved.
Mayor Pro-Tem Oldenettel asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 1 Nay (Hannant); 1 Absent (Cook)
Motion carried 8-1-1.
2. Second reading of an Ordinance making appropriations for corporate purposes for fiscal year 2023 for the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. Motion was made by Williams, seconded by Scott, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. Asst. CA Soltermann read the ordinance as proposed.
2023-O-006 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS – (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 - $47,023,115.22), is hereby approved.
Mayor Pro-Tem Oldenettel asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 1 Nay (Hannant); 1 Absent (Cook)
Motion carried 8-1-1.
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
1. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map Article 7 Sign Regulations, Section 7.8 Off-Premises Advertising Signs by adding new Section 7.8-7 Electronic Display conversion for Non-Conforming Signs and amending Article 4 District Regulations, Section 4.13-3 B-3 Limited Business District-Special Uses and Section 4.16-3 M-1 Light Industrial District Special Uses. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Watts, to accept the second reading of the ordinance. Asst. CA Soltermann read the ordinance as proposed.
2023-O-007 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 7 SIGN REGULATIONS, SECTION 7.8 OFF PREMISES ADVERTISING SIGNS BY ADDING NEW SECTION 7.8-7 ELECTRONIC DISPLAY CONVERSION FOR NON-CONFORMING SIGNS AND AMENDING ARTICLE 4 DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 4.13-3 B-3 LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICT – SPECIAL USES AND SECTION 4.16-3 M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT – SPECIAL USES, is hereby approved.
Mayor Pro-Tem Oldenettel asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Cook)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
2. First reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, Chapter 15 Licenses, Article VII Short Term Rentals, Section 15-145 Standards. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Hannant, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. Asst. CA Soltermann read the ordinance as proposed.
2023-O-009 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 5 LICENSES, ADDING ARTICLE VII SHORT TERM RENTALS, SECTION 15-145 STANDARDS – (Signage not to exceed 8 sq. ft. and must be attached to the structure or be located at least 50 ft. from the edge of the sidewalk and within the footprint of the side of the structure; not to exceed a height of 5 ft. including the sign and any poles or standards attached to the sign), is hereby approved.
Mayor Pro-Tem Oldenettel asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 9 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Cook)
Motion carried 9-0-1.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS: No discussion.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ald. Eren Williams will begin accepting information through May 12th on those who wish to participate in the annual Memorial Day City-wide yard sale to be held May 26-28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Anyone needing additional information or wishing to participate can contact Ald. Williams at 217-720- 1638, via Facebook or through email.
In order to foster more engagement between the City of Jacksonville and its residents, Ald. Speed has been in discussions with Mayor Ezard about a community wide meet & greet for those who wish to get to know their Government Officials and City Council Members. More information to come.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion, motion was made by Williams, seconded by Speed, to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
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