december 11,2017 city of marion-regular meeting december 11, 2017...
TRANSCRIPT
December 11,2017
CITY OF MARION-REGULAR MEETING December 11, 2017
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Marion held in the CouncilChambers at City Hall December 11, 2017. Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella called the meeting to orderat 6:30 P.M. The City Clerk was instructed to call the roll and the response was as follows:
PHYSICALLY PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSSAND MAYOR PRO TEM RINELLA, MAYOR BUTLER.ON VACATION.
Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella led the Council and audience in the pledge of Allegiance to theAmerican flag.
The minutes of the 11/27/2017 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
NEW BUSINESS
The South Market Street Brick by Brick Project chaired by Rece Roper, Marion High SchoolStudent, cleared $7,500.00 net proceeds from selling used bricks from South Market Street toindividuals to have their name engraved on the brick and then placed in the sidewalks on eitherside of South Market Street.Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve the disbursement of the $7,500.00 to the threecharitable organizations listed below. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO TEM RINELLA VOTED YEA. MAYOR BUTLER ON VACATION.
Suzie Selock representative for the Boyton Street Community Center, 501 West Boyton Street;Ivan and Wanda Zwick of the Lighthouse Shelter, 1001 North Madison Street and ReverendMarlin Otte of the Marion Ministerial Alliance, 103 East Calvert Street were each presented witha $2,500.00 check from the City of Marion.
Jalayne Luckett, Gray Hunter Stenn, LLP. presented the Audit Report for Fiscal Year endingApril 30, 2017. Mrs. Luckett reported the City of Marion Audit Report was clean, with therevenue almost doubled since 2005, with the expenses almost doubling for the same period.
Ordinance 3412 ~ ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE CITYOF MARION, ILLINOIS FISCAL YEAR 2017. Treasure Steve Hale stated the taxes levied areto fund the Police Pension Fund and the Fire Pension Fund with $140,000.00 going toRecreational Programs. None of the levy is used for general expenses of the City.Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve Ordinance 3412 as presented. CommissionerGoss seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
FIRE DEPARTMENTFire Chief Jerry Odum presented a tabulation of change orders for the Marion Fire StationRepave project.
December 11,2017
Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve the Change Orders for the Marion Fire StationRepave project "with a total increase of $73,769.23 to the project. Commissioner Goss secondedthe motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve and accept the resignation of CommissionerAnthony Rinella from the ETSB Board and to approve the appointment of Fire Chief JerryOdum to fill the vacated position on the ETSB Board. Commissioner Goss seconded the motion
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
Commissioner Webb made a motion for the Council to approve the purchase of five EMRT vestswith a total cost of $13,322.92 paid for with $9,322.92 from Drug Fund money and $4,000donation, designated for the purchase of the vests, from the Marion Rotary Club. CommissionerHightower seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella read a letter from Marion Carnegie Library Director David Pattonasking for approval of the resignation of Beth Wilson from the Marion Carnegie Library Boardof Trustees. Commissioner Hightower made a motion to approve and accept the resignation ofBeth Wilson from the Marion Carnegie Library Board of Trustees with Commissioner Webbseconding the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella also read a letter from Marion Carnegie Library Director asking forapproval of either Jan Otey or Megan Tate to be appointed to fill the vacancy created by theresignation of Beth Wilson. Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella stated a flip of a coin to select whichindividual was to be voted for approval was a fair way to make the selection, with Jan Oteyselected as heads and Megan Tate selected as tails. With a flip of the coin, it landed tails, withCommissioner Hightower making a motion to approve the appointment of Megan Tate to theMarion Carnegie Library Board of Trustees. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
Street Superintendent Doug Phillips asked for Council to approve the purchase of a new Snap-onscanner for all the City vehicles. The cost of the scanner is $17,144.99 including the trade-in ofthe 2011 scanner. The Street Department Mechanics repair all the City vehicles, so the scanner todiagnose the problems with the vehicles is a necessary piece of equipment. Commissioner Gossmade a motion to approve the purchase of the new Snap-On scanner for all the City Vehicles at acost of $17,144.99. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
December 11,2017
Street Superintendent Doug Phillips asked the Council to approve the purchase often (10) blackdecorative street lights for the downtown area, cost $14,330.00 plus $1,600.00 freight.Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve the purchase of the ten (10) decorative streetlights a cost of $14,330.00 plus freight cost of $1,600.00. Commissioner Webb seconded themotion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
STREET, SEWER AND WATERCommissioner Goss made a motion to approve the resignation of Charles Ferguson as UtilityInspector. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HTGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
HUB RECREATION CENTERHub Recreation Center General Manager Chris Georgantas asked the Council to approve thefollowing full-time employee recommendations:
Russell Rau, Fitness Coordinator at $42,000 per year (Russell has been with the Hubsince the Hub's opening)
Christopher Robinson, Maintenance at $10.00 per hour, (one of nine leadership positionsof currently thirty staff.)Commissioner Hightower made a motion to approve the above recommendations as stated withCommissioner Goss seconding the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB ANDGOSS AND MAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
Hub General Manager Chris Georgantas presented the following Part-time HireRecommendations:
Dustin Barnett, Maintenance/Janitor at $8.50 per hour.Dustin Barnett, Fitness Attendant at $9.00 per hour.
Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve the above part-time employee as stated.Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, GOSS AND WEBB ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
Hub General Manager Chris Georgantas presented the following Job Classification additions:Alek Jimenez, Basketball Sports Program Assistant at $12.00 per hour.Karleigh Williamson, Volleyball Instructor at $20.00 per hour (Currently Volleyball Coach)Molly Donahue, Fitness Attendant at $9.00 per hour.Dakotah Quertermous, Fitness Attendant at $9.00 per hour.
Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve the above stated Job Classification additions andpay rates. Commissioner Hightower seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, GOSS AND WEBB ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.Flub General Manager Chris Georgantas thanked Doug Patton and Gail West for all their help inbringing the Hub to what it is today as well as the help of Brian Ziegler in seeking and assisting
December 11, 2017
with the $2,500,000. Grant from IDNR. The Hub now has 7205 members with an increase inSeniors and Adults.
ORDINANCE 3413 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THEEXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE TIP DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENTAGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF MARION AND MARIONHOSPITALITY, LLC AND ALLYSON GROUP, INC. AND BRAD MCMILLIN REALTY,INC. AND BRAD MCMILLIN, INC. TIF I. City Administrator stated this amendment is addingThe other groups to Marion Hospitality, LLC.Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve Ordinance 3413 as presented. CommissionerGoss seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
ORDINANCE 3414 - ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIONOF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY ANDBETWEEN THE CITY OF MARION AND JACKSON & GRAY COMPANY. HUB TIF.City Administrator Gail West stated this amendment is to add Jonathan Cavaness to theRedevelopment Agreement. The total reimbursement for this Redevelopment Agreement is$560,000.00.Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve Ordinance 3414 as presented. CommissionerWebb seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
Commissioner Hightower made a motion to approve a $1,000.00 donation to the Lightning BoltsSpecial Olympics Team. This item was discussed at a previous meeting but was never formallyapproved. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve payment of the monthly bills as funds becomeavailable. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA
Commissioner Goss made a motion to approve and pay the Consent Agenda dated December 11,2017 as funds become available. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA VOTED YEA.
Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella stated Tim Barnett had asked Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella to pass along histhanks to Street Superintendent Doug Phillips for all his help with the Morningside Xsubdivision.
Mayor Pro-Tern Rinella announced the next Regular Council Meeting will be TuesdayDecember 26, 2017 because Monday December 25, 2017 is Christmas Day.
December 11,2017
7:45Commissioner Goss made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss two Real Estatematters. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
7:55 P.M.Commissioner Goss made a motion to go out of executive Session and resume the RegularMeeting. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
7:55 P.M.Commissioner Goss made a motion to offer Lance Travis $70,000.00 cash settlement for hisproperty on Morgan Avenue. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
Commissioner Webb made a motion to pay Lance Travis' renter $3,500.00 for moving expensesand dislocation expenses. Commissioner Goss seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve the Agreement for Land Development withPepsi-MidAmerica, Fluck Ltd. Partnership, Marion Community Unit 2 School District and Cityof Marion. Commissioner Goss seconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA ALL VOTED YEA.
Commissioner Goss made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Commissioner Webbseconded the motion.
ON ROLL CALL VOTE COMMISSIONERS HIGHTOWER, WEBB AND GOSS ANDMAYOR PRO-TEM RINELLA VOTED YEA.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Mayor-RaJem Anthony Rinella
City Clerk Alice F.RixAttested: 7