City of Taylorville City Council met Dec. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
The Invocation was given by Pastor Michael Evanchak of Taylorville Christian Church. Mayor Barry led the Council and the assembled group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call - Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety reported present.
YOUTH OF THE MONTH
Mayor Barry awarded the Youth of the Month to the 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team from Taylorville Junior High School. This group of girls, coached by Tonya Goodroe, Joe Jackson and Mel White, ended the 19-7 season by winning the Class 4A Regional.
SWEARING IN OF NEW FIREFIGHTERS
Clerk Lilly swore in four new firefighters: Nathan Childers, Eric Dodd, Danial Tatge, and Kobe Wheaton.
SWEARING IN OF ANDREA CONRATH – HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Clerk Lilly swore in Andrea Conrath as Human Resource Manager.
PRESENTATION TO HBO GEORGE CALVERT
Mayor Barry recognized Health and Building Officer George Calvert for his 22 years of service to the City.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Alderman Dorchinecz and seconded by Alderman Olive to utilize the Omnibus Vote Designation to approve the minutes of various meetings. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
Motion by Alderman Skultety and seconded by Alderman Olive to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing held December 2, 2019; the Public Hearing held December 2, 2019; Regular City Council Meeting held December 2, 2019; and the Emergency Services Committee Meeting held December 5, 2019. OMNIBUS VOTE
APPOINTMENT OF KEVIN HAMELL TO PLAN COMMISSION
Motion by Alderman Burtle and seconded by Alderman Bryant to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Kevin Hamell to the Plan Commission. Joe Hadley has resigned from the Plan Commission; this is a replacement appointment. The motion carried (8-0).
APPOINTMENT OF ANDY GOODALL TO HEALTH AND BUILDING OFFICER
Motion by Alderman Driskell and seconded by Alderman Olive to approve the Mayor’s Appointment of Andy Goodall to the position of Health and Building Officer effective January 2, 2020 upon the retirement of current HBO Officer, George Calvert. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinechez, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 3936 – AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAYLORVILLE, ILLINOIS AND ROBERT STEINER AND REBECCA STEINER
Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Bryant to approve Ordinance No. 3936 – An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Business Development District No. 1 Redevelopment Agreement by and between City of Taylorville, Illinois and Robert Steiner and Rebecca Steiner. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Driskell, Dorchinecz, Lanzotti, Olive, Skultety, and Mayor Barry voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1438 – NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF AUTHORIZED AGENT (IMRF-ANDREA CONRATH) Motion by Alderman Skultety and seconded by Alderman Driskell to approve Resolution No. 1438 – Notice of Appointment of Authorized Agent. This is for IMRF and will allow Andrea Conrath, Human Resource Manager, to be appointed as the authorized agent for the City of Taylorville. The motion carried (8-0).
RESOLUTION NO. 1439 – RESOLUTION RE: COMMERCIAL FISH REMOVAL PROGRAM
Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Bryant to approve Resolution No. 1439 – Resolution re: Commercial Fish Removal Program and Agreement between the City of Taylorville and Fairl Lane. This resolution provides that a Commercial Fish Removal Special Use Permit between Fairl Lane, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and the City of Taylorville and agreement with Fairl Lane will allow for fish removal from Lake Taylorville at a rate of.03 per pound paid to the City of Taylorville. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA.
AUTHORITY TO BID – URBAN RENTAL LIQUIDATION AUCTION
Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Olive to grant the authority to Alderman Olive to bid on necessary items for the City/Street Department and or Water Department at the Liquidation Auction of Urban Rental by Cory Craig Auctioneer. Alderman Olive stated that he was unsure how much he would spend, no more than the maximum of the credit card allowance of $25,000.00, and that he would only purchase necessary items in good condition at a reasonable price. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
DONATION OF 828 WEST VANDEVEER
Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Olive to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents to approve the donation of the now vacant lot located at 828 West Vandeveer to the Taylorville Community School District 3. This lot, given to the City, will be used by the Building Trades Program to construct a new home, thus improving the value of the property. It is located to the West of the current Building Trades house under construction. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
LAKE TAYLORVILLE CABIN RESERVATIONS
Motion by Alderman Bryant and seconded by Alderman Driskell to approve the first day for cabin reservations to be on March 30, 2020. No reservations will be taken prior to this date. The motion carried (8-0).
PAY REQUEST #29 PLOCHER CONSTRUCTION – NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Motion by Alderman Burtle and seconded by Alderman Skultety to authorize and direct the Mayor to sign Pay Request #29 from Plocher Construction in the amount of $136,291.18 for work on the New Water Treatment Plant and forward the request to IEPA Low Interest Loan Program for disbursement and approve payment of same pending receipt of disbursement from IEPA, this conditioned upon receipt of signed mechanics lien waivers in this amount and recommendation by the Project Engineer that the work has been satisfactorily performed. City Attorney Romano stated that Plocher Construction had agreed to pay for all engineering costs incurred for the extension of the construction date. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
BENTON & ASSOCIATES – NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Motion by Alderman Burtle and seconded by Alderman Bryant to pay Benton & Associates $31,063.48 for work performed related to the construction of the New Water Treatment Plant from October 13, 2019 through December 7, 2019. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
CLARK-DIETZ – NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Motion by Alderman Burtle and seconded by Alderman Skultety to pay Clark-Dietz in the amount of $350.00 for work performed related to the construction of the New Water Treatment Plant from October 26, 2019 through November 29, 2019. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
Motion by Alderman Dorchinecz and seconded by Alderman Driskell to approve the Closed Session Minutes as listed and keep them Closed. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
EMERGENCY SERVICES
PURCHASE OF MAVIC 2 ENTERPRISE DUAL AIRCRAFT – COMPANY FIRE CAM
Motion by Alderman Driskell and seconded by Alderman Lanzotti to approve the purchase of one Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual Aircraft from Company Fire Cam, Bellevue, IL, at a cost of $4,990.00 ($4,766.00 for aircraft and $224.00 for training). This is for a drone to be used by the Police Department. Alderman Skultety noted that he feels the money would be better spent on body cameras for the Officers, to protect both the City and the Officers in perilous situations. Currently only one Officer has a body camera. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Driskell, Lanzotti, and Olive voted YEA. Aldermen Dorchinecz and Skultety voted NAY. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
PURCHASE OF 2020 DODGE CHARGER – JOHN JONES PURSUIT VEHICLES
Motion by Alderman Driskell and seconded by Alderman Bryant to ratify the grant application for and to approve the purchase of one turn-key 2020 Dodge Charger from John Jones Pursuit Vehicles at a cost not to exceed $37,978.00, and to waive any bidding requirement for this purchase. The USDA Grant would provide 55% reimbursement for the purchase of the car. Discussion was held regarding the purchase of a Charger, recognizing problems with past Charger models in the department. Several Aldermen felt an SUV with 4-wheel drive was more appropriate. Chief Wheeler polled the Officers and 90% chose the Dodge Charger as their preferred vehicle. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
BOARD OF POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION – NEW POLICE OFFICER
Motion by Alderman Driskell and seconded by Alderman Bryant to direct Mayor Barry to send a letter TO the Board of Police and Fire Commission to hire a new Police Officer. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT PLAN – MAYOR PRO-TEM
Motion by Alderman Driskell and seconded by Alderman Skultety to direct Mayor Barry to appoint a person as Mayor Pro-tem for the Continuity of Government Plan. Mayor Barry has chosen to appoint senior Alderman Dorchinecz, followed by Finance Chairman Alderman Budd as Mayor Pro- tem for the required 48-hour notice of the Council to make a permanent replacement by vote. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
PURCHASE TURNOUT GEAR – MAC’S FIRE & SAFETY, INC.
Motion by Alderman Driskell and seconded by Alderman Dorchinecz to approve the purchase of 6 sets of turnout gear for the Fire Department from Mac’s Fire & Safety Inc. at a cost not to exceed $12,192.00. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety 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 Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Barry asked if anyone in the audience would like to address the Council. Alderman Budd reminded the Council that there will be a Special City Council Meeting on December 23, 2019 at 5:30 P.M. to approve the Truth in Taxation Ordinance.
Mr. Frank DeAtley addressed the Council regarding the hazardous traffic conditions around Memorial School. The School is currently using 6” traffic cones to control traffic before and after school, leading to unsafe traffic patterns. He feel signage, as well as evaluation by the Police Department is needed. Also noted was that only 1 school guard is present. Mayor Barry will observe this, along with the Police Chief and the Street and Sewer Superintendent, to evaluate a solution.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Olive to go into Close Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2) to discuss collective negotiating matters between the City and AFSCME Local 3349, Fire and Police employees and their union representatives, and deliberations concerning salary schedules for such employees; and to further discuss any and all subject matters relating to any and all of the aforesaid subject matters thereto including, but not limited to, settlement negotiation, offers, issues and strategy, and to include, if present, the following persons to be present during all or part of such closed session, namely: the Mayor, Aldermen, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Human Resource Manager, City Attorney, and such other person or persons as the Mayor may decide during this City Council Meeting and/or during such closed session.
The City Council recessed at 7:42 P.M. and went into Closed Session at 7:45 P.M. The City Council returned to Open Session at 8:35 P.M.
Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety reported present.
Motion by Alderman Lanzotti and seconded by Alderman Olive to adjourn. The motion carried (8-0).
The meeting adjourned at 8:36 P.M.
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