Effingham City Council will meet May 16.
Here is the agenda provided by the Council:
1. Mayor calls meeting to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call:
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
4. Omnibus Vote Agenda
Item No. 1
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (05/02/17) - Approve
Item No. 2
Ordinance No. 32-2017, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos. 08-2014 & 18-2016, The Municipal Code of Effingham, Illinois by Adding Article III Entitled Special Events to Chapter 5, Amusements - Pass
(This Ordinance amends/updates the special event requirements. This Ordinance was discussed previously at the May 2 City Council Meeting.)
Item No. 3
Ordinance No. 33-2017, An Ordinance Designating Depositories for the City of Effingham - Pass
(A change in this Ordinance is required for the replacement of authority from Janice Moomaw to Randy J. Bukas.)
Item No. 4
Ordinance No. 34-2017, An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale and/or Disposal of Personal Property - Pass
(These items listed are no longer of any use to the City.)
Item No. 5
Ordinance No. 36-2017, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 13-2012, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code of the City of Effingham, Illinois (Liquor Control) - Pass
(This Ordinance amends the Liquor Code concerning the number of Class R-1 Liquor Licenses. With the closing of the former Raintree Inn and Lounge, the number of Class R-1 Liquor Licenses automatically decreases by one. This Ordinance amends the Liquor Ordinance by raising the number of Class R-1 Liquor Licenses to 3. This amendment is subject to the issuance of a liquor license to the new owners of Raintree Restaurant.)
Item No. 6
Resolution No. 62-2017, Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement with RJN Group Inc. for SSES Investigations - Adopt
(This Resolution approves an agreement for smoke testing, manhole inspections, storm water connectivity and reporting for the wastewater collection system. RJN will provide these services at a cost not to exceed $94,260. Payment will be made from the Capital Projects Account with funding from the Sewer Fund. This item was previously discussed.)
Item No. 7
Resolution No. 64-2017, Authorizing Award of Contract for the Police Department Building Asbestos Abatement & Building Demolition - Adopt
(Bids were received for the project on April 26 with Effingham Asphalt Co. submitting the lowest responsive bid of $47,405.25. Payment will be made from the Capital Projects Account with funding from the Central TIF Account. This item was previously discussed at the April 18 Council meeting.)
Item No. 8
Resolution No. 66-2017, A Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 57-2017, A Resolution Appointing Members to the Plan Commission of the City of Effingham, Illinois - Adopt
(This Resolution repeals Resolution No. 57-2017, A Resolution Appointing Members to the Plan Commission. This Resolution shall be retroactive to May 2, 2017.)
Item No. 9
Resolution No. 69-2017, Resolution Accepting Proposal for 2017 Resurfacing Project - Adopt
(Bids were accepted for the project on May 9, 2017 with Effingham Asphalt Co. submitting the lowest responsive bid of $266,923.60. Payment will be made from the Capital Projects Account. This item was previously discussed.)
Item No. 10
Resolution No. 70-2017, Resolution Accepting Proposal for 2017 Gutter Replacement Program - Adopt
(Bids were received on the project on May 9, with Beniach Construction Company submitting the lowest responsive bid of $45,997. Payment will be made from the General Fund, Utility Tax. This item was previously discussed.)
Item No. 11
Resolution No. 71-2017, Resolution Accepting Proposal for 2017 Street Maintenance Aggregate Material Stockpiling - Adopt
(Bids were accepted for the project on May 9. The lowest responsive proposal for Group 1 is Heuerman Brothers in the amount of $14,710 and for Group 3 in the amount of $2,772. The lowest responsive proposal for Group 2 is Charles Heuerman Trucking in the amount of $17,000. Payment will be made from the General Fund, Street Department. This item was previously discussed.)
Item No. 12
Resolution No. 74-2017, A Resolution Appointing an Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Authorized Agent - Adopt
(This Resolution appoints Randy J. Bukas as the City's authorized agent with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund and removes Janice Moomaw from that position.)
Item No. 13
Resolution No. 77-2017, A Resolution Reapproving Final Plat No. 751-F for Recording - Speedway Subdivision - Adopt
(This plat is being submitted to the City Council for reapproval as it has not been recorded within 90 days as required by the Subdivision Ordinance. There are no changes to the final plat.)
Item No. 14
Resolution No. 80-2017, A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 40-2017, Granting Permission to Allow the Downtown Effingham Business Group to Have Summer Food Fest in Downtown Effingham on Friday, June 16, 2017 and To Allow Certain Temporary City Street Closures for Said Event - Adopt
(This Resolution amends Resolution No. 40-2017, allowing street closures for Summer Food Fest.)
Item No. 15
Effingham City Plan Commission - Letter of Recommendation - Petition to Rezone - Huguenot, LLC, 415 W. Virginia Avenue, City of Effingham, Illinois - R & F
(The City Plan Commission by unanimous vote recommends that the City Council grant the Petition to Rezone as presented to the Commission.)
Motion ___ Second ___ to Approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda items.
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
5. Introductions: Effingham Police Department Promotions - Corporal Jason Caraway; Sergeant Danny Lake
(The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has determined two promotions that went into effect on May 8, 2017. Chief Fuesting will introduce the officers to the Council.)
6. Presentation: Employee of the Quarter
(The Employee Recognition Committee selected Matt Walk as the Employee of the Quarter for the 4th Quarter of FY17. Matt Walk is now eligible for Employee of the Year consideration. The candidates for this quarter were: Russ Leppin, Public Works; and Matt Walk, Public Works. Matt Walk will be recognized at the meeting.)
7. Presentation: Departmental Employee Wellness Trophy
(The City will present the First Annual Departmental Employee Wellness Trophy to this year's Biggest Loser Winner. The trophy will be presented to participating members of the winning department, Effingham City Fire Department. The Fire Department will hold the trophy for a year and they have earned bragging rights until next year's employee wellness challenge.)
8. Discussion and Approval: Ordinance No. 24-2017, An Ordinance Authorizing a Contribution to the Effingham Regional Growth Alliance Doing Business As The Alliance
(This Ordinance authorizes a $5,000 contribution to The Alliance for economic development purposes.)
Motion ___ Second ___ Pass
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
9. Discussion and Approval: Ordinance No. 35-217, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Effingham, in the County of Effingham, and State of Illinois
(This Ordinance amends the City's Zoning Ordinance. Huguenot, LLC, by Roy Jackson Dent, Member and L. Kaye Deselms Dent, Member Class R-3D, Multiple Dwelling District to Class R-4, Limited Office and Retail District. The City Plan Commission voted unanimously in favor of this ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance.)
Motion ___ Second ___ Pass
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
10. Discussion and Approval: Resolution No. 53-2017, A Resolution Reappointing Sharon Harris to the Ethics Commission
(This Resolution reappoints Sharon Harris to the Ethics Commission.)
Motion ___ Second ___ Adopt
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
11. Discussion and Approval: Resolution No. 65-2017, Resolution Appointing a Member to the Electrical Commission of the City of Effingham, Illinois
(This Resolution Appoints Richard Dust to the Electrical Commission of the City of Effingham, Illinois. Mr. Dust will replace longtime member Gary Goeckner who has resigned.)
Motion ___ Second ___ Adopt
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
12. Discussion and Approval: Resolution No. 67-2017, Resolution Appointing Members to the Plan Commission of the City of Effingham, Illinois
(This Resolution reappoints Mark Thies and Cindy Vogel to the Plan Commission and appoints Libby Moeller and Clint Spruell to the Plan Commission. This Resolution shall be retroactive to May 1, 2017.)
Motion ___ Second ___ Adopt
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
13. Discussion and Approval: Resolution No. 68-2017, A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the City's Group Health Insurance Plans with BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois
(The Joint Labor/Management Insured Benefit Committee recommends renewing the City's group health insurance plans with BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois' self-insured Traditional PPO and Health Savings Account (HSA) through the IPBC and Arthur J. Gallagher & Company from July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018. The $2,009,032 (excludes Single and Family HSA contributions) annual premium represents a $164,028 or 8.9% increase for the new plan year.)
Motion ___ Second ___ Adopt
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
14. Discussion and Approval: Resolution No. 72-2017, A Resolution Appointing a Member to the Building Code Board of Appeals of the City of Effingham, Illinois
(This Resolution appoints Ken Wohltman to the Building Code Board of Appeals.)
Motion ___ Second ___ Adopt
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
15.
Discussion and Approval: Resolution No. 75-2017, A Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat No. 736-P and Approving Final Plat No. 735-F for Recording - Meyer Oil Subdivision
(By a unanimous vote, the Plan Commission approved this plat at its regular meeting of May 9, 2017. This plat was approved over a year ago but not recorded. Since it has been over a year, it required submission to the Plan Commission and the City Council for reapproval.)
Motion ___ Second ___ Adopt
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
16. Discussion and Approval: Resolution No. 76-2017, A Resolution Approving Final Plat No. 763-F for Recording - First Street Subdivision
(The City Subdivision Administration and City Engineer find that this plat is a minor subdivision as defined by the Land Subdivision Ordinance and recommend approval.)
Motion ___ Second ___ Adopt
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
17. Discussion and Approval: Resolution No. 78-2017, A Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat No. 764-P and Approving Final Plat No. 764-F for Recording - Park Ridge Subdivision, First Addition
(By a unanimous vote, the Plan Commission approved the plat at its regular meeting of May 9, 2017.)
Motion ___ Second ___ Adopt
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
18. Discussion and Approval: Resolution No. 79-2017, A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Liquor License to Jai Ma Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Raintree Restaurant
(This Resolution authorizes the issuance of a Class R-1 Liquor License for the new owners of the former Raintree Restaurant and Lounge, located at 1809 W. Fayette Avenue, Effingham, Illinois.)
Motion ___ Second ___ Adopt
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
19. Discussion: Second Street Reconstruction
(Farnsworth Group will be submitting an Agreement to provide design for the project. The work will include surveys, plans, specifications, permits and bidding documents necessary for the reconstruction of Second Street from Fayette Avenue to Jefferson Avenue. Payment will be made from Central TIF)
20. Motion_____ Second_____ to Allow payment of bills & requisitions.
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
21. Announcements/Commissioner Comments
• Reports from Commissioners
• Reports from Staff - City Administrator; Public Works Director; City Engineer; Economic Development Director; Fire Chief; Police Chief; Tourism Director; City Clerk, Accounting Administrator/City Treasurer
• Mayoral Proclamations
Employee Appreciation Day = Kelsey Tonn Day: May 5
Nurses Week: May 6 - 12
*Lupus Awareness Month - May
• Special Events
Effingham Cruise Night: May 19
Effingham Farmer's Market: May 20 (Every Saturday through October)
VW Funfest: June 2 - 4
Rock & Salvation Festival: June 10
• Public Participation (Citizens who have provided a speaker's card may address the Council. Please state your name and address for the record. There is a five minute time limit per speaker.)
22. Motion ____ Second ____ to recess into Executive Session for the purpose of consideration of the following subjects, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c): Personnel - Section 2 (c) (1); Collective Bargaining - Section 2 (c) (2); Purchase or Lease of Real Estate - Section 2 (c) (5); Sale or Lease of Property - Section 2 (c) (6); Litigation - Section 2 (c) (11); and Review of Executive Session Minutes - Section 2 (c) (21).
(If the Council desires to recess into executive session, the Council shall specifically indicate the desired topic of discussion for public record.)
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
23. Roll call:
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
24. Motion ____ Second ____ to adjourn the City Council Meeting of May 16, 2017 at ______ p.m.
Comnr. Gillenwater_____ Comnr. Althoff_____ Comnr. Esker_____ Comnr. Willis_____ Mayor_____
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