City of Taylorville City Council met May 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
The Invocation was read by Mayor Barry which had been presented to him by Pastor Michael Evanchak. Reverend Bill Kerns was in attendance and presented a prayer. Mayor Barry led the Council and the assembled group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call - Aldermen Budd, Driskell and Olive were present in the Council Chambers. Aldermen Bryant, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Lanzotti, and Skultety reported present through FaceTime due to COVID-19 precautions.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Alderman Olive and seconded by Alderman Dorchinecz to utilize the Omnibus Vote Designation for 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 Budd and seconded by Alderman Olive to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held April 20, 2020; and the Special City Council Meeting held April 23, 2020. OMNIBUS VOTE
APPOINTMENT OF BENTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AS CITY ENGINEER
Motion by Alderman Olive and seconded by Alderman Burtle to approve the appointment of Benton and Associates Inc. as City Engineer. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 3959 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBPARAGRAPH i) OF PARAGRAPH J OF CHAPTER 9 TO TITLE 6 OF THE TAYLORVILLE CITY CODE (RE: INCREASING MAXIMUM NUMBER OF UTVS TO 35)
Motion by Alderman Bryant and seconded by Alderman Dorchinecz to approve Ordinance No. 3959 - An Ordinance Amending Subparagraph i) of Paragraph J of Chapter 9 to Title 6 of the Taylorville City Code (re: increasing maximum number of UTVs to 35). Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Dorchinecz, and Olive voted YEA. Aldermen Burtle, Driskell, Lanzotti, and Skultety voted NAY. Mayor Barry voted YEA to break the tie. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 3960 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBPARAGRAPH 4. TO PARAGRAPH 1. OF SECTION 7-1-4 OF THE TAYLORVILLE CITY CODE (RE: ALLOWS TENANT TO SHARE SAME LAKE LOT LEASE)
Motion by Alderman Dorchinecz and seconded by Alderman Skultety to approve Ordinance No. 3960 – An Ordinance Amending Subparagraph 4. To Paragraph 1. Of Section 7-1-4 of the Taylorville City Code (re: allows tenant to share same lake lot lease). Roll Call – Aldermen Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Skultety, and Mayor Barry voted YEA. Aldermen Bryant and Olive voted NAY. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
LAKE LOT LEASE ADDENDUM
Motion by Alderman Dorchinecz and seconded by Alderman Budd to approve the Lake Lot Lease Addendum. This Addendum would allow for a second camper to be placed on a single lake lot by the leaseholder under the following stipulations: all lake lots are rented; lease holder pays and additional security deposit of $300.00 and an additional $550.00 rent per the second camper. Discussion was held regarding the amount of fees to be charged. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, and Driskell voted YEA. Aldermen Dorchinecz, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted NAY. Alderman Burtle abstained. The Mayor announced the motion failed.
Motion by Alderman Dorchinecz and seconded by Alderman Skultety to approve the Lake Lot Lease Addendum with the following changes: Security deposit to be $150 and additional $275 for rent per the second camper. Roll Call – Aldermen Dorchinecz, Lanzotti, and Skultety voted YEA. Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Driskell and Olive voted NAY. Alderman Burtle abstained. The Mayor announced the motion carried. This item will be sent back to the Lake Committee for further discussion.
CREDIT TO LAKE LOT AND CAMPGROUND LEASE HOLDERS
The Mayor addressed the issuance of a credit to all Lake Lot and Campground Leaseholders for the period of time of Lake Taylorville closure due to COVID-19. The Lake was officially opened on May 4, 2020 with restrictions to include no cabin rental, no restrooms or showers open, no gas sales, marina office to be closed to visitors with limited hours for boat and golf cart sticker sales only, and no cabin rental. Rather than a credit, it was discussed that the Lake could remain open and extend the season until mid-November and then re-open mid-March 2021 to allow for closure of the month of April due to the pandemic. City Attorney Romano noted that a notice regarding these dates will need to be sent to all lease holders, and it must be signed and returned to the City Clerk’s office to be kept with the original lease.
Motion by Alderman Bryant and seconded by Alderman Driskell to extend the season at Lake Taylorville to November 15, 2020 and to re-open on March 15, 2021 for renewal. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, and Skultety voted YEA. Alderman Olive voted NAY. Alderman Burtle abstained. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
AIRPORT LIABILITY INSURANCE – ACE PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Motion by Alderman Dorchinez and seconded by Alderman Budd to approve the renewal of Airport Liability Insurance for a three-year policy, fixed premium term, at a cost of $3,335.00 per year through Ace Property & Casualty Insurance Company. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
MFT- BITUMINOUS PATCHING MATERIAL BID – PH BROUGHTON & SONS, INC.
Motion by Alderman Bryant and seconded by Alderman Olive to approve the bid proposal from PH Broughton & Sons Inc. for Bituminous Patching Material for MFT Section 20-00000-00-GM at a cost of $92.00 per ton. This was bid according to IDOT regulations by Benton & Associates Inc. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
MFT – CA7 MIX – LOUIS MARSCH, INC.
Motion by Alderman Olive and seconded by Alderman Budd to approve the bid proposal from Louis Marsch Inc. for Bituminous Mixture for Stabalized Base, CA7 Mix for MFT Section 20-00000- 00-GM at a cost of $58.00 per ton. This was bid according to IDOT regulations by Benton & Associates Inc. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Budd, Burtle, Dorchinecz, Driskell, Lanzotti, Olive, and Skultety voted YEA. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
LEAF BURN BAN EXTENSION
Motion by Alderman Olive and seconded by Alderman Dorchinecz to extend the Leaf Burn Ban through May 31, 2020. Mayor Barry noted that he does have executive powers to extend the ban for the entire time of the pandemic, but he is seeking City Council approval to extend until May 31, 2020. The Mayor read a letter received from Kathy Drea with the American Lung Association regarding the effects of burning and smoke on those with compromised lungs. In this letter a request was made to continue the ban. Alderman Burtle noted that leaf burning has been an ongoing issue and there is uncertainty in how long the COVID-19 pandemic will last. City Attorney Romano noted that the original Ordinance No. 3954 had no ending date to the burn ban; this Ordinance will need to be repealed if a motion is made with a specific date for extension of the ban. Roll Call – Aldermen Budd, Dorchinecz and Olive voted YEA. Aldermen Bryant, Burtle, Driskell, Lanzotti and Skultety voted NAY. The Mayor announced the motion failed.
Motion by Alderman Burtle and seconded by Alderman Driskell to direct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 3954. Roll Call – Aldermen Bryant, Burtle, Driskell, Lanzotti, and Skultety voted YEA. Aldermen Budd, Dorchinecz, and Olive voted NAY. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
No Committee Meetings were held due to the COVID-19 Protocols
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion by Alderman Budd and seconded by Alderman Olive to authorize payment of 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
Per the Social Distancing Guidelines, constituents were instructed to email any comments to the Mayor. None were received. Alderman Budd noted that an anticipated loss in revenue due to COVID-19 is estimated at $600,000.00. Budgets are being cut to reflect this loss in revenue. All budgets are ready for Finance Committee approval with the exception of Administration and Water. Alderman Driskell expressed her concern for small business owners who are closed during the pandemic and are at risk for losing their businesses. It is unclear why small businesses can not be open but larger chain stores like Wal Mart and Kroger can be with much larger crowds at one time in the location. She is requesting that the small businesses be allowed to open. Mayor Barry stated that he does not have the authority to allow opening for business that are regulated by a State license such as a restaurant, bar, barber, hair stylist, etc. This is a State of Illinois decision. There has been a discussion in using Business Development District Funds to provide a stipend up to $2,000.00 to local businesses that would qualify, such as hair salons, barbers, etc. Mayor Barry also discussed holding a Community Drive-thru lunch in either May or June in place of the Community Picnic he has held the past two years.
Motion by Alderman Olive and seconded by Alderman Dorchinecz to adjourn. Motion carried (8- 0).
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
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