Mt. Vernon City Council met March 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Mary Jane Chesley called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Rev. Harold Ouick of the West Salem Trinity United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
Roll call showed present: Council Members Jeff May, Dennis McEnaney, Donte Moore, Todd Piper and Mayor Mary Jane Chesley.
Presentation Of Journals
The Journal for the February 21, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting was presented to Council for any additions, deletions or corrections. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve the Journal as presented. Seconded by Council Member McEmaney. Yeas: May, McEmaney, Moore, Piper and Chesley.
Visitors/Citizens Reo Uests/Addresses From The Audience
Hank Villani, Attorney for the Jefferson County Fire Protection District, appeared to make a general objection to the proposed annexation of property within their taxing district based on the loss of tax revenue and asked that City Council delay voting on the annexation so that more information can be obtained.
Jill Nordin who resides on Harlan Road is concerned about the type of development to be constructed on the proposed annexed property.
Mike Nordin who resides on Harlan Road is concerned about the type of homes to be built on the proposed annexed property. He also expressed concern for the illegal parking on his private property from Lincoln Park and requested that the City County delay voting on the annexation so that more information may be obtained.
Mayor Chesley noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission will be meeting this Monday, March 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the old Council Chambers at City Hall. The proposed annexation will be presented to the Commission.
Larry Goss expressed his concern that the land values will decline with the addition of a mobile home park across from Lincoln Park.
Approval Of Consolidated Vouchers For Accounts Payable
The Consolidated Vouchers for Accounts Payable were presented to Council for approval. City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel clarified the following items: #14 Ray O'Herron Company Inc. - $5,284.56-Police New Hire Uniforms and Ammunition for entire Department. Four new Police Officers have been hired recently. Two of the Officers previously completed the Police Academy and two Officers will complete training at Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, IL, on March 24, #18 Univar USA - $4,565.00 - Mosquito Spray for Public Works. Spraying will commence during the summer months.
Council Member McEnaney made a motion to approve the Consolidated Vouchers for Accounts Payable in the amount of $824,356.09. Seconded by Council Member Piper. Yeas; May, McEnaney, Moore, Piper and Chesley.
GDS & Quotes
City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel presented for Council's consideration a Recommendation to Accept Bids Received by the
Foreign Fire Insurance Board to Permit Renovations to Fire Station 4 at 714.S. 42"Street, as follows:
Flooring replacement throughout
Replace worn carpet with more robust longer lasting flooring
Interior paint of living space
Refurbishment of ceiling and replacement where needed
Kitchen cabinet and countertop replacement
Appliance replacement where needed
Shower insert installation
Bathroom vanity installation
Plumbing repair and replacement as needed
General update and modernization of the nearly 30-year-old interior of the building
No City Funds will be used for the improvements. All work will be paid by the Foreign Fire Insurance Board.
Doug Boczek, President of the Mt. Vernon Fire Department Foreign Fire insurance Board, stated that Fire Station 4 has not been remodeled since it was built - 30 plus years. Two bids were received, both meeting the qualifications of the bid package:
1. Wheeler Construction in the amount of $60,000.00;
2. McMillan Construction in the amount of $117,887.00.
Bechtel recommended that City Council approve the low bid from Wheeler Construction in the amount of $60,000.00.
Council Member Piper made a motion to Accept the low bid from Wheeler Construction in the amount of $60,000.00 to the Foreign Fire Insurance Board to Permit Renovations to Fire Station 4. Seconded by Council Member May. Yeas: May, McEnaney, Moore, Piper and Chesley.
City Manager
Brad Ruble, City Engineer, presented the Capital Projects Status Report for March.
City Attorney
City Attorney Bill Howard presented for Council's consideration the Second Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Municipal Real Property commonly known as 145 Opdyke. Bechtel reported this property is owned by the City and was previously slated to be demolished but the demolition program was suspended due to budget cuts. An adjacent property owner, Jessee Colvin, has agreed to demolish the structures at his own expense if the City will transfer the real estate to him. He has six months to complete the demolition. The cost of demolishing the structures would cost the City between $5,000.00 and S7,000.00.
Council Member May made a motion to approve Ordinance #2017-10 Authorizing the Transfer of Municipal Real Property commonly known as 145 Opdyke. Seconded by Council Member Piper. Yeas: May, McEnaney, Moore, Piper and Chesley.
City Attorney Howard presented for Council's consideration the Second Reading of an Ordinance Vacating an Alley. Bechtel stated that Jeremy Sneed, the owner of Trackside Restaurant, requested that the alley behind his business be vacated for future expansion of his business. He owns the property south of the alley as well. No utilities are in the alley.
Council Member Piper made a motion to approve Ordinance #2017-11. Vacating an Alley. Seconded by Council Member Moore. Yeas: May, McEnaney, Moore, Piper and Chesley.
City Attorney Howard presented for Council's consideration a First Reading of an Ordinance Annexing Real Estate to the City of Mt. Vernon. The Petitioning Party is Jefferson County Holdings LLC. The Planning and Zoning Commission will be meeting this Monday, March 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the old Council Chambers at City Hall. The proposed annexation will be presented to the Commission. FIRST READING.
City Attorney Howard presented for Council's consideration a First Reading of an Ordinance Amending an Agreement with Good Samaritan Regional Health Center Related to Use of the City Right of Way. Howard Jones, Director of Plant Operations at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital, appeared and stated that the plan is to add a sidewalk connecting the City's sidewalk along Veterans Memorial Drive to Good Samaritan Way. Additional lighting will be added to the area.
Council Member May made a motion to suspend the rules and vote on an ordinance. Seconded by Council Member Moore. Yeas: May, McEnaney, Moore, Piper and Chesley. Council Member Moore made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2017-12 Amending an Agreement with Good Samaritan Regional Health Center Related to Use of the City Right of Way. Seconded by Council Member May. Yeas: May, McEnaney, Moore, Piper and Chesley.
City Attorney Howard presented for Council's consideration a Resolution Approving an Agreement with McCoy & Howard Consulting Engineers Inc. for Services Related to HVAC and Electrical Upgrades at City Hall. The engineers will complete the concept design, prepare the bid documents and oversee the construction of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing design for HVAC and electrical upgrades at City Hall. The amount of the agreement is $65,000.00 which will be paid using the 2012 bond funds,
Council Member Piper made a motion to approve the Resolution Approving an Agreement with McCoy & Howard Consulting Engineers, inc. for Services Related to HVAC and Electrical Upgrades at City Hall. Seconded by Council Member Moore. Yeas: May, McEnaney, Moore, Piper and Chesley.
City Attorney Howard presented for Council's consideration a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Heneghan and Associates, P.C. for Professional Services Related to Repairs and Repainting of the Opdyke Elevated Tank. Because of the evaluation of the City's water towers last year, Opdyke Tank/Tower was found in the most need for maintenance/improvement. This is the orange elevated tank by the old high school. Work to be performed will be design, bidding and construction engineering services for the painting and renovation of the Opdyke 500,000-gallon elevated tank. This agreement also includes a third-party inspection and report as well as construction observation and final report to insure the work is being performed properly. The capital improvement fees will be used on this project.
Council Member May made a motion to approve the Resolution Approving an Agreement with Heneghan and Associates, P.C. for Professional Services Related to Repairs and Repainting of the Opdyke Elevated Tank. Seconded by Council Member Moore. Yeas: May, McEnamey, Moore, Piper and Chesley.
City Attorney Howard presented for Council's consideration a Resolution Reclassifying Certain Public Utilities and Sanitation Accounts for Accounting Purposes. Finance Director Merle Hollmann stated that certain water, sewer, garbage and corporate accounts should be reclassified for accounting purposes - over 200 accounts totaling $30,001.75. These accounts are between three and four years old. This figure represents about one-third of one percent of the City's total annual sales.
Council Member Piper made a motion to approve the Resolution Reclassifying Certain Public Utilities and Sanitation Accounts for Accounting Purposes. Seconded by Council Member Moore. Yeas: May, McEnaney, Moore, Piper and Chesley.
Mayor
Mayor Chesley announced that Phoenix Modular Elevator is holding a ribbon cutting at their new facility located at the new Industrial Park on March 8, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Tours will be available to the public.
A Special Council Meeting will be held on Monday, March 13, 2017, at 4:45 p.m. at the old Council Chambers at City Hall. Items on the agenda will include, among other things, the third quarter budget review.
City Council
Council Member Piper reminded that the candidates forum will be held tomorrow night, March 7, at the Rolland W. Lewis Community Building. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a meet and greet and the forum to begin at 6:30 p.m.
The Mt. Vernon Township High School Operetta will be performed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 9, 10 and 11. This is the first theatrical performance at the new auditorium.
Executive Session
No executive session was held.
Adjournment
Council Member Piper made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Council Member May. Yeas: May, McEnaney, Moore, Piper and Chesley,
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
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