Carbondale Reporter

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission met Sept. 13.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Councilmembers present

Councilmember Ginger Rye Sanders, Councilmember Jeff Doherty, Councilmember Lee Fronabarger, Councilmember Tom Grant, Councilmember Adam Loos, and Mayor Pro Tempore Carolin Harvey

Councilmembers absent

Mayor John M. Henry

Meeting called to order at 6:07 PM

5. Preliminaries to the City Council Meeting

Procedural: 5.1 Roll Call

Procedural: 5.2 Citizens' Comments and Questions

The following citizens addressed the City Council during Citizens' Comments and Questions: Sandy Litecky, Donald Monty, Elius Reed, and James Cooper, Jr..

Procedural: 5.3 Council Comments, General Announcements, and Proclamations

Councilmember Fronabarger expressed his gratitude to staff's efforts in maintaining quality water services.

Councilmember Rye Sanders shared a constituent's suggestion to increase lighting to improve public safety. She offered condolences to the family members of Carlton Smith, shared several of his fine qualities, and noted the volunteerism and service he gave to the community.

Councilmember Doherty recognized city staff for their proficiency in writing and procuring grant funds.

Procedural: 5.4 Proclamation for National Rail Safety Week

Mayor Pro Tempore Harvey declared the week of September 19 - 25, 2022, as National Rail Safety Week and encouraged citizens to recognize the importance of rail safety education.

6. Public Hearings and Special Reports

7. Consent Agenda of the City Council

Action (Consent): 7.1 Minutes from the City Council Meeting of August 23, 2022 Resolution: Approve the minutes from the regular City Council meeting of August 23, 2022

Action (Consent): 7.2 Approval of Warrant for the Period Ending: 08/19/2022 for the FY 2023 Warrant 1440 in the Total Amount of $1,381,578.42

Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 08/19/2022 totaling $1,381,578.42 (Exhibit A-09-13-2022)

Action (Consent): 7.3 Approval of Warrant for the Period Ending: 09/02/2022 for the FY 2023 Warrant 1441 in the Total Amount of $2,701,047.81

Resolution: Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 09/02/2022 totaling $2,701,047.81 (Exhibit B-09-13-2022)

Action (Consent): 7.4 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): 7.5 Approve the 2023 City Council Meeting Calendar Resolution: Adopt the 2023 City Council Meeting Calendar

Action (Consent): 7.6 Ordinance Accepting a Grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security in the Amount of $27,636.36 for a Fire Gear Washer/Extractor, Gear Dryer and Installation at Fire Station #1, and Approving a Budget Adjustment to Increase the Fire Department's FY23 Budget in the Amount of $30,400

Resolution: Adopt an Ordinance accepting a grant from the US Department Homeland Security in the amount of $27,636.36 for a fire gear washer/extractor, gear dryer, and installation at Fire Station 1 and approve a Budget Adjustment to increase the Fire Department's FY23 budget in the amount of $30,400 (Ordinance 2022-32; Exhibit C-09-13-2022)

Action (Consent): 7.7 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Egyptian Electric Cooperative for Relocation of Utilities on New Era Road for Construction of CIP #ST1901 in the Amount of $59,466.28

Resolution: Approve a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Egyptian Electric Cooperative for relocation of Utilities on New Era Road for Construction of CIP ST1901 in the Amount of $59,466.28 (Resolution 2022-R-38; Exhibit D-09-13-2022)

Action (Consent): 7.8 Resolution Authorizing Staff to Initiate a Variance Request for the Southern Illinois Multi-Modal Station (SIMMS)

Resolution: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Staff to Initiate a Variance Request for the Southern Illinois Multi-Modal Station (SIMMS) Regarding Setback Requirements on Behalf of The City of Carbondale (Resolution 2022-R-39; Exhibit E-09-13-2022)

Action (Consent): 7.9 Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant in the Amount of $500,000 and Obligating Matching Funds in the Amount of $538,133 to Fund Accessibility Improvements to Superblock

Resolution: Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a DCEO Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant in the Amount of $500,000 and Obligating Matching Funds in the Amount of $538,133 (Resolution 2022-R-40; Exhibit F-09-13-2022)

Action (Consent): 7.10 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application for the Illinois Department of Transportation's Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program in the Amount of $950,000 to Improve the Piles Fork Greenway Resolution: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for the Illinois Department of Transportation's Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program in the amount of $950,000 to improve the Piles Fork Greenway. (Resolution 2022-R-41; Exhibit G-09- 13-2022)

Action (Consent): 7.11 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with TWM, Inc. in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $33,500 for Engineering Design Services for EDA Project #06-79-064011

Resolution: Approve a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with TWM, Inc. in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $33,500 for Engineering Design Services for EDA Project #06-79-064011 (Resolution 2022-R-42; Exhibit H-09-13-2022)

Action (Consent): 7.12 Approve a Resolution to Declare City Owned Property as Surplus Resolution: Adopt a Resolution to declare a 2007 Dodge Caravan (VIN #1D4GP25E17B148444) as surplus property (Resolution 2022-R-43; Exhibit I-09-13-2022)

Action (Consent): 7.13 Approval of Consent Agenda Items

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

Council inquired about the deadline for the grant and the awarding period for item 7.9. Pertaining to agenda item 7.10, they asked if this was the only site considered for an ITEP grant and requested details about a sidewalk near East Walnut.

Justin Zurlinden asked about ownership and how that will affect the planning for the improvement plan for item 7.9.

Elius Reed inquired if the Project Labor Agreement will this apply to agenda items 7.8 and 7.9. MOTION: Approve all Consent Agenda items not pulled for separate consideration

Motion by Jeff Doherty, second by Lee Fronabarger.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Ginger Rye Sanders, Jeff Doherty, Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Adam Loos, Carolin Harvey

8. General Business of the City Council

Action: 8.1 Approve an Ordinance Establishing a Vacant Building Registry

Council discussed how this Ordinance would address how homes for sale are treated, suggested including an exclusion for homes that are for sale, addressing houses with property damage with other City Code provisions, suggested an amendment to the language for houses posted or listed

for sale, inquired about how property owners would receive notification of the registry, and discussed whether to vote on the agenda item or bring it back at a subsequent meeting.

Ron Deedrick inquired about or raised a number of issues and questions about specific sections and the language of the ordinance.

Don Monty asked that there be clarity with regard to Councilmember Doherty's intent.

Justin Zurlinden suggested that homes that are in compliance with the Code and vacant should be exempt.

MOTION: Approve an Ordinance establishing a vacant building registry.

Motion by Adam Loos, second by Lee Fronabarger.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Ginger Rye Sanders, Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Adam Loos

Nay: Jeff Doherty, Carolin Harvey (Ordinance 2022-33; Exhibit J-09-13-2022)

9. Adjournment of the City Council Meeting

Procedural: 9.1 Adjourn meeting

There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was declared adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

https://explorecarbondale.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09132022-1750