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The Springfield City Council met Sept. 20 to execute an inter-governmental agreement.

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

Committee meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 4:30 pm at MCW 3rd floor conference room.

Minutes of Springfield City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 20, 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 20, 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.

CWLP

2016-374 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION AND ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,678,000.00 UNDER CONTRACT NO. UE13-09-45 – FGDS LIMESTONE SUPPLY WITH CENTRAL STONE COMPANY FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE NOT TO EXCEED $13,270,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

2016-375 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CHASSIS AND SWITCHES FOR DALLMAN AND MILLER STREET DATACENTERS FROM CDW GOVERNMENT LLC FROM A STATE CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $284,502.35, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

2016-376 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT UE17-08-50 – MAILING SERVICES WITH QUICKSILVER MAILING SERVICES, L.L.C. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $135,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

2016-377 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REPAIR OF THE NORTH BOILER FEED PUMP VOLUTE FOR UNIT 31 & 32 FROM FLOWSERVE US INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $69,460.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

2016-378 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT VALVES FOR UNIT 33 FROM PIONEER PUMP & PACKING INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,500.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

2016-379 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MOBILITIE, LLC, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

PUBLIC SAFETY

2016-380 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 186 REGARDING SCHOOL SAFETY OFFICERS FROM AUGUST 19, 2016, THROUGH JUNE 2, 2017

PUBLIC WORKS

2016-381 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ROCK SALT FROM CARGILL, INCORPORATED, SALT DIVISION, UNDERSTATE CONTRACT PSD 4018144-01 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $258,760.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS

2016-382 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $230,000.00 FOR OAK RIDGE CEMETERY OPERATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS

2016-383 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH, AND PAYMENT OF $90,000.00 TO, HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE 2016 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS

2016-384 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH SAMANTHA KAY JORDAN AND CARL EDWARD FUGATE, JR. FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 42 LANSING DRIVE

2016-385 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,330.00 TO THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR REPLACEMENT OF BOOM TRUCK #323 FOR FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT OF RISK MANAGEMENT CLAIM NUMBER GL20150619125

2016-386 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND MAURICE A. NOGORSKY AND GOLDIE KRAY FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1023 E. MADISON STREET FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.00 AND CLOSING COSTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,500.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $152,500.00 RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

2016-387 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND HORACE MANN SERVICE CORPORATION FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 AND CLOSING COSTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,500.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $102,500.00 RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

2016-388 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND CHARLES SPRINKEL AND LINDA K. SPRINKEL FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1023 E. LAUREL STREET FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00 AND RELOCATION EXPENSES AND CLOSING COSTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,655.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $43,655.00 RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

FINANCE

2016-389 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF GRANT NO. 17-751029 FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, UNDER THE LOCAL TOURISM AND CONVENTION BUREAU GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $430,121.00 WITH MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED IN THE AMOUNT OF $430,121.00, BEGINNING JULY 1, 2016, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017, AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $430,121.00 FOR THE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

2016-390 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING GRANT NO. 17-373004 FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $340,000.00 WITH MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $170,000.00 FOR A TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT OF $510,000.00 FOR THE INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MARKETING GRANT PROGRAM BEGINNING JULY 1, 2016, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017, AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $340,000.00 FOR THE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

2016-391 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE FROM MICHAEL M. DIRKSEN, FOR THE HUNTER LAKE PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $125,000.00

2016-392 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, AND THE SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOARD OF HEALTH FOR BOARDING OF ANIMALS IMPOUNDED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $196,104.89 FROM MARCH 1, 2016, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017, FOR THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT

2016-393 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, AND THE SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOARD OF HEALTH FOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $158,432.48 FROM MARCH 1, 2016, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2017, FOR THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT

2016-394 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ADDENDUM D TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN'S MUSEUM FOUNDATION CORPORATION TO EXTEND THE DATE OF COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT THROUGH MARCH 31, 2018, FOR THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

2016-395 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ENOS PARK DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE AND RELATED EXPENSES FOR VARIOUS PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE ENOS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT COMMONLY KNOWN AS 904 N. 3RD, 923 N. 5TH, 819 N. 8TH, 830 N. 8TH AND 809 N. 9

TH STREETS, FORA TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $153,000.00, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The following ordinances are on tonight’s consent agenda. 2016-346; 2016-347; 2016-348; 2016-349; 2016-350; 2016-351; 2016-352; 2016-353; 2016-354; 2016-355; 2016-356; 2016-357; 2016-360; 2016-362; 2016-363; 2016-364; 2016-365; 2016-366; 2016-367; 2016-368; 2016-369; 2016-370; 2016-371

The Pre-Council session concluded at 5:09 PMCITY COUNCIL ZONING AGENDA

Mayor Langfelder called the September 20, 2016 meeting of the Springfield City Council to order at 5:30pm. He invited everyone to join with him in reciting 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

Clerk Lesko announced that there is a quorum to conduct the City Council meeting.

Next, Docket 2016-014 for the property located at 2975 Stanton Avenue. Alderman Senor asked that it remain tabled.

Next, Docket 2016-035 for the property located at 1710 South MacArthur Blvd

PETITIONER(S): Courtney Joyner

PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION: S-2, Community Shopping and Office District, Section 155.031

REQUESTED ZONING RELIEF: A Conditional Permitted Use pursuant to Section 155.031(c)(7), Conditional Permitted uses in the S-2, Community Shopping and Office: Restaurants with the service of alcoholic beverages, and Section 155.211, Restaurants with the service of alcoholic beverages; and a Variance of Section 155.211, Restaurants with the service of alcoholic beverages within 100 feet of a school.

SPRINGFIELD-SANGAMON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Recommend Approval.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Concur with the staff recommendation for approval of the petition for a Conditional Permitted Use pursuant to Section 155.031(c)(7), Conditional Permitted uses in the S-2, Community Shopping and Office: Restaurants with the service of alcoholic beverages, and Section 155.211, Restaurants with the service of alcoholic beverages; and a Variance of Section 155.211, Restaurants with the service of alcoholic beverages within 100 feet of a school.

Alderman McMenamin made a motion to approve the petition as submitted. Alderman Jobe seconded the motion. The motion passed 9-0-1 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderman Turner , Alderman Proctor , Alderman Jobe , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan , and Alderman Hanauer voting present: Alderman Fulgenzi

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Next, docket number 2016-037 for the property at 4705 Johanne Court.

PETITIONER(S): Carol A. Mills

PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION: R-2, Single Family and Duplex Residence District, Section 155.017

REQUESTED ZONING RELIEF: Variance of Section 155.061, Basic Yard Requirements to allow a rear yard setback of 9 feet instead of the 20 feet required.

SPRINGFIELD-SANGAMON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Recommend denial.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: To concur with the staff recommendation to deny the petition.

Alderman Hanauer made a motion approve the petition as submitted for the rear yard variance. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. The motion for approval 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, is docket number 2016-038 for the property located at 3415 Lumber Lane

PETITIONER(S): Ryder Truck Rentals Inc.

PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION: I-1, Light Industrial District, Section 155.040

REQUESTED ZONING RELIEF: Variance of Section 155.040, I-1, Light Industrial District, to permit an I-2, Heavy Industrial District accessory use in the I-1, Light Industrial District to allow two 500 gallon above ground storage tanks for oil and used oil..

SPRINGFIELD-SANGAMON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Recommend approval

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Concur with the staff recommendation for approval of the petition for a Variance of Section 155.040, I-1, Light Industrial District, to permit an I-2, Heavy, Industrial District accessory use in the I-1, Light Industrial District to allow two 500 gallon above ground storage tanks for oil and used oil.Alderman Fulgenzi made a motion to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation. Alderman Redpath seconded the motion. The motion for approval 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, docket number 2016-039 for the property located at South Side of 3200 block West Iles parcel number #21-12.0-100-057

PETITIONER(S): Ben D. Call as contract purchaser

PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION: S-2, Community Shopping and Office District, Section 155.031

REQUESTED ZONING RELIEF: A Conditional Permitted Use pursuant to Section 155.031(c)(7), Conditional Permitted Uses in the S-2, Community Shopping and Office District: Restaurants with the service of alcoholic beverages, and Section 155.211, Restaurants with the service of alcoholic beverages, and Section 155.203, Certain Drive up businesses, and Section 155.031(c)(9), Conditional Permitted uses in the S-2 District: Drive-in or drive up window, except for drive up windows For the sale of alcohol, located on zoning lots adjoining a residential district.

SPRINGFIELD-SANGAMON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Recommend denial of the CPU pertaining to proposed drive-up facilities, Section 155.203 and 155.031(c)(9). Recommend approval of the CPU pertaining to restaurants with service of alcohol, Sections 155.211 and 155.031(c)(7).

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Concur with the staff recommendation for approval of the Conditional Permitted Use pursuant to Section 155.031(c)(7) Conditional Permitted Uses in the S-2, Community Shopping and Office District: Restaurants with the service of alcoholic beverages and 155.211 Restaurants with the service of alcoholic beverages; and recommend approval of the Conditional Permitted Use of Section 155.203, Certain Drive up businesses and Section 155.031(c)(9), Conditional Permitted uses in the S-2 District: Drive-in or drive up window, except for drive up windows For the sale of alcohol, located on zoning lots adjoining a residential district, provided that the traffic engineer approves a site plan regarding any traffic issues.

Alderman Hanauer made a motion to approve the Planning and Zoning recommendation with the approval of the traffic engineer. Alderman Donelan seconded the motion. Alderman Turner wanted to know if this would include the sale of alcohol. Mr. McLaughlin said no, it does not.

The motion passed 9-0-1 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderman Turner , Alderman Proctor , Alderman Jobe , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan , and Alderman Hanauer voting present: Alderman Fulgenzi

Next, Mayor Langfelder asked for Treasurer Buscher to give her Treasurer’s report. The Corporate Fund had a beginning balance for the month of August of $6,221,142. The City took in $8,481,956 and total disbursements of $8,427,150 with an ending balance for August 2016 of $6,275,948. Alderman Hanauer made the motion to accept the financial report 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 McMenamin made the motion with Alderman Senor and Hanauer seconding. The motion passes on a voice vote of 10-0.

Next, Mayor Langfelder asked for a motion to dispense with a reading of the minutes of the September 6, 2016 City Council meeting and approve the minutes. Alderman Jobe made the motion, with Aldermen Senor and Proctor seconding the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote of 10-0.

Next, Mayor Langfelder asked to incorporate the pre-council reading of the consent agenda into the record. Alderman McMenamin made the motion. Alderman Hanauer 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. Aldermen Proctor and Hanauer 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, 2016-352 an ordinance authorizing a contract between the City of Springfield and David L O’Shea for purchase of real estate located at 1909 South 10 1?2 Street for an amount not to exceed $3,600.00 and relocation expenses and closing cost for an amount to exceed $500.00 and for a total amount not to exceed $4,100.00 relating to the Springfield Rail Improvement Projects. Alderman Senor made a motion for final approval of the agenda item. Alderman Proctor and Jobe 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, 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. Alderman Donelan made the motion to place the agenda item on final passage. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion.

Mayor Langfelder entrained a motion to amended agenda item 2016-358 Alderman Redpath made the motion. Alderman Donelan seconded the motion.The amendment as submitted reads:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 $400,000.00 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED CORPORATE FUND BALANCE FOR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW FOR TREATMENT AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF REMOVE ASH AND SWEET GUM TREES FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS AS AMENDED

WHEREAS, the City of Springfield is a home rule unit as defined in Article VII, Section 6(a) of the 1970 Illinois Constitution and has jurisdiction over matters pertaining to its government and affairs; and

WHEREAS, the Office Public Works is requesting a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $150,000.00 $400,000.00 from unappropriated Corporate fund balance to purchase equipment allow for treatment and/or replacement for removal of Ash and Sweet Gum trees.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS:

Section 1: That the City Council hereby authorizes a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $150,000.00 $400,000.00 from unappropriated corporate fund balance for the Office of Public Works to allow for treatment and/or replacement purchase equipment for removal of Ash and Sweet Gum trees.

Section 2: That the Office of Budget and Management is hereby directed to effectuate this supplemental appropriation in the amount of $150,000.00 $400,000.00 from unappropriated 095 corporate fund balance into expenditure line 001 110 WORK GARA 1417 095-110-WORK-VGAM- 1503

This amendment would purchase equipment for tree removal rather than outsourcing the tree removal. Alderman Senor asked how would this change the list of trees that need to be removed. Director Mahoney said that this would allow the city to go up to four crews in removing trees.

Director McCarty said the money is coming from the video gaming which is part of the long range infrastructure plan for the next several years. The budget office is working on a long plan for vehicle and equipment upgrades. So starting next year, Director Mahoney will begin using the funds in the 595 funds to take care of streets and sidewalks. Alderman Redpath said that if there is money to buy equipment to pick up branches and trim trees, then the Council needs to give Director Mahoney the money to but the equipment. Director Mahoney said anything would help. He will be coming to the budget workshops with bigger request.

Alderman Turner said that there was an ordinance passed that said the video gaming was to be used for infrastructure in the future. She agrees there is a need for equipment, but we need to find another way to pay for it. Director McCarty said that there is already $300,000.00 coming out of the corporate fund. The midyear evaluation of the corporate fund is looking at a negative 2.2 million dollars disparity between revues and expenditures. The corporate fund then would be down to 18.5 million or 18.4 million dollars. It would get the city closer to the fifteen percent threshold which is 18.2 million dollars. Alderman Turner is worried that this would open the floodgates to buying more things from the video gaming fund, when there is still a need to fix roads and sidewalks. Alderman Donelan said that he would like to be added as a co sponsor to the amendment.

Alderman Theilen would like to amend the amendment. He would like to increase the appropriation amount to “up to $467,000 from the video gaming funds for the purpose of buying a grapple truck” and “appropriate up to $161,000 from unappropriate corporate fund balance for the purchase of the bucket truck”. Alderman Redpath seconded the motion. Alderman Turner said that this in setting a bad example that whenever the city needs money that the Council would raid the video gaming funds. The motion to amend the amendment failed 4-6. Voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Theilen , and Alderman Hanauer Voting no: Alderman Senor , Alderman Turner , Alderman Jobe , Alderman McMenamin

, Alderman Donelan , and Alderman Proctor

Alderman Donelan would like to know if the additional money could come out of the corporate funds. Alderman Redpath said that Director Mahoney said the corporate fund is in trouble so why would the Council take more money out. Mayor Langfelder asked Director McCarty if $228,000.00 if that is taken out of the corporate fund would it maintain the fifteen percent targeted balance. Director McCarty said that it would be right there. Alderman Theilen wanted to know if there would be any savings with the personal lines from lags, hires and vacant positions. Director McCarty said that it was a difficult thing to project right now, because of the larger collective barging agreements that are still outstanding.

Alderman Hanauer would like to amend the amendment. “To have the $400,000 coming out of the corporate fund instead of video gaming.” Alderman Proctor seconded the motion. Alderman Redpath said that the city is going to need to purchase a fire truck next year and where is the city going to get that money from. Alderman McMenamin said that the city bought some equipment and can finance it over five years, and he hopes the Mayor and Director McCarty would look into that for next year’s budget. Alderman Fulgenzi wanted to know if Public Works got this equipment could they get all the trees on their list that need to come down. Director Mahoney said yes in time. There are larger trees that they would have to subcontract out which would be less costly and not as often. The motion to amend the amendment passed 7-3 voting yes: Alderman Senor , Alderman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderman Jobe , Alderman McMenamin , and Alderman Hanauer voting no: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Theilen , and Alderman Donelan

Aldermen then voted to amend the original agenda item with the amended amendment. The amendment passed on a voice vote of 9-1 with Alderman Redpath voting no.

Next, is the vote the final vote on agenda item 2016-358 as amended. The motion passed 9-1 voting yes: Alderman Senor , Alderman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi Alderman Proctor , Alderman Jobe , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan , and Alderman Hanauer voting no: Alderman Redpath

Next, 2016-359 an ordinance annexing certain described real property located at 2324 East Lake Shore Drive (Finne) Alderman Donelan made a motion to place the agenda item on final passage. Aldermen Theilen and Hanauer 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, 2016-361 an ordinance authorizing execution of a professional service 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. Alderman Fulgenzi made a motion to place the agenda item on final passage. Alderman Jobe seconded the motion. Director Davis said the actual area of the TIF will be determined with this study; the map submitted is areas that would like to be included in the TIF area. The company will review the area, and come back to the city with their recommendations. The motion passed on vote of 9-0 yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderman Jobe , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , and Alderman Donelan

Next, 2016-373 an ordinance authorizing change order #1 and additional funding in an amount not to exceed $2,950,000.00 under a contract with GE International Inc. for repair of Unit 33 in a total amount not to exceed $3,119,896.00 for the Office of Public Utilities, for Emergency Passage. Alderman Theilen made a motion to place the agenda item on final passage. Alderman Proctor seconded the motion. Chief Engineer Doug Brown and Electric Division Manager John Davis gave brief overview. Mr. Brown said that unit 33 did not come to full load a few weeks ago. CWLP engineers and GE engineers said that there is an issue with control valve number three. GE came turning the regular maintenance outage and saw that there was no issue with the control valve. GE than went through the valve and into the turbine with a camera and saw that there was issues with the inlet stage. GE said that CWLP could not go back online with that turbine, and the issues it was having, CWLP would need to take the turbine apart. GE provided a quote for repair of 2.95 million dollars. 1.8 million dollars is to take it apart and the rest is to put it back together. $500,000.00 dollars would be for the actual repairs to the turbine. If there is more damage the price could increase. CWLP is looking at maybe filing an insurance claim to help recoup some of the money.

Alderman Hanauer wanted to know when the overhaul of unit four started. Mr. Davis said that started this last weekend. Alderman Hanauer than asked when did CWLP know that there might be an issue with unit thirty three. Mr. Davis said that it was about a month ago that they knew of issues with the valve on unit 33. Alderman Hanauer said that he doesn’t like that two main units are offline and that the City is paying power off the grid at a higher rate because of the heat. Alderman Hanauer wanted to know if they knew of the issue if they could have delayed taking unit four offline so that power wouldn’t be bought off the grid. Mr. Davis said that they thought that the issue was with the valve and not with the turbine and they could repair the valve before unit four went offline. The other issue is that if CWLP sent the unit four maintenance crew away there would be no telling when they could come back.

Alderman Hanauer wanted to know how much of a rate increase will rate payers see because CWLP is buying off the grid. Mr. Brown said that unit thirty one and thirty two to cover the load, so the estimate is 400 to 800 thousand dollars to cover unit thirty three while it’s offline. Unit four only covers peak hours of power production. The maintenance of unit four has already been pushed backed a year and shouldn’t be pushed back another year.

Alderman Hanauer wanted to know when the last overhaul of unit thirty three was. Mr. Davis said that was two years ago in 2014. There were some issues and parts were sent out for repair, but none of issues were in the valve area. There was 1400 hours of usage on unit thirty three since the overhaul. Alderman Hanauer wanted to know where the money is coming from the pay for all of this. Mr. Brown said that the money is coming from boilers that have money and that CWLP is trying to avoid using any emergency funds. So the only thing that the rate payers are paying for is the increase of cost buying power off the grid that will be on the fuel adjustment.

Alderman Redpath wanted to know who from CWLP oversee the overhaul of the projects. Mr. Davis said that there are engineers from CWLP that oversee the projects. The original company that the equipment is purchased from usually does the maintenance. You don’t want GE people working of Semen equipment so on and so on. Alderman Senor wanted to know if CWLP keeps track of when it is time to stop maintain the generator and to look at purchasing a newer more efficient generator. Mr. Davis said yes they do that all the time.

Mr. Davis said that units 31 and 32 cannot handle the peak load thought out the day, so that when CWLP buys power off the grid. Alderman Donelan said that he is glad that the price of the repairs is not being passed on to the rate payers, he still wants to know if the Council will have to approve the purchase of the power off the grid. Mr. Brown said no the purchasing of power off the grid will not require Council approval; because it’s in their budget line. They have a line to purchase power up to a certain dollar amount and this will be under to total cost. Alderman Donelan also wanted to know if there is an insurance claim to cover the cost of the repairs when CWLP might see some of those funds. CC Zerkle said it too soon to tell if they can even file a claim. Everything will need to be analyzed and then process to file the claim.

The motion to passed the agenda item on emergency passage 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, 2016-396 an ordinance authorizing amendment 1 for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for the Carpenter Street underpass (MFT section #13-0047500-BR) for the Office of Public Works, for Emergency Passage. Aldermen Senor and Proctor made a motion to pass the emergency agenda item on final passage. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. The motion to passed the agenda item on emergency passage passed 9-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderman Jobe , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan , and Alderman Hanauer

City Council Minutes 12 September 20, 2016

Next, Alderman Jobe wanted to know if someone from the police department could run a report of calls to the site of Spring Street and South Grand Avenue, it a late night hang out and there have been lots concerns lately. Deputy Police Chief Dyle Stokes said he can do that and email Alderman Jobe and the Mayor those lists.

Next, Alderman Senor wanted to get an update on the North Mansion Block, so that there can be some clarity for the Jackson Street corridor. Mayor Langfelder said that he and staff meet with the Illinois Realtors who own the property across from Obed and Isaac’s and it is their desire to develop that into a corridor. As for the North Mansion Block the mayor said that Flairaty and Collins will be coming back with some designed work to develop the block. Director Davis said that the meeting was with the Governor’s architect, the Illinois Realtors and Public Works. The meeting was to coordinate all of their efforts in getting the Jackson Street corridor done. Alderman Hanauer wanted to know if the city has consider lease another RFP, he thinks that the Y block would get more of a response if the block was leveled and vacant. Alderman Donelan wanted to know if the concept for the Jackson Street corridor had the Y block coming down. Director Davis said no because they don’t have jurisdiction over that block. Mayor Langfelder asked that Director Mahoney reached out to the bidders and confirmed if they might still be interested in demo of the building.

Next, Alderman Theilen said that the City versus County softball game is Sunday October 2nd at 3 PM at Robin Roberts Stadium.

Next, Mayor Langfelder said that there will revisions coming forward for the Inspector General City code. Also Ward 8 will have their ward meeting at LRS building and Thursday Ward 3 at Saint Cabrini Church

Next, Mayor Langfelder mentions that the Route 66 Festival is this weekend. There will be a press conference at 7th Street and Washington at 10:30 A.M.

Next, Elizabeth Scrafford from 420 E Canedy spoke about the emergency passage of funds for unit 33. She said this would be a good topic to talk about at the public meeting on the utilities department. She also mentions that unit 33 should be included in any future studies about the usefulness of the generator.

Next, John Williams 1424 South College spoke about the need for a bigger public process in discussion on the long range planning and economic analyst and a creation of a twenty year plan for the power plant.

Next, Steve Myers spoke about the issues property owners in downtown faces now that the downtown TIF was extended. Some owners have current appraisals for properties that received TIF funding a long time ago and are stuck paying taxes that do not match the value of their property according to licensed appraisers.

Next, Tony Parkhurst spoke about the need for reform at the power plant. He also stated that coal will be so expensive in twenty years that we will need to find other source of power now. He also mention that he will be going in front of the Illinois State Supreme Court.

Next, Mayor Langfelder entertained a motion for adjournment. The motion was made by Alderman Donelan and seconded by Alderman Senor. The motion passed on a voice vote of 10- 0. The September 20, 2016 City Council Meeting adjourned at 7:16 P.M.

Frank J. Lesko Frank J. Lesko City Clerk