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The city of Springfield City Council met Sept. 6 to authorize execution of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the city:

"City of Springfield City Council is located at 1450 Groth St, Springfield, IL 62703."

Minutes of Springfield City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 6, 2016 City Council Chambers

PRE-COUNCIL SESSION

City Clerk Frank Lesko called the Pre Council Session of the Springfield City Council to Order at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center West.

Clerk Lesko read the ordinances on First Reading and assigned to the Committee of the Whole.

PUBLIC SAFETY

2016-346 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT #2016-DJ-BX-0188 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,909.00, AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF SAID GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC WORKS

2016-347 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED PARKING DEPARTMENT FUND BALANCE TO PURCHASE HAND HELD RADIOS FOR THE PARKING DEPARTMENT METER ENFORCEMENT AND RAMP PERSONNEL FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS

2016-348 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT NUMBER PW 17-12 WITH TRI-COUNTY STUMP REMOVAL AND LITTLETON STORM &TIMBER FOR TREE STUMP REMOVALS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS

2016-349 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1124 EAST STANFORD AVENUE FROM CHI CHEUNG CHAU AND JEN JEN BAI FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300 FOR PHASE II OF THE STANFORD AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT BETWEEN FOX BRIDGE ROAD AND TAYLOR AVENUE

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2016-350 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND NB & DB, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1000 E. LAUREL STREET FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $182,500.00 AND RELOCATION EXPENSES AND CLOSING COSTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $160,200.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $342,700.00 RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

2016-351 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND SUGAR CREEK HOLDINGS, LLC FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1911 S. 10 1/2 STREET FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,700.00 AND RELOCATION EXPENSES AND CLOSING COSTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,200.00 RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

2016-352 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND DAVID L. O’SHEA, TRUSTEE OF HELENE C. O’SHEA CREDIT SHELTER TRUST D, AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INT. AND DAVID L. O’SHEA, TRUSTEE OF DAVID L. O’SHEA FAMILY TRUST DTD 11/17/10, AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INT. FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1913 AND 1915 S. 10 1/2 STREET FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,600.00 AND RELOCATION EXPENSES AND CLOSING COSTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,100.00 RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

2016-353 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND DAVID L. O'SHEA FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1911 S.10 l/2 STREET FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,200.00 AND RELOCATION EXPENSES AND CLOSING COSTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,700.00 RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

2016-354 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND DAVID L. O'SHEA, TRUSTEE OF HELENE C. O'SHEA CREDIT SHELTER TRUST D, AN UNDIVIDED 112 INT. AND DAVID L. O'SHEA, TRUSTEE OF DAVID L. O'SHEA FAMILY TRUST DTD 11117/10, AN UNDIVIDED 112 INT.FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1913 AND 1915 SOUTH 10th 1/2 STREET FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,600.00 AND RELOCATION EXPENSES AND CLOSING COSTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 AND FORA TOTALAMOUNTNOTTOEXCEED$15,100.00RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 2016-355 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND DAVID L. O'SHEA, TRUSTEE OF HELENE C. O'SHEA CREDIT SHELTER TRUST D, AN UNDIVIDED 112 INT. AND DAVID L. O'SHEA, TRUSTEE OF DAVID L. O'SHEA FAMILY TRUST DTD 11/17/10, AN UNDIVIDED 112 INT. FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1939,1941, 1943AND 1947 S. 10 112 STREET FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $273,000.00 AND RELOCATION EXPENSES AND CLOSING COSTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $44,000.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $317,000.00 RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

2016-356 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT NUMBER PW17-07-45, WITH LAVERDIERE CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR SALT DOME REPAIRS AND ROOF REPLACEMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $144,300.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS

2016-357 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED CORPORATE FUND BALANCE TO ALLOW FOR EXPANSION OF THE OVERHEAD SEWER PROGRAM FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS

2016-358 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED CORPORATE FUND BALANCE TO ALLOW FOR TREATMENT AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF ASH AND SWEET GUM TREES FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS

2016-359 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2324 EAST LAKE SHORE DRIVE (FINNE)

FINANCE

2016-360 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CENTRAL AREA TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT TO DECEMBER 29, 2028

2016-361 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH, AND PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $58,000.00 TO, PGAV PLANNERS FOR DETERMINATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING THE PEORIA ROAD / ROUTE 66 TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT FOR THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

2016-362 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO TROY SNIDER, A CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FIREFIGHTER, TO SETTLE A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM FOR CASE NUMBER 15-WC-34320

2016-363 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $75,287.00 TO NICOUD INSURANCE SERVICES FOR ANNUAL COVERAGE OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES UNDER COMMERCIAL PROPERTY POLICY CAP5228478

2016-364 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SPRINGFIELD ART ASSOCIATION FOR USE OF ENOS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,250.00 THROUGH THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM

GENERAL CITY BUSINESS

2016-365 AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “D” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR GOURMET FOOD PRODUCTION INC. D/B/A ROSATI’S SPORTS PUB LOCATED AT 2934 S. 6 TH STREET

CWLP

2016-366 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING PAYMENT TO CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY-GAS DIVISION, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,344,754.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF NATURAL GAS THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2017 UNDER AN EXISTING CONTRACT, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

2016-367 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO AMEREN ILLINOIS UNDER AN EXISTING RATE SCHEDULE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $723,043.00 FOR NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION CHARGES FOR DALLMAN POWER PLANT, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

2016-368 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION AND ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00 UNDER CONTRACT NO. UE16-06-34 – BYPRODUCT HAULING WITH REX D. EVANS AKA EVANS CARTAGE TRUCKING, BEELMAN TRUCK CO., AND DONLEY TRUCKING, INC. FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE NOT TO EXCEED $1,300,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

2016-369 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $140,899.00 UNDER CONTRACT NO. UE17-06-40 WITH C.P. ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC FOR INSTALLATION OF FILTER BAGS FOR UNIT 4 IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $180,125.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

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2016-370 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,124.23 WITH ALSTOM POWER, INC. FOR REBUILD OF THE UNIT 33 PULVERIZER JOURNALS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $66,549.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

2016-371 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FIBER CAPACITY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ILLINOIS NETWORK ALLIANCE, LLC FOR 528 S. 5th AND 2820 FOX BRIDGE ROAD, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

The following ordinances are on tonight’s consent agenda. 2016-329; 2016-330; 2016-331; 2016-332; 2016-333; 2016-334; 2016-335; 2016-349; 2016-340; 2016-341; 2016-342; 2016-343; 2016-344; and 2016-345

The Pre-Council session concluded at 5:10 pm.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA

Mayor Langfelder called the September 6, 2016 meeting of the Springfield Council to order at 5:30 PM. He invited everyone to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Clerk Lesko took the roll call of members.

PRESENT: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderman Jobe , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan , Alderman Hanauer , and Mayor Langfelder

ABSENT: None

Clerk Lesko announced there was a quorum for a meeting.

Next, Mayor Langfelder asked CWLP Chief Engineer Doug Brown to introduce Kenny Crutcher as the new Finance Director for CWLP.

Next, Mayor Langfelder asked for a motion to dispense with a reading of the minutes of the August 16, 2016 City Council meeting and approve the minutes. Alderman Donelan made the motion and Alderman Proctor seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote of 10-0.

Next, Mayor Langfelder asked for a motion to incorporate the Pre-Council first reading of ordinances into the record of the Council meeting. Alderman Donelan made the motion with Alderman Hanauer seconding. The motion passes on a voice vote 10-0.Next, Mayor Langfelder asked to incorporate the pre-council reading of the consent agenda into the record. Alderman Hanauer made the motion. Alderman Donelan seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote of 10-0.

Next, Mayor Langfelder asked for a motion to put the consent agenda on final passage. Alderman Hanauer made the motion for final passage. Alderman Senor seconded the motion. The motion passed 10-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderman Jobe , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan , and Alderman Hanauer

Next, Mayor Langfelder asked for a motion to remove agenda item 2016-254 from being tabled and place on the debate agenda. Alderman Donelan made the motion to remove the agenda item. Alderman Turner seconded the motion. Alderman McMenamin wanted to know when the last time this agenda item was heard for discussion. Mayor Langfelder said in June and the proposed amendments were sent out about three weeks ago. Alderman McMenamin wanted to know if this agenda item could go before the Committee of the Whole for discussion. Alderman McMenamin would like to study the agenda item again, and look over the proposed amendments before being rush to vote on the agenda item. Mayor Langfelder said that he would like to discuss it now and if there is any item that come up that the Aldermen are unconformable with they can move it back to committee for further discussion. Alderman Turner said that there is general consensus to move forward with it tonight. Alderman Donelan said that the Aldermen have had a copy on the amendment for three weeks and he would not have a problem moving forward with this. Aldermen Redpath said that the changes are addressed in the amendments and he is ready to vote on this tonight. The motion passed on a vote of 9-1voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderman Jobe , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan , and Alderman Hanauer voting no: Alderman McMenamin

Next, 2016-254 an ordinance amending chapter 38 of the 1988 City of Springfield code of ordinance, as amended, pertaining to purchasing to and contracts. Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item on final passage. Alderman Turner seconded the motion. Mayor Langfelder introduces purposed amendment which reads “to encourage the employment of City residents to perform City public works contracts.” And adds 38.15 (a) remains the same (b) Where the purchasing agent determines that because of the substantial and complex nature of the public works project, use of a project labor agreement is in the public interest, unions participating in a project labor agreement shall provide the following:

(1) certification of compliance in relation to the public works project with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the National Labor Relations Act, the Federal Civil Rights Act, the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Wage and Hour Law, and the Prevailing Wage Act; and,

(2) a statement that such union, has a bona fide apprenticeship and training program approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training; and,

(3) evidence of an established membership recruitment program that specifically includes efforts to recruit residents of the city and minority and female participants; and, 

(4) information showing the demographic characteristics of union membership and the apprenticeship and training program.

Alderman Redpath made a motion to approve purposed amendment #1. Alderman Turner seconded the motion. Alderman Proctor would like to be added as a co sponsor to amendment #1 and amendment #2. Alderman Hanauer also would like to be added as co sponsor to amendment #1 and amendment #2. Alderman Thelien would like to be added as co sponsor to amendment #1 and amendment #2. Alderman Senor wanted to be added as co sponsor to amendment #1 and amendment #2. Alderman McMenamin said that he doesn’t recall any discussion on this agenda item since June and there has not been any discussion on any on the amendments. Mayor Langfelder said that the target area is that fifty percent of the target worked comes from the corporate boundaries and have to come a certify apprenticeship program. There will also be minority requirements as well. CC Zerkle said that this would be part of the normal purchasing process. So for example a public works contractor would have to city residents, and proper training in the apprenticeship programs.

Alderman McMenamin said that proper procedures should take place and that these amendments should have been discussed in committee and voted on before tonight’s Council meeting. Mayor Langfelder said that this is a local labor ordinance that he wanted voted on over a month ago if the amendments. There are too many projects being done with out of town labor. Alderman McMenamin said that it is good practice to have this discussion in committee; otherwise it is passage by surprise if something is pulled from committee and voted on at that night’s Council meeting. Alderman Senor wanted to know from the unions if there are programs in place to help unions fill these minority hiring requirements. Brad Schaive labor manager for Laborers Local 477 spoke in favor of the ordinance and the amendments. This will give the city a chance to work with contracts and identify if they have improved or increase minority participation in labor programs. Alderman Donelan wanted to know how the ordinance would enforce the minority hiring. Mr. Schaive said that the city can asked questions of the subcontractor, a union, a general contractor what are their minority numbers are. Alderman Donelan wants to know what happens in the fifty percent residency requirement is not meet. The mayor said that there is a penalty for every percentage point under the fifty percent. Alderman Turner supports this ordinance saying that this goes a long way to address the issues in our community. This will be a catalyst to change the underemployment rate forever. It provides training in a trade that will allow people to become part of the middle class. Alderman Redpath wanted to know how the city will know what the minority participation is. Mr. Schaive said that the city can asked the unions what there minority numbers are. Mr. Redpath wanted to if the contractor can asked for a percentage of minorities. Mr. Schaive said that IDOT has had this stipulation for some time. Purposed amendment #1 passed on a voice vote of 10-0.

Next, Mayor Langfelder proposed amendment #2 to agenda item 2016-254. Alderman Jobe made a motion to approve proposed amendment #2 Alderman Turner seconded the motion. Purposed amendment #2 would add; Tax Increment Finance contracts for redevelopment to the agenda item. Also adds paragraph (h) The requirements of this section shall apply to Tax Increment Finance contracts where construction work is performed as part of the redevelopment project work.Alderman Theilen said he feels that adding TIF funds to ordinance keeps even more funds in the community and ensure local labor will be working on improving the city.

Alderman McMenamin wanted to iterate again said that there is a procedure to adding amendments and discussion of agenda items, and he feels that this should have been discussed at last week’s committee meeting. CC Zerkle said that prevailing wage law has been a part of the TIF contracts for some time because the state of Illinois has required that provision. The amendment will clarify that using the fifty percent local labor rule on TIF projects. Alderman Donelan said that he brought this amendment up because the first amendment didn’t address TIF projects, that why there is now the seconded amendment. The motion to accept proposed amendment #2 passed on a voice vote of 10-0. The motion for final passage of agenda item 2016-254 as amended passed on a vote of 9-0-1voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderman Jobe , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan , and Alderman Hanauer voting no: Alderman McMenamin

Next, 2016-314 an ordinance annexing various city-owned real properties surrounding Lake Springfield and as legally described on exhibits 3A-3C of attached annexation plats as amended. Mayor Langfelder asked for a motion to pass the agenda item on final passage. Alderman Jobe made a motion for final passage. Alderman McMenamin seconded the motion. CC Zerkle said that the city has given proper notification of the annexation and this is ready to be passed tonight. Alderman Redpath said that he was against the annexation because people were going to be given a double taxation on the road and bridge tax. Mayor Langfelder said that the township is going ahead with the referendum that the township residents will vote on in November. Alderman Donelan wanted to know who has control of the roads. Mayor Langfelder said as of January 1, 2017 they will be under the city’s control. Director Mahoney said that the city would get reimburse if they are not part of the city. Mayor Langfelder asked for a motion to amend the agenda item. Alderman Donelan made a motion to change to effecteive date of the annexation to January 1, 2017. Alderman Theilen and Hanauer seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote of 10-0.

Mayor Langfelder asked for a motion to recess the regular session of the City Council meeting and hold a public meeting for agenda item 2016-314. Alderman Hanauer made a motion to recess the meeting for a public hearing on the annexation. Alderman Proctor seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote on 10-0.

No one came forward during the public hearing. Alderman Senor made a motion to close the public hearing. Alderman Donelan seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote of 10-0. Alderman Jobe made a motion to place agenda item 2016-314 as amend on final passage. Alderman Senor seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-1 voting yes: Alderman Senor , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderman Jobe , Alderman McMenamin Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan , and Alderman Hanauer voting no: Alderman RedpathNext, 2016-336 an ordinance authorizing the execution of an annexation agreement with David Stanley and Lori L. Stanley for annexation of property located at 3037 Spaulding Orchard Road Mayor Langfelder asked for a motion to recess the regular session of the City Council meeting and hold a public meeting for the annexation of the described property. Alderman Hanauer made the motion to recess the meeting for the public meeting. Alderman Senor seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote of 10-0. No one came forward to address the Council. Alderman Hanauer made a motion to close the public meeting and resume the regular City Council meeting. Alderman Jobe seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote of 10- 0. Alderman Jobe made a motion to place the agenda item on final passage. Alderman Hanauer seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderman Jobe , Alderman McMenamin Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan , Alderman Hanauer and Mayor Langfelder

Next, 2016-337 an ordinance annexing certain described real property located at 3037 Spaulding Orchard Road. Alderman Jobe made a motion to place the agenda item on final passage. Alderman Hanauer seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderman Jobe , Alderman McMenamin Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan, and Alderman Hanauer

Next, 2016-338 an ordinance annexing certain described real property located at 42 West Hazel Dell Road. Alderman Jobe made a motion to place the agenda item on final passage. Alderman Donelan seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderman Jobe , Alderman McMenamin Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan , and Alderman Hanauer

Next, 2016-372 an ordinance authorizing an agreement with GE International Inc. for repair of unit 33 control vale #3 in an amount not to exceed $169,896.00 for the Office of Public Utilities, for emergency passage. Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item on final passage. Alderman Donelan seconded the motion. Chief Engineer Doug Brown with CWLP explained that a control values need repair and the unit is due for its fall outage this weekend and that why this was place on emergency passage tonight. The repairs to the value will take about six days. Alderman Hanauer wanted to know if this was found by an inspection done a few weeks ago. Mr. Brown said no, it actually a control room issue. Alderman Senor wanted to know when are will the major outages to the units for the overall maintenance on the units’ takes place. Mr. Brown said every five to eight years depending on the hours of usage. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderman Jobe , Alderman McMenamin Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan , Alderman Hanauer and Mayor LangfelderNext, Alderman McMenamin wanted to complement the Mayor and CC Zerkle on the rendering by Judge Schmitt last week on an opinion which dismissed the lawsuit of the firefighter’s pension board that attempt to include holiday pay for firefighter’s pension purposes. Also Alderman wanted to know if there is a vacancy on the fire pension board. Mayor Langfelder said that he hasn’t received any former letter. Treasurer Buscher said that she did in front of the board to the president of the board.

Next, Mayor Langfelder said that they are working on doing the suggested changes to the Inspector General. Thursday, September 8 will be the Ward 2 ward meeting at 5:30 P.M. in the commons area of Southeast High School. Also there is a comprehensive plan survey online and that are due by September 15.

Next, Alderman Theilen said that Ward 8 and Ward 9 will be switching days now. Ward 9 will be on September 19 at 5:30 P.M. at Peace Lutheran Church. Ward 8 will be on Wednesday, September 21 at 5:30 P.M. LRS building.

Next, Alderman Theilen wanted to thank the Mayor on being a good ambassador for the city.

Next, Alderman Senor wanted to inform that there is a new popcorn shop in town. Mike Pittman is the owner.

Next, Alderman Theilen said that there is a reschedule date for the City versus County softball game will be on October 2, 2016 at 3 P.M. at Robin Roberts Stadium.

Next, Nell Clay from the African American History Museum talked about the new exhibit on the Red Tail/Tuskegee Airman Exhibit that will be at Capital Airport from September 13-17

Next, Leonard Hubbard Jr. spoke about the need to increase the capacity at the Boys and Girls Club. There is more kids showing up and they’re getting cramp in there.

Next, Rachel Thomson from the Kidzeum of Health and Science spoke about the need to extend the TIF funds so that the Kidzeum can be completed.

Next, Mayor Langfelder entertained a motion for adjournment. The motion was made by Alderman Senor and seconded by Alderman Proctor. The motion passed on a voice vote of 10-0. The September 6, 2016 Council Meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM

Frank J. Lesko Frank J. Lesko City Clerk

Minutes Approved on 9/20/16