City of Carbondale City Council met May 14.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
Council Members present
Councilwoman Jessica Bradshaw, Councilman Jeff Doherty, Councilman Lee Fronabarger, Councilman Tom Grant, Councilman Adam Loos, and Mayor John M Henry
Council Members absent
Councilwoman Carolin Harvey
Meeting called to order at 6:05 PM
1. Oaths of Office for Elected Officials
Procedural: 1.1 Administration of Oaths of Office for Elected City Officials
Oaths of Office preceded the start of the meeting.
2. Preliminaries to the City Council Meeting
Procedural: 2.1 Roll Call
Note from Clerk: Items 2.2 and 2.3 were considered out of order, with 2.3 occurring first
Procedural: 2.2 Council Comments, General Announcements, and Proclamations
Councilman Loos responded to the citizen comments noting that there is nothing which the Council can do about the issue.
Councilman Fronabarger expressed his thanks to the citizens of Carbondale for electing him.
Procedural: 2.3 Citizens' Comments and Questions
Ginger Rye express concern about a recent shooting and offered suggestions to address the violence. Ms. Rye requested donations to provide students with gift cards and wrapped candy at an event during which the Women for Change are partnering with the Splash Park.
An unidentified individual asked about developing trust between the North East side and the Police Department with the perception of corruption.
Barry Spehn asked the Mayor to resign his post.
Robin Reed asked the City Council to address the matter of a redacted police report obtained through the Freedom of Information Act involving the Mayor. Her statement focused on a desire for disclosure and transparency with the public and cessation of silence regarding the matter.
Clare Killman suggested that the citizens of Carbondale will see the City Council as complicit should they not act to address the matter.
3. Public Hearings and Special Reports
4. Consent Agenda of the City Council
Action (Consent): 4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of April 23, 2019
Resolution: Approve the minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of April 23, 2019
Action (Consent): 4.2 Approval of Warrant for the Period Ending: 04/19/2019 for the FY 2019 Warrant 1353 in the Total Amount of $1,251,276.55
Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 04/19/2019 totaling $1,251,276.55 (Exhibit A-05-14-2019)
Action (Consent): 4.3 Approval of Warrant for the Period Ending: 05/03/2019 for the combined FY 2019 and FY 2020 Warrant 1354 in the Total Amount of $1,372,589.12
Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 05/03/2019 totaling $1,372,589.12 (Exhibit B-05-14-2019)
Action (Consent): 4.4 Approval of Wells Fargo Warrant for the Period Ending 03/31/2019 FY 2019 Warrant # WF 03/2019 in the amount of $184,685.29
Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 03/31/2019 totaling $184,685.29 (Exhibit C-05-14-2019)
Action (Consent): 4.5 Award of Contract for City Hall/Civic Center West Canopy Roof Replacement (CIP PB1904) to Geissler Roofing Company Inc., Belleville, Illinois in the Amount of $38,400
Resolution: Award of Contract for City Hall/Civic Center West Canopy Roof Replacement CIP NO. 1904 to Geissler Roofing Company Inc., Belleville, Illinois in the Amount of$38,400
Action: 4.6 Award of Two-Year Mowing Contract for FY2020 and FY2021 to Lawn Enforcement of Southern IL., LLC, Carterville, Illinois in the amount of $95,869.74
Pulled by Nathan Columbo
Action (Consent): 4.7 Review and Acceptance of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioner's Annual Report for Calendar Year 2018
Resolution: Accept the Board of Fire and Police Commissioner's Annual Report for Calendar Year 2018
Action (Consent): 4.8 Approval of Purchase to Upgrade Blower Motors at the Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $48,372.50 from Universal Blower PAC of Noblesville, Indiana
Resolution: Approval the Purchase to Upgrade Blower Motors at the Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $48,372.50 from Universal Blower PAC of Noblesville, Indiana.
Action (Consent): 4.9 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 Adam Loos, second by Lee Fronabarger.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jessica Bradshaw, Jeff Doherty, Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Adam Loos, John M Henry
Action: 4.6 Award of Two-Year Mowing Contract for FY2020 and FY2021 to Lawn Enforcement of Southern IL., LLC, Carterville, Illinois in the amount of $95,869.74
Nathan Columbo pulled the item to inquire if there was an issue or conflict with a City employee being awarded the bid. City Manager Williams noted that the employee disclosed this employment matter prior to the bid, that the contract was awarded by a bid process, and that the employee will have to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
MOTION: Award the Two-Year Mowing Contract for FY 2020 and FY 2021 to Lawn Enforcement of Southern IL, LLC, Carterville, IL in the amount of $95,869.74
Motion by Adam Loos, second by Tom Grant.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jessica Bradshaw, Jeff Doherty, Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Adam Loos, John M Henry
5. General Business of the City Council
Action: 5.1 Resolution Commending Councilman Navreet Kang for his Service to the City of Carbondale
MOTION: Approve a Resolution Commending Councilman Kang for his Service to the City of Carbondale.
Motion by Jeff Doherty, second by Tom Grant.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jessica Bradshaw, Jeff Doherty, Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Adam Loos, John M Henry (Exhibit D-05-14-2019; Resolution 2019-R-32)
6. Executive Session
None
7. Adjournment of the City Council Meeting
Procedural: 7.1 Adjourn meeting
There being no further business to come before the public body, the meeting was declared adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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