Carbondale Reporter

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met Oct. 27.

Here is the minutes provided by the commission and the council:

A meeting of the Local Liquor Control Commission immediately preceded this meeting.

Council Members present

Councilmember Jessica Bradshaw, Councilmember Jeff Doherty, Councilmember Lee Fronabarger, Councilmember Tom Grant, Councilmember Carolin Harvey, Councilmember Adam Loos, and Mayor John M Henry

Meeting called to order at 7:53 PM

5. Preliminaries to the City Council Meeting 

Procedural: 5.1 Roll Call

Procedural: 5.2 Citizens' Comments and Questions

RE and Debbie Bridges noted that with the roundabout construction the only open route is Emerald Avenue which is difficult to navigate due to cars parking on the street and not in their driveways.

Cristina Bell urged the return to regular hours for restaurants and bars and allowing indoor operation.

Procedural: 5.3 Council Comments, General Announcements, and Proclamations

Councilmember Harvey encouraged voting during Early Voting or on Election Day and extended condolences to the families in Goreville and Vienna who lost family members in an auto accident.

Mayor Henry noted that if you applied for a mail-in ballot and decide to instead vote in person, you must turn over your mail-in ballot.

Councilmember Fronabarger shared the Early Voting hours at SIU Student Center and noted the time change this weekend.

Councilmember Grant shared that Underground Public House was the regional winner in a farm to plate restaurant contest.

Councilmember Bradshaw requested an update on Oakland Avenue construction. City Manager Williams provided that update and on the roundabout construction. Councilmember Bradshaw noted that people are speeding down side roads due to the closures.

Councilmember Harvey asked for an update on Halloween. City Manager Williams gave that update and Mayor Henry noted that Halloween masks will not serve as a COVID mask.

Councilmember Bradshaw inquired about the cancellation of Lights Fantastic Parade.

6. Public Hearings and Special Reports

Discussion: 6.1 Staff Presentation of Proposed Expansion of Tax Increment Finance District #2

Note from Clerk: the discussion about the proposed expansion of TIF 2 to include neighborhood properties ran for one hour. Below are summary points on the discussion; the verbatim recording is available on the City’s website. Please contact the City Clerk’s office for details.

Economic Development Director Mitchell reviewed a presentation relating to a proposed TIF District expansion, explained how TIF districts function, what costs are eligible for reimbursement, factors to consider for developing a residential TIF, and the proposed approach and maps identifying the targeted properties.

Council inquired about the reasoning for the approach of extending the TIF District, comments about boundaries, if there would be a cost savings realized by pursuing expansion versus creation of a new TIF, requiring design or architectural standards, what incentives are available in the residential areas, whether the school districts had been approached, what specific goals had been identified, whether TIF funds could be utilized to acquire properties, utilizing funds for developing curb and gutter, ensuring that the funds were fairly distributed, the inclusion of a redevelopment corporation, the specific parameters utilized to identify the targeted properties, concern about how this might change the character of older neighborhoods, and questions about redevelopment agreements.

Discussion, Information: 6.2 Analysis and Discussion of General Fund Major Sources of Revenue for FY21

This item was pulled for discussion at a future meeting.

7. Consent Agenda of the City Council

Action (Consent): 7.1 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from September 22, 2020 

Resolution: Approve the City Council meeting minutes from September 22, 2020

Action (Consent): 7.2 Approval of Warrant for the Period Ending: 09/18/2020 for the FY 2021 Warrant 1390 in the Total Amount of $618,529.84

Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 09/18/2020 totaling $618,529.84 (Exhibit A-10-27-2020)

Action (Consent): 7.3 Approval of Wells Fargo Warrant for the Period Ending 08/31/2020 FY 2021 Warrant # WF 08/2020 in the amount of $110,541.84

Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 08/31/2020 totaling $110,541.84 (Exhibit B-10-27-2020)

Action (Consent): 7.4 Approval of Warrant for the Period Ending: 10/02/2020 for the FY 2021 Warrant 1391 in the Total Amount of $860,827.91

Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 10/02/2020 totaling $860,827.91 (Exhibit C-10-27-2020)

Action (Consent): 7.5 Approval of Warrant for the Period Ending: 10/16/2020 for the FY 2021 Warrant 1392 in the Total Amount of $2,385,793.67

Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 10/16/2020 totaling $2,385,793.67 (Exhibit D-10-27-2020)

Action (Consent): 7.6 Ordinance Amending Title Two to Establish a Calendar Year Liquor License Term

Resolution: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Title Two to Establish a Calendar Year Liquor License Term (Ordinance 2020-35; Exhibit E-10-27-2020)

Action (Consent): 7.7 Ordinance Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the Amount of $2,954.55 to Purchase SCBA N95 Adapter Kits, Approving a Budget Adjustment to Increase the Fire Department's FY2021 Budget in the Amount of $3,250, and Awarding the Purchase to Sentinel Emergency Solutions of Arnold, Missouri in the amount of $3,250

Resolution: Accept a Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the Amount of $2,954.55, Approve a Budget Adjustment to Increase the Fire Department's FY2021 Budget in the Amount of $3,250, and Award the Purchase to Sentinel Emergency Solutions of Arnold, Missouri in the Amount of $3,250 (Ordinance 2020-36; Exhibit F-10-27-2020)

Action (Consent): 7.8 Resolution Accepting a Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the Amount of $49,545.45 for a Vehicle Exhaust System at Fire Station #1 

Resolution: Adopt a Resolution Accepting a Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the Amount of $49,545.45 for a Vehicle Exhaust System at Fire Station #1 (Resolution 2020-R-60; Exhibit G-10-27-2020)

Action (Consent): 7.9 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application for the Illinois Department of Transportation's Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Grant in the Amount of $1,685,107.40

Resolution: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for the Illinois Department of Transportation's Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (Resolution 2020-R-61; Exhibit H-10-27-2020)

Action (Consent): 7.10 Ordinance Increasing the FY 2021 Budget for the Debt Service Fund and the Establishment of the 2020 GO Refunding Bonds Division

Resolution: Approve an ordinance increasing the FY 2021 budget for the Debt Service Fund and to establish the 2020 GO Refunding Bonds division (Ordinance 2020-37; Exhibit I-10-27-2020)

Action (Consent): 7.11 Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to Title 15 of the Carbondale Revised Code Relative to Mini-Warehouses in the Planned Business District 

Resolution: Approve the Proposed Text Amendment to Title 15 of the Carbondale Revised Code to Allow for the Use of Mini-Warehouses in the Planned Business District with a Special Use Permit (Ordinance 2020-38; Exhibit J-10-27-2020)

Action (Consent): 7.12 An Ordinance Amending the FY2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to Include Additional Projects

Resolution: Adopt an Ordinance Amending the FY2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to Include Additional Projects (Ordinance 2020-39; Exhibit K-10-27-2020)

Action (Consent): 7.13 Award of Purchase of LiveScan Fingerprinting System for the Police Department from IDEMIA in the Amount of $19,705

Resolution: It is recommended the City Council approve the purchase of a LiveScan fingerprinting system from the single-source IDEMIA in the amount of $19,705.

Action (Consent): 7.14 Ordinance Establishing a Resident-Only Parking Area on North Washington Street between East Birch and East Larch and also on East Willow, East Sycamore, and East Larch Streets between North Washington and North Marion Streets 

Resolution: Adopt an Ordinance establishing a Resident-Only Parking Area on North Washington Street between East Birch and East Larch Streets and also on East Willow, East Sycamore, and East Larch Streets between North Washington and North Marion Streets (Ordinance 2020-40; Exhibit L-10-27-2020)

Action: 7.15 Resolutions Commending 2020 Retirees for Service to the City of Carbondale Approve the Resolutions Commending 2020 Retirees for Service to the City of Carbondale

Pulled by J. Henry

Action (Consent): 7.16 Approval of Consent Agenda Items

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

Councilmembers inquired about Item 7.9 as it related to matching funds and whether this project was in lieu of Phase 2 of this Bicycle/Pedestrian path. There was a question about the impetus for the purchase in Item 7.13.

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

Motion by Tom Grant, second by Carolin Harvey.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action: 7.15 Resolutions Commending 2020 Retirees for Service to the City of Carbondale

The following thirteen employees retired from the City of Carbondale between February and October.

 Johnny Jackson retired from his position on February 28, 2020, after more than twenty- two years of service to the City.

 James Hubbard retired from his position on April 18, 2020, after more than thirty years of service to the City.

 Kimberly Cole retired from her position on May 3, 2020, after fifteen years of service to the City.

 Jimmy Hill retired from his position on May 15, 2020, after more than thirty-three years of service to the City.

 Dale Jones retired from his position on May 15, 2020, after more than sixteen years of service to the City.

 Mark Jones retired from his position on June 12, 2020, after twenty-two years of service to the City.

 Kathryn Jenkel retired from her position on July 3, 2020, after more than twenty-one years of service to the City.

 Thomas Penn retired from his position on July 31, 2020, after more than thirty-two years of service to the City.

 Rhonda Gaugh retired from her position on September 18, 2020, after nearly thirty-one years of service to the City.

 Kevin Geissler retired from his position on September 25, 2020, after thirty years of service to the City.

 Jeff Grubbs retired from his position on September 30, 2020, after twenty-nine years of service to the City.

 Sandy Richards retired from her position on September 30, 2020, after twenty-one years of service to the City.

 Randy Mathis retired from his position on October 23, 2020, after more than twenty-one years of service to the City.

MOTION: Approve the Resolutions Commending 2020 Retirees for Service to the City of Carbondale

Motion by Jeff Doherty, second by Carolin Harvey.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Jessica Bradshaw, Jeff Doherty, Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Adam Loos, John M Henry (Resolutions 2020-R-62 through -74; Exhibit M – through Y-10-27-2020)

8. General Business of the City Council

Action: 8.1 Approve an Agreement with Southern Illinois Community Foundation to Establish a Parks and Recreation Foundation for the City of Carbondale

Byram Fager, Director of SICF attended the meeting remotely to respond to questions from the City Council.

Sandy Litecky asked about the cost of the foundation. City Manager Williams indicated that they take 1.5% fee to manage the money of the expected overall 7% return. It was noted that this action establishes a relationship with SICF, but does not address the management of the foundation. City Manager Williams noted that three Councilmembers volunteered to serve on the committee while it is established. Mr. Fager indicated that any funds received would have to be spent on City parks and recreation. Further, SICF will take care of the annual paperwork; the reasonableness of the fee was noted.

MOTION: Approve an agreement with the Southern Illinois Community Foundation to establish a parks and recreation foundation for the City of Carbondale.

Motion by Lee Fronabarger, second by Jeff Doherty.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action: 8.2 Approve the Termination of the Lease with the Carbondale Park District to Maintain Evergreen Park

Council suggested asking if the Park District is interested in maintaining the park during this year, noted the reason for bringing this forward, having the Mayor sign the notice of termination, and inquired about the timeline for the improvements at this park.

MOTION: Approve a termination of the Evergreen Park lease.

Motion by Tom Grant, second by Jessica Bradshaw.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action, Discussion: 8.3 Ordinance Amending the Liquor Code as it Pertains to Hours of Operation and Two Discussion Items Relating to Liquor License Renewal Inspections and License Fees

Due to the length of the meeting and the late hour, the discussion points were not considered.

Council clarified that the hours of operation on Sunday would be the same as all other days.

MOTION: Approve an Ordinance amending Title Two Chapter Five Section Four of the Liquor Code relating to hours of operation, with an amendment to the start time from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. to be consistent with other communities

Motion by Adam Loos, second by Lee Fronabarger.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Jessica Bradshaw, Jeff Doherty, Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Adam Loos, John M Henry (Ordinance 2020-41; Exhibit Z-10-27-2020)

9. Adjournment of the City Council Meeting 

Procedural: 9.1 Adjourn meeting

There being no further business to come before the public body, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:39 p.m.

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