City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL Monday, October 6, 2014 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, October 6, 2014 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 Carol Ammons, Alderwoman Ward 3 Bill Brown, Alderman Ward 4 Michael P. Madigan, Alderman Ward 6 Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE None ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5 Diane Marlin, Alderwoman Ward 7 STAFF PRESENT Brandon Boys; Patrick Connolly; Kevin Garcia; William Gray; Kelly Mierkowski; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; John Schneider; James Simon; Elizabeth Tyler OTHERS PRESENT Molly Delaney; Cynthia Hoyle; Bishop King James Underwood; Rev. Dr. Evelyn 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 7:09 p.m. Urbana City Council Minutes: October 6, 2014 Page 2 of 6 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderwoman Ammons made a motion to approve minutes from meeting held on September 8, 2014(special) and September 15, 2014. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Prussing read a Proclamation proclaiming October 8, 2014, as “National Walk and Roll to School Day”, presented to Cynthia Hoyle. Molly Delaney, Champaign School Foundation addressed the council with an invitation to the third Annual Spelling Bee fundraiser event that will take place November 8th. Bishop King James and Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood did not wish to speak but are still concerned 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. 2014-09-090: An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Urbana, Illinois (Adjusting the boundaries of the Boneyard Creek Overlay District – Plan Case 2239-M-14) Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014- 09-090 as forward from committee. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Michael P. Madigan – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Eric Jakobsson - Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-09-090 was approved by roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nays) b. Resolution No. 2014-09-048R: Resolution Approving an Agreement for Reimbursable Utility Adjustment with Ameren Illinois Company, D/B/A Ameren Illinois (Olympian Drive Improvement at Duncan Road) Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 20144-09-048R as forward from committee. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Urbana City Council Minutes: October 6, 2014 Page 3 of 6 Carol Ammons – Aye Michael P. Madigan – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Eric Jakobsson - Aye Action: Resolution No. 2014-09-090 was approved by roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nays) G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Brandon Boys, Community Developments Manager presented the Economic Development report, among the many highlights he mention the following: Expansion of Applied Pavement Technologies as they added 16 new engineering positions; Demolition underway at 204 W. Main; Dancing Dog Eatery & Juicery after completing the new commercial kitchen it should be opening soon; The former Butcher Shop building will be the new home to a barbecue restaurant Lord & Lacy; At the Pines renovation is underway for a new AT&T store; An updated City of Urbana Quick Reference Guide has been issued; Public Arts Program received their fifth grant from the Illinois Arts Council; Mr. Boys also welcomed Miles Thomas as the new Economic Development Intern. He is a master’s student in Urban Planning at UIUC. Elizabeth Tyler, Community Developments Director announced the second year of receiving the Emergency Solutions Grant Program Subrecipient in the amount of $ 47,072.00. Brian Nightlinger, Fire Chief announced Fire prevention week and invited everyone to attend at the Lincoln Square Mall. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 2014-10-091: An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit (To Allow the Establishment of a Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Center in the IN-2, Heavy Industrial Zoning District at 910 W. Saline Ct – Plan Case 2240-SU-14 / Henson Disposal, Inc.) Kevin Garcia, Planner II presented Ordinance No. 2014-10-091 with recommendation for approval. Mr. Richard Guerard representing Henson Disposal was also available to answer questions. After debate Alderwoman Ammons made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-10-091. Alderman Madigan seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Michael P. Madigan – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Eric Jakobsson - Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-10-091 was approved by roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nays) Urbana City Council Minutes: October 6, 2014 Page 4 of 6 2. Ordinance No. 2014-10-092: An Ordinance Approving Modifications to an Existing Special Use Permit (To Allow Specified Changes to the Approved Site Plan from Plan Case 2216-SU-13 for a Recycling Center at 910 W. Saline Ct and 1000 W. Saline Ct – Plan Case 2241-SU-14 / Southwind RAS, LLC) Alderwoman Ammons made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-10-092 as presented. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Michael P. Madigan – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Eric Jakobsson - Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-10-092 was approved by roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nays) 3. Resolution No. 2014-10-050R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Urbana and Community Elements - CD Kelly Mierkowski, Grants Management Division Manager presented the following four items in omnibus fashion with recommendation for approval. After presentation Alderwoman Ammons made a motion to vote in omnibus fashion for items (3, 4, 5 and 6). Alderman Madigan seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Michael P. Madigan – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Eric Jakobsson - Aye 4. Resolution No. 2014-10-051R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement between the City Of Urbana and Crisis Nursery 5. Resolution No. 2014-10-052R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Urbana and Greater Community Aids Project 6. Resolution No. 2014-10-053R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Urbana and the Salvation Army After presentation and discussion Alderwoman Ammons made a motion to approve to the following items in omnibus fashion: Resolution No. 2014-10-050R; 2014-10-051R; 2014-10-052R and Resolution No. 2014-10- 053R. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Michael P. Madigan – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Eric Jakobsson - Aye Urbana City Council Minutes: October 6, 2014 Page 5 of 6 Action: Resolution No. 2014-10-050R; 2014-10-051R; 2014-10-052R and 2014-10-053R were approved with a roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nays) 7. Ordinance No. 2014-10-093: An Ordinance Affirming the Urbana City Code Chapter Fourteen, Section 14-7, Regarding the Schedule of Fees (Annual Rental Property Registration) John Schneider, Building Safety Manager, presented staff report. He updated the Council on the status of the fees for the Rental Registration Program and that there was a clause in the ordinance adopted in October 2013 that stated that the fees would be void after one year. However, in May a new schedule of fees was passed with the rental registration included. This ordinance is just to affirm that Council wants to continue with the fees as set out in the May schedule. Alderman Smyth made a motion to accept Ordinance No. 2014-10-093: An Ordinance Affirming the Urbana Code Chapter Fourteen, Section 14-7, Regarding the Schedule of Fees (Annual Rental Property Registration) for approval. Alderwoman Ammons Seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Michael Madigan – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Charlie Smyth – Aye Eric Jakobsson - Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-10-093 was approved by roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nays) 8. Mayoral Appointments: a. Staff Appointments: 1. Finance Director - Elizabeth Hannan 2. Economic Development Manager - Brandon S. Boys 3. Police Lieutenant - Joel R. Sanders Mayor Prussing presented the following Staff Appointments; she also announced that Ms. Elizabeth Hannan new Finance Director will be starting on October 27, 2014. After presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Staff Appointments as presented. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Action: All appointments were approved as presented b. Appointments to Boards and Commissions: 1. Library Board – Geoffrey Bant – term to end 06/30/15 2. Plan Commission – Corey Buttry – term to end 06/30/17 Urbana City Council Minutes: October 6, 2014 Page 6 of 6 3. Community Development Commission – Laura Karplus – term to end 06/30/17 Mayor Prussing Presented Appointments to Boards and Commission. After presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve the appointment of Geoffrey Bant to Library Board with term ending June 30, 2015; Corey Buttry to Plan Commission with term ending June 30, 2017; Laura Karplus to Community Development Commission with term ending June 30, 2017. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Action: All appointments were approved as presented J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 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: October 20, 2014