City of Jacksonville City Council met Nov. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
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The Jacksonville City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:30 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 Don Cook, Kent Hannant, Brett Henry, Joe Lockman, Lori Large Oldenettel, Alison Rubin de Celis, Aaron Scott, Mary Watts; Mayor Andy Ezard; City Attorney Dan Beard; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw. Absent from the meeting were Aldermen Darcella Speed and Eren Williams. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Rubin de Celis, to approve the October 23, 2023 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
PETITIONS: No discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion.
CLAIMS: Motion was made by Henry, seconded by Oldenettel, to pay claims when funds are available. By voice vote, motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. Resolution confirming Mayor’s appointment of Matthew Summers to the position of Chief of the Jacksonville Fire Department.
Retired Fire Chief Doug Sills addressed the Council regarding his time serving the City, the Fire Department and the residents of Jacksonville, and about the advances the Department has made to ensure the safety of Jacksonville’s residents. He thanked the Mayor, City Council, his Department, his wife and family, and everyone involved for the privilege and honor of serving as Fire Chief.
Motion was made by Watts, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2023-R-158 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a resolution CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF OF THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT – (Matthew Summers), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Speed, Williams)
Motion carried 8-0-2.
At this time, the pinning of the Matthew Summers as Chief of the Jacksonville Fire Department ensued. Fire Chief Summers addressed retired Fire Chief Doug Sills, the Mayor and the City Council, thanking them for their support, leadership and the opportunity to serve.
2. Reappointment of Eddie Lowe, Guy Crumley and David Bauer to the Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations, term expires October 30, 2026. Motion was made by Henry, seconded by Scott, to accept the Mayor’s reappointments. By voice vote, motion carried.
3. Motion approving direction regarding new liquor license classification. Motion to create a new liquor license classification failed due to the lack of a motion to approve.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
1. Resolution authorizing the renewal of lease agreement with Routt Catholic High School for the Nichols Park Ball Diamond. Motion was made by Lockman, seconded by Cook, to accept the resolution. CA Beard read the resolution as proposed.
2023-R-159 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, that a resolution AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ROUTT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE NICHOLS PARK BALL DIAMOND – (Term: Retroactive November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2027), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Speed, Williams)
Motion carried 8-0-2.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. Community Development Department Report – October 31, 2023
2. City Clerk’s Cash Receipts Report – October 31, 2023
3. City Clerk’s General Fund – Budget Report – October 31, 2023
4. City Clerk’s General Fund – Revenue Analysis Report – October 31, 2023
CC Bradshaw noted that included in their packets tonight is a draft copy of the 2024 budget for review. 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-160 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS – $66,332.77
(Beelman Logistics LLC - $1,087.21; Hutchison Engineering - $107.50; Hutchison Engineering - $215; Hutchison Engineering - $170; Morrow Brothers Ford - $55,205; Turfwerks - $3,548.06)
2023-R-161 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES RENDERED - $5,610.59
(Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $4,182.59 (City Attorney); Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP - $$1,428 (Administrative Adjudication – Asst. City
Attorney)
PARKS & LAKES: No discussion.
PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS:
2023-R-162 Resolution AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF LIENS TO TWO RIVERS LAND BANK (728 North East Street, 817 South Clay Avenue, 1084 North Fayette Street and 337 West Lafayette Avenue)
2023-R-163 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 867 CASE AVENUE – (Shireman Farms Excavating – Not to exceed $12,900)
PUBLIC PROTECTION:
MOTION Motion REQUESTING THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO MAKE PROMOTIONS IN THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT – LIEUTENANT TO CAPTAIN, DRIVER/ENGINEER TO LIEUTENANT AND HOSEMAN TO DRIVER/ENGINEER.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY:
2023-R-164 Resolution APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #3 WITH L. W. ROULAND TRUCKING SERVICE, INC. RE: RAW WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN SURGE SUPPRESSION AT RANNEY WELLS PROJECT – (To reflect a contract period extension of 38 calendar days)
2023-R-165 Resolution APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH GANO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING RE: NORTH CSO PUMP STATION & CSO EFFLUENT PUMP STATION ELECTRICAL & CONTROL SYSTEM UPGRADES – (To reflect a contract period extension of 170 calendar days)
2023-R-166 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO PLOCHER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. RE: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS-HEADWORKS PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND – (Not to exceed $422,721)
2023-R-167 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO L. W. ROULAND TRUCKING SERVICE, INC. RE: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE RAW WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN SURGE SUPPRESSION AT RANNEY WELLS PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND – (Not to exceed $42,564.60)
2023-R-168 Resolution AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO GANO ELECTRICAL RE: NORTH CSO PUMP STATION & CSO EFFLUENT PUMP STATION ELECTRICAL & CONTROL SYSTEM UPGRADES PROJECT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND – (Not to exceed $9,538.20)
2023-R-169 Resolution AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PAYMENTS FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS – ($60,439.59)
(Green Edison - $3,900; Gano Electric - $15,000; Benton & Associates, Inc. - $14,700; Benton & Associates, Inc. – 426,839.59)
2023-R-170 Resolution AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM RAYCO, INC. RE: THE PURCHASE OF A USED 2013 SKYJACK ELECTRIC SCISSOR LIFT FROM THE WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE PROJECTS FUND – (No to exceed $6,200)
Motion was made by Watts, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the Consent Agenda. Mayor Ezard asked for discussion or if there were any additional items to be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion and there were none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Speed, Williams)
Motion carried 8-0-2.
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 832 North Main Street from B-2 to R-3. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Oldenettel, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2023-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 832 NORTH MAIN STREET FROM B-2 (Central Business District) to R-3 (One Family Dwelling District), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Speed, Williams)
Motion carried 8-0-2.
2. First Reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning map for property located at 731 North Main Street from R-3 to R-5. Motion was made by Scott, seconded by Lockman, to accept the first reading of the ordinance. CA Beard read the ordinance as proposed.
2023-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 731 NORTH MAIN STREET FROM R-3 (One Family Dwelling District) to R-5 (Multiple Family Dwelling District), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Speed, Williams)
Motion carried 8-0-2.
3. First Reading of an Ordinance amending the Jacksonville Zoning map for property located at 1140 Tendick Street from R-3 to R-5. 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-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 1140 TENDICK STREET FROM R-3 (One Family Dwelling District) to R-5 (Multiple Family Dwelling District), is hereby approved.
Mayor Ezard asked for discussion and there was none.
ROLL CALL: 8 Yeas; 0 Nays; 2 Absent (Speed, Williams)
Motion carried 8-0-2.
PUBLIC PROTECTION: No discussion.
SPECIAL STUDIES: No discussion.
UTILITY: No discussion.
OLD BUSINESS: No discussion.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ald. Cook called a meeting of the Finance Committee for Friday, November 17th at 12:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room to discuss the 2023 Tax Levy and a request from Mike Niehaus with Windsor Development regarding property at 1140 Tendick Street.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion, motion was made by Cook, seconded by Lockman, to adjourn the meeting at 6:54 p.m.
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