Macon Reporter

City of Decatur City Council met Oct. 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

On Monday, October 21, 2019, the City Council of the City of Decatur, Illinois, met in Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, One Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur, Illinois.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe presided, together with her being Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, and David Horn. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared a quorum present.

Deputy City Manager Jon Kindseth attended the meeting as well.

Mayor Moore Wolfe led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Appearance of Citizens and the following individuals provided comments to the council: Mark Voskoboynikov, Drew Laney, Jacob Jenkins, John Phillips Jr., Mark Girdler and Brad Stewart.

With no other Appearance of Citizens, Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Approval of Minutes.

The minutes of the September 30, 2019 Special City Council meeting and October 7, 2019 City Council meeting were presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the minutes be approved as written; seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory and on call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Unfinished Business. With no Unfinished Business, Mayor Moore Wolfe called for New Business.

R2019-152 Resolution Accepting the Bid Price of Duraco Inc., for the Purchase of One (1) DuraPatcher, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-153 Resolution Accepting the Bid Price of Duraco Inc., for the Purchase of One (1) 2019 DuraPatcher T1 Emulsion Transport Trailer, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-154 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of 1940 North Brush College Road for the Improvement of Brush College Road over Faries Parkway and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Tracks, City Project 2009-33 Section 09-00933-01-BR, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-155 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of 3925 East Faries Parkway for the Improvement of Brush College Road over Faries Parkway and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Tracks City Project 2009-33 Section 09-00933-01-BR, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-156 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of the Vacant Lot Immediately to the West of 3925 East Faries Parkway for the Improvement of Brush College Road over Faries Parkway and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Tracks City Project 2009-33 Section 09-00933-01- BR, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-157 Resolution Accepting the Bid Price of Morrow Brothers Ford Inc. for the Purchase of One (1) 2020 Ford F-150 Pickup Truck, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-158 Resolution Accepting the Bid Price of Bob Ridings Ford Inc. for the Purchase of One (1) 2020 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck with a Lift Gate and Snowplow, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-159 Resolution Accepting the Bid Price of Bob Ridings Ford Inc. for the Purchase of One (1) 2020 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-160 Resolution Accepting the Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with JT's Tree Service, LLC, for the Removal of Trees on Streets and Boulevards, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Public Works Director Matt Newell responded to questions from Jacob Jenkins, Drew Laney and John Phillips, Jr. regarding minority hiring goals for Public Works projects.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-161 Resolution Accepting the Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Homer Tree Care Inc. for Removal of Trees and Brush Along William Street Road Embankment and Drainage Ditches on East Garfield and 22nd Street, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Public Works Director Newell responded to questions from council concerning the removal of trees along the William Street Road embankment.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

Councilman Bill Faber exited the Council Chamber at 6:02pm.

2019-174 Ordinance Annexing Territory Entirely Surrounded by the City Limits-1575 W. Allison Dr., was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Ordinance do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the next six Ordinances.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Councilman Faber was absent. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

2019-175 Ordinance Annexing Territory Entirely Surrounded by the City Limits-2508, 2522, 2546 E. Finch Dr., was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Ordinance do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Councilman Bill Faber was absent. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

2019-176 Ordinance Annexing Territory Entirely Surrounded by the City Limits-Lot East of 2618 E. Finch Dr., was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Ordinance do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Councilman Bill Faber returned to the Council Chamber at 6:05pm.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth responded to a question from Ms. Rachel Robinson Becker concerning whether a sewer extension was going to be done in her area.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

2019-177 Ordinance Annexing Territory Entirely Surrounded by the City Limits-1817, 1824, 1829 Ferris Dr., was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Ordinance do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

2019-178 Ordinance Annexing Territory Entirely Surrounded by the City Limits-4100 N. Woodlawn Ave., was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Ordinance do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

2019-179 Ordinance Annexing Territory Entirely Surrounded by the City Limits-2465 E. Mound Rd.; Lot West of 2466, 2466, 2480 E. Finch Dr., was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Ordinance do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-162 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Hutchins Excavating for the Demolition of Vacant Residential Dwellings at 1149 N. College; 230 N. East; 936 W. Green; 1137 E. Leafland; 1612 E. Marietta and 1186 E. Walnut, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the Ordinance.

Council held a brief discussion on distressed properties and demolitions.

Mr. Brad Stewart asked for ideas to bring in additional revenue.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth responded to questions from Mr. Jacob Jenkins concerning demolition liens.

Mr. Mark Girdler thanked Councilman Horn for his transparency. 

Councilwoman Lisa Gregory exited the Council Chamber at 6:16pm.

Mr. John Phillips, Jr. asked council to consider prairie grass for vacant lots.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Councilwoman Lisa Gregory was absent. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

Councilwoman Lisa Gregory returned to the Council Chamber at 6:18pm.

R2019-163 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Hutchins Excavating for the Demolition of Vacant Residential Dwellings at 1035 N. Church; 630 E. Decatur; 1130 N. Edward; 816 W. King; 811 W. Leafland; 1032 W. Tuttle; 1412 E. Walnut; 1636 E. William and 1713 E. William, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-164 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Hutchins Excavating for the Demolition of Vacant Residential Dwellings at 1440 E. Condit; 1030 E. Curtis; 944 E. Garfield; 1344 E. Hickory; 1618 E. Hickory; 239 N. Jasper and 121 S. 19th, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-165 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Anderson Backhoe Service Inc. for the Demolition of Vacant Residential Dwellings at 1372 E. Condit and 1067 E. North, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Mr. Jacob Jenkins inquired whether the minority contractor was qualified to do asbestos abatement.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2019-166 Resolution Accepting the State of Illinois Bid Price of Morrow Brothers Ford Inc., for the Purchase of Three (3) 2020 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicle, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

Deputy City Manager Kindseth gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Consent Calendar Items A. through L. and asked if any Council member wished to have an item removed from the Consent Calendar. Councilman Bill Faber wished to remove Item L. from the Consent Calendar. The Clerk read items A. through K.

Item A. 2019-180 Ordinance Annexing Territory 2468 Baker Lane

Item B. 2019-181 Ordinance Annexing Territory 2395 Captain Lane

Item C. 2019-182 Ordinance Annexing Territory 3330 Desert Inn Road 

Item D. 2019-183 Ordinance Annexing Territory 3847 West Division Street 

Item E. 2019-184 Ordinance Annexing Territory 3889 West Division Street 

Item F. 2019-185 Ordinance Annexing Territory 487 Hillshire Road 

Item G. 2019-186 Ordinance Annexing Territory 2020 Mars Court 

Item H. 2019-187 Ordinance Annexing Territory 1540 Plainview Street 

Item I. 2019-188 Ordinance Annexing Territory 2330 Wilcox Lane

Item J. Receiving and Filing of Minutes of Boards and Commissions

Item K. R2019-167 Resolution Regarding Trick or Treat Hours

Councilman McDaniel moved Items A. through K. be approved by Omnibus Vote; seconded by Councilwoman Gregory, and on call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

Item L. R2019-168 Resolution Approving and Determining the Need for Confidentiality of Minutes of Closed Meetings, was presented. Councilman Pat McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Gregory.

A brief discussion was held by council concerning the process for reviewing closed minutes.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Councilman Faber voted nay. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

With no other New Business, Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Other Business. Birthday wishes were extended to Councilwoman Gregory and Councilman Walker.

Councilman Horn encouraged citizens to advocate their position on cannabis and asked citizens to refrain from personal attacks.

Councilman McDaniel explained that property tax bills are comprised of several different taxing bodies.

Councilman Kuhle inquired about water usage being up from previous years.

With no other business, Mayor Moore Wolfe called for adjournment. Councilman McDaniel moved the Council meeting be adjourned; seconded by Councilwoman Gregory and on call of the roll, Council members Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker, Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the Council meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.

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