City of Jerseyville City Council met Jan.11.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Jerseyville City Council held their regular meeting at the Jerseyville City Hall at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The public was invited to attend by calling the teleconference phone number.
ROLL CALL: Present were Commissioners Kevin Stork, Steve Pohlman, Nick Bexheti, Zach Crawford, and Mayor William Russell. City Attorney William Strang was present.
Comm. Pohlman led the opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion was made by Comm. Pohlman, seconded by Comm. Bexheti, to approve the minutes from the meeting held Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Roll call vote showed Pohlman aye, Crawford abstain, Stork abstain, Bexheti aye, and Mayor Russell aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Crawford, to approve the bills as presented for December 28, 2021, in the amount of $376,620.34. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
Mayor Russell announced service awards for employees and retirees for years 2020 and 2021. Dept of Public Affairs Police: Matthew Schultz, 20 years; Jacob Shain 15 years; Robert Walker 10 years; Angela Laird 10 years. Dept of Public Affairs Fire: Charles Updike 40 years; Joseph Travers 30 years; Shaun Isringhausen 30 years; David Harmon 30 years; Chris Collins 15 years. Department of Public Property Parks and Rec: John Stiles 5 years. Retirees: John Miles 31 years; Thomas Wittman 35 years; Jeffrey Wilson 35 years; John Metcalfe 37 years; Dave Hamilton 36 years; and James Meszaros 31 years.
A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Bexheti, to approve a zoning petition from Hickory Solar LLC for a special use for Commercial Solar Energy Systems for the properties as listed, Tax parcel #04-018-004-00, 06-13-400-002, 06-13-400-003, 02-013-005-00, and 04-018-016-00 as per legal descriptions provided, which is unzoned but located within the City’s extra-jurisdictional one and one half mile area with the current use of said real estate as agricultural and with the intended use of said real estate as agricultural with a special use for Commercial Solar Energy Systems and related improvements as approved and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board on December 16, 2021. Justin Wolfe of Orion, Amanda Hoffman of Orion, and Mark Gerson, Attorney for Polsinelli Law were present for questions. Comm. Stork questioned if there was any plans of expansion and Justin Wolf replied there are no plans for expansion outside of this project area. The proposed area in the one- and one-half mile is approximately 150 acres. To address any concerns from the adjacent property owners, Mayor Russell confirmed the City of Jerseyville is not bringing any of the properties involved into the City. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Pohlman, to approve an ordinance to amend for the vacation of all that portion of East Pine Street, sixty (60) feet wide, running East from the East right of way line of North State street to the west right of way line of North Jefferson Street, said tract being located north of an adjacent to the north boundary of line of lots 1 and 10 in Block 7, and south of an adjacent to the South boundary line of lots 5 and 6 in Block 6, all in the original town of Jerseyville, reference being had to the plat thereof recorded March 2, 1835 in Greene Book “A” on page 296 in the Jersey County Recorder of Deeds office, vesting title as stated herein, and reserving unto the City of Jerseyville, for its use forever, and for its successors and assigns, right of way easements for any and all municipal and private utilities located in or to be located in said vacated street, and running under, over, or through the property, including but not limited to, continues operation, installation, maintenance, repair and reconstruction of any or all of said municipal and private utilities as needed. City Attorney Strang stated this will vacate a portion of East Pine related to the East Pine Redevelopment project. This is proceeding the letter of intent which will complete the necessary supporting documents and after have being published as required. Roll call vote showed, Pohlman aye, Crawford aye, Stork aye, Bexheti abstain, and Mayor Russell aye. All voted aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Crawford, to approve an ordinance for an exchange of real property between the City of Jerseyville and Jared and Carolyn Brynildsen pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76.2-1 et seq. City Attorney Strang noted the presentation of this agreement at this meeting is satisfying state statute and allowing the public to comment regarding this exchange of property between the City and Brynildsen’s. No public comment was made. This also is part of the process to complete the necessary documentation related to the East Pine Redevelopment project. Roll call vote showed Pohlman aye, Crawford aye, Stork aye, Bexheti abstain, and Mayor Russell aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Bexheti, to approve a master facilities license agreement for security devices, and further specifically approving the terms of an irrevocable letter of credit issued by Carrollton Bank on behalf of the City pursuant to the terms of Section H, paragraph 2 of said agreement, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to take all the necessary actions and to execute the said agreement and all other related documents that are necessary. Carrollton Bank has agreed to issue the City an irrevocable letter of credit that is being required by Ameren as part of this agreement and at no cost to the City. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
Under new business, Fire Chief Norman spoke to the Council and presented a summary of the Fire Department for 2021. The report indicated types of calls, whether rescue or fire, with a total of 63 calls. He has also been working with City Attorney Strang on an ordinance prohibiting individuals from putting grass clippings in the City storm sewers. He also mentioned the need to amend the City code with regards to responsibility of cutting grass and the abatement process. He also noted, under the section of fire of the City ordinances, there needs to be an update regarding private hydrants located throughout the City and he intends to work with Illinois American Water to locate those hydrants. He recommends the City then adopt an ordinance requiring owners of those private hydrants keep them maintained. No private residential hydrants will be included. Director of Public Works Bob Manns, mentioned to the Council regarding personnel, Jake Noll and Matt Rogers have been hired for the Street Department, replacing Tom Wittman who has retired and Brian Ray who is now designated as City mechanic. Ron Eberhardt has put in his resignation at the dump and Christopher Dilks has been hired to replace him. He also announced the grant application for Rebuild Downtown Mainstreet was submitted last night. The library did get included for the $300,000.00 within the grant application and he is hoping to hear in March or April results of grant. Regarding the Federal STU funds, he had a program meeting with IDOT informing the City what the funds can be used for and, due to timing, it looks like the grant funds of approximately $700,000.00 will be used for Hollow Phase II. Chief Norman thanked the Council and Bob Manns for the reconstruction of City Departments and personnel to a public works making it possible for the Fire Department to now have fireman who are employed by the City and can be readily available to respond to fire calls.
No public comment.
Being no further business to be discussed, a motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Crawford, to adjourn. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
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