South Central Reporter

City of Taylorville City Council met Dec. 2.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Invocation – Pastor Jerry Thorpe, Faith Community Church

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Youth of the Month

OMNIBUS VOTE DESIGNATION – Approve:

Minutes of regular meeting held November 18, 2019

Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held November 25, 2019

Minutes of the Ordinance Committee Meeting held November 25, 2019

Minutes of the Public Facilities Committee Meeting held November 26, 2019

Motion to approve the Construction Plans – Hathaway Homes of Taylorville Phase 2

Plan Commission Recommendations

Ordinance – An Ordinance Adding Paragraph E to Section 10-5-6 of the Taylorville City Code (re: adding subdivision of adjoining buildings on commercial property as a Special Use in C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts)

Ordinance – Annual Abatement Ordinance

Ordinance – Water Annexations

Ordinance – An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Classification of Certain Property

(re: Susan K. Johnson – 1700 E. Main Cross property)

Ordinance – An Ordinance Amending Section 3-3-5 of the Taylorville City Code

(re: increasing liquor/gaming annual license fee)

Ordinance – An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to the Business Development District No. 1 Redevelopment Agreement by and between City of Taylorville, Illinois and Tina Coash and Talia’s Cookies, LLC and

Bernard Curvey

City Attorney Updates

Mayor Updates

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Discussions and/or Motions to approve/adopt and/or deny and/or table and/or amend and/or refer to an appropriate Committee in whole or in part the matters regarding the following subject matters discussed at the Committee level:

Finance –

Motion to recommend to the City Council to approve the January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 Workers Compensation Policy Renewal Premium of $269,573.00 from Illinois Public Risk Fund

Motion to recommend to the City Council to direct the City Clerk’s Office to prepare an Ordinance that, pursuant to the Truth-in-Taxation Act, the sum of $3,028,858.35 for the City’s current Fiscal Year 5/1/19 to 4/30/20 upon the taxable property in the City, which amount is less than 105% of the amount extended, or estimated to be extended upon the final aggregate levy of the preceding fiscal year; and a Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing is not required; this includes a total maximum levy of $282,310.35 for the Taylorville Public Library

Motion to recommend to the City Council to forward the application for BDD Benefits from Robert and Rebecca Steiner to Jacob & Kline for further review and preparation of an Ordinance and Agreement, pending completion of the project, submission of receipts and cancelled checks

Motion to recommend to the City Council to approve a five-year step increase for sewer fees Beginning January 1, 2020, with an increase of $0.002 per sewer customer, $0.00225 on 1/1/21, $0.0025 on 1/1/22, $0.00275 on 1/1/23, and $0.003 on 1/1/24

Motion to recommend to the City Council to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented

Ordinance –

Motion to recommend to the City Council to direct City Attorney Romano to make the specified changes to the proposed Ordinance re: regulating and licensing of taxicab drivers

Ordinance – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Taylorville City Code (re: regulating and licensing of taxicab drivers)

Public Facilities –

Motion to recommend to the City Council to proceed with Phase 3 of the existing contract with Johnson Engineering, PC at a cost not to exceed $1,800.00 for the

bidding process

Motion to recommend to the City Council to approve Electrical Services Company, a Division of Rathje Enterprises(Bodine Electric), upon execution of the City’s form contract and proof of insurance, to complete the electrical work needed to install a new television and all other video equipment in the Council Chambers at a cost not to exceed $1,500.00; cost of television and equipment not to exceed $500.00

Motion to approve and/or ratify payment of bills ($378,183.58)

• Per subparagraph (g) of 5 ILCS 120/2.06, this portion of the City Council Meeting is reserved for any person wishing to address the Council on any relevant subject matters concerning the City. The Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/1 et seq.) mandates NO action shall be taken on subject matters not listed on the agenda, but the Council may direct staff to address the topic or refer the subject matter to a future Council and/or Committee Meeting. If anyone wishes to address the Council, please provide your name and address, limit your comments or presentation to three (3) minutes, and avoid repetitious comments. Thank you.

ADJOURNMENT

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