City of Springfield Committee of the Whole met Sept. 29.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Ward 1 Chuck Redpath Ward 6 Kristin DiCenso
Ward 2 Shawn Gregory Ward 7 Joe McMenamin
Ward 3 Doris Turner Ward 8 Erin Conley
Ward 4 John Fulgenzi (Chair) Ward 9 Jim Donelan
Ward 5 Andrew Proctor (Vice Chair) Ward 10 Ralph Hanauer
Alderman Proctor called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. He invited everyone to join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Clerk Lesko took the roll call of members.
PRESENT: Alderman Redpath, Alderman Gregory, Alderwoman Turner, Alderman Fulgenzi (absent), Alderman Proctor, Alderwoman DiCenso, Alderman McMenamin, Alderwoman Conley, Alderman Donelan, Alderman Hanauer and Mayor Langfelder.
Clerk Lesko announced that the committee had a quorum.
Next, Alderman Proctor asked for a motion to approve the committee meeting minutes for September 8, 2020. Alderman Donelan 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, Alderman Proctor asked Clerk Lesko to read the ordinances and resolutions that are tabled or remaining in Committee.
2017-103, 2018-110, 2019-008, 2019-430, 2020-049, 2020-067, 2020-153, 2020-207, 2020-273, 2020- 289, 2020-314, 2020-315, 2020-330, 2020-331, 2020-332, 2020-333 and 2020-334.
Alderman Hanauer motioned to have 2020-314 read into the record and put onto debate with Alderman Fulgenzi seconding the motion. Clerk Lesko read the ordinance into the record and discussion was had. A final motion for this ordinance to go on to debate was made by Alderman Hanauer and seconded by Alderman Redpath. A voice vote in favor of moving Agenda No. 2020- 314 onto debate was held with 9-0 voting yes.
Next, Alderman Proctor requested the Clerk to read the Ordinances for Committee Consideration:
CWLP
2020-348 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT UE21-06-27 – CONTRACTOR DUMP TRUCK WITH LANDMARK FORD, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $52,989.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Redpath motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderwoman Conley seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-349 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,235.00 WITH ENGINEERED PUMP SERVICES, INC. FOR REPAIR OF UNIT 4’S CIRCULATING WATER PUMP B FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE OF $153,185.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Redpath motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderman Fulgenzi seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-350 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH IBIDEN CERAM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $430,500.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW CATALYST MODULES FOR THE DALLMAN POWER STATION’S UNIT 4, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Redpath motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderman Donelan seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-351 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THREE LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM FOR CITY OF SPRINGFIELD OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Director Doug Brown explained the renewal process. Alderman Redpath motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderman Donley seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-352 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $620,605.00 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE DALLMAN WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS,USING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY INITIATIVES AND REBATE FUND (ERIRF) FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Redpath motioned to put this agenda item on debate and Alderman Hanauer seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
PUBLIC SAFETY
2020-353 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A RETIRED SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT CANINE KNOWN AS “STRYKER” AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID CANINE WITH RETIRED OFFICER PAUL CARPENTER, A FORMER CANINE OFFICER. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Redpath motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderwoman DiCenso seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-354 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A RETIRED SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT CANINE KNOWN AS “UTAH” AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID CANINE WITH RETIRED OFFICER DAVE PLESTCH, A FORMER CANINE OFFICER. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Hanauer motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderwoman DiCenso seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-355 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,852.50 TO MACON COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
There was a brief discussion on this Agenda Item. Alderman Donelan motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderwoman Conley seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-356 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING GUIDANCE TO THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DRAFTING, ADOPTION, IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ITS GENERAL ORDERS. (Requested by Ward 3 Doris Turner, Ward 2 Shawn Gregory and Ward 8 Erin Conley)
Amendments were added to this Agenda Item as well as Alderwoman Turner motioning to place this item on Debate with Alderwoman Conley seconding the motion. Alderman Hanauer motioned to accept the amendment and Alderwoman DiCenso seconded this motion. Finally Alderman Redpath motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderwoman Turner seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes. Alderman Gregory and Alderwoman Conley asked to co-sponsor this Agenda Item.
PUBLIC WORKS
2020-357 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE LOWEST BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT NUMBER PW21-06-18 WITH TRAFFIC CONTROL CORPORATION FOR VIDEO IMAGE VEHICLE TRACKING AND DETECTION SYSTEMS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $109,000.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Hanauer motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderman Redpath seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-358 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH LUANN HICKMAN FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1921 E. SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,000.00 AND CLOSING COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,500.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $52,500.00, RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, EARLY ACQUISITION, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderwoman Turner motioned to put this agenda item on debate and Alderman Redpath seconded the motion. Vote passed on 8 voting yes and 1 no vote (Alderman McMenamin).
2020-359 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING RELOCATION EXPENSES IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,190.00 FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON PARCEL SR0230 LOCATED AT 1921 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE EAST RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, EARLY ACQUISITION, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderwoman Turner motioned to put this agenda item on debate and Alderman Gregory seconded the motion. Vote passed on 8 voting yes and 1 voting no (Alderman McMenamin).
FINANCE
2020-360 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF AN ANNUAL PREMIUM WITH, AND PAYMENT OF $96,096.00 TO, ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR COVERAGE OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES, FOR THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Hanauer motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderwoman Conley seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-361 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TO REALLOCATE FUNDS RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2020 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM (#2020-H8065-IL-DJ) FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Redpath motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderman Donelan seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-362 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF GRANT #343-20086 FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,083.84 FOR THE SUSTAINED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,875.00 FOR FY21 FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Redpath motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderman McMenamin seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-363 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 37 FINANCIAL POLICIES OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, TO ADD SECTION 37.35 SEPARATE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACCOUNTS. (Requested by Ward 5 Andrew Proctor, Ward 6 Kristin DiCenso and Ward 8 Erin Conley)
Alderman McMenamin motioned to put this agenda item in committee and Alderman Hanauer seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
GENERAL CITY BUSINESS
2020-364 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,443.51 TO JERROD MARFELL, A CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FIREFIGHTER, FOR SETTLEMENT OF A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM FOR CASE NUMBER 20- WC-000739. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Redpath motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderman McMenamin seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-365 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CLASS “D” LIQUOR LICENSES BY SIX DUE TO CLOSURE OF BUSINESSES. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
2020-366 AN ORDINANCE TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “AA” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE DUE TO CLOSURE OF BUSINESS BY ILLINOIS TAP, INC. D/B/A ILLINOIS TAP LOCATED AT 715 NORTH GRAND AVENUE EAST. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
2020-367 AN ORDINANCE TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “B” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE DUE TO CLOSURE OF BUSINESS BY EASTSIDE WINE & SPIRITS, LLC D/B/A EASTSIDE WINE & SPIRITS, LOCATED AT 2701 OLD ROCHESTER ROAD. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Agenda Items 2020-365, 366 and 367 were voted as omnibus votes. Alderman Redpath motioned to put these agenda items on omnibus vote and Alderman McMenamin seconded the motion. Alderman McMenamin motioned to pass these items on to consent and Alderman Redpath seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-369 AN ORDINANCE TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “A” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “AA” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR TERRA FERMENT LLC D/B/A TERRA FERMENT LOCATED AT 204 SOUTH 6TH STREET. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Redpath motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderman McMenamin seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-370 AN ORDINANCE TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “E” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “D” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR TURBO FIRE PIZZA LLC D/B/A BREWSKI’S PUB LOCATED AT 605 WEST JEFFERSON SUITE F. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Redpath motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderwoman DiCenso seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-371 AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “E” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR KICKN 66 LIQUOR & MORE CORPORATION D/B/A LUCKY DOGS LOCATED AT 2975 LINDBERGH BOULEVARD. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Hanauer motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderman Redpath seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-372 AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “E” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR PORTILLO’S HOT DOGS, LLC D/B/A PORTILLO’S HOT DOGS LOCATED AT 3400 FREEDOM DRIVE. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Hanauer motioned to put this agenda item on consent and Alderman Donelan seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-373 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A WAIVER OF THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 36, SECTION 36.05(E) OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Redpath motioned to put this agenda item on debate and Alderman McMenamin seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
020-374 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING MIKE CANNY TO THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
2020-375 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING RYAN MADDOX TO THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
2020-376 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING MICHAEL ALWOOD TO THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
2020-377 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING NICOLE CUNNINGHAM TO THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
2020-381 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING KENNETH WINSLOW TO THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Alderman Hanauer motioned to put these agenda items (2020-374, 375, 376, 377 and 2020-381) on consent in an omnibus vote and Alderman McMenamin seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-378 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32 EXECUTIVE OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED BY REMOVING ARTICLE XI OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (Requested by Ward 5 Andrew Proctor, Ward 6 Kristin DiCenso and Ward 8 Erin Conley)
2020-379 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32 EXECUTIVE OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING
UNDER ARTICLE VIII OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT SECTION 32.38 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. (Requested by Ward 5 Andrew Proctor, Ward 6 Kristin DiCenso and Ward 8 Erin Conley)
2020-380 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 LEGISLATIVE; CITY COUNCIL; DISTRICTS AND ELECTIONS OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 31.26 ECONOMIC POLICY ADVISOR. (Requested by Ward 5 Andrew Proctor, Ward 6 Kristin DiCenso and Ward 8 Erin Conley)
Alderman Proctor motioned to put these agenda items (2020-378, 379 and 380) in committee and Alderwoman Conley seconded the motion. Vote passed on 9-0 voting yes.
2020-382 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH HSHS MEDICAL GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE CERTAIN NEAR SITE CLINIC SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES COVERED BY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS AND FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT COVERED BY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS AND RETIREES PARTICIPATING IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD’S HEALTH PLAN FROM MARCH 1, 2021, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,800,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
2020-383 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH TRUSTMARK HEALTH BENEFITS TO SERVE AS THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR (TPA) AND THE UTILIZATION REVIEW MANAGEMENT TEAM FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD’s HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES COVERED BY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS, FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT COVERED BY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS AND RETIREES PARTICIPATING IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD’S HEALTH PLAN FROM MARCH 1, 2021, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,245,888.00. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
2020-384 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH VISION FOR HOPE TO PROVIDE A NEAR SITE LOCATION FOR AN HSHS LEADWELL CLINIC FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD INSURED EMPLOYEES, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $156,691.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)
Much discussion was had on these Agenda Items (2020-382, 383 and 384) concerning the bid process. Alderman Redpath motioned to put this agenda item on debate and Alderman McMenamin seconded the motion. Vote failed on 4 voting yes and 5 voting no which moved this Agenda Item back to Committee.
Unfinished Business
Alderman Redpath spoke to keeping the railroad areas mowed and maintained. Asked Daryl Harris to keep his eye out for a permanent solution. Alderwoman DiCenso agreed.
Mayor Jim Langfelder and Alderman Redpath reminded everything that has not participate to join the Census 2020 Count.
Mayor Jim Langfelder announced that no Facebook Live would be held this Wednesday.
New Business
Citizen Requests to Address Committee
Sunshine Clemons, Adelaid and Nick Dodson
Jack Fryschman
Robert Pinkston
Ted Keylon
Maria Bernardi
Alice Ramey
Maurice
Eli
Sean
13. Adjournment
Alderman Hanauer motioned to Adjourn and Alderwoman DiCenso seconded. Committee of the Whole ended at 7:59 p.m.
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