Carbondale Reporter

City of Carbondale Regular City Council met Feb. 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Council Members present Councilwoman Jessica Bradshaw, Councilman Lee Fronabarger, Councilman Tom Grant, Councilwoman Carolin Harvey, Councilman Navreet Kang, Councilman Adam Loos, and Mayor John M Henry

Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM

1. Preliminaries to the City Council Meeting

Procedural: 1.1 Roll Call

Procedural: 1.2 General Announcements and Proclamations

City Manager Williams introduced the new Human Resources Manager, Tara Brown.

Councilwoman Bradshaw announced a public meeting to discuss the development of a dog park on Tuesday, February 21, at Carbondale meeting at City Hall.

Councilman Fronabarger announced that The Phonics will have two shows at the Varsity Center for the Arts on March 24 which will also include a special tribute to Sharon Clark.

Procedural: 1.3 Citizens' Comments and Questions

Judy Carter requested a more workable taxi or public transportation service and also emphasized the need for more accessible local travel options.

Procedural, Reports: 1.4 Public Hearings and Special Reports

Jason Sigler and Ed Vanawken presented the Preservation Commission’s request for the development of a historical park on land located east of the Public Safety Center. The Commission is working on researching historical information on the parcel in question. They would like to take part in any discussions for the future use of the parcel.

2. Consent Agenda of the City Council Action (Consent): 2.1 Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from January 24, 2017 Resolution: Approve the meeting minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of January 24, 2017

Action (Consent): 2.2 Approval of Warrant for the Period Ending: 01/16/2017 FY 2017 Warrant 1292 in the amount of $1,373,193.30 Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 01/16/2017 totaling $1,373,193.30 (Exhibit A-02-14-2017)

Action (Consent): 2.3 Approval of Wells Fargo Warrant for the Period Ending 12/31/2016 FY 2017 Warrant # WF 12/2016 in the amount of $175,432.99 Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 12/31/2016 totaling $175,432.99 (Exhibit B-02-14-2017)

Action (Consent): 2.4 Acceptance of Approved Meeting Minutes from Boards, Commissions, and Committees Resolution: Accept the approved meeting minutes from the Boards, Commissions, and Committees and place them on file

Action (Consent): 2.5 Approval of a Partial Release of Deed Granting Easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the construction of improvements to East Main Street Resolution: Approve the attached resolution granting a partial release of Deed Granting Easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) (Resolution 2017-R-08; Exhibit C-02-14-2017)

Action (Consent): 2.6 Approval of a Resolution Appropriating $90,000 from the Local Improvement Fund for the Construction of Phase II of the Downtown Bicycle/Pedestrian Path (OS0901) Resolution: Approve a resolution appropriating $90,000 from the Local Improvement Fund as the City's matching funds for the construction of Phase II of the Downtown Bicycle/Pedestrian Path (OS0901) (Resolution 2017-R-09; Exhibit D-02-14-2017)

Action (Consent): 2.7 Approval of Purchase of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant (SEWWTP) from Vandevanter Engineering in the Amount of $34,320.00 Resolution: Approve the purchase of VFDs for the SEWWTP from Vandevanter Engineering in the amount of $34,320.

Action (Consent): 2.8 Approval of the Purchase of a Police Canine Resolution: Authorize the retirement of Canine Ciko by declaring Ciko surplus property and transferring ownership of Ciko to Officer Jake Lustig and approve the purchase of a replacement canine and the expenses associated with selection and training of the canine to Vohne Liche Kennels, Incorporated of Denver, Indiana in the amount of $19,410.

Action (Consent): 2.9 Award of a Contract for New Aerial Imagery for the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) to RoboFlight Systems, LLC in the Amount of $23,224.32 Resolution: Award the Contract for Acquisition of New Aerial Imagery for the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) to RoboFlight Systems, LLC in the amount of $23,224.32.

Action (Consent): 2.10 Approval of Consent Agenda Items Resolution: Approve Consent Agenda Items 2.1 - 2.9

MOTION: Approve Consent Agenda Items 2.1 - 2.9

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

3. General Business of the City Council

Action: 3.1 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of Real Estate at 101 W. College Street in the Amount of $45,000

Council asked about the number of additional parking spaces this will create.

MOTION: Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of real estate at 101 W. College Street in the amount of $45,000.

Motion by Navreet Kang, second by Jessica Bradshaw. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jessica Bradshaw, Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Navreet Kang, Adam Loos, John M Henry (Resolution 2017-R-10; Exhibit E-02-14-2017)

Action: 3.2 Ordinance Amending Title 9 of the Carbondale Revised Code as it Relates to Taxis and Transportation Network Companies

Donna Gibson asked about the review of drivers to ensure citizen safety. Richard Bortz suggested that inspections be performed by local businesses as opposed to being provided by City services alone.

Councilmembers expressed their support for the City Code amendment.

MOTION: Approve an Ordinance amending Title 9 of the Carbondale Revised Code as it relates to taxis and transportation network companies

Motion by Jessica Bradshaw, second by Carolin Harvey. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jessica Bradshaw, Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Navreet Kang, Adam Loos, John M Henry (Ordinance 2017-06; Exhibit F-02-14-2017)

Action: 3.3 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with North Star Destination Strategies for Community Branding

Jeffrey Doherty expressed approval for the initiative to pursue rebranding and noted concerns he had about the terms of the contract. Council discussed their varied levels of comfort with the current terms of the contract and the City Attorney responded to their inquiries.

MOTION: Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with North Star Destination Strategies Inc. for community branding.

Motion by Adam Loos, second by Lee Fronabarger. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jessica Bradshaw, Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Adam Loos, John M Henry Nay: Navreet Kang (Resolution 2017-R-11; Exhibit G-02-14-2017)

Action: 3.4 Resolution Approving and a Resolution Denying a request by Kevin Wheetley for a Special Use Permit for a Contract Construction Service in the AG, General Agriculture, District located at 39 Salt Life Lane (W. Pleasant Hill Rd.)

Individuals speaking on behalf of the application included the applicant’s attorney, Angela Povolish, James Temple, Marcus Sands, Doug Baker, and Keith Lingle.

Individuals speaking in opposition to the application included Wayne Kessinger, Greg Rose, Kathleen Frye, and Richard Bortz.

Donald Monty requested clarification as to which parcels this permit would apply.

City Council members expressed their approval or opposition to the Special Use Permit request. They requested additional details regarding signage, whether there are time limits in which to complete the work, the direction the trucks in question typically head, whether there was any potential for compromise with those in opposition, inquiries regarding the history of trucking in the area in question, which tracts of land this permit will apply towards, and inquiries about annexing into the City.

MOTION: Adopt the Resolution approving Kevin Wheetley’s request for a Special Use Permit for a Contract Construction Service in the AG, General Agriculture, District located at 39 Salt Life Lane, with conditions proposed by the staff, except for the consideration of annexation, and limited to the five acres.

Motion by Navreet Kang, second by Jessica Bradshaw.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Navreet Kang, John M Henry Nay: Jessica Bradshaw, Adam Loos (Resolution 2017-R-12; Exhibit H-02-14-2017) MOTION: As a condition of the Special Use Permit, require an annexation agreement.

Motion by Lee Fronabarger, second by Carolin Harvey. Motion Fails Yea: Lee Fronabarger, Adam Loos Nay: Jessica Bradshaw, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Navreet Kang, John M Henry

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

Councilman Kang wished all a Happy Valentine's Day.

5. Executive Session

None

6. Adjournment of the City Council Meeting Procedural: 6.1 Adjourn meeting