City of Taylorville City Council met Feb. 18.
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 Ken Manning of Taylorville Christian Church. Mayor Barry led the Council and the assembled group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call - Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety reported present. Alderman Burtle was absent.
YOUTH OF THE MONTH
Mayor Barry presented the Youth of the Month Award to members of the Taylorville High School Band who participated at the State I.E.M.A. Competition and were named All State in many categories.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Alderman Dorchinecz and seconded by Alderman Bryant to utilize the Omnibus Vote Designation for various meetings. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
Motion by Alderman Dorchinecz and seconded by Alderman Skultety to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing held February 3, 2020; the Regular City Council Meeting held February 3, 2020; the Emergency Services Committee Meeting held February 6, 2020; the Personnel Committee Meeting held February 6, 2020; the Water/Environmental Committee Meeting held February 13, 2020; and the Lake/Airport Committee Meeting held February 13, 2020. OMNIBUS VOTE
ORDINANCE 3943 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 AND SECTIONS 3-15-1 AND 3-15-2 OF CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 3 OF THE TAYLORVILLE CITY CODE (RE: LIQUOR LICENSES, VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS, ETC.)
Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Dorchinecz to approve An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 and Sections 3-15-1 and 3-15-2 of Chapter 15 of Title 3 of the Taylorville City Code (re: liquor licenses, video gaming terminals, etc.). City Attorney Romano provided the recap of the changes as follows: will eliminate limits per class, provides new definitions for classes; $3,000.00 for any establishment with video gaming with the exception of Clubs; Class O will need City Council approval, but all others are at the discretion of the Mayor with no limits. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Dorchinecz, Olive, and Mayor Barry voted YEA. Aldermen Driskell, Lanzotti, and Skultety voted NAY. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 3944 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBPARAGRAPH D OF SECTION 7-1-3, SECTION 7-4-6, AND SECTION 8-1D-1 OF TITLE 3 OF THE TAYLORVILLE CITY CODE (RE: REVOCATION OF PERMITS, LICENSES AND LEASES; BOAT DOCKS, BOAT HOUSES AND OTHER SHORELINE STRUCTURES OR ALTERATIONS; INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS)
Motion by Alderman Dorchinecz and seconded by Alderman Bryant to approve Ordinance No. 3944 – An Ordinance Amending Subparagraph D of Section 7-1-3, Section 7-4-6, and Section 8-1D-1 of Title 3 of the Taylorville City Code (re: Revocation of permits, licenses and leases; boat docks, boat houses and other shoreline structures or alterations; insurance requirements). Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, Skultety, and Mayor Barry voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 3945 – AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT FOR ENGAGING AN INDEPENDENT REGISTERED MUNICIPAL ADVISOR
Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Olive to approve Ordinance No. 3945 – An Ordinance Approving a Letter of Engagement for Engaging an Independent Registered Municipal Advisor by and between the City of Taylorville, Illinois and The Economic Development Group, LTD. This agreement is necessary for the Economic Development Group to provide projections including pro forma debt analysis and provide advice in regards to discussions with potential developers. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, Skultety, and Mayor Barry voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1442 – RE: ON CALL ENGINEERING AGREEMENT
Motion by Alderman Olive and seconded by Alderman Budd to approve Resolution No. 1442 – Re: On Call Engineering Agreement. This agreement will allow for Engineering projects as the Mayor believes to be appropriate and proper to be completed by Benton & Associates Inc. The Agreement will be effective through the end of April. The Mayor plans to appoint Benton & Associates Inc. as the City Engineer beginning May 1, 2020. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Dorchinecz, Driskell, and Olive voted YEA. Aldermen Lanzotti and Skultety voted NAY. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT – C.E.F.S. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COOPERATION
Motion by Alderman Dorchinecz and seconded by Alderman Driskell to authorize and direct the Mayor to sign the Community Partnership Agreement between the City of Taylorville and C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Cooperation. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
USDA RURAL GRANT – NEW POLICE VEHICLE
Motion by Alderman Driskell and seconded by Alderman Bryant to approve the application for the USDA Rural Grant in the amount of $20,000.00 for a new Police Vehicle. The total cost of the new Dodge Charger fully equipped with police gear will be $50,094.00, less the Fleet Discount of $12,116.00, for a total cost of $37,978.00. If the Grant is awarded in the amount of $20,000.00, the City will be responsible for the remaining balance of $17,798.00. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS EMERGENCY SERVICES STATE FIRE MARSHALL GRANT
Motion by Alderman Driskell and seconded by Alderman Bryant to allow Fire Chief Adermann to apply for the State Fire Marshall Grant. The motion carried (7-0).
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT – CITY OF CHARLESTON
Motion by Alderman Driskell and seconded by Alderman Bryant to forward the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the City of Charleston for billing for the Taylorville Fire Department Services to the Ordinance Committee for review. The motion carried (7-0).
PERSONNEL LABORER POSITION – LAKE DEPARTMENT
Motion by Alderman Lanzotti and seconded by Alderman Driskell to bid and/or advertise the vacancy in the Laborer Position at the Lake Department. This is the position previously held by Superintendent Bialas. The motion carried (7-0).
MARINA CLERK POSITION – LAKE DEPARTMENT
Motion by Alderman Lanzotti and seconded by Alderman Dorchinecz to bid and/or advertise the vacancy in the Marina Clerk Position at the Lake Department. The motion carried (7-0).
LAKE/AIRPORT APPLICATION FOR TAYLORVILLE BUILDING OR ALTERATION PERMIT
Motion by Alderman Dorchinecz and seconded by Alderman Bryant to approve the Application for Taylorville Building or Alteration Permit, along with the Ordinance. The motion carried (7-0).
TENT CAMPING CHARGE INCREASE
Motion by Alderman Dorchinecz and seconded by Alderman Budd to approve the increase of tent camping charges from $5.00 to $10.00 per day, with funds going to the Lake Restoration Fund. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
CABIN IMPROVEMENTS – HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND
Motion by Alderman Dorchinecz and seconded by Alderman Skultety to allow a maximum amount of $25,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund for improvements of cabins at Lake Taylorville, contingent upon approval of the City Attorney and estimates received from contractors. A proposal was presented to the Mayor from Randy Mitchelson for $24,800.00, which included extensive repairs on all cabins. Aldermen Skultety, Driskell and Lanzotti expressed concern that only one proposal was presented to the Council and that a formal bid process was not completed, therefore not allowing for other contractors to present competitive proposals. Treasurer Nation also expressed concern that this project had not been budgeted or appropriated in the 2019/2020 Fiscal Year; City Attorney Romano stated that it would be acceptable as long as the City does not exceed the total appropriated amount. Due to the urgency of the need for cabin repairs, Mayor Barry felt a vote should be taken to proceed with the proposal received and move forward with the repairs. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. Alderman Lanzotti voted NAY. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
QT POD SERVICE AGREEMENT
Motion by Alderman Dorchinecz and seconded by Alderman Bryant to allow Airport Manager Newberry to renew the annual Service Agreement with QT Pod, at a price not to exceed $945.00 for the year. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, 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 Driskell to authorize payment of bills. Alderman Budd asked that the total be changed to reflect $4.05 in sales tax billed in error. He is also making a request to pull a bill to be paid through the Street and Sewer Department for work done at a residence. This would lower the total bills to be paid to $728,438.29. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety 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.
Motion by Alderman Bryant and seconded by Alderman Olive to adjourn. Motion carried (7-0).
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 P.M.
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