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The city of Springfield Committee of the Whole met Aug. 30 to purchase six police pursuit vehicles.

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

"City of Springfield Committee of the Whole is located at 1450 Groth St, Springfield, IL 62703."

COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, August 30, 2016 City Council Chambers 5:30 p.m.

Ward 1 Chuck Redpath Ward 6 Cory Jobe (Vice Chair) Ward 2 Herman Senor Ward 7 Joe McMenamin Ward 3 Doris Turner Ward 8 Kris Theilen Ward 4 John Fulgenzi Ward 9 Jim Donelan Ward 5 Andrew Proctor (Chair) Ward 10 Ralph Hanauer

Alderman Proctor called the August 30, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 5:30pm. He asked everyone to join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Clerk Lesko took the roll call of members.

PRESENT: Alderman Senor , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan and Alderman Hanauer

ABSENT: Alderman Redpath and Alderman Jobe

Clerk Lesko announced that the committee had a quorum.

Alderman Proctor asked for a moment of silence for Jeannette Bland’s mom and Larry Selinger former Director of Personal who passed away last week.

Alderman Proctor asked for a motion to approve the committee meetings minutes for August 9, 2016. Alderman Donelan made the motion with Aldermen Hanauer seconding the motion to dispense with the reading and approve the minutes. The motion passed with a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, Treasurer Buscher gave an update on debt that is owed to the city. She has received the debt owed from the Office of Budget and Management, CWLP Risk Management and Commercial office and the Treasurer Office. There is $24,787,103.76 owed to the city. This does not include the total from the Legal Department.

Alderman McMenamin wanted to know if she could break down the debt by how long it has been on the books. Treasurer Buscher said she can only pull for seven years, because by state law that is all she can collect on.

Next, agenda item 2016-329 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CONTRACT #PD17-06-33 WITH MORROW BROTHERS FORD INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $170,100.00 FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Donelan made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Hanauer seconded the motion. Alderman Senor wanted to know if the vehicles are fully equipped or will they have to be modified. Chief Stokes said that will be equipped. Of the six vehicles four will be marked and the other two will be used as “low profile” and be used in DUI patrols. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, agenda item 2016-330 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDENDUM “A” TO A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ST. GEORGE HOLDINGS, LLC, TO EXTEND THE DATE FOR COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT THROUGH MARCH 31, 2017, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 EAST MONROE STREET Alderman Senor made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman McMenamin seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, agenda item 2016-331 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE SOLE SOURCE BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS WITH SANGAMON VALLEY LANDFILL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ILLINOIS, INC. FOR THE DISPOSAL OF DEMOLITION DEBRIS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderman McMenamin made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Aldermen Hanauer seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, agenda item 2016-332 A RESOLUTION FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF ILLINOIS STATE ROUTES 97 AND 125 (JEFFERSON STREET) FOR THE ANNUAL TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL LABOR DAY PARADE TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2016, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Donelan made a motion to place on the consent agenda. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, agenda item 2016-333 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND MICHAEL R. MYERSCOUGH FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 2121 S. 9TH STREET FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $191,400.00 AND RELOCATION EXPENSES AND CLOSING COSTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $138,927.08 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $330,327.08 Alderman Senor made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. Alderman Donelan wanted to know where the funds are coming from and is the city being reimburse at a later date. Director Mahoney said that the funds are being reimbursed from the Railroad relocation agreement with IDOT. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, agenda item 2016-334 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT OF A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1116 EAST STANFORD AVENUE FROM WILLIAM J. THOMAS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $900.00 FOR PHASE II OF THE STANFORD AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT BETWEEN FOX BRIDGE ROAD AND TAYLOR AVENUE Alderman Senor made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. Alderman McMenamin wanted to know if the funds have been reimbursed yet from other projects. Director Mahoney said that the funds are usually reimbursed within thirty days of the state receiving notice. CC Zerkle said the Secretary Blankenhorn said that the six million dollars for the relocation is available. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, agenda item 2016-335 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1122 EAST STANFORD AVENUE FROM JASON MORGAN FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300.00 FOR PHASE II OF THE STANFORD AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT BETWEEN FOX BRIDGE ROAD AND TAYLOR AVENUE Alderman Senor made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Donelan seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda items on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, agenda item 2016-336 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVID STANLEY AND LORI L. STANLEY FOR ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3037 SPAULDING ORCHARD ROAD Alderman Theilen made a motion to place the agenda item on the debate agenda. Alderman Hanauer seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the debate agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, agenda item 2016-337 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3037 SPAULDING ORCHARD ROAD Alderman Hanauer made a motion to place the agenda item on the debate agenda. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. The motion to place on the debate agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, agenda item 2016-338 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 42 WEST HAZEL DELL ROAD Alderman Hanauer made a motion to place the agenda item on the debate agenda. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. The motion to place on debate agenda passed on voice vote of 8-0.

Next, agenda item 2016-339 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING AND PIPE FITTING INDUSTRY OF U.S.A. AND CANADA, LOCAL UNION #137, ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES EMPLOYEES FROM APRIL 1, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2008, PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 02-01-06 Alderman Hanauer made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman McMenamin seconded the motion. Director Kuizin said that this only impacts two employees and the changes to the contract reflect the change in vacation and the residency requirement. This contract renews annually. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, agenda item 2016-340 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BUDGET LINE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADMINISTRATION FEES FOR THE EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000.00 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE Alderman Theilen made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Donelan seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, agenda item 2016-341 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 131, SECTION 131.07(a) OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO POSSESSION OF CANNABIS OR THE SYNTHETIC FORM COMMONLY KNOWN AS K2 Alderman Hanauer made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. Alderman Theilen wanted to know if this change is due to the increase in the state’s increasing the limit. CC Zerkle said that this is to mirror the state statue and city ordinance. So yes this will increase the non criminal possession that will give a ticket instead of jail time. Alderman McMenamin wanted to get information on how many cannabis offenses took place last year. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, agenda item 2016-342 AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “D” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR JAMES HOME KITCHEN, INC. D/B/A JAMES HOME KITCHEN LOCATED AT 2901 CHATHAM ROAD Alderman McMenamin made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Aldermen Theilen seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 7-0-1 with Alderman Fulgenzi voting present.

Next, agenda item 2016-343 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH POWER TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $48,000.00 FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE UNIT 4 PULVERIZER “B” CHANGEOUT AND “C” REBUILD, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman Theilen made a motion to place the agenda on the consent agenda. Alderman Hanauer seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, agenda item 2016-344 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,725.00 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES AND FIELD SUPPORT FOR THE UNIT 33 GENERATOR RELAY UPGRADE, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman Theilen made a motion to place the agenda on the consent agenda. Alderman Hanauer seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.Next, agenda item 2016-345 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT UE17-06-39 – OUTDOOR CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH ALSTOM GRID, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $76,485.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman McMenamin made a motion to place on the consent agenda. Alderman Hanauer and Senor seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, Alderman Theilen wanted to know if there can be an Ethics Committee meeting and update on the case sent to the Inspector General. CC Zerkle said that there is a draft ordinance being worked on to streamline the process.

Next, Alderman Senor wanted an update on the Carpenter Street overpass; Mayor Langfelder said it is now open. Next will be the Ash and Laurel overpasses.

Next, Alderman Hanauer wanted to know from Director Davis if the Aldermen could receive a list on what TIF money has been allocated and still not been spent. Director Davis said that her staff would be working that and then gives an update quarterly in emails to the Aldermen.

Next, Alderman Senor wanted to acknowledge that the National Park Service celebrated their 100th anniversary and the 100th

Birthday of Miss Grace Baliva at the same time.

Next, Alderman Donelan wanted to invite everyone on September 4th to the Crime Stoppers fundraiser at the LRS hanger from 4 PM to 10 PM

Next, Alderman Hanauer wanted to invite everyone out the Ward 10 meeting tomorrow night at First United Methodist Church on Koke Mill and Wabash.

Next, Alderman Senor wanted to thank the Southeast football team for doing a community clean up last Saturday in Ward 2. There were over sixty kids come out and help.

Next, Alderman Hanauer wanted to invite people out to SH-G for Ryan Held night at the football game on Friday September 2.

Next, Alderman Proctor asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Senor made the motion. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote of 8-0. The Committee of the Whole adjourned at 6:02 PM

Frank J. Lesko Frank J. Lesko City Clerk