Carbondale Reporter

Marion City Council met December 11.

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 December 11, 2017. Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella 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 Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro Tem Rinella, Mayor Butler.On Vacation.

Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella led the Council and audience in the pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.

The minutes of the 11/27/2017 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.

New Business:

The South Market Street Brick by Brick Project chaired by Rece Roper, Marion High School Student, cleared $7,500.00 net proceeds from selling used bricks from South Market Street to individuals to have their name engraved on the brick and then placed in the sidewalks on either side of South Market Street. Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve the disbursement of the $7,500.00 to the three charitable organizations listed below. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro Tem Rinella Voted Yea. Mayor Butler On Vacation.

Suzie Selock representative for the Boyton Street Community Center, 501 West Boyton Street; Ivan and Wanda Zwick of the Lighthouse Shelter, 1001 North Madison Street and Reverend Marlin Otte of the Marion Ministerial Alliance, 103 East Calvert Street were each presented with a $2,500.00 check from the City of Marion.

Jalayne Luckett, Gray Hunter Stenn, LLP. presented the Audit Report for Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2017. Mrs. Luckett reported the City of Marion Audit Report was clean, with the revenue almost doubled since 2005, with the expenses almost doubling for the same period.

Ordinance 3412 ~ Ordinance Providing For The Levy Of Taxes For The City Of Marion, Illinois Fiscal Year 2017. Treasure Steve Hale stated the taxes levied are to fund the Police Pension Fund and the Fire Pension Fund with $140,000.00 going to Recreational Programs. None of the levy is used for general expenses of the City. Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve Ordinance 3412 as presented. Commissioner Goss seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Fire Department:

Fire Chief Jerry Odum presented a tabulation of change orders for the Marion Fire Station Repave project.

Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve the Change Orders for the Marion Fire Station Repave project "with a total increase of $73,769.23 to the project. Commissioner Goss seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve and accept the resignation of Commissioner Anthony Rinella from the ETSB Board and to approve the appointment of Fire Chief Jerry Odum to fill the vacated position on the ETSB Board. Commissioner Goss seconded the motion

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Commissioner Webb made a motion for the Council to approve the purchase of five EMRT vests with a total cost of $13,322.92 paid for with $9,322.92 from Drug Fund money and $4,000 donation, designated for the purchase of the vests, from the Marion Rotary Club. Commissioner Hightower seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella read a letter from Marion Carnegie Library Director David Patton asking for approval of the resignation of Beth Wilson from the Marion Carnegie Library Board of Trustees. Commissioner Hightower made a motion to approve and accept the resignation of Beth Wilson from the Marion Carnegie Library Board of Trustees with Commissioner Webb seconding the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella also read a letter from Marion Carnegie Library Director asking for approval of either Jan Otey or Megan Tate to be appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Beth Wilson. Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella stated a flip of a coin to select which individual was to be voted for approval was a fair way to make the selection, with Jan Otey selected as heads and Megan Tate selected as tails. With a flip of the coin, it landed tails, with Commissioner Hightower making a motion to approve the appointment of Megan Tate to the Marion Carnegie Library Board of Trustees. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Street Superintendent Doug Phillips asked for Council to approve the purchase of a new Snap-on scanner for all the City vehicles. The cost of the scanner is $17,144.99 including the trade-in of the 2011 scanner. The Street Department Mechanics repair all the City vehicles, so the scanner to diagnose the problems with the vehicles is a necessary piece of equipment. Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve the purchase of the new Snap-On scanner for all the City Vehicles at a cost of $17,144.99. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Street Superintendent Doug Phillips asked the Council to approve the purchase often (10) black decorative street lights for the downtown area, cost $14,330.00 plus $1,600.00 freight. Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve the purchase of the ten (10) decorative street lights a cost of $14,330.00 plus freight cost of $1,600.00. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Street, Sewer And Water:

Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve the resignation of Charles Ferguson as Utility Inspector. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Htghtower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Hub Recreation Center:

Hub Recreation Center General Manager Chris Georgantas asked the Council to approve the following full-time employee recommendations:

Russell Rau, Fitness Coordinator at $42,000 per year (Russell has been with the Hub since the Hub's opening)

Christopher Robinson, Maintenance at $10.00 per hour, (one of nine leadership positions of currently thirty staff.) Commissioner Hightower made a motion to approve the above recommendations as stated with Commissioner Goss seconding the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Hub General Manager Chris Georgantas presented the following Part-time Hire Recommendations:

Dustin Barnett, Maintenance/Janitor at $8.50 per hour. Dustin Barnett, Fitness Attendant at $9.00 per hour. Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve the above part-time employee as stated. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Goss And Webb And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Hub General Manager Chris Georgantas presented the following Job Classification additions:

Alek Jimenez, Basketball Sports Program Assistant at $12.00 per hour. Karleigh Williamson, Volleyball Instructor at $20.00 per hour (Currently Volleyball Coach) Molly Donahue, Fitness Attendant at $9.00 per hour. Dakotah Quertermous, Fitness Attendant at $9.00 per hour. Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve the above stated Job Classification additions and pay rates. Commissioner Hightower seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Goss And Webb And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea. Flub General Manager Chris Georgantas thanked Doug Patton and Gail West for all their help in bringing the Hub to what it is today as well as the help of Brian Ziegler in seeking and assisting with the $2,500,000. Grant from IDNR. The Hub now has 7205 members with an increase in Seniors and Adults.

Ordinance 3413 - An Ordinance Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of A First Amendment To The Tip District Redevelopment Agreement By And Between The City Of Marion And Marion Hospitality, Llc And Allyson Group Inc. And Brad Mcmillin Realty Inc. And Brad Mcmillin Inc. TIF I. City Administrator stated this amendment is adding The other groups to Marion Hospitality, LLC. Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve Ordinance 3413 as presented. Commissioner Goss seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Ordinance 3414 - Ordinance Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of A First Amendment To The Redevelopment Agreement By And Between The City Of Marion And Jackson & Gray Company. Hub TIF. City Administrator Gail West stated this amendment is to add Jonathan Cavaness to the Redevelopment Agreement. The total reimbursement for this Redevelopment Agreement is $560,000.00. Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve Ordinance 3414 as presented. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Commissioner Hightower made a motion to approve a $1,000.00 donation to the Lightning Bolts Special Olympics Team. This item was discussed at a previous meeting but was never formally approved. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve payment of the monthly bills as funds become available. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea

Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve and pay the Consent Agenda dated December 11, 2017 as funds become available. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella Voted Yea.

Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella stated Tim Barnett had asked Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella to pass along his thanks to Street Superintendent Doug Phillips for all his help with the Morningside X subdivision.

Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella announced the next Regular Council Meeting will be Tuesday December 26, 2017 because Monday December 25, 2017 is Christmas Day.

7:45

Commissioner Goss made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss two Real Estate matters. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

7:55 p.m. Commissioner Goss made a motion to go out of executive Session and resume the Regular Meeting. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

7:55 P.M. Commissioner Goss made a motion to offer Lance Travis $70,000.00 cash settlement for his property on Morgan Avenue. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Commissioner Webb made a motion to pay Lance Travis' renter $3,500.00 for moving expenses and dislocation expenses. Commissioner Goss seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve the Agreement for Land Development with Pepsi-MidAmerica, Fluck Ltd. Partnership, Marion Community Unit 2 School District and City of Marion. Commissioner Goss seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella All Voted Yea.

Commissioner Goss made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.

On Roll Call Vote Commissioners Hightower, Webb And Goss And Mayor Pro-Tem Rinella Voted Yea.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

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