City of Macomb City Council met June 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Macomb City Council met in a regular session on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 232 East Jackson Street, Macomb, IL.
PLEDGE Mayor Inman led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL City Clerk Renee Lotz called the roll, and the following Aldermen answered present: Justin Schuch, John Vigezzi, Byron Shabazz, Dave Dorsett, Ashely Katz, Don Wynn, 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 in attendance were Public Works Director Alice Ohrtmann, Transit Director Miranda Lambert, and M&DDD Savannah Ballard. City Treasurer Mac Price was absent.
PUBLIC HEARING LIQUOR LICENSE Mayor Inman opened a Pubic Hearing at 5:16 p.m. to consider a Class A Liquor License for Lucky Z’s LLC, D/B/A Lucky Spinz, and D/B/A Bulldog Gaming, located at 1020, 1024, and 1026 East Jackson Street. Pettioner Anthony Becker was present to present the business operations. He stated Lucky Z’s was a gaming company out of Quincy, Illinois with three locations, and one location in Pittsfield Illinois. They will be adding three gaming parlors, and investing $1/2 million in renovations.
Alderman Shabazz asked what this would bring positively to the community.
Mr. Becker stated they hope to partner with other business, and become more involved with community development.
Alderman Shabazz asked what pay grades would be.
Mr. Becker stated they would have three full time or six part-time employees, and they do normally pay above minimum wage with it being a more luxury gaming facility.
Alderman Vigezzi asked how parking would be facilitated.
Mr. Becker stated he was currently working with Mr. Bannon.
Alderman Dorsett asked if there was a pro-forma number.
Mr. Becker stated he did not have a number, but would not be opposed to donating to a charity or program within the city.
There was no one who spoke in favor/opposition of the liquor license, Mayor Inman closed the hearing at 5:26 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT None
Items on consent agenda:
1. Minutes of the Macomb City Council meeting held on Monday, May 15, 2023 and the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on Monday, May 22, 2023
2. Treasurer Report
3. Monthly Report: Police Department for April
CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman Wynn to adopt the consent agenda as published, on question being put, Aldermen Schuch, Vigezzi, Shabazz, Dorsett, Katz, Wynn, and Moon being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes on roll call, Mayor Inmann declared the motion carried.
City Attorney Lisa Scalf presented the following ordinance for first reading:
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LUCKY Z’s LOCATED AT 1020 E. JACKSON STREET, MACOMB, IL
City Attorney Lisa Scalf presented the following ordinance for first reading:
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LUCKY Z’s LLC D/B/A LUCKY SPINZ LOCATED AT 1024 E. JACKSON STREET, MACOMB, IL
City Attorney Lisa Scalf presented the following ordinance for first reading:
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LUCKY Z’s LLC D/B/A BULLDOG GAMING LOCATED AT 1026 E. JACKSON STREET, MACOMB, IL
City Attorney Lisa Scalf presented the following ordinance for first reading:
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE PRAIRIE HILLS RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVLOPMENT EXTENDING THE PRAIRE TABLE EVENT.
City Attorney Lisa Scalf presented the following ordinance for first reading:
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A SPEACIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE MACOMB AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU’S HERITAGE DAY EVENTS
WAIVE 2ND READING Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Schuch to waive the second reading of the ordinance, on question being put, all Aldermen voting “Aye” by voice vote, and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and the second reading was waived.
APPROVE ORDIANCE NO. 23-23 Alderman Dorsett moved, seconded by Alderman Vigezzi to create a Special Event Liquor License for the Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Heritage Day Event, on question being put, Aldermen Vigezzi, Shabazz, Dorsett, Katz, Wynn, Moon, and Schuch being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and the ordinance was approved and became Ordinance No. 23-23.
City Attorney Lisa Scalf read the following resolution into the records:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Macomb is sponsoring a Heritage Days Festival & Carnival in the City of Macomb which constitutes a public purpose;
WHEREAS, this event will require the temporary closure of one lane of Highway 67/US 136, a State Highway in the City of Macomb, from N. Lafayette St. to N. Campbell St.
WHEREAS, Section 4-408 of the Illinois Highway Code authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue permits to local authorities to temporary close portions of State Highways for such public purposes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Macomb that permission to close off one lane of Highway 67/US 136, a State Highway in the City of Macomb, from N. Lafayette St. to N. Campbell St. as above designated be requested of the Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure shall occur during the approximate time period between Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. until Monday, June 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
BE IT FURTURE RESOLVED that traffic from the closed portion of highway shall be detoured over routes with an all-weather surface that can accept the anticipated traffic, which will be maintained to the satisfaction of the Department and which is conspicuously marked for the benefit of traffic diverted from the State Highway. (The parking of vehicles shall be prohibited on the detour routes to allow an uninterrupted flow of two-way traffic.) * The detour route shall be as follows:
No detour is required as one lane traffic will remain passable and unobstructed. *To be used when appropriate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Macomb assumes full responsibility for the direction, protection, and regulation of the traffic during the time the partial closure is in effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that police officers, flaggers, and officials shall permit emergency vehicles in emergency situations to pass through the closed area as swiftly as is safe for all concerned.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all debris shall be removed by the City of Macomb prior to reopening the State Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used by the City of Macomb as may be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation. These items shall be provided by the City of Macomb.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the closure shall be marked according to the Illinois Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that to the fullest extent permitted by law, the City of Macomb shall be responsible for any and all injuries to persons or damages to property, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Illinois Department of Transportation, it’s officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, lawsuits, actions, costs and fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) of every nature or description, arising out of, resulting from or connected with the exercise of authority granted by the Department which is the subject of this resolution. The obligation is binding upon the City of Macomb regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, loss or expense is caused in part by the act, omission or negligence of the Department or its officers, employees or agents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Macomb shall provide a comprehensive general liability policy or and additional named insured endorsement in the amount of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 aggregate which has the Illinois Department of Transportation, its officials, employees and agents as insureds, and which protects them from all claims arising from the requested road closing. A copy of said policy or endorsement will be provided to the Department before the road is closed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation to serve as a formal request for the permission sought in this resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-13 Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman Vigezzi to adopt the Heritage Days Festival & Carnival closure of one lane on Highway 67/US 136 from North Lafayette to North Campbell Streets, on question being put, Aldermen Shabazz, Dorsett, Katz, Wynn, Moon, Schuch, and Vigezzi being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and the resolution was adopted and became Resolution No. 2023-13.
AWARD BID 2023 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT RILEY, ALBERT CHARLES, CLARK UCM $219.958.00 Alderman Dorsett moved, seconded by Alderman Katz to award the bid 2023 Roadway Improvements Projects and enter a contract with United Contractors Midwest (UCM) in the amount of $219,958.00, side streets of Riley, Albert, Charles, and Clark, on question being put, Aldermen Dorsett, Katz, Wynn, Moon, Schuch, Vigezzi, and Shabazz being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION SVC CONTRACT KLINGER& ASSOC. $84,000.00 Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman Wynn to approve a Construction Services Contract for the 2023 Roadway Improvement Project with Klinger & Associates in the amount not to exceed $84,000.00, on question being put, Aldermen Katz, Wynn, Moon, Schuch, Vigezzi, and Dorsett being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.
APPROVE AMENDMENT#1 RIDE SYSTEM LLC Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Dorsett to approve Amendment #1 to the Service Agreement between the City of Macomb and RIDE Systems LLC, on question being put, Aldermen Wynn, Moon Schuch, Vigezzi, Shabazz, Dorsett, and Katz being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.
APPROVE AGREEMENT MCPT & BRIDGEWAY Alderman Moon moved, seconded by Alderman Katz to enter into a Public Transportation Agreement between the McDonough County Public Transportation Program (City of Macomb) and Bridgeway, on question being put, Aldermen Moon, Schuch, Vigezzi, Shabazz, Dorsett, Katz, and Wynn being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the the motion carried.
APPROVE APPLICATION STRONG COMM GRANT $650,000.00 Alderman Dorsett moved, seconded by Alderman Moon to authorize making application for Strong Communities Program Grant Round 2 for approximately $650,000.00, on question being put, Aldermen Schuch, Vigezzi, Shabazz, Dorsett, Katz, Wynn, and Moon all being Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.
APPOINT FOIA & OMA OFFICERS Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Katz to appoint City Attorney and City Clerk as Freedom of Information (FOIA), and Open Meetings Act (OMA) Designated Officers, on question being put, Aldermen Vigezzi, Shabazz, Dorsett, Katz, Wynn, Moon, and Schuch being all Aldermen voting “Aye” on roll call and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried.
MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Inman led in a moment of silence in honor of long-time business person Suzie Melton, and former Miss Macomb Pageant Representative Bob Foote.
COUNCIL ADJOURMENT There being no further business before the council, Alderman Vigezzi moved, seconded by Alderman Dorsett to adjourn, all Aldermen voting “Aye” by voice vote, and no “Nay” votes, Mayor Inman declared the motion carried and they adjourned the meeting at 5:53 p.m.
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