City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · December 16, 2013
Minutes
STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA
Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk
URBANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday December 16, 2013
The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session
Monday, December 16, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City
Building.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT
Charles Smyth, Alderman Ward 1
Bill Brown, Alderman Ward 4
Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5
Michael P. Madigan, Alderman Ward 6
Diane Marlin, Alderwoman Ward 7
Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor
Phyllis D. Clark
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE
Carol Ammons, Alderwoman Ward 3
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2
STAFF PRESENT
Tom Carrino; Jeff Engstrom; William Gray; Mike Monson; Brian
Nightlinger; Bryant Seraphin; James Simon
OTHERS PRESENT
Bishop King James Underwood and Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood; 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 7:00 p.m.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve minutes from meeting held on
December 2, 2013. Alderman Brown seconded. Motion carried by voice
vote.
C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were none.
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D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Bishop King James Underwood and Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood did not wish
to speak but wanted their concerns noted on record about the Dr. Ellis
Subdivision Sewer Problems.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
1. Committee Of The Whole
a. Ordinance No. 2013-12-105: An Ordinance Dissolving the
Special Tax Allocation Fund and Terminating the Designation
of the North Campus and King Park Redevelopment Project
Area within the City of Urbana, Champaign County,
Illinois
Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No.
2013-12-105. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by
roll call. Vote was as follows:
Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin– Aye
Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye
Action: Ordinance No. 2013-12-105 was approve by roll
call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays)
b. Ordinance No. 2013-12-107: An Ordinance Authorizing the
Purchase of Certain Real Estate (610 South Glover Avenue,
Barnes Mobile Home Park)
Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No.
2013-12-107. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by
roll call. Vote was as follows:
Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin– Aye
Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye
Action: Ordinance No. 2013-12-107 was approve by roll
call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays)
c. Ordinance No. 2013-12-108: An Ordinance Revising the
Annual Budget Ordinance, FY 2013-2014 (Windsor Road
Preliminary Engineering Agreement with IDOT)
Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No.
2013-12-108. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by
roll call. Vote was as follows:
Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin– Aye
Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye
Mayor Prussing – Aye
Action: Ordinance No. 2013-12-108 was approve by roll
call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays)
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d. Resolution No. 2013-12-055R: Resolution Authorizing
Execution of an Agreement with Illinois Department of
Transportation Regarding Roadway Reconstruction
(Reconstruction of Windsor Road from Race Street to Philo
Road)
Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Resolution NO.
2013-12-055R: Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by
roll call. Vote was as follows:
Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin– Aye
Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye
Action: Resolution No. 2013-12-055R was approve by roll
call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays)
e. Resolution No. 2013-12-056R: Resolution Authorizing
Execution of a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement
for Motor Fuel Tax Funds (Preliminary Engineering Services
Agreement for Reconstruction of Windsor Road from Race
Street to Philo Road)
Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Resolution NO.
2013-12-056R: Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by
roll call. Vote was as follows:
Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin– Aye
Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye
Action: Resolution No. 2013-12-056R was approve by roll
call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays)
f. Ordinance No. 2013-12-109: An Ordinance Authorizing the
Purchase of Certain Real Estate (Portions of Real Estate
Parcels with Permanent Index Numbers 25-15-30-400-002 and
25-15-29-300-002 / Squire Farm)
Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No.
2013-12-109. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by
roll call. Vote was as follows:
Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin– Aye
Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye
Mayor Prussing – Aye
Action: Ordinance No. 2013-12-109 was approve by roll
call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays)
g. Ordinance No. 2013-12-110: An ordinance Authorizing the
Lease of Certain Real Estate (Portions of Real Estate
Parcels with Permanent Index Numbers 25-15-30-400-002 and
25-15-29-300-002 / Squire Farm)
Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No.
2013-12-110. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by
roll call. Vote was as follows:
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Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin– Aye
Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye
Mayor Prussing – Aye
Action: Ordinance No. 2013-12-110 was approve by roll
call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays)
h. Ordinance No. 2013-12-111: An Ordinance
Authorizing the Submission of a Petition for
Annexation to the Board of Trustees of the Urbana
& Champaign Sanitary District (1210 E. University
Avenue and 901 N. Smith Road)
Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No.
2013-12-111. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by
roll call. Vote was as follows:
Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin– Aye
Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye
Action: Ordinance No. 2013-12-111 was approve by roll
call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays)
i. Ordinance No. 2013-12-112: An Ordinance Amending Urbana
City Code Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing Number of
Class R-2 Liquor Licenses for Kofusion, LLC, d/b/a Kofusion,
701 Gregory Place, Suite F)
Alderman Michael Madigan recused himself due to conflict of
interest at 7:09pm.
Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No.
2013-12-112. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by
roll call. Vote was as follows:
Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Michael P. Madigan – Recuse Charlie Smyth - Aye
Action: Ordinance No. 2013-10-112 was approve by roll
call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nays; 1-Recuse)
G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
There were none.
H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Mayor Prussing read two proclamations: Proclaim December 18, 2013
as Michael Pollock Day; and December 31, 2013 from 11:30pm through
January 1, 2014 at 12:30am as Universal Hour of Peace.
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Mayoral Appointments
a. Fire Chief - Brian Nightlinger
b. Fire Pension Board – Rich Hentschel
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c. Police Pension Board – Rich Hentschel
d. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission - Craig Shonkwiler
Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve appointments as presented.
Alderman Roberts seconded. Motions carry by unanimous voice vote.
2. Ordinance No. 2013-12-113: An Ordinance Approving the Extension of
Preliminary and Final Plat Approval (Country Side Second Subdivision
- Plan Case No. 2222-S-13)
Jeffrey Engstrom; Community Development Planner II presented
Ordinance No. 2013-12-113 for approval.
Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2013-12-113 as
presented. Alderman Madigan seconded. Motion carried by roll call.
Vote was as follows:
Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin– Aye
Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye
Action: Ordinance No. 2013-12-113 was approve by roll
call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays)
3. Ordinance No. 2013-12-114: An Ordinance Approving a Special Use
Permit & Conditional Use Permit (To Allow the Establishment of a
Recycling Center in the IN-2, Heavy Industrial Zoning District at 910
and 1000 W. Saline Ct – Plan Case 2216-SU-13 / Southwind RAS, LLC.)
Jeffrey Engstrom; Community Development Planner II presented
Ordinance No. 2013-12-114 for approval. Tom Carrino and William Gray
were also available for any additional questions.
Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2013-12-114
as presented. Alderman Madigan seconded. Motion carried by roll
call. Vote was as follows:
Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin– Aye
Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye
Action: Ordinance No. 2013-12-114 was approve by roll
call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays)
J. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
______________________
Wendy M. Hundley
Recording Secretary
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Phyllis D. Clark
City Clerk
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*This meeting was taped.
**This meeting was broadcast on cable television.
Minutes Approved: January 13, 2014
Agenda
URBANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
400 S. VINE STREET, URBANA, IL 61801
Monday, December 16, 2013
7:00 P.M.
A G E N D A
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
1. December 2, 2013
C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
1. Committee Of The Whole
a. Ordinance No. 2013-12-105: An Ordinance Dissolving the
Special Tax Allocation Fund and Terminating the Designation
of the North Campus and King Park Redevelopment Project
Area within the City of Urbana, Champaign County,
Illinois
b. Ordinance No. 2013-12-107: An Ordinance Authorizing the
Purchase of Certain Real Estate (610 South Glover Avenue,
Barnes Mobile Home Park)
c. Ordinance No. 2013-12-108: An Ordinance Revising the
Annual Budget Ordinance, FY 2013-2014 (Windsor Road
Preliminary Engineering Agreement with IDOT)
d. Resolution No. 2013-12-055R: Resolution Authorizing
Execution of an Agreement with Illinois Department of
Transportation Regarding Roadway Reconstruction
(Reconstruction of Windsor Road from Race Street to Philo
Road)
e. Resolution No. 2013-12-056R: Resolution Authorizing
Execution of a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement
for Motor Fuel Tax Funds (Preliminary Engineering Services
Agreement for Reconstruction of Windsor Road from Race
Street to Philo Road)
f. Ordinance No. 2013-12-109: An Ordinance Authorizing the
Purchase of Certain Real Estate (Portions of Real Estate
Parcels with Permanent Index Numbers 25-15-30-400-002 and
25-15-29-300-002 / Squire Farm)
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Monday, December 16, 2013
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g. Ordinance No. 2013-12-110: An ordinance Authorizing the
Lease of Certain Real Estate (Portions of Real Estate
Parcels with Permanent Index Numbers 25-15-30-400-002 and
25-15-29-300-002 / Squire Farm)
h. Ordinance No. 2013-12-111: An Ordinance
Authorizing the Submission of a Petition for
Annexation to the Board of Trustees of the Urbana
& Champaign Sanitary District (1210 E. University
Avenue and 901 N. Smith Road)
i. Ordinance No. 2013-12-112: An Ordinance Amending Urbana
City Code Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing Number of
Class R-2 Liquor Licenses for Kofusion, LLC, d/b/a
Kofusion, 701 Gregory Place, Suite F)
G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Mayoral Appointments
a. Fire Chief - Brian Nightlinger
b. Fire Pension Board – Rich Hentschel
c. Police Pension Board – Rich Hentschel
d. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission - Craig Shonkwiler
2. Ordinance No. 2013-12-113: An Ordinance Approving the Extension of
Preliminary and Final Plat Approval (Country Side Second Subdivision
- Plan Case No. 2222-S-13)
3. Ordinance No. 2013-12-114: An Ordinance Approving a Special Use
Permit & Conditional Use Permit (To Allow the Establishment of a
Recycling Center in the IN-2, Heavy Industrial Zoning District at
910 and 1000 W. Saline Ct – Plan Case 2216-SU-13 / Southwind RAS,
LLC.)
J. ADJOURNMENT
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