City of Columbia City Council met June 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. Call To Order
Mayor Hutchinson called the City Council of Columbia, Illinois to order at 7:00 P.M. Upon roll call, the following were:
Ebersohl Present
Niemietz Present
Huch Present
Martens Present
Agne Present
Roessler Present
Holtkamp Present
Riddle Present
Quorum present. Those in attendance recited the pledge of Allegiance.
Administrative Staff present:
City Clerk Wes Hoeffken City Attorney Luke Behme City Engineer Chris Smith Dir. of Community Dev. Scott Dunakey
Interim City Administrator Al Hudzik Chief of Police Jerry Paul Accounting Manager/City Treasurer Linda Sharp
II. Delegations / Public Comments
There were no delegations or citizen comments.
A. Columbia High School Girls Soccer State Champions
Mayor Hutchinson stated the Soccer Team would be present at the next Council Meeting.
B. Yard of the Month
Aldermen Niemietz and Holtkamp recognized Michael and Viviane Budde as the Columbia Yard of the Month recipients for Ward 4.
C. Natalie Lorenz
Ms. Lorenz, attorney for Paul Galeski and residents adjacent to Sunset Overlook, addressed the Council stating the City is in violation of its own Zoning Code by allowing Sunset Overlook to operate as a lounge, tavern, or pub, since 80% of sales are generated from alcohol sales, and cautioned the City to put an immediate stop to the activities of Sunset Overlook. Ms. Lorenz then stated the residents oppose the City's appointment of Mr. Peter Ingold, owner of Sunset Overlook, as a member of the Plan Commission, since it would be a conflict of interest.
III. Read and Approve Minutes
A. Regular Meeting
The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held Monday, May 20, 2019 were submitted for approval.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held Monday, May 20, 2019 as on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohi Yea
Roessler Yea
Martens Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Yea
B. Executive Session
The minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held Monday, May 6, 2019 were submitted for approval.
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Ebersohl, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held May 6, 2019 as on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohi Yea
Roessler abstain
Martens Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Yea
Alderman Roessler abstained because he was not present for the Executive Session.
IV. Report of Departments and Officers
A. Community Development
The report of the Community Development Department was presented to the Council.
1. Approval of Sign Design Concept for City Property
Motion:
It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Riddle, to accept the recommendation of the Director of Community Development and approve the sign design concept for City Property as designed by Summit Sign and Graphics, LLC and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohi Yea
Roessler Yea
Martens Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Yea
2. Authorize Purchase of Sign Package
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Huch, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to accept the recommendation of the Director of Community Development and approve the purchase of the Sign Package for City Property as submitted by Summit Sign and Graphics, LLC at a total cost of $53,432.47. Motion Passed 7 to 1.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohi Yea
Roessler Nay
Martens Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Yea
3. Special Event - Tales To Tails
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Martens, and seconded by Alderman Ebersohl, to approve the Special Event Permit Application for the Tales To Tails event on June 5, 2019 as submitted and on file at City Hall, Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohi Yea
Roessler Yea
Martens Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Yea
4. Special Event - Who Dat's Shrimp Boil
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Martens, and seconded by Alderman Riddle, to approve the Special Event Permit Application for the Who Dat's Shrimp Boil as submitted and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohi Yea
Roessler Yea
Martens Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Yea
5. Special Event - Tales To Tails
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Martens, and seconded by Alderman Niemietz, to approve the Special Event Permit Application for the Tales To Tails event on June 12, 2019 as submitted and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohi Yea
Roessler Yea
Martens Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Yea
6. Special Event - Tales To Tails
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Holtkamp, and seconded by Alderman Martens, to approve the Special Event Permit Application for the Tales To Tails event on June 26, 2019 as submitted and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohi Yea
Roessler Yea
Martens Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Yea
7. Special Event - C.R.O.W.N. Bike Parade
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Ebersohl, to approve the Special Event Permit Application for the C.R.O.W.N. Bike Parade as submitted and on file at City Hall. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Voice vote results:
Ebersohi Yea
Roessler Yea
Martens Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Yea
B. City Engineer/Public Works
The report of the City Engineer and the Public Works Department was presented to the Council.
C. Finance Department
1. Vouchers To Be Paid
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Roessler, and seconded by Alderman Huch, to authorize the payment of vouchers received through May 30, 2019 in the amount of three hundred forty eight thousand, three hundred thirty-six dollars and fifty-three cents ($348,336.53). Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohi Yea
Roessler Yea
Martens Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Yea
D. City Clerk
The City Clerk presented his report to the Council.
E. City Attorney
The City Attorney presented his report to the Council.
F. City Administrator
The report of the City Administrator was presented to the Council.
1. City Administrator Position
Mr. Hudzik informed the Council the top ten candidates for the City Administrator position have been identified and the Personnel Committee will be narrowing the list to the top five prior to conducting interviews, with the top 3 candidates scheduled for follow up interviews with the City Council.
2. Good Energy
Mr. Hudzik informed the Council he attended a meeting on May 22nd with Good Energy and it appears as if the electric rates published by Ameren will be lower than the city's municipal aggregation program rate. Mr. Hudzik stated he would keep the Council posted on any changes.
3. Prevailing Wage Act
Mr. Hudzik informed the Council that effective June 1, 2019, the Illinois Department of Labor will begin managing prevailing wages and the City will no longer need to pass an annual ordinance. Mr. Hudzik also stated Mr. Smith will need to continue monitoring wages until the Department of Labor has their system available online, which is anticipated to be in April 2020.
G. Mayor
The report of the Mayor was presented to the Council.
1. Ordinance No. 3464 - Appointment of Board Members, Commissions and Committees
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Holtkamp, and seconded by Alderman Agne, to pass Ordinance No. 3464, an ordinance providing for the appointment of members of certain Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the City of Columbia, Illinois for the fiscal year of the City commencing May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020.
Alderman Holtkamp stated he had an issue with appointing Mr. Ingold to the Plan Commission since he is the owner of Sunset Overlook and their zoning issue that has come before the City. Alderman Agne expressed a similar concern and inquired if Mr. Ingold would have to excuse himself from any discussions or votes regarding C-1 and C-2 zoning. Mayor Hutchinson stated yes. Alderman Agne subsequently withdrew his second of the motion.
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Holtkamp, and seconded by Alderman Roessler, to pass Ordinance No. 3464, an ordinance providing for the appointment of members of certain Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the City of Columbia, Illinois for the fiscal year of the City commencing May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020, removing Mr. Peter Ingold as a member of the Plan Commission
Alderman Roessler stated there are several other members of the Plan Commission who will serve as checks and balances to ensure special interests are not acted upon. Alderman Roessler also stated the City needs to avoid looking like there are improprieties with appointments. Alderman Niemietz stated the Sunset Overlook zoning is only one issue that is being addressed by the Plan Commission and they address other issues such as the Master Plan and Subdivision Code and having a business person on the Commission brings a different perspective.
Motion Failed 5 to 3.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohi Nay
Roessler Yea
Martens Yea
Agne Nay
Huch Nay
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Yea
2. Ordinance No. 3464 - Appointment of Board Members, Commissions and Committees
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Huch, and seconded by Alderman Riddle, to pass and approve Ordinance No. 3464, an ordinance providing for the appointment of members of certain Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the City of Columbia, Illinois for the fiscal year of the City commencing May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020. Motion Passed 5 to 3.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohi Yea
Roessler Nay
Martens Nay
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Nay
V. Old Business
There was no Old Business brought before the Council.
VI. New Business
1. Activation of ILEAS
Chief Paul informed the Council that ILEAS issued a "box alarm" and Officer Zack Hopkins was sent. Chief Paul added that an additional request has been received for assistance for other counties, but the City will be focusing resources on assisting the Monroe County Sheriff's Department. Chief Paul mentioned this will impact the budget.
VII. Report of Standing Committees
There were no Reports of Standing Committees.
VIII. Call for Committee Meetings - Monday, June 10, 2019
Committee of the whole
Executive Session
Mayor Hutchinson inquired if there was any business to be address in Executive Session. There was none.
Adjournment
Motion: It was moved by Alderman Niemietz, and seconded by Alderman Agne, to adjourn the Regular City Council meeting held Monday, June 3, 2019 at 7:34 P.M. Motion Passed 8 to 0.
Roll Call vote results:
Ebersohi Yea
Roessler Yea
Martens Yea
Agne Yea
Huch Yea
Riddle Yea
Niemietz Yea
Holtkamp Yea
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