City of Carbondale City Council met November 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Jan 4, 2019

City of Carbondale City Council met Nov. 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Council Members present

Councilman Navreet Kang, Councilman Adam Loos, Councilwoman Jessica Bradshaw, Councilman Jeff Doherty, Councilman Tom Grant, Councilwoman Carolin Harvey, and Mayor John M Henry

Meeting called to order at 6:10 PM

This meeting was immediately preceded by a Local Liquor Control Commission meeting

5. Preliminaries to the City Council Meeting Procedural: 5.1 Roll Call

Procedural: 5.2 Council Comments, General Announcements, and Proclamations

Mayor Henry proclaimed Wednesday, November 14, 2018, as Say No to Single-Use Plastic Day in the City of Carbondale and encouraged citizens to curb single-use plastic pollution. Sarah Heyer received the proclamation and commented. Charlie Howe asked Ms. Heyer to comment on the state of recycling now that China is no longer taking recyclables.

Councilwoman Harvey announced a fundraiser for the Women's Center on Thursday at Pagliai's.

Councilwoman Bradshaw announced the annual Alternative Gift Fair on Saturday, December 1, at the Civic Center. She thanked the Carbondale Fire Department, other communities who helped with the fire on 409 West Main, as well as community support of those displaced by the fire.

Councilman Kang commented on elected officials and regional communities participating in training opportunities with the Carbondale Fire Department.

Councilman Grant announced Keep Carbondale Beautiful’s presentation on the future of recycling in Carbondale on Thursday following the Sustainability Commission.

Procedural: 5.3 Citizens' Comments and Questions

Lee Hughes submitted petitions for speed bumps on Wall Street.

Rodney Morris, on behalf of the Concerned Citizens of Carbondale, extended thanks to the City Council for listening to the community in regard to the Brightfields’ request.

Jerrold Hennrich asked if there was a mechanism for citizens to place matters on the agenda.

6. Public Hearings and Special Reports

Information: 6.1 Presentation in Regards to the SIU Reorganization Plan

Scott Ishman, Mike Eicholz, Craig Anz, and Derrick Fisher presented information regarding the reorganization plan at SIU and responded to inquiries from the Council and citizens. Council comments and questions pertained to the impetus for ASU's change, where the University is in the process currently, a suggestion to ensure that the presentation is shared with campus employees and utilizing public forums, and encouragement felt due to the reorganization.

Jerrold Hennrich suggested addressing tuition and application fees, as well as focusing on enrollment.

Nathan Colombo requested additional details about community engagement.

Naomi Tolbert commented on the mission statement which does not highlight inclusive excellence.

7. Consent Agenda of the City Council

Action (Consent): 7.1 Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of October 9, 2018, and the Special City Council Meeting of November 5, 2018

Resolution: Approve the minutes from the regular City Council meeting of October 9, 2018, and the Special City Council meeting of November 5, 2018

Action (Consent): 7.2 Approval of Warrant for the Period Ending: 10/05/2018 for the FY 2019 Warrant 1339 in the Total Amount of $870,616.78

Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 10/05/2018 totaling $870,616.78 (Exhibit A-11-13-2018)

Action (Consent): 7.3 Approval of Warrant for the Period Ending: 10/19/2018 for the FY 2019 Warrant 1340 in the Total Amount of $514,548.09

Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 10/19/2018 totaling $514,548.09 (Exhibit B-11-13-2018)

Action (Consent): 7.4 Approval of Warrant for the Period Ending: 11/02/2018 for the FY 2019 Warrant 1341 in the Total Amount of $824,614.29

Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 11/02/2018 totaling $824,614.29 (Exhibit C-11-13-2018)

Action (Consent): 7.5 Approval of Wells Fargo Warrant for the Period Ending 09/30/2018 FY 2019 Warrant # WF 09/2018 in the amount of $141,547.43

Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 09/30/2018 totaling $141,547.43 (Exhibit D-11-13-2018)

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 Ordinance Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the Amount of $179,273, Approving a Budget Adjustment to Increase the Fire Department's FY2019 Budget in the Amount of $197,200, and Awarding the Purchase of Air Packs to Sentinel Emergency Solutions of Arnold, Missouri in the Amount of $197,200

Resolution: Accept a Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the Amount of $179,273, Approve a Budget Adjustment to Increase the Fire Department's FY2019 Budget in the Amount of $197,200, and Award the Purchase of Air Packs to Sentinel Emergency Solutions of Arnold, Missouri in the Amount of $197,200 (Ordinance 2018-38; Exhibit E-11-13-2018)

Action (Consent): 7.8 Award of Contract for Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant WTP Trickling Filter Rehabilitation (CIP No. WW1904) to Haier Plumbing and Heating Inc. of Okawville, Illinois in the Amount of $109,000

Resolution: Award a contract to Haier Plumbing and Heating Inc. of Okawville, Illinois in the amount of $109,000 for CIP WW1904.

Action (Consent): 7.9 Award of Contract for Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Gate Replacement (CIP# WW1808) to Haier Plumbing and Heating Inc. of Okawville, Illinois in the Amount of $60,000

Resolution: Award a contract for SEWWTP Influent Gate Replacement to Haier Plumbing and Heating of Okawville in the Amount of $60,000

Action: 7.10 Ordinance Adopting a Labor Agreement between the City of Carbondale, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #192 - Police Telecommunicators, and the Illinois State Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council for Fiscal Years 2019, 2020, and 2021

Pulled by J Henry

Action (Consent): 7.11 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application for the Safe Routes to School Program, Cycle 2019 as Administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation

Resolution: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application for funding, in the amount of $44,000, for the Safe Routes to School Program, Cycle 2019 (Resolution 2018-R-41; Exhibit G-11-13-2018)

Action (Consent): 7.12 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick Inc. (HLR) of Mt. Carmel, IL in the Amount of $32,336.00 for the Design of the Cherry/Elm Street Storm Sewer Interceptor Replacement

Resolution: Approve a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick Inc. (HLR) of Mt. Carmel, IL in the Amount of $32,336.00 for the Design of the Cherry/Elm Street Storm Sewer Interceptor Replacement (Resolution 2018-R-42; Exhibit H-11-13-2018)

Action: 7.13 An Ordinance Adding Projects to the FY 2019 Five Year Capital Investment Program (CIP)

Action: 7.14 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Downtown Facade Loan with Danny G. Terry in the Amount of $200,000, and an Ordinance Authorizing a Budget Adjustment to Increase the FY19 Support Services Budget

Pulled by D Monty

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 Navreet Kang, second by Carolin Harvey.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Council inquired about the changes to longevity steps. City Manager Williams indicated that they had condensed the longevity scale, which resulted in a greater bump to incentivize longer employment.

MOTION: Approve an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining with the Fraternal Order of Police - Telecommunicators for Fiscal Years 2019-2021

Motion by Jeff Doherty, second by Carolin Harvey.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Navreet Kang, Adam Loos, Jessica Bradshaw, Jeff Doherty, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, John M Henry (Ordinance 2018-39; Exhibit E-11-13-2018)

Action: 7.13 An Ordinance Adding Projects to the FY 2019 Five Year Capital Investment Program (CIP)

Mr. Monty asked the City Manager to identify the projects added to the FY 2019 CIP.

MOTION: Approve an Ordinance to Add Projects to the Approved FY2019 Five Year Capital Investment Program (CIP)

Motion by Jessica Bradshaw, second by Navreet Kang.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Navreet Kang, Adam Loos, Jessica Bradshaw, Jeff Doherty, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, John M Henry (Ordinance 2018-40;Exhibit I-11-13-2018)

Mr. Monty requested an explanation of what improvements would be made and where. Council briefly noted the terms of the loan

MOTION: Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a loan agreement with Dan Terry and approve and ordinance authorizing a budget adjustment to increase the FY19 support services budget.

Motion by Tom Grant, second by Carolin Harvey.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Navreet Kang, Adam Loos, Jessica Bradshaw, Jeff Doherty, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, John M Henry (Resolution 2018-R-43 and Ordinance 2018-41; Exhibits J- and K-11-13-2018)

8. General Business of the City Council

Discussion, Procedural: 8.1 Discussion in Regards to Status of City/Park District Committee Meetings

Topics of discussion included costs already incurred by the City, capital improvements and maintenance, the discussion has yet to be heard at a Park District meeting, costs of a one-time investment versus a stipend, remarks regarding institutional issues and Park District debt, deferred maintenance, the importance of parks, challenges in renting the Superblock, a need for additional public input, placing an advisory referendum on the ballot, areas of the Park District operations which are a cause for concern, and financing the upkeep of the parks.

Council members provided their opinions regarding the appropriate course of action.

Donald Monty commented on the complexity and history of this issue. He indicated that it was worth looking at an interim agreement.

Nathan Colombo suggested that consolidation of the two units could result in lowered property taxes and therefore cause individuals to consider annexing into the City limits, resulting in real estate tax gains.

Action: 8.2 Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 4, Sections 8 and 9 of the Carbondale Revised Code by Establishing a B4 Liquor License Classification

Council comments and questions focused on the proposed license cap.

Nathan Colombo spoke on behalf of Chemistreats and provided an explanation of their business plan. Further, he spoke in favor the amendment.

MOTION: Adopt an ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 4, Sections 8 and 9 of the Carbondale Revised Code by adding a B4 liquor license classification

Motion by Adam Loos, second by Jeff Doherty.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Navreet Kang, Adam Loos, Jessica Bradshaw, Jeff Doherty, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, John M Henry (Ordinance 2018-42; Exhibit L-11-13-2018)

Action: 8.3 Ordinance Amending Title 18 of the Carbondale Revised Code to Update the City's Designated Snow Routes

An amendment to Section G, “Other streets, alleys, or roadways will be addressed after the designated snow routes are cleared as directed by the City Manager or his/her designee”, to ensure the clearing of streets not listed in the snow routes was raised.

Donald Monty recommended an amendment to remove the term "primary snow routes" from the language.

MOTION: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Title 18 of the Carbondale Revised Code to Update the City's Designated Snow Routes, as amended.

Motion by Jeff Doherty, second by Adam Loos.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Navreet Kang, Adam Loos, Jessica Bradshaw, Jeff Doherty, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, John M Henry (Ordinance 2018-43; Exhibit M-11-13-2018)

Action: 8.4 Review of 2018 Proposed Tax Levy, Truth in Taxation Act Determination and Public Library Board's Tax Levy Requirements

Council commented on the recommendation, expressed thanks and concerns about rising pension costs, and showed support for the IML proposal to consolidate downstate pension funds.

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 8:51 p.m.

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