Macon Reporter

City of Decatur City Council met May 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

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 Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel and Rodney Walker participating through electronic attendance pursuant to Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2020-07 suspending the requirements of the Open Meetings Act requiring in-person attendance by members of a public body for the duration of the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared a quorum present.

City Manager Scot Wrighton attended the meeting as well.

Mayor Moore Wolfe led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Appearance of Citizens.

The following citizens provided comments to the Council: Marc Girdler, Larry Nave and Bruce Washburn.

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

The minutes of the May 4, 2020 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 Bill Faber, Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Unfinished Business.

R2020-74 Resolution Accepting the Bid Price of Jandi Services for Oakley Sediment Basin Mowing Services, was presented. Councilman McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Gregory.

City Manager Wrighton gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Public Works Director Matt Newell answered questions from Council regarding the use of prescribed burnings to maintain grass around the sediment basin and the reason why a three- year mowing contract was requested by the contractor.

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

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

City Manager Wrighton updated Council on the Treasurer’s Financial Report and added that a report relating to the financial implications of COVID-19 will be provided sometime in June.

2020-84 Ordinance Providing for the Issuance of a not to Exceed $34,405,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the City of Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, Authorizing the Sale of said Bonds to the Purchaser Thereof, providing for the Levy and Collection of a Direct Annual Tax Sufficient for the Payment of the Principal of and Interest on said Bonds, and Further Providing for the Execution of an Escrow Agreement in Connection with such Issuance, was presented. Councilman McDaniel moved the Ordinance do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Gregory.

City Manager Wrighton gave a brief overview of the Ordinance.

Finance Director Gregg Zientara answered questions from Council regarding the refunding of certain outstanding debt obligations of the city.

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

2020-85 Ordinance Providing for the Issuance of a not to Exceed $34,405,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the City of Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, Authorizing the Sale of said Bonds to the Purchaser Thereof, providing for the Levy and Collection of a Direct Annual Tax Sufficient for the Payment of the Principal of and Interest on said Bonds, and Further Providing for the Execution of an Escrow Agreement in Connection with such Issuance, was presented. Councilman McDaniel moved the Ordinance do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Gregory.

City Manager Wrighton gave a brief overview of the Ordinance.

Finance Director Gregg Zientara answered questions from Council regarding the maturity date of the bonds.

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

R2020-75 Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Contract Extension with First Mid Insurance Group dba JL Hubbard Insurance Agency for Employee Benefit Insurance Broker and Advisory Services, was presented. Councilman McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Gregory.

City Manager Wrighton gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

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

R2020-76 Resolution Authorizing Annual Service Agreement with Superion, LLC, a Central Square Company, was presented. Councilman McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Gregory.

City Manager Wrighton gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

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

R2020-77 Resolution Authorizing Submission of Justice Administration Grant Application and Memorandum of Understanding - Bureau of Justice Assistance, was presented. Councilman McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Gregory.

City Manager Wrighton gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Police Chief Jim Getz explained that the grant awarded to the city in the amount of $99,423 will be used towards COVID-19 related expenses.

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

R2020-78 Resolution Accepting the Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Luka Company Inc. for the 32nd Street and Fulton Avenue Storm Drainage Improvement Project, City Project 2016-04, was presented. Councilman McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Gregory.

City Manager Wrighton gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Public Works Director Matt Newell answered questions from Council and explained that the construction of the new storm sewers will handle between a five-year and ten-year storm.

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

R2020-79 Resolution Authorizing Real Estate Purchase Agreement for 225 E. Christine Drive - Fire Station 5, was presented. Councilman McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Gregory.

City Manager Wrighton gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

A discussion was held on whether the city should have sought bids.

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

R2020-80 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement with the Federal Transit Administration for Cares Act Grant, was presented. Councilman McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Gregory.

City Manager Wrighton gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

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

R2020-81 Resolution Amending Mass Transit Management Agreement with MV Transportation Inc., was presented. Councilman McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Gregory.

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

Council held a discussion regarding the use and replacement of the city’s two trolleys.

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

Ordinance Creating City Code - Chapter 70.2 - Registration of Foreclosure and Vacant Properties, was presented. Councilman McDaniel moved the Ordinance do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Gregory.

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

Council discussed tabling the Ordinance until additional public feedback is collected and more information on the program is provided.

Councilman Kuhle made a motion to table the Ordinance, seconded by Councilman McDaniel.

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

Resolution Authorizing an Agreement Between the City of Decatur and Property Registration Champions, LLC., was presented. Councilman McDaniel moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilwoman Gregory.

Councilman McDaniel made a motion to table the Ordinance, seconded by Councilwoman Gregory.

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

With no other New Business, Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Consent Calendar Items A. through G. and asked if any Council member wished to have an item removed from the Consent Calendar. No Council member wished to have an item removed from the Consent Calendar. The Clerk read items A. through G.

Item A. 2020-86 Ordinance Annexing Territory 3407 Ferris Drive

Item B. 2020-87 Ordinance Annexing Territory 3220 Las Vegas Drive

Item C. 2020-88 Ordinance Annexing Territory 3291 Las Vegas Drive

Item D. 2020-89 Ordinance Annexing Territory 3115 North Westlawn Avenue 

Item E. 2020-90 Ordinance Annexing Territory 3135 North Westlawn Avenue 

Item F. R2020-82 Resolution Approving Appointment – DCDF

Item G. R2020-83 Resolution Approving Reappointments – DCDF

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

With no other New Business, Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Other Business.

A discussion was held concerning the code violations at the Lincoln Theatre and a status update was given on the three vacant Fire Inspector positions.

Mayor Moore Wolfe and Council discussed the State of Emergency measures implemented by the city, when those measures may be lifted, and how to prepare the city moving forward.

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 Lisa Gregory, David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, Pat McDaniel, Rodney Walker and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the Council meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

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