Marion City Council met July 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Marion held in the Council Chambers at City Hall July 10, 2017. Mayor Butler called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The City Clerk was instructed to call the roll and the response was as follows:
Physically Present: Commissioners Rinella, Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Butler. Absent: None.
The minutes of the June 26, 2017 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Ed Davis, former Marion resident, now a St. Louis, Missouri resident, still chairing the Veterans on Parade, announced The Veterans on Parade will be Saturday September 9, 2017, starting time 10:00 a.m. All Veterans from Southern Illinois are invited to march or ride with units from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force. Coast Guard, National Guard, VFW, American Legion, AmVets and DAV organizations including ROTC and High School Bands. Ed introduced his committee, Wayne Corzine, Mary Gabby, Karen Robinson, and Angelo Hightower, all who faithfully help him with the parade. Ed also thanked the City of Marion for all their support during all the years of the parade. This is the 13th Veterans on Parade in Marion. The parade helps to recognize local veterans and their families. Mayor Butler thanked Ed for his hard work and dedication to the Veterans on Parade as well as the committee members who give freely of their time. Mayor Butler said he looks forward to the Veterans on Parade.
City Administrator Gail West stated to have one person working for three City Superintendents (Street, Water and Sewer) is a first for the City of Marion. Commissioner Rinella, Water Superintendent Scott Connell, Sewer Superintendent Brent Cain and Street Superintendent Doug Phillips worked together to get the Utility Inspector. City Administrator Gail West gave the three Superintendents recommendation to hire Charles Ferguson as Utility Inspector at $24.00 per hour.
Commissioner Rinella made a motion to approve hiring Charles Ferguson as Utility Inspector at $24.00 per hour. Commissioner Hightower seconded the motion.
On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Rinella, Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Butler All Voted Yea.
Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve hiring a new Police Officer from the Police/Merit Board selection list to fill the position being vacated by Adam Byrne, who will leave July 12, 2017. Commissioner Hightower seconded the motion.
On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Rjnella, Hightower, Webb, And Goss And Mayor Butler All Voted Yea.
Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve the purchase of a Graco Grindlazer and accessories from. Paving Maintenance Supply PMSI. The original price is $18,160.00 but the Municipal rate is $14,660.00. This is a machine to remove traffic street markings from the pavement^ smoothing uneven surfaces so they can be repainted. The Graco Grindlazer is a budgeted item. Commissioner Webb seconded the item.
On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Rinella, Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Butler All Voted Yea.
Hub Recreation Center:
Hub General Manager Chris Georgantas asked the Council's approval of the following Part-time Hire Recommendation:
James Levi Hamlin - Lifeguard at $9.50 per hour.
Heidi Clark-Miller - Swim Instructor at $20.00 per hour.
Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve James Levi Hamlin and Heidi Clark-Miller for the above stated positions and pay rates. Commissioner Goss seconded the motion.
On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Rinella, Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Butler All Voted Yea
Hub General Manager Chris Georgantas recommended the following job Classification Additions:
Kamen Rosado — Swim Instructor at $20.00 per hour — part-time (current lifeguard)
Madelyn Neushwander - Lead Lifeguard at $ 12.00 per hour - part-time (current lifeguard, front desk and cafe)
Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve the above job Classification Additions.
On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Rinella, Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Butler All Voted Yes.
Discussion for the contract for Real Estate purchase with Lance Travis was moved to Executive Session.
Ordinance No. 3387 - An Ordinance Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of A Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Redevelopment Agreement By And Between The City Of Marion And JMB Development, LLC (The Jimmy Johns Project).
City Administrator Gail West explained that Jimmy Johns is already done. JMB Development, Jerry Barras, owner has a Redevelopment Agreement for Jimmy Johns with the parcel of ground behind Jimmy Johns in the same redevelopment agreement. The TIF people said the parcel behind Jimmy Johns needs to a be separate Redevelopment Agreement. Commissioner Rinella made a motion to approve Ordinance 3387 as presented. Commissioner Goss seconded the motion.
On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Rinella, Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Butler All Voted Yea.
Ordinance No 3388 -An Ordinance Vacating A Portion Of Blue Heron Drive. Action on Ordinance No. 3388 was tabled to another meeting.
Ron Ferguson asked to speak to the Council. Mr. Ferguson, President of the Boyton Street Community Center Board, stated on June 6, 2017 he arrived two minutes late to the Zoning Board meeting being held at City Hall to discuss/recommend a "Special Use Permit" to allow a pole barn building for a Plumbing Business at 307 W. Boyton Street, Lyle A. Gooch, owner. Mr. Ferguson was informed the meeting was already over, with the Board's recommendation vote already completed. The Zoning Board members didn't know if they could reopen the meeting. Mr. Ferguson informed the Council he does not oppose the Special Use Permit. He thinks Mr. Gooch will be a good neighbor. He complaint is directed toward the manner of which the Zoning Board meeting was conducted.
Mrs. Arber Marshall, after having been asked by Mayor Butler to speak, told the Council she had lived on Boyton Street since 1971, with Boyton Street being a very busy street. Mrs. Mars After hearing the Zoning Board's recommendation for the City Council to approve the Special Use Permit to allow a Pole Barn Building for a Plumbing Business at 307 West. Boyton Street, Lyle A. Gooch, owner, and there being no objections from the Boyton Street Community, Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve the Special Use permit to allow a pole barn building for the Plumbing Business, Lyle A. Gooch, Owner. Commissioner Rinella seconded the motion.
On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Rinella, Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Butler All Voted Yea.
Council approval of contract for Old City Hall was moved to Executive Session.
Old Business:
Ordinance 3386 ~ An Ordinance Regulating Vacation Rentals In The City Of Marion.
After a discussion of the definition of a "Vacation Rental" - either a dwelling unit or an allocated space, or a portion there of offered for rent for a period shorter than thirty (30) consecutive days to any person other than a member of the owner's family, and the definition of Family as defined by Ordinance 3386, Commissioner Rinella made a motion to approve Ordinance 3386 as it was presented. Commissioner Hightower seconded the motion.
On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Rinella, Hightower And Webb Voted Yea, Commissioner Goss Voted No And Mayor Butler Voted No. Mayor Butler stated with a vote of 3 yeas to 2 no's Ordinance 3386 is adopted.
Mayor Butler presented a report from the Code Enforcement Department.
Code Enforcement Dept. YTD
Report: 1/1/2017-6/30/2017
Violation Statistics-
Total Violations Posted: 1356
Total Passed: 1115 Total Failed: 235 Total Need Re-inspections: 6
Mowing Passed: 719 Mowing Failed: 161
Abandoned Vehicle Passed: 191
Abandoned Vehicle Failed: 28
Garbage Passed: 89 Garbage Failed: 28
Other Passed: 116 Other Failed: 18
Other= Not garbage
Violation Income Statistics-
Inspection Fee expected: $28,552.00
Inspection Fee Paid: $3,780.00 Inspection Fee Due: $24,772.00
Total expected: $28,552.00 Total Paid: $3,780.00 Total Due: $24,772.00
Rental Inspection Statistics-
Initial Inspections: 413 Re-Inspections: 324 Total Inspections: 737
Rental Inspection Income Statistics-
Inspection Fee expected: $36,825.00 Inspection Fee Paid: $32,900.00 Inspection
Fee Due: $3,925.00
Code Enforcement Dept. Monthly
Report: 6/1/2017-6/30/2017
Violation Statistics-
Total Violations Posted: 203
Total Passed: 148 Total Failed: 51 Total Need Re-inspection: 4
Mowing Passed: 124 Mowing Failed: 43
Abandoned Vehicle Passed: 1 Abandoned Vehicle Failed: 0
Garbage Passed: 11 Garbage Failed: 2
Other Passed: 12 Other Failed: 6
Other= Not garbage
Income Statistics-
Inspection Fee expected: $9,265.00
Inspection Fee Paid: $500.00 Inspection Fee Due: $8,765.00
Total expected: $9,265.00 Total Paid: $500.00 Total Due: $8,765.00
Rental Inspection Statistics-
Initial inspections: 102 Re-Inspections: 12 Total Inspections: 114
Rental Inspection Income Statistics-
Inspection Fee expected: $3,500.00
Inspection Fee Paid: $1,675.00 Inspection Fee Due: $1,825.00
Total expected: $3,500.00 Total Paid: $1,675.00 Total Due: $1,825.00
Demolitions 2017-
Demolitions in progress 4
Demolitions started 7
Total number of active demolitions 11
Commissioner Goss stated this report justifies the work the Code Enforcement does. Commissioner Goss thought each Department should make reports to the Council on a regular basis.
Commissioner Rinella made a motion to pay the monthly bills as funds become available. Commissioner Goss seconded the motion.
On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Rinella, Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Butler All Voted Yea.
Commissioner Rinella made a motion to approve and pay the Consent Agenda dated July 10, 2017 as funds become available. Commissioner Goss seconded the motion.
On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Rinella, Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Butler All Voted Yea.
Commissioner Webb gave the Police Report for the month of June 2017.
City Ordinance Violations 14
Warrant Arrests 18
Incidents Reported 418
Traffic accidents 113
DUl's 8
Dispatched Calls-
June Dispatched Calls 2248
June 911 Calls 836
Ambulance Calls 191
Commissioner Rinella made a motion to move into Executive Session to discuss a Real Estate purchase with Lance Travis and a contract for Old City Hall. Commissioner Goss seconded the motion.
On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Rinella, Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Butler All Voted Yea.
Commissioner Rinella made a motion to go out of Executive Session and resume the Regular meeting. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.
On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Rinella, Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Butler All Voted Yea.
8:55 p.m.
Commissioner Rinella made a motion to accept the contract with Kevin Tondini and Dan Tondini for the Old City Hall.
On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Rinella, Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Butler All Voted Yea.
Commissioner Goss made a motion to adjourn the Regular meeting with Commissioner Rinella seconding the motion.
On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Rinella, Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Butler All Voted Yea.
Meeting adjourned 9:00 p.m.
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