City of Jacksonville City Council met June 26.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
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The Jacksonville City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:45 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 Kent Hannant, Brett Henry, Joe Lockman, Lori 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 were Aldermen Don Cook and Eren Williams. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Oldenettel, seconded by Scott, to approve the June 12, 2023 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion.
CLAIMS: No discussion.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. Reappointment of Tim Plogger, Ike Howe, Gary Hickox, Brad Cors and Adam Craddock to the Electrical Commission, term expires June 30, 2024. Motion was made by Rubin de Celis, seconded by Scott, to accept the Mayor’s reappointments. By voice vote, motion carried.
2. Appointment of Adam Howard to the Electrical Commission, term expires June 30, 2024. Motion was made by Watts, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the Mayor’s appointment. By voice vote, motion carried. 3. Reappointment of Andy Smith to the Public Building Commission, term expires July 1, 2028. Motion was made by Lockman, seconded by Rubin de Celis, to accept the Mayor’s reappointment. By voice vote, motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
1. Resolution authorizing lease agreement with the Jacksonville Parks Foundation (South Fayette Street/South Church Street). Motion was made by Watts, seconded by Henry, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2023-R-096 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a Resolution AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS AND JACKSONVILLE PARKS FOUNDATION (SOUTH FAYETTE STREET/SOUTH CHURCH STREET) (Term: 3 years, Expiring December 31, 2026), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Cook, Williams)
Motion carried 8-0-2.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: No discussion.
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 – May 31, 2023. City Treasurer Beth Hopkins’ report for May 31, 2023, in which totals for cash receipts, cash disbursements, investments, and balances for all City bank and investment accounts were given.
2023-R-097 Resolution APPROVING APPLICATION FOR LOAN; AND AUTHORIZING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN FROM THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REVOLVING LOAN FUND – (OUR TOWN BOOKS – Not to exceed $54,945 or 50% of the total project costs)
PARKS & LAKES:
2023-R-098 Resolution APPROVING JACKSONVILLE PARKS FOUNDATION LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE DISC GOLF INITIATIVE
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
2023-R-099 Resolution APPROVING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS AND TONIA ALFANO (230 SOUTH MAIN STREET) – (Not to exceed $14,175 or 50% of the total project costs)
2023-R-100 Resolution APPROVING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS AND NICK LITTLE (224 and 226 East State Street) – (Not to exceed $21,334 or 50% of the total project costs)
PUBLIC PROTECTION:
MOTION Motion REQUESTING THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO HIRE ONE (1) PROBATIONARY HOSEMAN TO THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2023-R-101 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $19,950 (Turner Painting & Construction - $19,950)
Motion was made by Watts, seconded by Rubin de Celis, 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: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Cook, Williams)
Motion carried 8-0-2.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE/IT/PERSONNEL: No discussion.
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
1. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning Ordinance Appendix H, an Ordinance Regulating Solar Energy Systems, Section 3. Permitted use; Article 4 District Regulations, Section 4.16-3 M-1 Light Industrial District-Special Uses; and Section 4.17-3 M-2 Heavy Industrial District-Special Uses.. 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-019 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that an Ordinance AMENDING THE JACKSONVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE APPENDIX H, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS, SECTION 3. PERMITTED USE; ARTICLE REGULATIONS, SECTION 4.16-3 M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT SPECIAL USES; AND SECTION 4.17-3 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT-SPECIAL USES (Limiting systems that are within one and a half miles from the Jacksonville Corporate City Limits that are in excess of .5 acres to a Special Use designation under the M-1 and M-2 Zoning Districts), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Cook, Williams)
Motion carried 8-0-2.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ald. Hannant asked if there has been an assessment of the Nichols Park pool, the pool house and the pumps. Engineer Greg Hillis advised that a feasibility study was done four years ago and it was determined at that time to move forward with the pool rehabilitation project. Mr. Hillis will forward that study to the Aldermen for their review.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ald. Oldenettel thanked everyone for being creative and generous when it comes to new projects for Jacksonville. She is excited to see what comes next.
Ald. Oldenettel suggested sending to committee the setting up of criteria for the use of gaming revenue so that the Aldermen have a clearer vision of how they wish to spend those funds. Brief discussion ensued.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion, motion was made by Henry, seconded by Speed, to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
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