City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday April 1, 2013 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, April 1, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT Charles Smyth, Alderman Ward 1 Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2 Robert E. Lewis, Alderman Ward 3 Brandon Bowersox-Johnson Ward 4 Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5 Diane Marlin, Alderwoman Ward 7 Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE None ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Heather Stevenson, Alderwoman Ward 6 STAFF PRESENT Curt Borman; Mike Dilley; William Gray; Mike Monson; Bryant Seraphin; Elizabeth Tyler OTHERS PRESENT Christina Beatty; Rex Bradfield; Carletta Donaldson; Carlos Donaldson; Karen Dixon; Michael Kilcullen; Stephen McConkey; Carol McKusick; Dwight Redding; Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood; Bishop King James Underwood; Jo Ann Wagenbreth; Lou Walthall; Members of the Media A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL There being a quorum, Mayor Prussing called the meeting of the Urbana City Council to order at 7:27 p.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderman Roberts made a correction to minutes on item D under Council Member Input it reads: Alderman Roberts made an announcement about the “Malawi Mixer” planned to honor guests from Urbana’s Sister City Zomba, Malawi next Tuesday (March 26th) at 4:00 p.m. at the Independent media Center at the corner of Broadway Avenue and Elm Street. The time needs to be 5:30 p.m. instead of 4:00 p.m. Urbana City Council Minutes: April 1, 2013 Page 2 of 4 After corrections Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve the minutes of March 18, 2013. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. The motion carried by voice vote. C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Carletta Donaldson addressed the Council to express her concerns in regards to Item 1a (Kinch bike path); Boards and Commissions structure; the Malawi Mixer and also reminded the public about voting options. The following residents filled out a Petition and Communications card regarding Dr. Ellis subdivision sewer concerns and resolution, but do not wish to speak at this time: Rex Bradfield; Bishop King James Underwood; Rev. Dr. Evelyn Burnett Underwood. Stephen McConkey; Jo Ann Wagenbreth; Dwight Redding; Karen Dixon; Lou Walthall; Christina Beatty; Michael Kilcullen and Carlos Donaldson addressed the Council with concerns about Ordinance No. 2013-03-025. Everyone expressed their concerned about safety, lighting and the inconvenience effect that this will have on the residents of (Kinch Street) Dwight Redding addressed the Council with concerns about snow issues on private and public properties. Carol McKusick addressed the Council with concerns about speech volume and Clarity, during meetings. She also expressed concerns about the Municipal Electric Aggregation Program. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were none. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee Of The Whole a. Ordinance No. 2013-03-025: An Ordinance Amending Schedule J of Section 23-183 of the Urbana Local Traffic Code Prohibiting Parking at All Times on Certain Streets (Kinch Street) After discussion the council members have decided to send this item back to Committee for further studies. Alderman Smyth made a motion to send this item back to Committee. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Action: This Ordinance did not pass sent to Committee for further review. Urbana City Council Minutes: April 1, 2013 Page 3 of 4 b. Resolution No. 2013-03-011R: A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation with Clark Dietz, Inc. – Champaign, IL (Main Street, ITEP, Bike Lanes and Pedestrian Improvements) Alderman Bowersox-Johnson made a motion to approve this Resolution. Alderman Smyth seconded. Vote was as follows: Bowersox-Johnson – Aye Marlin – Aye Jakobsson – Aye Roberts - Aye Lewis – Aye Smith – Aye The motion carried by roll call vote (6-Aye:0-Nay). Action: This resolution was approved by a roll call. c. Resolution No. 2013-03-012R: A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Local Agency/State Agreement for Federal Participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation (Main Street, ITEP, Construction Engineering and Construction) Alderman Bowersox-Johnson made a motion to approve this Resolution. Alderman Lewis seconded. Vote was as follows: Bowersox-Johnson – Aye Marlin – Aye Jakobsson – Aye Roberts - Aye Lewis – Aye Smith – Aye The motion carried by roll call vote (6-Aye:0-Nay). Action: This resolution was approved by a roll call. d. Resolution No. 2013-03-013R: Resolution for Improvement by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code (Main Street, Section 09-00483-01-RS) Alderman Bowersox-Johnson made a motion to approve this Resolution. Alderman Smyth seconded. Vote was as follows: Bowersox-Johnson – Aye Marlin – Aye Jakobsson – Aye Roberts - Aye Lewis – Aye Smith – Aye The motion carried by roll call vote (6-Aye:0-Nay). Action: This resolution was approved by a roll call. G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES Alderman Roberts reported that the visitors from sister city Zomba, Malawi had a very educating experience during their stay. Alderman Roberts also expressed gratitude to the following departments and agencies: City Staff; Urbana City Schools; Public Works; Park District; Frances Nelson Health Care Services; Carle Clinic and City Clerk, Phyllis Clark. Urbana City Council Minutes: April 1, 2013 Page 4 of 4 H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS There were none. I. NEW BUSINESS There were none. J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m. ______________________________ Wendy M. Hundley Recording Secretary ______________________________ Phyllis D. Clark City Clerk *This meeting was taped. **This meeting was broadcast on cable television. Minutes Approved: April 15, 2013