Sangamon Sun

City of Springfield Committee of the Whole met February 13. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:

Alderman Proctor called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 5:45pm. He invited everyone to join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Clerk Lesko took the roll call of members.

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

ABSENT: Alderwoman Turner

Clerk Lesko announced that the committee had a quorum.

Next, Alderman Proctor asked for a motion to approve the committee meeting minutes for January 29, 2019. Alderman Hanauer made the motion with Alderwoman DiCenso seconding the motion to dispense with the reading and approve the minutes. The motion passed with a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, Mayor Langfelder issued a proclamation to the UIS baseball team Manager Chris Ramirez for being name national baseball coach of the year.

Next, Treasurer Buscher gave the Treasurer’s report. The Corporate Fund had beginning balance for the month of January 2019 $7,106,088. The City took in $7,485,591 and total disbursements of $8,617,487 with an ending balance for January 2019 of $5,974,292.

Next, Alderman Proctor asked if there were any questions of the Office of Budget and Management Contract Report. There were no questions.

Next, Brian McFadden, Sangamon County Administrator came to discuss animal control and some of the issues that came up a couple weeks ago. There is a policy for after hours call outs which are triggered by an emergency situation. If law enforcement is on the scene, they will go out. Dog bites and bats will also trigger an afterhour’s call.

Mr. McFadden said that there was an incident on January 29, 2019 and animal control was not called out to the North Fifth Street address. There were five visits by the Springfield Police Department that evening, and none of those visits resulted in a call to animal control. There was a call to a home on Sandgate Drive. Animal Control did come out to the North Fifth Street location the next morning.

Alderwoman DiCenso said that she does not believe that they didn’t call multiple times into animal control. There needs to be a solution to the problem. She does not want to see owners of pets not take care of them. Mr. McFadden said that he would like to improve the process.

Greg Largent, Director of Animal Control, said that after hours calls go to the police department and it is up to the officer to contact animal control. Dwayne Gab, Chief of the Civil Division State’s Attorney’s Office, said that there are several ways that a person can be cited either by an ordinance violation or they receive a ticket to come before the Hearing Department.

Clerk Lesko read the ordinances tabled or remaining in committee. Alderman Redpath said that he would like to bring the appointments for the Convention and Visitors Advisory Board for Committee consideration. Alderman McMenamin seconded the motion. Agenda items 2019-035 through 2019-046. The motion passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Alderman Theilen made a motion to take out of order 2019-086, 2019-087, 2019-089, 2019-090 to the front of the agenda. Alderman Fulgenzi seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, Alderman Theilen made a motion for an omnibus vote for agenda items 2019-035 through 2019-046 and 2019-086 through 2019-090 for the debate agenda. There were multiple seconds. The motion passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

      2019-035 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF CAROLE KEATING TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD

      2019-036 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF JAY B. KITTERMAN TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD

      2019-037 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF KAREN CONN TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD

      2019-038 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DARIN DAME TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD

      2019-039 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF J. CLAY EMERICH TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD

      2019-040 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF TIM GOOD TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD

      2019-041 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF RAKEESHA PHELON TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD

      2019-042 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF CATIE SHEEHAN TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD

      2019-043 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF LESLIE SGRO TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD

      2019-044 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF CHRIS HEMBROUGH TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD

      2019-045 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF JEAN BRUNER JACHINO TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD

      2019-046 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MALINDA BEAGLES MONTZ TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD

      2019-086 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ARDEN LANG TO THE LINCOLN LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

      2019-087 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING SANDY SCHOLTENS HAMILTON TO THE SPRINGFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

      2019-089 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF BRUCE CLARK TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD

      2019-090 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF SONYA L. PERKINS TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD

Alderman Theilen made a motion for an omnibus vote to place the above agenda items on the debate agenda. Aldermen Fulgenzi and Donelan seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, Alderwoman DiCenso asked to suspend the rules and take out of order and take agenda items 2019-064, 2019-065, 2019-066, and 2019-091 Alderman Redpath seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-064 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE VARIANCE REQUEST OF SECTION 153.157(l) PERTAINING TO RESTRICTION OF ACCESS AT ILES JUNCTION WEST FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderwoman DiCenso made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. Alderwoman DiCenso made a motion to amend the agenda item to include a third curb cut. Alderman Hanauer seconded the motion. The motion to amend the agenda item passed on a voice vote of 8-1 with Alderman McMenamin voting no.

Alderman McMenamin said that he called Michael Higgins and said that the MacArthur Boulevard Association is against the curb cuts and the jurisdictional transfer. He will be pulling this from the consent agenda and putting in on debate next week.

The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-1 with Alderman McMenamin voting no.

          2019-065 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE VARIANCE REQUEST OF SECTION 153.158(b)(2) PERTAINING THROUGH LOTS AND LOT ARRANGEMENT AT ILES JUNCTION WEST FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderwoman DiCenso made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Redpath seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-1 with Alderman McMenamin voting no.

          2019-066 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE LOCATION AND SKETCH MAP OF ILES JUNCTION WEST SUBDIVISION FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderwoman DiCenso made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Redpath seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-1 with Alderman McMenamin voting no.

          2019-091 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENT 2 OF AGREEMENT NO. JT 604-014 AND JOB NO. C-96-523-04 WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFER OF FAU 610AND FAU8071 (MACARTHURBOULEVARD) FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderwoman DiCenso made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Redpath seconded the motion. Alderman McMenamin feels this is being brought to the Committee hastily without notice to the public. The motion to place the agenda item on consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-1 with Alderman McMenamin voting no.

Next, agenda item 2019-067 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT AND MODIFICATION OF AN AFFIDAVIT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXTEND THE DATE FOR COMPLETION THROUGH DECEMBER 19, 2020, FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF CAPITOL AVENUE PROJECT FROM 11TH STREET TO MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRIVE (MFT SECTION #10-00447-04-PV) FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Senor made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Hanauer seconded the motion. Alderman Senor wanted Public Works to know that there are several letters missing from the street signs. The motion to place the agenda item on consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-068 A RESOLUTION FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF ILLINOIS STATE ROUTES 97 AND 125 (JEFFERSON STREET FROM 9TH TO 5TH STREETS) FOR THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE ON MARCH 16, 2019 Alderman Hanauer made a motion to place on the consent agenda. Alderwoman DiCenso seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-069 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT 3 AND AFFIDAVIT TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR JOB NO. R-96-200-08, OBLIGATION NUMBER AL08215 AND MFT SECTION 95-00361-04-PV, REGARDING THE ELEVENTH STREET EXTENSION PROJECT FROM STEVENSON DRIVE TO LINCOLNSHIRE BOULEVARD, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Redpath made a motion to place on the consent agenda. Aldermen Senor and Hanauer seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-070 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING EXECUTION OF A NOTICE OF INTENT REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A QUIET ZONE ALONG THE THIRD STREET RAIL CORRIDOR FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderwoman DiCenso made a motion for the consent agenda. Alderman Fulgenzi seconded the motion for the consent agenda. Alderman Proctor asked to be a cosponsor. Alderwoman DiCenso asked to be a cosponsor. All the Aldermen asked to be a cosponsor. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-071 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $95,000.00 TO ECL2, LLC FOR PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF ONE PARCEL LOCATED AT 2242 S. 6TH STREET AND AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF 1,463.13 SQ. FT. OF EXCESS RIGHTOF-WAY AREA FOR THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderwoman DiCenso made a motion to place on the consent agenda. Aldermen Senor and Theilen seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-072 A SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION NOTIFYING THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THAT MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000.00 MAY BE USED FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Hanauer made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Theilen Fulgenzi and Alderwoman DiCenso seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-073 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH, AND PAYMENT OF $382,924.63 TO, CRAWFORD, MURPHY & TILLY INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING FOR THE ARCHER ELEVATOR ROAD AND ILES AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS (MFT SECTION #17-00431-02-PV), FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Hanauer made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderwoman DiCenso and Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-074 A SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION NOTIFYING THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THAT MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $382,924.63 MAY BE USED FOR THE ARCHER ELEVATOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, MFT SECTION 17-00431-02-PV, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Hanauer made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Aldermen Fulgenzi and Donelan seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-047 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LETTER OFFER FOR EXTENSION, APPROVING A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION AND AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.00 UNDER CONTRACT NO. UW17-09-62 WITH MIDWEST METER, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF COLD WATER METERS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE OF $1,981,780.80, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. Alderman Donelan wanted to know why this was not bid out. Ted Meckes said that in the contract if the terms stay the same, CWLP could extend the contract. There was a check of the market, and the prices have gone up. Midwest Meter agreed to stay the same price, so CWLP will be saving some money. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-048 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT UE19-03-07-ABSORBER FEED PUMP MOTOR WITH ILLINOIS ELECTRIC WORKS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $82,255.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item 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 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-049 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT UE19-06-33-CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF FGDS WASTEWATER SYSTEMS (5 YEARS) WITH BUCKMAN LABORATORIES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $54,960.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Aldermen Fulgenzi and Theilen seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-050 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT UE 19-11-58-GENERATING FACILITIES CLEANING SERVICES WITH BODINE SERVICES OF DECATUR, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,750,000.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman Proctor said that CWLP asked that this agenda item be held in committee.

Next, agenda item 2019-051 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT UE19-12-73- EXPLOSIVE BLASTING FOR THE DALLMAN POWER PLANT WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $675,000.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. Alderman Hanauer wanted to know exactly how this works. John Davis with CWLP said that blasting cap are put around the boiler, once they are detonated, large chicks of slate will fall and then been cleaned up. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-052 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT UE19-12-73- TREE STUMP REMOVAL WITH LEKA TREE SERVICE LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $54,600.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item 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 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-053 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OPTMCTRL LLC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $47,550.00 FOR RE-TUNING THE FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DALLMAN UNIT 4 BOILER CONTROLS, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item 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 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-054 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH POWER TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $58,467.15 FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE UNIT 33 REPLACEMENT OF #1 MILL GEAR AND SOUTH AIR HEATER GUIDE BEARING, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item 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 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-055 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF POLYMET BALL MILL LINING SYSTEM FOR THE UNIT 4 BALL MILL FROM METSO MINERALS INDUSTRIES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $238,042.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item 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 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-056 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH IBIDEN CERAM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $363,450.00 FOR CATALYST REGENERATION AT THE DALLMAN POWER STATION, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Aldermen Theilen and Donelan seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-057 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ONE YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 7020 BRUNK CEMETERY ROAD FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item 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 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-058 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING 31 SEPARATE FARM LEASES WITH VARIOUS TENANTS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Aldermen Fulgenzi and Theilen seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-059 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD TO AMERCO REAL ESTATE COMPANY ON BEHALF OF U-HAUL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 3600 BLOCK OF SOUTH SIXTH STREET (TAX PARCEL NO. 22-15.0-177-009) FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Aldermen Fulgenzi and Theilen seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-060 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING FFY13 GRANT #1406-11178 FROM THE ILLINOIS CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $204,350.00 FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item 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 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-061 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AN IBIS TRAX-HD3D SOLUTION FROM ULTRA ELECTRONICS FORENSIC TECHNOLOGY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $204,350.00 FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Hanauer made a motion to place the agenda item 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 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-062 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT #1439-11334 FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $160,250.00 FOR THE STATE PLANNING AND RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item 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 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-063 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,000.00 FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Aldermen Fulgenzi and Theilen seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-075 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 37 OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 37.04.02 REGARDING EXTRA PENSION PAYMENTS FROM THE CORPORATE FUND Alderman Hanauer made a motion to place the agenda item on the debate agenda Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. 

Alderman Theilen didn’t see which fund the payment would come from. It just says the fund balance. He would like the correct way of defining the money, and asked if it needs some more clarification. Director McCarty said that the fund balance that is mention in this ordinance is for unassigned fund balance that doesn’t fall in a category. Alderman Redpath asked if the Aldermen could get a copy of the fund balance reports.

Alderman Donelan wanted to know what the projected fund balance would be. Director McCarty said it should be in the sixteen percent range. Director McCarty said that there were several factors in the fund balance increase such as increased revenues from sales and the telecom tax, and there was a onetime payment from a Comcast audit.

The motion to place the agenda item on the debate agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-076 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUNDS Alderman McMenamin made a motion to place the agenda item on the debate agenda. Alderwoman DiCenso seconded the motion.

Alderman Senor asked that there be some clarification of the ordinance. Also, he wanted to know what the investment rate of return was last year. Director McCarty said that the rate for ten years is 6.4 percent. Alderman Senor wanted to know how negative years are made up. Director McCarty said that the city would still need to make the target set by the Illinois Pension Code.

Alderman McMenamin said that this is so that the City would be making a realistic contribution level to the police and fire pension funds.

Robert Davidsmeyer, Vice President of Police Pension Board, and Brandon Blough, former President of the Fire Fighters Pension Fund, both came up and were willing to take questions from the Aldermen. Alderman McMenamin wanted to know what the position was of the penison board on this ordinance. Mr. Davidsmeyer said his opinion is that since the city is not meeting the funding liabilities, the pension payment keeps going up. The longer the City goes without paying more, the more interest that will need to be paid.

Alderman Hanauer said that there have been some rough budgets the last couple of years. If there is a budget and the City is required to make some of these payments, there might be severe cuts to the budget to make those payments.

Alderman Donelan said that this ordinance is getting the Aldermen to have a serious discussion on pension payments. His concern is where the money is going to come from. There is a need to provide services to the residents in Springfield, and this could cut into those services.

Alderman Theilen said that property tax used to be able to pay police, fire, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund and the library and there was still left over money to go to other departments. Property taxes have not gone up since 1984, and he is not proposing raising them either. He would like the City to do something voluntary on the years that the City has a surplus and make an additional onetime payment.

Alderman McMenamin said that the reason property taxes are going towards pension is the City Council didn’t appropriate enough money to the pension fund and they were underfunding it for years. The problem needs to be addressed now or the issue will be more intense in years down the road.

The motion to place the agenda item on the debate agenda passed on a voice vote of 9-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-077 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SALES TAX REBATE AGREEMENT WITH MBR SPRINGFIELD DOWNTOWN PROPERTY, LLC FOR AN ELECTRICAL UTILITY SERVICE UPGRADE AT 548 W. JEFFERSON STREET Alderman Donelan made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Hanauer seconded the motion. Mark Radamen, the developer for the project, said that the property is vacant but needs an upgrade to the electric service. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 8-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-078 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF CONTRACT CS17-05-28 THROUGH MAY 31, 2020, WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES INC. D/B/A REPUBLIC SERVICES OF SANGAMON COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL $131,364.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $394,092.00 FOR WASTE HAULING SERVICES USING SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING FOR THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT Alderman Theilen made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda Alderman Fulgenzi seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 7-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-079 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $38,759.00 TO DEVIN GILMAN, A CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FIREFIGHTER, TO SETTLE A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM FOR CASE NUMBER 18-WC-038069 Alderman Theilen made a motion to place the agenda item 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 7-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-080 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF RFP #HR 19-30 FOR A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH LIFESERVICES EAP IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $265,000.00 FROM MARCH 1, 2019, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2024, FOR THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES Alderman Donelan made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. Alderman Theilen wanted to know how this compares to the previous contract. Director Kuizin said they held their pricing and was only a slight increase. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 7-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-081 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2018 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 2020 Alderman Hanauer made a motion to place the agenda item on the debate agenda. Alderman Donelan seconded the motion.

Alderman Hanauer made a motion for an amendment. Alderman Donelan seconded the motion. Alderman Hanauer said that the amendment would cut line items with the Utility; they would add a large amount of money and would not spend it year after year and this amendment would cut it back. This will save $1,056,000.00 back into their fund balance. This will help the Utility get to the 90 days cash on hand that they need.

Alderman Donelan made a motion to recess the regular Committee of the Whole Meeting and begin the Public Hearing on the budget. Aldermen Theilen and Hanauer seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote of 7-0.

First, Elizabeth Sracffer of 420 East Kennedy said that some of the contracts go out for five years and if the older units are being phased out why are the contracts so long. Also, 5.7 million dollars is too much money for Hunter Lake. This could be used to pay down Fire and Police pensions or fixing some roads. She is happy to see the My Solar Program up and going and seeing CWLP go out and talk about it to clubs and organizations.

Next, John Williams of 1427 South College said he would like to thank CWLP fir their progress with the IRP, and he was also glad to see the solar farm come to fruition. He is glad to see that residents can purchase solar energy. He hopes to see the program expanded.

Next, Beverly Bunch of 841 South English, said she would like to see the City take a proactive approach on a multiyear program to address the pension problems.

Next, Pat Landley from Athens, IL spoke about the need for a long range plan to address the age of sewers in Springfield.

Alderman Hanauer made a motion to adjourn the Public Hearing and reconvene the Committee of the Whole. Alderman Senor seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote of 7-0.

The motion to place the agenda item on the debate agenda passed on a voice vote of 7-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-082 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, ESTABLISHING THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD, AS AMENDED Alderman Donelan made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Senor seconded the motion. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 7-0.

Next, agenda item 2019-083 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REINSTATING THE PREVIOUS TWILIGHT PARADE ROUTE FOR THE 2019 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR Alderman Hanauer made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. Alderman Theilen asked to be a cosponsor on the agenda item. Alderwoman DiCenso asked to be a cosponsor as well as Alderwoman Turner. Alderman Hanauer asked to be a cosponsor, Aldermen Senor and Donelan as well. Alderman Fulgenzi said that he is against changing it back to the old route. The motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda passed on a voice vote of 6-1 with Alderman Fulgenzi voting no.

Next, agenda item 2019-084 AN ORDINANCE TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "D" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR HIBACHI GRILL AND SUPREME BUFFET, INC. AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "E" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR HIBACHI SUSHI SUPREME BUFFET, LLC LOCATED AT 2309 S. MACARTHUR BOULEVARD Alderman McMenamin made a motion to discuss the agenda item. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. Alderman McMenamin said that the owner has not reached out to him to discuss why they want to change their liquor licenses. He would like to hold this ordinance in committee. The agenda item is held in committee.

Next, agenda item 2019-085 AN ORDINANCE TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “D” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “A” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR CAFÉ ANDIAMO LLC D/B/A CAFÉ ANDIAMO LOCATED AT 206 S. 6TH STREET Alderman Hanauer made a motion to place the agenda item on the consent agenda. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote of 6-0-1 with Alderman Fulgenzi voting present.

Next, Mayor Langfelder announced that there will be public hearing for the traffic modernization on February 20, 2019 form 5 to 7 PM at Lincoln Library.

Next, Alderman Senor wanted to know if any of the properties in the Enos Park neighborhood that are delinquent in paying funds have been purchased with TIF funds. Director Yazell said that she would look into the issue.

Next, Assistant Chief of Police Dyle Stokes said that just the Aldermen are clear in regard to the calls about the animals on North Fifth Street, the officers did call animal control and they were advised they would only come out if they were in extreme distress.

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 7-0. The Committee of the Whole adjourned at 7:46 PM

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