Carbondale Reporter

City of Carbondale City Council met May 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

City Council Members present Councilwoman Jessica Bradshaw, Councilman Jeffrey Doherty, Councilman Tom Grant, Councilwoman Carolin Harvey, Councilman Navreet Kang, Councilman Adam Loos, Mayor John M Henry

1. Oaths of Office Procedural: 1.1 Administration of Oaths of Office for Elected City Councilmembers

Councilwoman Harvey, Councilwoman Bradshaw, and Councilman Doherty took their oaths of office prior to the start of the meeting.

2. Preliminaries to the City Council Meeting Procedural: 2.1 Roll Call

The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.

Procedural: 2.2 General Announcements and Proclamations

Councilman Kang presented the proclamation for Bike To Work Month wherein Mayor Henry proclaimed the month of May 2017, as Bike to Work Month in the City of Carbondale, and encouraged all citizens who support bicycling to ride a bike to work in celebration of these events.

Councilwoman Bradshaw presented the proclamation for National Public Works Month wherein Mayor Henry proclaimed the month of May 2017 as National Public Works Week in the City of Carbondale and urged all citizens to observe the week by recognizing the contributions which public works employees make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.

Councilman Loos presented the proclamation for Free Comic Book Day wherein Mayor Henry proclaimed Saturday, May 6, 2017, as Free Comic Day in the City of Carbondale, and urged all citizens to observe this occasion by supporting appropriate activities.

Councilman Grant presented the proclamation for National Preservation Month wherein Mayor Henry proclaimed the month of May 2017 as National Preservation Month in the City of Carbondale and encouraged all citizens to participate in this special observance.

Mayor Henry proclaimed the week of May 14 – 20, 2017, as Law Enforcement Week in the City of Carbondale and urged all citizens to recognize law enforcement's service in protecting our community and devotion to duty.

Councilwoman Harvey informed the community of the Special Olympic events occurring on Friday, May 5, at the SIU campus and congratulated the SIU students who will graduate on Saturday, May 6.

Councilwoman Bradshaw announced the Carbondale Brew Fest on Friday, May 5; the For Kids' Sake Auction at Longbranch on Friday, May 5; and the rescheduled flea market on Saturday, May 6, at the SIU Arena.

Procedural: 2.3 Citizens' Comments and Questions

Charlie Howe noted the Cardboard Board Regatta was rescheduled for this Saturday, May 6.

Elius Reed asked the City Manager about the appointment of an individual to serve as Administrative Services Director/Affirmative Action Officer, inquired about the cost of purchasing a new fire truck, and the cost for employing two additional police officers.

Hugh Muldoon announced phase two of the Keep Carbondale Clean-up on Saturday, May 6.

Procedural, Reports: 2.4 Public Hearings and Special Reports None

3. Consent Agenda of the City Council

Action (Consent): 3.1 Approval of Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from April 25, 2017 Resolution: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from April 25, 2017

Action: 3.2 Resolution Proclaiming the Results of the Consolidated General Election Held within the City of Carbondale on the 4th day of April, 2017 Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the results of the April 4, 2017, Consolidated General Election

This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda by C. Harvey

Action: 3.3 Award of Contracts for PK0701 Parking Lot #8 Phase II (700 Block of South Illinois Avenue) to Samron Midwest Contracting Murphysboro, Illinois in the Amount of $171,335 and PK1001 Parking Lot #26 (Interfaith Center) to B.C. Contracting, Carterville, Illinois in the Amount of $153,376

This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda by J. Bradshaw

Action: 3.4 Resolution Commending Lee M. Fronabarger for Service to the City of Carbondale, Illinois The Council is recommended to approve a resolution commending Lee M. Fronabarger for service to the City of Carbondale.

This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda by J. Henry

Action (Consent): 3.5 Approval of Consent Agenda Items Resolution: Approval of all Consent Agenda Items which were not pulled for separate consideration

MOTION: Approval of all Consent Agenda Items which were not pulled for separate consideration

Motion by Adam Loos, second by Carolin Harvey. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jessica Bradshaw, Jeffrey Doherty, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Navreet Kang, Adam Loos, John M Henry

Action: 3.4 Resolution Commending Lee M. Fronabarger for Service to the City of Carbondale, Illinois

The Council is recommended to approve a resolution commending Lee M. Fronabarger for service to the City of Carbondale.

Motion by Carolin Harvey, second by Jessica Bradshaw. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jessica Bradshaw, Jeffrey Doherty, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Navreet Kang, Adam Loos, John M Henry (Resolution 2017-28; Exhibit A-05-02-2017)

Action: 3.2 Resolution Proclaiming the Results of the Consolidated General Election Held within the City of Carbondale on the 4th day of April, 2017 MOTION: Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the results of the April 4, 2017, Consolidated General Election

The Council encouraged citizens to get out and vote, particularly in local elections.

Motion by Adam Loos, second by Carolyn Harvey. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jessica Bradshaw, Jeffrey Doherty, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Navreet Kang, Adam Loos, John M Henry (Resolution 2017-29; Exhibit B-05-02-2017)

Action: 3.3 Award of Contracts for PK0701 Parking Lot #8 Phase II (700 Block of South Illinois Avenue) to Samron Midwest Contracting Murphysboro, Illinois in the Amount of $171,335 and PK1001 Parking Lot #26 (Interfaith Center) to B.C. Contracting, Carterville, Illinois in the Amount of $153,376

MOTION: Divide the question

Motion by Adam Loos, second by Carolin Harvey. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jessica Bradshaw, Jeffrey Doherty, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Navreet Kang, Adam Loos, John M Henry

MOTION: Award the Contract for PK0701 Parking Lot #8 Phase II (700 Block of South Illinois Avenue) to Samron Midwest Contracting of Murphysboro, Illinois in the amount of $171,335.

Council inquired about the agreement to purchase to property from the railroad, as well as whether demolition costs were included in the figure.

Motion by Adam Loos, second by Tom Grant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jessica Bradshaw, Jeffrey Doherty, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Navreet Kang, Adam Loos, John M Henry

Contract for PK1001 Parking Lot #26 (Interfaith Center) to B.C. Contracting, Carterville, Illinois in the Amount of $153,376

Council remarked on the concerns of the Gaia House during the previous consideration of this item and expressed a desire to postpone action until their concerns had been addressed.

Hugh Muldoon commented that the Gaia House had experienced flooding due to a blockage in the drain system; shared his concerns after reviewing the site plan, specifically drainage from Grand Avenue northward, as well as drainage from the parking lot; placement of a parking spot and tree; the location of an accessible parking space; and underground electric which serves the Gaia House. He asked that action be delayed until the next meeting. Charlie Howe added that the flooding which had occurred previously was due to placement of fill dirt in front of the drain.

The City Council agreed to delay acting on this matter until the next City Council meeting.

4. Council Comments for the City Council Information: 4.1 An opportunity for City Council members to offer general comments

Councilman Loos thanked Mr. Fronabarger to his service and welcomed Mr. Doherty to the City Council.

Councilman Kang expressed congratulations to the returning Councilmembers and welcome to the new Councilmember. He thanked Mr. Fronabarger for his service.

5. Adjournment of the City Council Meeting Procedural: 5.1 Adjourn meeting

The City Council meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.