South Central Reporter

City of Taylorville City Council met March 4. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the council:

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

A Moment of Silence was held for Officer Gary Jones, who lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, March 3, 2019.

The Invocation was given by Pastor Ken Manning with Taylorville Christian Church. Mayor Barry led the Council and the assembled group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call - Aldermen Budd, Burtle, Lanzotti, Olive, Vota, and Walters reported present. Alderman Dorchinecz was absent.

Mayor Barry recognized a group of students from Northern Michigan University. They arrived in Taylorville to canvas the areas hit by the December 1, 2018 tornado.

YOUTH OF THE MONTH

Mayor Barry recognized the Taylorville High School Basketball Team for their outstanding season. The team finished the year with a 26-7 record, which is the most wins since 1952. There were records set including 295 3-point baskets, 110 of those being made by Senior Jack Livingston. Junior Jase Bergschneider topped 1000 career points, ending this season with 607 points and 1123 overall points. This places him 5th in school history! Overall an outstanding year for all the players and coaches!

LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT

Motion by Alderman Walters and seconded by Alderman Olive to approve the appointment of Mary Beth Barry to the Library Board. The motion carried (6-0).

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion by Alderman Walters and seconded by Alderman Burtle to utilize the Omnibus Vote Designation to approve the minutes of various meetings. Roll Call – Aldermen Budd, Burtle, Lanzotti, Olive, Vota, and Walters voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried. Motion by Alderman Walters and seconded by Alderman Olive to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held February 19, 2019; the Finance Committee Meeting held February 21, 2019; the Ordinance Committee Meeting held February 21, 2019; and the Street and Sewer Committee Meeting held February 28, 2019. OMNIBUS VOTE

ORDINANCE NO. 3887 – AN ORDINANCE RE: CONVERTING WATER AND SEWER RATES FROM CUBIC FEET TO GALLONS

Motion by Alderman Burtle and seconded by Alderman Budd to approve Ordinance No. 3887 – An Ordinance Amending Subparagraphs A.1. and A.2. of Section 8-4-9 and Subparagraph A.2. of Section 8-5-6 of the Taylorville City Code (re: Coverting Water and Sewer Rates from Cubic Feet to Gallons). Alderman Burtle stated that monthly billing will begin this month, with first bill being due on April 15, 2019. Roll Call – Aldermen Budd, Burtle, Lanzotti, Olive, Vota, Walters, and Mayor Barry voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried

RESOLUTION NO. 1422 – A RESOLUTION WAIVING COMPETITION FOR ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR CERTAIN CITY PROJECTS

Motion by Alderman Walters and seconded by Alderman Budd to approve Resolution No. 1422 - A Resolution Waiving Competition for Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Services for Certain City Projects. City Attorney Romano explained that this is a State Statute, allowing municipalities to have the option of waiving bidding for projects under $40,000.00 if they have an established relationship with an engineer or land surveyor. The City had passed a Resolution previously when the Statute capped the project amount at under $30,000.00. At his suggestion Section 2 of the Resolution may be amended to refer to the change in the consumer price index. Motion by Alderman Walters and seconded by Alderman Budd to add subsequent wording to Section 2. Roll Call – Aldermen Budd, Burtle, Lanzotti, Olive, Vota, Walters voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.

TULLIS EXCAVATING – SEWER WORK

Motion by Alderman Walters and seconded by Alderman Budd to ratify contract with Tullis Excavating for Sewer Work for Steak N Shake project at a cost of $19.20 per foot. This had been previously passed through Committee level. Approximately 1100 feet of sewer will be installed. Roll Call - Aldermen Budd, Burtle, Lanzotti, Olive, Vota, and Walters voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.

BUSINESS AGREEMENTS – ENTERPRISE ZONE

Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Walters to authorize the Mayor to sign and execute the business agreements with potential Enterprise Zone companies with approval of the City Attorney and any other motions relating thereto. These motions mirror the County motions and agreements. The solar companies involved will pay the application fee for the Enterprise Zone rather than paying Enterprise Zone Fee. Roll Call – Aldermen Budd, Burtle, Lanzotti, Olive, Vota, and Walters voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.

WAIVE CERTIFICATION FEE – ENTERPRISE ZONE

Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Walters to waive the Certification Fee from the companies making the agreements with the County, City of Taylorville and Christian County Economic Development (with stipulation of waiver from the other two entities) and any other motions relating thereto. Roll Call – Aldermen Budd, Burtle, Lanzotti, Olive, Vota, and Walters voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.

WCR ENTERPRISE, LTD. AGREEMENT – ENTERPRISE ZONE

Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Walters to approve the Mayor to execute the agreement with WCR Enterprise, LTD. to prepare the new Enterprise Zone application and any other motions relating thereto. Roll Call – Aldermen Budd, Burtle, Lanzotti, Olive, Vota, and Walters voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

FINANCE

AMEREN ILLINOIS ELECTRIC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Vota to approve the proposed Ordinance extending the authorization to Ameren Illinois for 10 years to construct operate and maintain an electric utility system in the City of Taylorville. The motion carried

(6-0).

ORDINANCE NO. 3888 – AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE AUTHORIZATION TO AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY D/B/A AMEREN ILLINOIS (ELECTRIC)

Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman to approve Ordinance No. 3888 – An Ordinance extending the authorization to Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois It’s Successors and Assigns to Construct, Operate, and Maintain an Electric Utility System. This Ordinance is for the Electric Franchise Agreement. Following the 10-day publication period, Ameren Illinois will pay to the City a total of $65,000.00 for the year 2018 and $65,000.00 for the year 2019. Roll Call – Aldermen Budd, Burtle, Lanzotti, Olive, Vota, and Walters voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.

AMEREN ILLINOIS GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Olive to approve the proposed Ordinance extending the authorization to Ameren Illinois for 10 years to construct, operate and maintain a gas utility system in the City of Taylorville. The motion carried (6-0).

ORDINANCE NO. 3889 – AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE AUTHORIZATION TO AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY D/B/A AMEREN ILLINOIS (GAS)

Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Olive to approve Ordinance No. 3889 – An Ordinance extending the authorization to Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois It’s Successors and Assigns to Construct, Operate, and Maintain a Gas Utility System. This Ordinance is for the Gas Franchise Agreement. Following the 10-day publication period, Ameren Illinois will pay to the City a total of $15,630.00 for the year 2018 and $19,600.00 for the year 2019. Roll Call – Aldermen Budd, Burtle, Lanzotti, Olive, Vota, and Walters voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Walters to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Roll Call – Aldermen Budd, Burtle, Lanzotti, Olive, Vota, and Walters voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.

ORDINANCE

VIDEO GAMING ORDINANCE

Motion by Alderman Walters and seconded by Alderman Vota to approve the draft Ordinance as prepared by the City Attorney restricting video gaming advertising banners, signage, etc. on or about the exterior and interior of the licensed premises with corrections to page 3 number 2 and 3 deleting the word square. The motion carried (6-0).

ORDINANCE NO.3890 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBPARAGRAPH A OF SECTION 3-3-9 AND ADDING SUBPARAGRAPH E TO SECTION 3-3-13 TO THE TAYLORVILLE CITY CODE

Motion by Alderman Walters and seconded by Alderman Lanzotti to approve Ordinance No. 3890 – An Ordinance amending Subparagraph A of Section 3-3-9 and Adding Subparagraph E to Section 3-3-13 to the Taylorville City Code (re: liquor license renewals and adding condition restricting video gaming advertising banners, signage, etc. on or about the exterior and interior of licensed premises). Roll Call – Aldermen Budd, Burtle, Lanzotti, Olive, Vota, Walters and Mayor Barry voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.

STREET AND SEWER COMMITTEE

“NO PARKING” SIGN ORDINANCE

Motion by Alderman Walters and seconded by Alderman Vota to direct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for a “No Parking” sign for the South side of the 400 Block of West Poplar. The motion carried (6-0).

BIDS FOR FUEL, SIDEWALKS, CURB AND GUTTER, AND CONCRETE

Motion by Alderman Walters and seconded by Alderman Vota to allow Superintendent Wiseman to seek bids for Fuel, Sidewalks, Curb and Gutter, and Concrete. The motion carried (6-0).

SALE OF STREET DEPARTMENT VEHICLES

Motion by Alderman Walters and seconded by Alderman Budd to direct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance to sell the 1998 Chevrolet ½ ton pickup, 1998 Chevrolet ¾ ton 4x4, and the 1993 Chevrolet ½ ton pickup with a $300.00 minimum bid on each. These vehicles will be available for viewing at the Street Department. The motion carried (6-0).

TRASH REMOVAL – WASTE MANAGEMENT

Motion to accept the two-year bid for Trash Removal from Waste Management. Roll Call – Aldermen Budd, Burtle, Lanzotti, Olive, Vota, and Walters voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.

PAYMENT OF BILLS

Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Burtle to authorize payment of the bills. Roll Call – Aldermen Budd, Burtle, Lanzotti, Olive, Vota, and Walters voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

Mayor Barry asked if any member of the public desired to speak to the Council. Mayor Barry announced that the Personnel and Emergency Services Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2019 would be cancelled out of respect for Gary Jones visitation. It will be rescheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 5:30 P.M., prior to the regularly scheduled Lake/Airport and Water Committee Meetings.

Motion by Alderman Olive and seconded by Alderman Burtle to adjourn. Motion carried (6-0).

The meeting adjourned at 7:38 P.M.

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