City of Springfield City Council met Jan. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
RE-COUNCIL SESSION
City Clerk Frank Lesko called the Pre Council Session of the Springfield City Council to Order at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 15, 2019 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
2019-012 An Ordinance Accepting Bids And Authorizing Contract Uw19-11-62 – Quicklime For Water Purification With Mississippi Lime Company In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,840,230.00, For The Office Of Public Utilities
2019-013 An Ordinance Accepting Bids And Authorizing Contract Uw19-11-64 – Ferric Sulfate With Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. In An Amount Not To Exceed $309,000.00, For The Office Of Public Utilities
2019-014 An Ordinance Accepting Bids And Authorizing Contract Uw19-11-65 – Powdered Activated Carbon With Carbpure Technologies, Llc In An Amount Not To Exceed $189,160.00, For The Office Of Public Utilities
2019-015 An Ordinance Approving Payment To Trimble Inc. D/B/A Trimble Navagation Limited, In An Amount Not To Exceed $111,772.60 For Annual Software Maintenance And Related Services For A One- Year Term For The Outage Management Systems For The Office Of Public Utilities
PUBLIC WORKS
2019-016 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 Debris For An Amount Not To Exceed $250,000.00 For The Office Of Public Works
2019-017 An Ordinance Accepting Rfp Pw19-08 Authorizing A Contract With Gotcha Bike To Establish And Maintain A Bike Share Program An Allow For Placement Of Bicycles On City Rights-Of-Way For The Office Of Public Works
FINANCE
2019-018 A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING 2019 BOND VOLUME CAP
2019-019 An Ordinance Ratifying A Collective Bargaining Agreement With The International Association Of Firefighters, Local #37, On Behalf Of The Springfield Firefighters From March 1, 2016, Through February 28, 2021
GENERAL CITY BUSINESS
2019-020 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110, Section 110.313 Of The 1988 City Of Springfield Code Of Ordinances, As Amended, Pertaining To Taxicab Operator Licensees
2019-021 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 170, Section 170.17.67 Of The 1988 City Of Springfield Code Of Ordinances, As Amended, Pertaining To Actively Managed And Marketed Properties, By Extending The Expiration Date For The Realtor Registration Exception To October 31, 2019
2019-022 An Ordinance To Decrease The Number Of Class “B” Liquor Licenses By One Due To Closure Of Business By Shop N Save Warehouse Foods, Inc. D/B/A Shop N Save, Located At 200 North Grand A Venue
2019-023 An Ordinance Authorizing A Decrease In The Number Of Class “E” Liquor Licenses By One Due To The Non-Renewal Of License For 2019 By Iwi Ventures D/B/A Noodles & Company Located At 2575 W. Wabash Avenue
2019-024 An Ordinance Authorizing A Decrease In The Number Of Class “E” Liquor Licenses By One Due To The Non-Renewal Of License For 2019 By Kvc, Inc. D/B/A Pie’s The Limit Located At 3429 Freedom Drive
2019-025 An Ordinance Authorizing A Decrease In The Number Of Class “E” Liquor Licenses By One Due To The Non-Renewal Of License For 2019 By Ptl2, Inc. D/B/A Pie’s The Limit Located At 1710 S. Macarthur Boulevard
2019-026 An Ordinance Approving The Appointment Of Kathleen Alcorn To The Civil Service Commission
2019-027 An Ordinance Approving The Appointment Of Alimyon M. Allen To The Civil Service Commission
2019-028 An Ordinance Approving The Appointment Of Lindsay R. Evans To The Springfield Historic Sites Commission
2019-029 An Ordinance Approving Reappointment Of Mark Vance To The Springfield Economic Development Commission
2019-030 An Ordinance Approving Reappointment Of Joe Bascio To The Springfield Economic Development Commission
2019-031 An Ordinance Approving The Reappointment Of Gary L. Hammons To The Oak Ridge Cemetery Board Of Trustees
2019-032 An Ordinance Approving The Reappointment Of Alan Cherrick To The Oak Ridge Cemetery Board Of Trustees
2019-033 An Ordinance Approving The Reappointment Of Kathleen E. Spindell To The Oak Ridge Cemetery Board Of Trustees
2019-034 An Ordinance Approving The Reappointment Of Mitchell L. Murdock To The Oak Ridge Cemetery Board Of Trustees
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
The following ordinances are on tonight’s consent agenda. 2019-002; 2019-003; 2019-004; 2019-006; 2019-007; and 2019-011
The Pre-Council session concluded at 5:07 PM.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA
Mayor Langfelder called the January15, 2019 meeting of the Springfield City 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 , Alderwoman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderwoman DiCenso Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan , Alderman Hanauer and Mayor Langfelder
Clerk Lesko announced there was a quorum for a meeting.
Next, Mayor Langfelder invited Staff Sergeant Randle Taborn and Alderman Senor to the podium to present SSgt Taborn with a Certificate of Honor from the City of Springfield. SSgt Taborn was named the 182nd Air Lift Wing Illinois Airman of the Year for 2018. He is a native of Springfield.
First, docket number 2018-073 for the property located at 96 South Fox Mill Lane PETITIONER(S): Michael and Nadine Neumeister, as lake leaseholders
PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION: R-1, Single family residence district, Section 155.016
REQUESTED ZONING RELIEF: A petition to Vary Section 3 (Setback) of Appendix A of the Land Use Plan for Lake Springfield and its Marginal Properties to construct an enclosed breezeway connecting the existing area to the house which will be 32.5 fee from the lot line but will be attached to the existing garage, that at its closest point is 8.2 feet from the property line instead of the 10 feet required.
SPRINGFIELD-SANGAMON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Approval.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Approval.
Alderman Redpath made a motion to accept the Springfield/Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission recommendation for approval. Aldermen Senor and Donelan seconded the motion. The motion to approve the zoning item passed on a vote of 10-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderwoman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor
, Alderwoman DiCenso , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan and Alderman Hanauer
Next, docket number 2018-074 for the property located at 4751 Rodger Street PETITIONER(S): Curtis A. Trampe
PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION: I-1, Light Industrial District, Section 155.040
REQUESTED ZONING RELIEF: A Variance of Sections 155.112, Surfacing, to allow construction of an open off-street parking lot of dustless rock without requiring a wearing surface of asphaltic concrete or comparable hard surface; 155.136, Regulations for Surfacing of off- street loading facilities, to allow use of the open off-street loading spaces of dustless rock without requiring a durable hard surface pavement; 155.143, Plan of off-street parking or loading areas, to allow use of the property as a parking lot for 6 tractors and trailers to park; and 155.480, Landscape, Screening, and Lighting regulations, to allow use of a parking area without requiring a landscape plan, including but not limited to installation and maintenance of parking lot landscaping, screening and lighting and the points related thereto. A five year period to be in compliance with the above sections is requested.
SPRINGFIELD-SANGAMON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Approval limited to two years.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Accept the recommendation of the Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning with two year limit on paving.
Alderman Redpath made a motion to pass the zoning petition as submitted with the five year period of time instead of the two year. Alderman Hanauer seconded the motion. The motion to approve the zoning item passed on a vote of 10-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor Alderwoman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor Alderwoman DiCenso , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan and Alderman Hanauer
Next, docket number 2018-075 for the property located at 5836 Kelly Pointe Drive PETITIONER(S): Centennial Park Subdivision, LLC
PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION: R-1, Single Family Residence District, Section 155.015
REQUESTED ZONING RELIEF: Variance of Section 155.061(d), Basic Yard Requirements, to allow for a front yard set back of 25 feet instead of the 30 feet required per code.
SPRINGFIELD-SANGAMON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Approval
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Accept the recommendation of the Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning to approve.
Alderman Hanauer made a motion to accept the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve the petition. Aldermen Fulgenzi and Theilen seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderwoman Turner Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderwoman DiCenso , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan and Alderman Hanauer
Next, docket number 2018-076 for the property located at 5819 Kelley Point Drive PETITIONER(S): Matthew K. and Elsa C. Johnson
PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION: R-1, Single-Family Residence District, Section 155.016
REQUESTED ZONING RELIEF: A Variance of Section 155.061(d), Basic Yard Requirements to allow a front yard setback (Corporal Place) of 15’ instead of the 30’ set back required per code ad a rear yard set back of 7’6” (west property line) instead of the 20’ set back required per code.
SPRINGFIELD-SANGAMON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Denial
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Approve the petitioner’s request as submitted.
Alderman Hanauer made a motion to accept the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve the petition. Alderman Donelan seconded the motion. The motion
passed on a vote of 10-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath
Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan
, Alderman Senor , Alderwoman Alderwoman DiCenso , Alderman
and Alderman Hanauer Next, docket number 2018-077 for the property located at 2224-2230 S. 9th Street
PETITIONER(S): Chris Roberts
PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION: R-2 Single Family & Duplex Residence District, Section 155.017, with a use variance for a wholesale toy outlet and a warehouse with no local retail sales (docket 2000-029), and a use variance for a painting contractor office and warehouse with the restriction that there be no outside storage of vehicles, materials or supplies (docket 2001-007).
REQUESTED ZONING RELIEF: Reclassification to B-1, Highway Business Service District, Section 155.033, and a Variance of Section 155.112, Surfacing, for 2230 S. 9th Street to allow the continued use of the driveway and parking area without a dustless surface. In the alternative, if the reclassification is not granted, request the granting of a use variance to repair powered hand tools and lawn care equipment with no retail sales.
SPRINGFIELD-SANGAMON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Denial of reclassification to B-1but granting of a Use Variance to allow for the repair of powered hand tools and lawn care equipment with no retail sales and a Variance of Section 155.112, Surfacing for 2230 S. 9th Street to allow the continued use of the driveway and parking area without a dustless surface for a period not to exceed two years.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Accept the Recommendation of the Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission.
Alderwoman DiCenso made a motion to deny the petition. Alderman Proctor seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor, Alderwoman Turner, Alderman McMenamin, Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Theilen, Alderman Proctor, Alderman Donelan, Alderwoman DiCenso and Alderman Hanauer
Next, 2018-078 for the property located at 2000 East Sangamon Avenue
PETITIONER(S): Saint Aloysius Parish, a part of the Roman Catholic Diocese in Springfield, IL.
PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION: R-2, Single-Family Residence and Duplex Residence District, 155.017
REQUESTED ZONING RELIEF: A Variance of Section 155.311 (c), Residence Office District Sign regulation: non-Illuminated nameplates and identification signs, to allow an electronic message board and sign that do not exceed 38 square feet, instead of the 16 square feet permitted for community uses in an R-2 zoning District.
SPRINGFIELD-SANGAMON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Approval.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Accept the Recommendation of the Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission.
Alderman Fulgenzi made a motion to accept the staff recommendation and approve the petition. Aldermen Proctor and Theilen seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor Alderwoman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderwoman DiCenso Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan and Alderman Hanaue
Next, docket number 2018-0079 for the property located at Parcel 1 (301, 305, 313 and 323 West South Grand Avenue), Parcel 2 (1202 and 1204 South College and 218 West Vine Street), and Parcel 3 (1200 South Pasfield Street, 1201 and 1205 South College Street)
PETITIONER(S): Zinn Construction, LLC., as contract purchaser
PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION: R-5 (b), General residence and Office District, Section 155.021, (for Parcel 1 & 2), and R-3 (b), General residence District, Section 155.018 (for Parcel 3)
REQUESTED ZONING RELIEF: Reclassification to S-2, Community Shopping ad Office District, Section 155.031, and Conditional Permitted Use pursuant to Sections 155.031 (c) (2) Accessory Off-street parking lot not on the same zoning lot as use served and 155.183, Accessory Off-street parking not on the same lot served, (for Parcels 2 and 3) and a Variance of Section 155.114(b),. Regulation of off-street parking, to allow the existing parking spaces located in a required front yard setback (for Parcel 2)(College St. property line of parcel 2). If the reclassification to S-2 is not granted, request a Use Variance for Parcel 1 to allow for operation of a fitness center in the R-5 (b) zoning District.
SPRINGFIELD-SANGAMON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Approval of S-2 for Parcel 1. Denial of the S-2 for Parcels 2 & 3 and the conditional permitted uses in the S-2. Approval of a Conditional Permitted Use for an accessory off-street parking lot not on the same lot as use for served for Parcel 2 and Parcel 3 and the requested Variance to allow parking in the front yard for Parcel 2.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Accept the Recommendation of the Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission.
Alderman Proctor made a motion to accept the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation. Alderwoman DiCenso seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10- 0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderwoman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderwoman DiCenso , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan and Alderman Hanauer
Next, docket number 2018-080 for the property located at 14 Idlewild Lane PETITIONER(S): 14 Idlewild LLC
PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION: R-1, Single Family residence District, Section 155.016
REQUESTED ZONING RELIEF: A petition to Vary Section 9 (Docks) of Appendix A of the Land Use Plan for Lake Springfield and its Marginal Properties to allow the existing dock to remain at its current extension into the lake of approximately 50 feet from the shoreline at normal full pool elevation instead of the maximum 35 feet.
SPRINGFIELD-SANGAMON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Approval.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION IS: Approve the Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission recommendation and grant relief for one dock extending into the lake as requested in the petition.
Alderman Redpath made a motion to accept the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderwoman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi
, Alderman Proctor , Alderwoman DiCenso , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan and Alderman Hanauer
Regular City Council Meeting
Next, Public Works Director Mark Mahoney gave an update to the Aldermen on the snow and ice removal policies and procedures. He said that the new website keeps track of where Public Works trucks have been. He also said that the website tells where snow removal contractors are working.
Alderman Redpath said that he was disappointed that there were no Public Works trucks that came out and plowed some of the subdivisions. He called Lake Services to come out and plow.
Alderman Hanauer said that contactors came out and plowed his subdivisions within 12 hours of the snow storm ending. Alderman Thelien said that he hates snow now; he can’t stand seeing it fall. He said that he didn’t have a street that was missed by Public Works.
Director Mahoney said that he would like to start discussion of a permanent west side location for a salt dome. There is a temporary location right now.
Next, Mayor Langfelder recognized Treasurer Buscher who gave the Treasurer’s report. The Corporate Fund had beginning balance for the month of December 2018 $6,656,984. The City took in $7,919,317 and total disbursements of $7,470,213 with an ending balance for December 2018 of $7,106,088. Alderman Redpath made a motion to accept the finance report. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote of 10-0.
Next, Mayor Langfelder asked for a motion to dispense with a reading of the minutes of the January 3, 2019 City Council meeting and approve the minutes. Alderwoman DiCenso made the motion, Alderman Senor seconding the motion. 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 Alderwoman DiCenso 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 Donelan made the motion. Alderwoman DiCenso seconded the motion. The motion to incorporate the pre-council reading into the record passed on a voice vote of 10-0.
Next, Mayor Langfelder asked for a motion to place the consent agenda on final passage. Alderwoman DiCenso made the motion to place the consent agenda on final passage. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion. Alderwoman Turner said that she is a no vote on agenda item 2019-011.
The motion to approve the consent agenda passed on a vote of 10-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath
, Alderman Senor , Alderwoman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderwoman DiCenso , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan
and Alderman Hanauer
Next, agenda item 2019-005 an ordinance authorizing a sole source purchase of two (2) Pierce Enforcer Custom Pumper apparatus, bid #1012, from Global Emergency Products for an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00 and authorizing a short term loan from corporate fund 001 to fund 094 for an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00 for said purchases for the Springfield Fire Department. Aldermen Redpath, Donelan and Hanauer made a motion to place the agenda item on final passage. Alderman Theilen seconded the motion.
The motion to approve the agenda item passed on a vote of 10-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderwoman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderwoman DiCenso , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan
and Alderman Hanauer
Next, agenda item 2019-009 an ordinance approving the appointment of Jeff Tucker to the Springfield Municipal Band Commission. Alderman Redpath made a motion to place the agenda item on final passage. Alderman Senor seconded the motion.
The motion to approve the agenda item passed on a vote of 10-0 voting yes: Alderman Redpath , Alderman Senor , Alderwoman Turner , Alderman Fulgenzi , Alderman Proctor , Alderwoman DiCenso , Alderman McMenamin , Alderman Theilen , Alderman Donelan
and Alderman Hanauer
Next, Mayor Langfelder said that there is a budget workshop shortly after the meeting tonight of the Police and Fire Department.
Next, Alderman Senor wanted to remind everyone that City Tournament starts on Wednesday instead of Thursday this year.
Also, Mayor Langfelder wanted to mention the Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Breakfast at the Wydum Hotel with the start time of 7:30 A.M.
Next, Alice Remmey 1212 South Livingston, she thinks that there should be no on street parking for any cars if the snow is above seven inches.
Next, Mayor Langfelder entertained a motion for adjournment. The motion was made by Alderman Senor and seconded by Alderwoman DiCenso. The motion passed on a voice vote of 10-0. The January 15, 2019 Council Meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM
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