City of Jacksonville City Council met March 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
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The Jacksonville City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:52 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, 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 Oldenettel, to approve the February 27, 2023 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion.
CLAIMS: Motion was made by Speed, seconded by Henry, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. Resolution confirming reappointment of Robert Zipprich to the Jacksonville Airport Authority, term expires March 9, 2028. Motion was made by Watts, seconded by Scott, to accept the Mayor’s reappointment. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2023-R-032 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution CONFIRMING REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JACKSONVILLE AIRPORT AUTHORITY (Mr. Robert Zipprich – term expires March 9, 2028), 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. Resolution approving collective bargaining agreements with the Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council for Command Officers, Patrol Officers and Civilian Employees of Local No. 125. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Cook, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2023-R-033 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution APPROVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LABOR COUNCIL FOR COMMAND OFFICERS, PATROL OFFICERS, AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF LOCAL NO. 125 – (Term: Retroactive to January 1, 2023 and running through December 31, 2026), 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 CLERK’S REPORT:
1. Community Development Department Report – February 28, 2023
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – February 28, 2023
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report – February 28, 2023
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report – February 28, 2023
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:
2023-R-034 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS – $16,678.83
(Bio-Tron, Inc. - $7,229.84; Hutchison Engineering - $8,430; Illinois Supply Co. - $1,018.99)
2023-R-035 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $3,410.50
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $2,956 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $454.50 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City Attorney)
2023-R-036 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR GOLF CARTS AND STREET SWEEPER FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AND SECURITIES INVESTMENT FUND – (Total of $210,908.20 for the golf carts and $245,196 for the street sweeper. From the Securities Investment Fund: $64,908.20 for the golf carts, and $175,196 for the street sweeper; the remainder from the Capital Improvement Fund)
PARKS & LAKES:
2023-R-026 Resolution WAIVING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOLF CARTS FOR USE AT THE LINK’S GOLF COURSE – (Rexx Battery – not to exceed $210,908.20)
2023-R-037 Resolution APPROVING AMENDMENT #1 TO THE ENGINEERING PROPOSAL WITH BENTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. RE: THE NICHOLS PARK POOL IMPROVEMENTS – (Additional Engineering services to cover items added to the original agreement)
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
2023-R-038 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MOWER FOR THE JACKSONVILLE CEMETERY DEPARTMENT – (Henry’s Service Center of Jacksonville – not to exceed $7,274)
2023-R-039 Resolution AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE 2023 SIDEWALK/CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
2023-R-040 Resolution AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE JUSTIN DRIVE, SHERWOOD EDDY DRIVE AND NOB HILL DRIVE RESURFACING PROJECT
2023-R-041 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR PHASE 2 OF THE NUMICIPAL BUILDING UPGRADES
2023-R-042 Resolution AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R-006, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND
ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR PHASE 1 OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING UPGRADES – (Turner Painting and Construction – Net increase of $3,910 for said project)
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2023-R-043 Resolution APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH L. W. ROULAND TRUCKING SERVICE, INC. RE: RAW WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN SURGE SUPPRESSION AT RANNEY WELLS PROJECT – (Net decrease of $41,063)
2023-R-044 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM TURNER PAINTING & CONSTRUCTION RE: C.S.O. STATION PAINTING AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SWEREAGE PROJECTS FUND – (Not to exceed $19,950)
2023-R-045 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $181,496.43
(Benton & Associates, Inc. - $2,179.50; Benton & Associates, Inc. - $1,640; Benton & Associates, Inc. - $4,301.09; Benton & Associates, Inc. - $1,124.50; Benton & Associates, Inc. - $7.054.54; L. W. Rouland Trucking Service, Inc. - $165,196.80)
Motion was made by Watts, seconded by Bartlett, 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 amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 311 Brookside Drive from R-2 to R-2 with Special Use. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Watts, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2023-O-011 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 311 BROOKSIDE DRIVE FROM R-2 (One Family Dwelling District) to R-2 (One Family Dwelling District) WITH SPECIAL USE, 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 amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 430 West Oak Street from R-1 to B-4 with Special Use. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Bartlett, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2023-O-012 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 430 OAK STREET FROM R-1 (One family Dwelling District) to B-4 (General Business District) WITH SPECIAL USE, 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. First reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 500 West Morton Avenue from B-3 to B-3 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-013 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 500 WEST MORTON AVENUE FROM B-3 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Limited Business District) WITH SPECIAL USE, 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. First reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Map for property located at 741 & 749 North Main Street; 101 West Independence Avenue; 701, 703, 715 & 717 North Main Street; 729 North Main Street; 315 & 329 West Dunlap Street and 505, 515, 523, 527, 529, 531 & 541 North Sandy Street from R-3 to R-5. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Hannant, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2023-O-014 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 741 & 749 NORTH MAIN STREET; 101 WEST INDEPENDENCE AVENUE; 701, 703, 715 & 717 NORTH MAIN STREET; 729 NORTH MAIN STREET; 315 & 329 WEST DUNLAP STREET AND 505, 515, 523, 527, 529, 531 & 541 NORTH SANDY STREET FROM R-3 (One Family Dwelling District) to R-5 (MULITPLE FAMILY DWELLING 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.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS: No discussion.
NEW BUSINESS:
Included in the GFL Contract was a city-wide clean up. Ald. Oldenettel would like to know when that clean up effort will occur so that the City can begin promoting that event. CC Bradshaw noted that the City will offer that once the City has received GFL’s payment for recycling services. The change to GFL has been quite a process and the City is working to ensure that GFL abides by the contract and ensure that resident’s complaints are quickly managed.
There will be a Finance Committee Meeting on March 27th at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Marx properties. There will be a Parks & Lakes Committee Meeting on March 20th at 5:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion, motion was made by Henry, seconded by Cook, to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
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