Carbondale Reporter

City of Carbondale City Council met July 24.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Meeting called to order at 6:13 p.m.

A Local Liquor Control Commission meeting immediately preceded this Council meeting.

5. Preliminaries to the City Council Meeting

Procedural: 5.1 Roll Call

Procedural: 5.2 Council Comments, General Announcements, and Proclamations

Councilwoman Harvey extended an invitation to those fifty and older to a Senior Fair to be held at the Civic Center on Wednesday.

Councilwoman Bradshaw announced a Pet Expo at the Civic Center on August 4 and a trivia night fundraiser for the Science Center later that night.

Procedural: 5.3 Citizens' Comments and Questions

Vamsi Manne, Lindsey Carter, and Carly James of SIU’s Office of Student Engagement provided details regarding a proposal for allowing public consumption during Homecoming Weekend, outlined safety concerns they were seeking to address, offered additional details regarding the parade, and responded to City Council inquiries.

6. Public Hearings and Special Reports

Information: 6.1 Halloween Logo Contest Presentation

Public Relations Officer Amy Fox unveiled the 2018 Halloween logo, summarized the selection process, and briefed the Council on the next steps.

7. Consent Agenda of the City Council

Action (Consent): 7.1 Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of June 26, 2018

Resolution: Approve the minutes from the City Council meeting of June 26, 2018

Action (Consent): 7.2 Approval of Warrant for the Period Ending: 06/18/2018 for the combined FY 2018 and FY 2019 Warrant 1332 in the Total Amount of $629,935.24

Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 06/18/2018 totaling $629,935.24

Action (Consent): 7.3 Approval of Warrant for the Period Ending: 07/02/2018 for the FY 2019 Warrant 1333 in the Total Amount of $1,151,014.79

Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 07/02/2018 totaling $1,151,014.79

Action (Consent): 7.4 Approval of Wells Fargo Warrant for the Period Ending 05/31/2018 FY 2019 Warrant # WF 05/2018 in the amount of $206,251.55

Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 05/31/2018 totaling $206,251.55

Action (Consent): 7.5 Acceptance of Approved Meeting Minutes from Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Resolution: Accept the approved meeting minutes from Boards, Commissions, and Committees and place them on file.

Action (Consent): 7.6 Appointments and Reappointments to Boards and Commissions

Resolution: Council is requested to concur with the Mayor's recommended appointments and reappointments to Boards and Commissions

Action (Consent): 7.7 Review and Acceptance of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioner's Annual Reports for Calendar Years 2016 and 2017

Resolution: Accept the Board of Fire and Police Commissioner's Annual Reports for Calendar Years 2016 and 2017

Action (Consent): 7.8 Review and Acceptance of the Planning Commission's Annual Report for FY 2018

Resolution: Accept the City of Carbondale Planning Commission Annual Report for the 2018 Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2018

Action (Consent): 7.9 Review and Acceptance of the Preservation Commission's Annual Certified Local Government (CLG) Report for FY 2018

Resolution: Approve and place on file the City of Carbondale Preservation Commission's Annual CLG Report for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2018.

Action (Consent): 7.10 Resolution Approving a Budget Adjustment of $63,236 to Transfer

Funds from the City Manager's Budget to the Human Resources Budget for the Diversity and Compliance Officer

Resolution: Adopt a resolution approving a transfer of funds from the City Manager's budget to Human Resources' budget in the amount $63,236.00.

Action (Consent): 7.11 Award of Contract for the South Illinois Avenue Streetscape Landscaping Phase 2 Project to Jason Shoot in the Amount of $40,269.50

Resolution: Award of Contract for the South Illinois Avenue Streetscape Landscaping Phase 2

Project to Jason Shoot in the Amount of $40,269.50

Action (Consent): 7.12 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Petition the Illinois

Department of Transportation to Permit Construction of the Oak Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement (SA1501)

Resolution: Approve A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to petition the Illinois

Department of Transportation for construction of the Oak Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement (SA1501)

Action (Consent): 7.13 Resolution Approving J.D. Ramsey's request, on behalf of Kingdom Call Ministries, for a Special Permit for a Revival Tent at 1410 North Illinois Avenue from August 1 through September 30, 2018

Resolution: Adopt a Resolution approving J.D. Ramsey's request, on behalf of Kingdom Call Ministries, for a special permit for a revival tent at 1410 North Illinois Avenue from August 1 through September 30, 2018

Action (Consent): 7.14 Award the Purchase of MFT Maintenance Materials, Bid 19-08 Rebid of MFT Materials: Emulsified Asphalt and Stock Piled Aggregate (CA-16)

Resolution: It is requested that the purchase of MFT Maintenance Materials be conditionally awarded pending IDOT's concurrence to: Marathon Petroleum of Glen Carbon IL, for Section 19-00000-04-GM Group A in the amount of $13,695.00 and Section 19-00000-04-GM Groups B to Anna Quarries Inc. of Anna IL in the amount of $4,880.00

Action (Consent): 7.15 Approval of Consent Agenda Items

Resolution: Approve all Consent Agenda items not pulled for separate consideration

Motion: Approve all Consent Agenda items not pulled for separate consideration Motion by Jeff Doherty, second by Carolin Harvey.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Carolin Harvey, Navreet Kang, Adam Loos, Jessica Bradshaw, Jeff Doherty, Tom Grant, John M Henry

8. General Business of the City Council

Action: 8.1 Resolution to Establish Fair Days for Carbondale Main Street at the Washington Street Venue on August 12, 2018, for Hangar 9's 40th Anniversary Kickball Match

City Council agreed with the requester providing liability insurance, the use of liability waivers and fencing, providing a completed City Venue rental application, and suggested that a policy regarding the types of use for this property be discussed at a later time. Meghan Cole of Carbondale Main Street responded to City Council remarks and questions.

Donald Monty suggested that the City consider the need for and recouping costs for the use of City resources when establishing policy for the use of this property.

Motion: Approve the Resolution to establish Fair Days for Carbondale Main Street at the Washington Street Venue on August 12, 2018, for Hangar 9's 40th Anniversary Kickball Match Motion by Adam Loos, second by Tom Grant.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Carolin Harvey, Navreet Kang, Adam Loos, Jessica Bradshaw, Jeff Doherty, Tom Grant, John M Henry

Action: 8.2 Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to Title 15 of the Carbondale Revised Code as it Relates to Fraternities and Sororities in the BPR, Primary Business, Zoning

District

There was discussion about what the current zoning regulations are regarding fraternities and sororities, how and why the current regulations were put into place, what zoning districts would be appropriate and whether those uses should be special or permitted by right, how this proposed text amendment would affect the City’s ability to regulate the activities of fraternities and sororities, and which houses would be affected by this zoning change.

Donald Monty expressed support for special as opposed to permitted use for fraternities and sororities in the BPR.

Motion: Approve the proposed text amendment to Title 15 of the Carbondale Revised Code as it relates to Fraternities and Sororities in the BPR, Primary Business, zoning district

Motion by Adam Loos, second by Jessica Bradshaw.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Carolin Harvey, Adam Loos, Jessica Bradshaw, Jeff Doherty, Tom Grant, John M Henry

Nay: Navreet Kang

Action: 8.3 Ordinance to Amend Title Four as it Relates to Utility Service Interruption and an Ordinance to Amend Title Thirteen as it Relates to Chronic Nuisances, of the Carbondale Revised Code

Council expressed a desire that Staff be prudent prior to declaring a property a nuisance for disconnection of service, inquired about the intent behind the proposed language change, the length of time which any legal action would take, and what responsibility will be placed on the property owners.

Donald Monty asked for clarification about what would be accomplished by these two Ordinances.

Motion: Adopt the ordinances to amend Title Four of the Carbondale Revised Code as it Relates to the primary responsibilities of the occupant and owner of a residential dwelling unit and an Ordinance amending Title Thirteen of the Carbondale Revised Code as it relates to nuisance gathering/house and chronic nuisances.

Motion by Adam Loos, second by Carolin Harvey.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Carolin Harvey, Navreet Kang, Adam Loos, Jessica Bradshaw, Jeff Doherty, Tom Grant, John M Henry

Discussion: 8.4 Council Discussion Regarding Title 15 of the Carbondale Revised Code

This item provided the City Council with an opportunity to provide Staff with feedback on what Title Fifteen issues were of particular concern and how they would like to see zoning cases and issues addressed in the future. Below are specific items raised by Council members:

x establishing a maximum slope for parking lots

x establishing traditional neighborhood/residential overlay districts

x revisiting and revamping the Code as it relates to neighborhood businesses

x requiring a useable second floor as opposed to a façade in the BPR

x allowing ground floor residences in the BPR, so long as those residences are to the rear of the building and not on the right-of-way

x requiring front entrances which face the street in the downtown

x that staff reports be provided on the proposed changes

x that zoning cases initiated by the City occur by formal Council direction only

x look into permeable paving solutions

x establishing neighborhood parking lots

x revisiting the sign ordinances

x work to improve simplification in Title 15 overall

x as it pertains to PUD districts, allowing entrances for both front and back access to a building

x expansion for greener and permeable driveway options

x encouraging rain gardens

x expanding opportunities for green energy alternatives

x requesting and receiving community feedback about vacation rental properties

x the ability to regulate aesthetics through zoning

x addressing vacancy through taxes or rehabilitation

Donald Monty responded to some of the Council suggestions.

9. Executive Session

None

10. Adjournment of the City Council Meeting

Procedural: 10.1 Adjourn meeting

There being no further business to come before the public body, the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

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